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Where every dish tells a story

Welcome to Singambay, where every dish tells a story, every spice sings, and every visit feels like home. Located in the heart of Ilford, Singambay is more than just a restaurant: it’s a celebration of tradition and taste. Inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Sri Lanka and South India, we bring you bold, authentic flavours with a modern twist.

There is a private VIP room for parties of up to 32 guests, a spacious main hall for groups or everyday dining, and live food counters where hoppers are made fresh in front of you (private bookings only). Birthdays, anniversaries, office dinners or full-on Tamil-style celebrations: call us on 020 3972 0186 and tell us what you have in mind.

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Rice, curries, vadai and pappadum served on a banana leaf at Singam Bay

From the kitchen

Three dishes from the menu, photographed at the restaurant.

Ghati Masala Chicken 65

Crispy chicken coated in a spicy ghati masala seasoning.

£8.50
Tiranga Chicken

Tandoori chicken breasts in three flavours, served with mint sauce.

£9.50
Singam Parotta

Soft layered flat bread made with whole wheat flour.

£2.50

Food allergy: please speak to our staff about ingredients.

Veg starters

Vegetable RollsVegetables with Sri Lankan spices in a roll deep fried with bread crumbs (2pcs)£3.00
Medu VadaiCrispy lentil doughnuts served with coconut chutney (3pcs)£3.50
Mogo - Chilli / GarlicCassava chips seasoned in garlic herbs and chilli spices£8.00
Chilli PaneerTossed paneer cubes in an array of flavours giving a salty, sweet and sour taste£8.50
Veg SamosaTriangular pastry filled with vegetables (4pcs)£4.50
Cauliflower - Gobi 65 / ManchurianSpicy ghati masala seasoning£8.50
Mushroom - Chilli / Pepper / Manchurian / 65£8.50
Baby Corn Pepper FryBaby corn which is tossed with crushed black pepper£8.50
Chaat - Samosa / Chana / PapriTraditional Indian street snack with crunch, soft & fluffy textures£8.50

Non-veg starters

Lamb SamosaTriangular pastry filled with minced lamb & potato (4pcs)£5.50
Mutton RollsMince mutton with Sri Lankan spices in a roll deep fried with bread crumbs (2pcs)£3.50
Mutton - Chukka / VaruvalTossed in spicy seasoning£12.00
Chicken - Chilli / Varuval / Pepper FryTossed in spicy seasoning£9.00
Ghati Masala Chicken 65Crispy chicken coated in a spicy ghati masala seasoning£8.50
Chicken LollipopMarinated in Indo-Chinese sauce£9.00

Devils

Chicken DevilA traditional Sri Lankan spicy dish stir fried in black pepper, red onions and bell peppers in a fiery sweet & sour tomato sauce£9.00
Mutton Devil£11.00
Mixed Devil£12.00
Seafood Devil£15.00
Prawn Devil£12.00
Squid Devil£12.00

Seafood starters

Jaffna Nethilli VaruvalDeep fried anchovies marinated with Jaffna seasonings£9.00
Masala Fried PrawnsDeep fried prawns infused with masala spices£12.00
Calamari FryDeep fried Indian spiced battered squid£10.00
Tawa Fish FrySpicy fish fry marinated in spices, ginger, garlic, curry leaves & lemon£8.00
Bay FishA whole fried sea bass marinated in our masala spices. Contains bones with chef special sauce£14.00
Seafood PlatterWhole fish, crab, prawns and squid infused in Singam flavours on a banana leaf£45.00

Clay oven tandoor

Singam WingsWings with skin marinated in special spices, cooked in the tandoor£9.00
Mixed GrillA mix of tandoori items with chicken wings, tandoori chicken pieces, lamb chops, seekh kebab & prawns£22.00
Seekh KebabMarinated lamb mince cooked in the tandoor oven£10.00
Adraki Lamb ChopsLamb marinated in cumin, fennel & ginger£14.00
Tandoori Chicken Legs - 2pcMarinated chicken leg in yogurt, roasted in a tandoor oven£8.00
Tandoori Chicken Legs - 4pc£14.00
Nairobi Chicken TikkaSimilar to tandoori chicken with a smokey barbecue flavour and crushed chilli£9.00
Tiranga ChickenTandoori chicken breasts in three flavours served with mint sauce (Rose Petals & Pomegranate / Pistachio / Mace & Cardamom)£9.50

Veg curries

Dhal CurryYellow lentil curry£7.00
Dhal MakhaniBlack lentils cooked in butter and cream£8.50
Chana MasalaChickpeas in a spicy, tangy onion and tomato based curry£7.50
Paneer Butter MasalaRich and creamy in a tomato and cashew based curry£8.50
Kadai PaneerPaneer and bell peppers with fresh ground spices£8.50
Aubergine PerritalFried aubergines cooked in tamarind and sauteed onions in roasted curry powder£7.50
Bombay AlooBoiled potatoes tossed with a spicy mix of onions, tomatoes, spices and curry leaves£7.50
Devilled PotatoesDry potato dish stir fried in onions and spices£8.00
Beans CurryAuthentic village style beans curry£7.50
Soya Potato CurryAuthentic village style soya curry£7.50
Kankun VaraiShredded Sri Lankan leafy vegetable£7.00

Non-veg curries

Ceylon Chicken CurryTraditional spicy authentic bone curry in an onion and tomato based curry with a variety of spices£9.00
Chicken Chettinad CurryCombination of chillies, spices and curry leaves (boneless chicken)£9.00
Chicken Tikka MasalaBoneless chicken tikka cooked with a rich & creamy sauce£10.00
Chicken BhunaBoneless chicken tossed in rich thick sauce with garlic, onions & tomato£9.00
Butter ChickenDelhi’s famous household tandoori chicken served in delicious sauce£10.00
Chicken KurmaMild curry sauce with cream and almonds£9.00
Kadai ChickenChicken slow cooked with tomatoes and spices in a special iron wok£9.00
Kadai LambSlow cooked lamb with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilies and a special coarse ground spice blend known as kadai masala£10.50
Madras Lamb CurrySpicy, tangy curry made with Madras spices in an onion & tomato sauce£10.00
Jaffna Mutton CurryJaffna style mutton cooked on the bones£11.00
Lamb BhunaBoneless lamb tossed in rich thick sauce with garlic, onions & tomato£10.00
Squid CurryRichly spiced curry cooked in turmeric, garam masala & garlic£12.50
Sri Lankan Crab CurryTraditional spicy dish featuring fresh crab simmered in a flavorful coconut milk and spice-rich gravy£12.50
Jaffna Prawn CurryCooked in a blend of curry spices and curry leaves£12.50
Fish CurryKing fish served with a rich gravy£12.00
Dry Fish CurryDried fish served with a traditional drumstick gravy (on request)£11.00
Egg Masala CurryFried eggs cooked in a thick onion and tomato masala sauce£8.50

Fried rice / noodles

VegetableStir-fried rice or noodles, eggs and vegetables with a Sri Lankan twist£6.00
Egg£6.50
Chicken£8.50
Mutton£11.00
Seafood£12.00
Singam Fried Rice / NoodlesChef special: a mix of assorted vegetables, egg, mutton, chicken and seafood£13.00

Szechuan

VegetableChinese style cooking that is spicy, oily & peppery. Served as rice or noodles£6.50
Egg£7.00
Chicken£9.00
Mutton£11.00

Kothu - rotti / idyappam / puttu

VegCrispy shredded roti / idyappam / puttu wok-fried with spicy curry and veggies£7.00
Egg£7.00
Chicken£8.50
Mutton£9.50
Seafood£10.00
Singam Kothu Roti / Puttu / IdyappamChef special: a mix of assorted vegetables, egg, mutton, chicken and seafood£12.50

Biryani

Vegetable£7.00
Chicken£9.00
Lamb£11.00
Prawn£12.00

Dosai

Plain DosaiA form of crepe made from rice and lentils£5.50
Ghee Roast DosaiCrispy dosai with a drizzle of ghee£8.00
Paper Roast DosaiCrispy and served as thin as a paper£7.00
Egg DosaiTraditional dosai topped with eggs and spices£6.00
Singam DosaiNaturally fermented dosa batter sprinkled with sautéed ingredients, fried and served hot£7.50
Onion Rava DosaiCrispy pancake made of semolina, rice flour and chopped onions£6.50
Masala DosaiThin crispy crepe stuffed with potato masala£7.00
Paneer Masala DosaiLight, soft, crispy crepe stuffed with savoury, spiced potato and grated cottage cheese£8.00
Chicken Masala DosaiDosai stuffed with chicken, onions and potato masala£8.50
Mutton Masala DosaiDosai stuffed with mutton, onions and potato masala£9.50
Onion UththapamMade with idli dosa batter with onion toppings£6.50

Breads

Singam ParottaSoft layered flat bread made with whole wheat flour£2.50
Veechu RottiTraditional flatbread made from maida flour. Add egg for an extra 50p£2.50
Plain NaanHand stretched & flame baked with a soft, golden bubbly texture£3.00
Garlic NaanSoft, fluffy, homemade naan, brushed with melted garlic butter£3.50
Chilli NaanHomemade naan bread with added chillies and garlic£3.50
Cheese NaanMelty cheese spread onto a warm, soft, fluffy buttery garlic naan£4.00
Peshwari NaanFilled bread with a gently sweet, nutty filling£4.00
Butter Naan£3.50
PooriDeep fried bread but soft and fluffy, served with masala£6.50
Egg MurtabakStuffed with beaten eggs, chopped leeks, chives or green onion£4.50

Sides

Steamed Rice£3.50
Puttu£4.00
String Hoppers£3.50
Saffron Pilau Rice£4.00
SambalFreshly scraped coconut, shallots and chillies£2.50
Pappadums£3.00
Sri Lankan OmeletteMade with onion, chilli, tomato and curry leaves. Scrambled on request£4.00

Kids menu

Fries£3.00
Chicken Nuggets£4.50
Chicken Burger£4.50
Kaya Roti£3.00
Chips & Nuggets£6.50
Chocolate Dosai£4.00
Sweet Potato Fry£4.50

Set meals

Veg ThaaliA solo set of 5 veg curries, pappadum, vadai, sweet & pickle served with rice£11.99
Thaali extra: Jaffna Chicken Curry (small portion)£4.50
Thaali extra: Jaffna Mutton Curry (small portion)£5.50
Thaali extra: Jaffna Fish Curry (small portion)£6.00
Thaali extra: Jaffna Prawns Curry (small portion)£6.00
Kizhi Parotta2 layers of our fluffy Singam parottas soaked in our signature Jaffna chicken or mutton curry with a layer of our Sri Lankan omelette, wrapped in a steamed banana leaf parcel£15.00
Village Set Biriyani - Chicken BucketHot, steaming biriyani served at the centre of your table over layers of banana leaves. Topped with chicken legs and includes raita, gravy and boiled eggs£32.00
Village Set Biriyani - Mutton Bucket£36.00

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What guests said

We enjoyed every single dish and the service was immaculate.
KailaGoogle
The curry was rich, aromatic, and full of depth, while the parotta was fresh, flaky, and ideal for soaking up every bit of the delicious sauce.
AllisterGoogle
Very accommodating, great place, excellent ambience, good food and service, served by very friendly staff.
AmrikGoogle

Find us

632-634 Cranbrook RdIlford IG6 1HJ

020 3972 0186

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info@singambay.co.uk

Opening hours
Monday to Thursday	3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Friday	12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM to 10:30 PM

Sri Lankan and South Indian food on Cranbrook Road