Kurumba Restaurant & Bar Surry Hills

Name: Kurumba Restaurant & Bar Surry Hills
Address: 555 Crown St, Surry Hills, AU-NSW, Australia, 2010
Telephone: (02) 9331 5737
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

46 Reviews

$40 and under

Sri Lankan

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Kurumba Restaurant is a place where food, culture, and ambience come together to create a unique and unforgettable dining experience. Spread out across a two-storey venue on Crown Street, with a dining room upstairs and the Hopper Bar downstairs.

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Location
555 Crown St, Surry Hills, AU-NSW 2010
Phone number
(02) 9331 5737
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Sri Lankan
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 08:30–14:00 Lunch Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Augustus De Hoedt

Experiences

Signature Menu $85
$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
-Smoked Beef Pan Roll sourdough bread crumbs, pineapple ketchup -Hot Butter Soft Shell Crab charred spring onion, dry chili, blackgarlic aioli -Free Range Chicken Curry house roasted spices, coconut cream -Short Rib Curry MBS 4+ saltbush , kithul glaze , Chili -Organic Lentil Curry turmeric, wild cinnamon -Tempered Cauliflower pickled onions , roasted garlic -Hoppers served with house made condiments -Savoury Rice raisins, cashews, fried onions -Watalappam baked coconut custard, spiced ice cream, Kimbula kithul A discretionary 10% service charge is applied to all tables of 6+ guests. A standalone 10% pricing surcharge applies on Sundays & public holidays. Our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen that handles nuts.
Premium Menu $125
$125.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Premium Menu $125pp -Seeni Sambol Puff spicy onion jam, buffalo curd, curry leaf cured egg yolk -Smoked Beef Pan Roll sourdough bread crumbs, pineapple ketchup -Moreton Bay Bug cafe de colombo butter, roast paan bread -Free Range Chicken Curry house roasted spices, coconut cream -WA Lobster Kottu Roasted lobster head curry, lime -Short Rib Curry MBS 4+ saltbush, kithul glaze, chilli -Organic Lentil Curry turmeric, wild cinnamon -Tempered Cauliflower pickled onions, roasted garlic -Hoppers served with house made condiments -Savoury Rice raisins, cashews, fried onions -Banana Fritters vanilla soft serve, coconut caramel, crystallised cashew discretionary 10% service charge is applied to all tables of 6+ guests.
Kurumba X Sav Perera
$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
🌴✨ Kurumba x Sav Perera Present: A Tropical Feast Like No Other! 🍹✨ Get ready to vibe with a 3-course shared-style set menu that’s bursting with bold flavors, playful twists, and island-inspired magic. For just $100pp, you’ll indulge in dishes curated by the culinary genius Sav Perera from masterchef , paired perfectly with Kurumba’s tropical flair.

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Eastern Suburbs
Best Service
Eastern Suburbs
Best Ambience
Eastern Suburbs
Innovative
Eastern Suburbs
Healthy
Eastern Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem
Eastern Suburbs
Romantic
Eastern Suburbs
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kurumba Restaurant & Bar in Surry Hills delights diners with "exceptional food, service and ambience." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and authentic Sri Lankan flavors, praising both the "delicious food beautifully presented" and the "attentive and friendly staff." With a diverse menu and set options, it's "highly recommended" for an extraordinary dining experience.

46 Reviews

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Kate
Sydney1 review
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was all nice. Small portions and slow, intermittent service. Have had a better service on a previous visit. Nothing majorly wrong, but wouldn’t go back. Spice levels considered ‘medium’ were actually very mild.
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OpenTable Diner
Singapore1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing!! One of the best restaurants we have been to in a long time. Food was so good. Will definitely go back.
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Charlotte
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! So many gluten-free options as well which is always super helpful for a coeliac.
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John
Sydney4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful all round. The atmosphere was perfect, the staff amazing and attentive. They were really busy but still found time to be polite and accomodating.
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Andrew
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kurumba Restaurant offers an extraordinary culinary experience that redefines Sri Lankan cuisine. Their menu showcases a masterful blend of traditional flavors and innovative techniques, elevating classic dishes with high-quality local produce and unique flavor combinations.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! Every dish is incredibly flavourful and made with love!!!You can taste it Can’t wait to return
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Justin
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kurumba was a fantastic experience all around. Incredibly delicious food, superb service, relaxing ambience. Highly recommended for any occasion.
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Brad
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service with a really eclectic wine list.
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Jessica
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my new favourite places to dine at! Every dish was yummy (we got the set menu)
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Matthew
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food great service. Wonderful evening all round
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FAQs

Kurumba Restaurant & Bar Surry Hills is rated 4.7 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

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555 Crown St, Surry Hills, AU-NSW 2010

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(02) 9331 5737
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Sri Lankan
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 08:30–14:00 Lunch Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Augustus De Hoedt

Kurumba Restaurant & Bar Surry Hills

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Signature Menu $85

Premium Menu $125

Kurumba X Sav Perera

Menu

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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