Pan-fried, skewered chicken & leeks, slow cooked with teriyaki sauce
Skewered steak served with spicy mayonnaise
Chicken marinated in ginger, garlic & Japanese spices lightly coated in tempura flour deep fried
Cooked with garlic, butter, onion, mushrooms & soy sauce
Chicken fried in panko breadcrumbs, omelette egg with onion & sprig onion
Plain, boiled long grain rice
Eggs & an array of vegetables
Chef's special rice with chicken, pork, beef, prawns, squids & vegetables stire fried with chef's special spicy mix & served with Sri Lankan style salad
Soaked cashews & peas cooked in rich coconut cream
Slow cooked boneless lamb in special roast spices
Served with salad & mint sauce
Edamame beans seasoned with salt or chilli garlic
Freshly made fish cake drizzled with delicious ton katsu sauce
Prawns marinated in ginger, garlic & Japanese spices, lightly coated in corn flour & deep fried
Pan-fried, skewered chicken & leeks, slow cooked with teriyaki sauce
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£9.50Soybeans, tofu, fish stock, seaweed & spring onion soup
Skewered steak served with spicy mayonnaise
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£9.95Chicken marinated in ginger, garlic & Japanese spices lightly coated in tempura flour deep fried
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£9.50Golden fried tofu served with tempura sauce, spring onions & seaweed
A variety of vegetables rolled in a fine pastry & fried
Seasoned crispy chicken wings fried in corn flour & served with spicy mayo or ketchup
Chicken stuffed dumplings steamed or fried
Deep fried crispy strips of beef tossed insweet teriyaki sauce, onion, cucumber & sesame seeds
Sri Lankan style fish cakes filled with a fried mixture of mackerel with mash potatoes, onions, green chilli, curry leaves & pepper, coated in breadcrumbs & deep fried
Mixture of fish or mutton or chicken flavoured with Sri lankan spices, wrapped in a pancake, coated in breadcrumbs & deep fried
Vegetable or meat
Sri Lankan style flat bread made with fresh cocount serverd with seeni sambol (onions fried with a mix of spices, chili flakes & a hint of sugar)
Prawn
Squid
Mackeral
Salmon
Tuna
Eel
Mackeral
Salmon
Seabass
Tuna
Eel
Prawn tempura, eel, avocado, mayo, sprinkled with tempura crunches & finished with a drizzle of unagi sauce
Crab stick, avocado, mayonnaise & thinly sliced salmon, seabass & tuna
Tempura fried soft shell crab, cucumber & spring onion & flying fish roe
Crab stick, Japanese mayonnaise, avocado, cucumber & flying fish roe, finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds
Diced tuna, Japanese mayo, spring onion & mixed chilli spices
Makimono hoso maki Nori outside
Cucumber roll
Japanese mayo, avocado, crab stick, cucumber & flying fish roe, finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds
Chicken tempura filling, finished with a drizzle of unagi sauce
Salmon, avocado, Japanese mayo & flying fish roe
Tiger prawns, cucumber, avocado, Japanese mayo & flying fish roe, finished with sesame seeds
Deep-fried tempura prawns, cucumber & Japanese mayo, finished with sesame seeds
Diced tuna, Japanese mayo, spring onion & mixed chilli spices, finished with sesame seeds
Spicy salmon & seared salmon on the top finishes with a special spicy sauce
Deep fried maki with prawn, eel, avocado, mayo served with unagi sauce
Spiced succulent beef, Japanese spiced mayo
Tigar prawn deep fried in light batter served with tempura sauce
Vegetable deep fried in light batter served with tempura sauce
Calamari slicese deep fried in light tempura batter served with tempura sauce
Soft shell crab deep fried in light tempura batter served with tempura sauce
Mixed sea food deep fried in light tempura batter served with tempura sauce
Cooked with teriyaki sauce
Cooked with garlic, butter & soy sauce
Cooked with garlic, butter & soy sauce
Cooked with garlic, butter, onion, mushrooms & soy sauce
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£18.50Cooked with teriyaki sauce
Pork lion fried in panco breadcrumbs & cook intempura sauce an omelette egg with onion & spring onion
Chicken fried in panko breadcrumbs, omelette egg with onion & sprig onion
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£13.95Japanese curry served with breaded chicken breast with sticky rice
Teppanyaki (make sure to mention the spicy level)
A mix of vegetables
Chicken & vegetables
Prawns, calamari & vegetables
Beef & vegetable pan fried
Mushrooms cooked in garlic butter
Plain, boiled noodles
Asparagus cooked in garlic butter & soy sauce
Plain, boiled Japanese sticky rice
Plain, boiled long grain rice
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£5.25Breaded, deep fried mushrooms
Grated fresh coconut blended with chilli flakes, onions, green chillies & black pepper
3pcs
Sri Lankan style flat bread
Make sure to mention the spicy level
Prawns, squid, vegetables & crabsticks
Eggs & an array of vegetables
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£8.95Chicken & an array of vegetables
Beef & an array of vegetables
Chef's special rice with chicken, pork, beef, prawns, squids & vegetables stire fried with chef's special spicy mix & served with Sri Lankan style salad
Popular
£14.95Make sure to mention the spicy level
Juicy pineapple chunks cooked in coconut milk & infused with Sri Lankan authentic spices
Red lentil cooked in coconut milk
Soaked cashews & peas cooked in rich coconut cream
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£8.95Slow cooked boneless lamb in special roast spices
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£10.50Shrimps are cooked in rich coconut milk with a mix of Sri Lankan spices
Chicken on the bone cooked with a mix of Sri Lankan spices
Salmon fish cooked in rich coconut milk bursting with flavours of pandan leaves, curry leaves, cardamon & mix of spices
Make sure to mention the spicy level
Chicken, beef, pork & seafood mix
Crab made from hand crushed pepper corn & pepper stock, fusing two ingredients endemic to Sri Lanka
The iconic style of crab eaten in South Asia, our version includes a variety of zingy flavours to create the perfect taste
A traditional Sri Lankan crab curry cooked in coconut milk & an array of spices
Chicken breast coated in crispy panko bread crumbs served with sticky white rice & curry sauce
Stir fried white rice mixed with chicken & vegetable with light flavoured Sri Lankan spices
Thin noodles, vegetables & chicken mixed with sweet teriyaki sauce
Rich carrot cake served with double cream
Deep fried bananas finished with a drizzle of chocolate
Deep fried ice cream finished with a drizzle of chocolate
Our diverse menu offers a wide range of Sri Lankan and Japanese dishes that are sure to satisfy. Enjoy classic Sri Lankan curries, fragrant rice, and seafood dishes that highlight the vibrant flavors of the island. If you're craving Japanese, we have an assortment of sushi, sashimi, and comforting ramen bowls. Don't forget to try our fusion specials that uniquely combine elements from both cuisines! Whether you’re looking for something spicy or delicate, you’ll find a dish to fall in love with at The Lion.
Welcome to The Lion, where we bring the best of Sri Lankan and Japanese cuisine under one roof! Our restaurant prides itself on offering authentic dishes from two rich culinary traditions. Whether you’re a fan of the bold, aromatic spices of Sri Lankan food or prefer the delicate and balanced flavors of Japanese cuisine, we’ve got something for every palate. At The Lion, we are passionate about using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to ensure every bite takes you on a culinary journey. We aim to create a warm and inviting dining experience that combines the best of both worlds.
Conveniently located at 239 Walton Rd, in Liverpool, The Lion invites you to enjoy the finest Sri Lankan and Japanese dishes in a cozy, family-friendly environment. Whether you're looking to dine in or order for takeaway, we make sure you get the best experience every time. Explore our menu online, place an order through our website or app, and have the flavors of Sri Lanka and Japan brought right to your doorstep!
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