Kemara Cuisine

confidence 90% ·

Verifiably safe, Independently verified safe for this allergen: either a 100% dedicated kitchen (no allergen on premises) or a current accreditation we've matched against the body's own published directory.

Kemara Cuisine operates a 100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen — no gluten is present on the premises. The entire menu is free of gluten, grains, and wheat. Multiple coeliac diners, including symptomatic ones, report zero reactions across repeated visits. The kitchen is also described as a dedicated space with knowledgeable staff. This is as safe as it gets for coeliac dining in Colombo.

confidence 75% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

Kemara's menu is explicitly dairy-free — all dishes use vegan cheeses (cashew-based), coconut yoghurt, and nut milks. The blog and multiple reviews confirm the kitchen avoids dairy entirely. However, some items like bone broth may be dairy-free by nature, and the kitchen is not separately accredited for dairy-free. No dedicated dairy-free fryer or prep area is mentioned, but the menu structure suggests a high-care approach.

confidence 70% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

Kemara explicitly markets its desserts as 'Sugar, Grain, Dairy and Gluten Free'. The menu states 'Guilt Free Dessert (Sugar, Grain, Dairy and Gluten Free)'. Many dishes use kithul treacle, dates, or coconut sugar instead of refined sugar. The blog confirms the kitchen uses no sugar in desserts. This is a strong commitment to sugar-free dining.

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The menu has plentiful vegan options clearly marked (Vegan). Many dishes are plant-based, using cashew cheese, coconut yoghurt, and jackfruit. Non-vegan items like chicken, prawns, beef, and eggs are also available. The kitchen is shared for vegan and non-vegan dishes, so cross-contamination with animal products is possible, but the menu design makes it easy to choose safely.

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Vegetarian options are abundant and clearly marked, with many vegan dishes also suitable for vegetarians. Fish and meat dishes are present but separated on the menu. Shared kitchen means potential cross-contact with meat/fish, but the kitchen is well-equipped for dietary preferences.

confidence 50% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Nuts are a core ingredient across the menu — almond bread, cashew butter, cashew cheese, almond flour, and trail mixes appear in many dishes. The kitchen explicitly uses almond and cashew products as staples. For someone with a nut allergy, this is a high-risk environment; every dish likely contains or contacts nuts. Advance communication is essential. Not recommended for nut-allergic diners without a direct conversation with the kitchen.

confidence 50% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Fish and seafood dishes are available (Sea Bass, Prawns, seafood lasagna). The menu has non-vegetarian and vegan sections, so pescatarian choices are easy to identify. Shared kitchen with meat dishes, but no specific cross-contamination concerns beyond general shared prep.

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Keto options are explicitly listed: 'Keto Roti (Almond Flour and Chia Seed)', 'Keto Style Asian Chicken Stir Fry', 'Almond Bread with Poached Eggs (Well Balanced, also Paleo, Keto & Low Carb)'. The kitchen uses almond flour, coconut oil, and low-carb vegetables. Not a dedicated keto kitchen but offers several keto-compatible dishes.

confidence 50% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

Eggs are used in several dishes (poached eggs, fried eggs, omelettes, some baked items). Many dishes are egg-free, but the menu does not consistently mark egg-free status. The blog describes egg-based items. A diner avoiding eggs would need to confirm with staff on each dish.

confidence 40% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

The menu does not specifically mention soy. Some ingredients like 'vegan cheese' and 'vegan protein powder' could contain soy, but no explicit soy-free claims are made. A soy-allergic diner would need to inquire directly.

confidence 50% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

Shellfish (prawns) are on the menu in some dishes like Creamy Seafood Lasagna and Spicy Prawn Pizza. Many dishes are shellfish-free, but no dedicated fryer or prep area for shellfish-free is noted. Cross-contact possible in a shared kitchen.

confidence 40% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

The menu emphasises gluten-free, grain-free, and sugar-free cooking, which may align with some low-FODMAP requirements. However, many ingredients (cashew, almond, onion, garlic, coconut) are high-FODMAP in larger portions. No low-FODMAP specific labelling or claims.

confidence 30% ·

Not recommended, Documented unsafe for this allergen: refuses to accommodate, multiple bad reports, or a documented incident. Surfaced as a warning rather than a recommendation.

No mention of halal certification or halal practices. The menu includes pork (Spice Crusted Pork Tenderloin) and alcohol-based flavourings? No halal claims are made anywhere in the sources.

confidence 30% ·

Not recommended, Documented unsafe for this allergen: refuses to accommodate, multiple bad reports, or a documented incident. Surfaced as a warning rather than a recommendation.

No kosher certification or kosher practices are mentioned. Not suitable for kosher-observant diners without verification.