I stopped by for lunch around 2pm on a Saturday -- the place was still packed, but I was able to…read moresnag a cosy seat at the window since I was dining by myself. In a related and very lovely gesture, the server brought me a complimentary mutton roll (with chilli ketchup) and said they usually send something on the house for solo diners :) The roll was delicious -- savoury mutton without a strong game-y flavour that went really nicely with the mildly spicy ketchup. I decided to have an order of the Lankan chicken kari paired with a hopper. I did not know what a hopper was before then (let alone seen one), so it was an interesting surprise when I was served this unevenly thick, bowl-shaped rice pancake. Fortunately, I did not go wrong with this choice, as the hopper was so delicious. The light rice-based flavour of the hopper paired so nicely with the rich, slightly spicy curry and the tender and savoury chicken, and I really liked the textural variety of the hopper itself (thicker, spongier base and thinner, crispier sides). The ratio of hopper to curry was not quite right, though, so I ended up ordering another roti to enjoy the remaining half of my curry and chicken. The roti was really delicious -- fluffy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside -- and similarly paired super well in carrying the curry flavour. All in all, price point was pretty solid for the quality and amount of food. I thought the hopper was pricier than expected, but conversely the curry was less so -- so overall it all seemed quite reasonable. I would love the chance to come visit again and try more of their deliciously fragrant curry options next time.

My coworkers suggested we try Hoppers on a recent business trip. None of us had ever had Sri Lankan…read morefood, so we opted for the Group Menu. The server was a great help in guiding us through and helping us to order a good sample of items. The food was brought out a good pace. We had ti.e to eat each course and never felt overwhelmed. The food was delicious. There was no item we did not like. The items we ordered offered a balance of heat and cool.

Amazing food! We especially liked the chicken curry on the bone, black pork, and goat and potato…read morecurry. It's "sharing small plates" but they actually give you a ton of food! Service was great and they helped accommodate a complicated set of allergies!

Food was terrific , wait staff was fun and they played the best "old school" rap mix I've ever…read moreheard in a Resturant.

Food that tastes fresh as they proudly eliminate any use of artificial taste enhancer MSG in their…read morefood. It is easy to appreciate subtle flavours and fresh cooking. Ambience is as good as it can get considering that it's on a high street. Sparkling clean and service with a smile. I've never had Sri Lankan Tamil food before, but this is sure to be one of my regulars as it is also vegetarian and vegan friendly.

On the Eastcoate high street. First time eating Sri Lankan food. Empty at weekday lunch time and…read morewas informed to sit at one of the smaller tables. Why not give us a larger table in your completely empty restaurant? I like that they give your own bottle of water. The chicken kothu was really good. Street food from the eastern part of the island if I read it correctly. Chopped up roti, chicken, egg, onions and more. Tastes better than it sounds. They need to serve this dish in a larger bowl as it falls out when taking food out. The potato curry tastes good, but it's supposed to be in a coconut curry sauce. Which however was not very creamy and more on the watery side. As if someone had diluted the coconut with water and oil. Also a rather small curry portion. Also tried the puttu, which was three flour rolls, brown and white, good for pouring curry or Sambar over. The music makes for a not so very intimate and relaxing dining experience. Fast beat and loud like a Sri Lankan rave party, although quite entertaining music. They have a seafood Thali for £15 for those willing to splurge at lunch.

Food: The food at Kolamba is absolutely exquisite. It was my first time tasting Sri Lankan food, so…read moreI had no clear expectation. But I was WOWed when I took every single bite of food. Each bit of my meal was jampacked with flavor. The roti was a hard on the outside and it seemed to be filled with something -- maybe potato? What a unique roti! The chicken curry itself was perfectly seasoned and the dal was exceptional with its caramelized onions. I will forever dream about my Kolamba meal; it was definitely my best meal in London!!! Service: The service deserves a 3-4 out of 5. Folks were kind but there lacked an attentiveness that I think would enhance the entire dining experience. Ambiance: The Soho location is cozy. It's rather simple but it's comfortable. There is another dining area downstairs too. Overall, I give Kolamba a 4/5. If in SoHo you MUST swing by -- you won't regret it.

Super quiet inside so no worries of a wait or noise. My favorite was the string hoppers with those…read moretoppings on the side. The pol roti was especially coconuty. The chicken had good flavor but I'm not a fan of boned chicken so I would have preferred it boneless. The fish cutlets had a really nice taste as well

Food was good. But tonight's order was a disaster! I ordered from *their* website but the…read morerestaurant said they did not receive it despite my card being charged and receiving an order confirmation. The guy said I can reorder since I'm there and so I did. Not only did I have to wait for the food but was told that I would have to contact a third party for a refund! He had to charge my card for the reorder and it was left to me to correct their mistake by contacting a third party for a refund for the online order?! It's completely absurd and a lack of accountability for them to place the legwork on their customers when they are trying to cut out the middleman that they promote on their own website! We are here on holiday and making international calls to correct someone else's mistakes is not a getaway. There was ONE person servicing the tables. He tried his best to help but he said he's new and there was no manager onsite. It's such a poorly run operation that puts their incompetence and greed over their customers. Avoid! The food does not make up for the inconvenience, experience, and lack of service.

Around 9pm, the restaurant in our hotel was closed, my daughter and I were so disappointed and had…read moreto find something to eat. We did not want walk long, and just went across street, We did not expect much. To our surprise we found a such delight authentic southern Indian food, everything was delicious, the waiter was friendly and quick, told me I ordered too much and suggested I should order one less item. My daughter will spend 3 years in Cambridge, we will definitely come back more.

This place was located in the food court next to the Victoria Station. Surprised to see such a…read morebeautiful presentation of yummy food from a place that looked like a fast food like place. London was full of such surprising places and glad we chanced upon this place. Fish fry was good! 4/5. The veggie thali was more like 3/5. The curries on the thali were ok, nothing outstanding, but it was complete with fried chilli and appadam. Dosa was a 5/5.

Delicious roti canal and fried chicken. My son stole half of my roti. We may stop and get some more…read moreon the way home after our musical.

Love this place. Super reasonably priced and love the food…read more Must gets: - lamb kothu: very flavorful. Not gamey. - white punch: subtle flavor. One can really get drunk and happy on this Fish curry: cooked to perfection. Fresh and tender. SOLID: tamarind chicken - large portion. Great flavor Banana chips - good with drinks SKIP: Dosa - not as crunchy as expected

Some restaurants feel new. Some feel strangely familiar before the first bite…read more That's what happened at Hoppers. The moment I started reading the menu, I realized how close Sri Lankan food sits to the food from Kerala and Tamil Nadu -- familiar ingredients, slightly different names, small shifts in flavor. String hoppers = idiyappam. Kari instead of curry. It instantly brought me back to the years I lived in Nagercoil (Kanyakumari) where these flavors were just everyday life. So this meal didn't feel like discovery. It felt like recognition. The food is definitely on the pricey side, so I went in expecting a lot -- and some dishes really delivered. The Lamb Kothu Roti was the clear standout for me. Deeply savory, comforting, full of texture -- the kind of dish that makes you slow down because you don't want it to end. The mutton rolls with chili ketchup were another highlight: crisp, flavorful, and exactly what you want to start a meal. I tried the dosa with chicken kurma, which was fine but didn't leave a strong impression, and the appam (hopper) with stew, which I wanted to love more than I actually did. I also had a unique tipple made with arrack and basil seeds -- refreshing, slightly playful, and memorable enough that I wish I remembered the name. A colleague ordered the whole roast chicken and liked it so much he came back the next day just for that -- which probably tells you more than any review can. Service was warm, the space lively, and the overall vibe relaxed without feeling rushed. Overall: yes, it's expensive. But for me, the best parts of the meal were deeply satisfying because they tasted familiar -- not in a generic way, but in the way food does when it quietly reminds you of another time and place.

I visited on the 22nd December 2024 after so many years.. Yes of course it's changed alot than…read morebefore.. food price gone higher but not worth for the portion size or for the taste. It's good for the people who just wants sit and have a some spicy meal.. No more authentic in dishes at all. Hoppers are like kerala style, Pittu was ok but the side dishes were horrible the potato curry and pol sambol. Ordered Prawn curry so much of salt when I complained they combined it with cold water and brought back to the table.. Idily good to break someone's head and Mutton Rolls were had a grassy smell of the mutton. String hoppers 5 for £ 5.95, that a crazy price. Hey what happened to you'll? After so many years of earning a goodwill now you'll just going down the drain.. feeling very sad.. I came back with so many reasons but I will not return again.

My oh my. We would have usually gone a few doors down to Dosa n Chutny but since Time Out released…read moretheir list of "100 cheap eats in London" this week, with Dosa n Chutny as number 2 it was ridiculously busy so we went to Jaffna House instead. And it was AMAZING. On a weekend they do specials, and we were lucky it was a Friday because the Sat and Sun specials didn't seem that authentic. Friday's special was a vegetarian 12 item meal called Thali, which included 6 types of curry, rice, a vadai (Sri Lanken small doughnut shaped fried bread), a poppadom, and a rice based dessert like kheer (not sure what the Sri Lanken name is). We also ordered a portion of dosai (dosa), which comes as two pancakes, and the woman looked at us like we were crazy because the 12-item-dinner should have been enough. But screw it, it was payday today and I was going all out! It was such good food; deliciously homemade, varying levels of spice but nothing too hot and enjoyed with a mango lassi. And the price? Two Thalis, one dosai portion, one mango lassi and one mango juice for £15. FIFTEEN POUNDS for two people. Today I thought "I love living in Tooting!" They also do a lot of stuff to takeaway, including special takeaway meal deals for dirt cheap. Many families came in to pick up different rolls and fresh breads like chapatis and pooris. So, now Dosa n Chunty has been endorsed by Time Out and will receive more than enough custom from those willing to travel South of the river, we should support the other local restaurants. Go to Jaffna House!

We got take away from here for a dinner party on a trip to the UK. While the location was far from…read moreus and parking is a problem , the food was delicious . We got the eggplant , iddiapam , sodhi, chicken curry and vegetable biriyani in addition to lamb rolls , fish cutlets and vegetable patties. The most authentic Sri Lankan food I've ever eaten outside Sri Lanka . Will definitely be back the next time we are in town !