Chef Karan Gokani at Hoppers Shoreditch, London

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About Chef Karan Gokani

Karan Gokani is the Co-Founder of the acclaimed Hoppers London restaurant group, known for popularizing Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine in the UK. He is also the author of 'Indian 101' and 'Hoppers: The Cookbook', and runs a culinary Substack called 'Spice School'. He is recognized for making Indian and Sri Lankan recipes accessible to home cooks.

★Awards & Recognition

Michelin Bib Gourmand (2016)

Chef Timeline

2015

Co-founded Hoppers London Soho

Hoppers London

Opened the first Hoppers restaurant in Soho, London, bringing Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine to prominence.

2016

Hoppers London awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand

Hoppers London

The restaurant received critical acclaim, earning a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide.

Undated (post-2015)

Authored 'Indian 101'

Published a cookbook aimed at making Indian recipes accessible for everyone.

Undated (post-2015)

Authored 'Hoppers: The Cookbook'

Released a cookbook dedicated to hoppers and other Sri Lankan dishes.

Undated

Launched Substack 'Spice School'

Created an online platform for sharing Indian recipes and culinary knowledge.

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Karan Gokani is the Co-Founder of the acclaimed Hoppers London restaurant group, known for popularizing Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine in the UK. He is also the author of 'Indian 101' and 'Hoppers: The Cookbook', and runs a culinary Substack called 'Spice School'. He is recognized for making Indian and Sri Lankan recipes accessible to home cooks.

Customer Perception

Based on the provided information and the success of Hoppers London, Karan Gokani is perceived as a key figure in bringing authentic Sri Lankan flavors, particularly hoppers, to a wider, global audience. His cookbooks suggest an approachable style for home cooks, and his guest appearances indicate a strong reputation within the culinary industry. Explicit customer feedback themes are not available in the provided data.

Cuisine Highlights

Sri Lankan cuisineSouth Indian dishesHoppers & curriesContemporary Indian cooking

News

July 2, 2025: Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla announced a 'Flavourful Fourth of July Weekend' with Guest Chef Karan Gokani of Hoppers London.
March 10, 2026: Featured on the National Geographic India show 'Jayaflava', where he discussed the rise of 'New Colombo cool' and the magic of Sri Lankan hoppers.

Restaurants by chef

Hoppers London (Soho, Marylebone, King's Cross, Pancras Square), Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla (Guest Chef)

Iconic dishes

Hoppers, Egg Hopper

Additional Details

Karan Gokani is an advocate for accessible Indian and Sri Lankan cooking, aiming to demystify complex dishes for the everyday cook. He has been described as the chef who 'took hoppers global'. He regularly engages with his audience through social media and his Substack 'Spice School' to share recipes and culinary insights.