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...
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I was craving Sri Lankan and this absolutely hit the spot. Authentic flavours across the bored. The menu is large enough to give a mixed group of preferences good choice, but not so big that they can’t deliver everything well and in a timely manor.
Service took about 15-20 minutes from ordering during a busy Friday lunch period and the portion sizes were decent, one bowl of pilau rice, one dosa and two main dishes was more than enough for two people.
I would definitely go again and recommend to a friend
We visited on a gorgeous summer evening and sat outside with a group of friends, a few cold drinks in hand, and the whole thing felt effortlessly perfect. What really made it special was that our dog was welcome to join us at the outdoor tables — such a thoughtful touch that’s still rare to find. It made for a completely relaxed, social evening with the whole crew (four-legged members included!).
Now, the food. Wow. The menu is a beautifully curated tour of Sri Lankan cuisine — perfectly sized to give you real choice without being overwhelming, and every dish delivers on flavour. The spice levels are wonderfully balanced, the textures are exciting, and it’s clear that everything is made with real care and quality ingredients. Don’t miss the Hoppers Experience — incredible value and a fantastic way to sample a little bit of everything.
Authentic, vibrant, dog-friendly, and utterly delicious. One of London’s best.
My first visit to Hoppers King's Cross and it definitely lived up to the hype.
The Lamb kothu roti was packed with flavour, and the Bone marrow varuval was rich and indulgent.
The hoppers/egg hoppers were crisp and delicious.
The Sweet potato dhal was wonderfully comforting, while the Prawn + raw mango kari was the standout with its perfect balance of tangy and spicy flavours.
Can't wait to come back !
One of my absolute favorite for sri lankan cuisine in London!
Hoppers has incredibly authentic food from the kothu paratha to the mutton rolls, to the mutton varuval.
Get the bone marrow varrural for sure. Sublime! I would fly 8 hrs just to eat this.
Also got the egg hoppers. Light fluffy and great for mopping up any gravy.
The service was very helpful in navigating the menu and recommending what to order .
My friends and I stopped for drinks here, early evening. The atmosphere was perfect and the whole experience felt very authentic! We had uniquely crafted cocktails which were delicious, and led us into an educational conversation with one of the bar tenders, Shoi. He was so knowledgable and friendly, we would definitely recommend coming here to enjoy wonderful Sri Lankan food and drink, as well as brilliant service!
