Best String Hoppers in London

2 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Kolamba
Kolamba
92/100 (457 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Sri Lankan
Asian
Sri Lankan
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Monkfish
Curry
Fish Curry
Prawns
Chicken Curry
Daal
Beetroot Curry
Cuttlefish
String Hoppers
Fish
Watalappam
Pork
Mutton Roll
Pol Roti
Meat
Kumar's Pineapple and Aubergine
Sea Bass
Cashew Fry
Thali
Nalini's Fish Cutlets
PUDDING
Black Pepper Prawn Fry
Dahl
Dhal
Beef
Breadfruit Curry
Coconut Roti
Appam
Mutton
Pappadums
Roti
Egg Hopper
Sit down
Asian
Sri Lankan
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
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Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"From the moment you step inside, the vibrant ambiance and warm hospitality transport you to a tropical paradise. The menu is a masterful tapestry of..."
Mitesh Shanbhag
"Really tasty food & fantastic location. I’ve had both brunch & dinner there & was really impressed. Loved their house chai & their twist on eggs...."
Deljane Kum-Naksch
"Loved it!! The food was incredible, so tasty. The prawns were perfection. Loved the setting and the team were lovely, one of the waiters in..."
Abi Davidson
"Kolamba Sri Lankan Restaurant in Soho is a culinary gem that takes your taste buds on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant and diverse..."
Disht Advani
"We visited this place twice. The food is great. We ordered the papaya salad, the prawns, the aubergines, the breadfruit, rice, plain hoppers, the..."
Mary
"Very interesting place to get exotic Sri Lankan food, definitely a good adventure! The food has pretty strong flavor, but in a good way! It kind of..."
Esther Chang
"We loved this restaurant! We had a huge feast of Sri Lankan food. Everything tasted delicious, the pork, chicken and beef curries were tender and so..."
Laura F.
"Delicious food especially auntie mo’s chatti roast (the far dish in photo) - i would only wish that they made this into a main size portion rather..."
Alana Stephenson
"Delicious, authentic food! We ate most of the vegetarian options on the brunch menu- it was delicious and reasonably priced. Spicy without being too..."
A A
"The food was incredible. Great recommendation on how much to order. Really enjoyed it and can’t wait to try the rest of the..."
TJ Malks
"I was so surprised that the staff offered me the birthday surprise!! The birthday ice cream was amazing. It was wonderful night served by hospitality..."
Yi-Hsuan Liu
"Really nice ambience, lovely staff and tasty food..loved the mutton, beef and chicken curry…hoppers reminded me of my moms cooking ..it’s a good..."
Sanjana pat
"Exceptional flavour! Being a big fan of Hoppers, I had high expectations for the food at Kolamba but it definitely did not disappoint! The vibe here..."
Viv
"Good Sri Lankan cuisine - we came on New Year's Eve and got a complimentary glass of prosecco which was a nice touch. I think the hoppers could be..."
Rishi Bhabutta
"First time having Sri Lankan food and now it won’t be the last! The food here was so delicious and the wait staff were very nice. A little hectic..."
Kaitlin Milligan
"Came across this restaurant randomly as our plan to visit a different restaurant got cancelled. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this gem! The lady at..."
Sakura Min
"Ate at Kolamba with my two daughters at 2.30 on a Saturday afternoon. Was slightly surprised not to find it full so we had a choice of a nice outside..."
Jon
"Service and atmosphere are great. Food is generally great here but didn't like eggplant starter - was too tarty. Would definitely come back to try..."
Hermann Kam
Hoppers Soho
Hoppers Soho
81/100 (1920 ratings)
Restaurants
Sri Lankan
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Asian
Asian
Indian
Sri Lankan
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Gravy
Rotis
Pork
Pancakes
Paneer
Mutton Rolls
Wings
Mutton
Biryani
Crab Curry
Idli
Chili
Crab
Mutton Roti
Dosa
Duck
Black Pork Curry
lassi
Calamari
Egg Hopper Appam
Calamares
Roti
Tasting
Dosa
Lamb Kothu Roti
Fish Curry
Chicken Kari
Curry
Chicken Curry
Black Pork Kari
Prawns
Tasting Menu
String Hoppers
Lamb Curry
Chilli Cheese Dosa
Masala Dosa
Shrimp
Chettinadu Chicken Bites
Beef
Fish Kari
Chutney
Lamb
Goat Roti
Bone Marrow
Idli
Fish
Goat
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Sri Lankan
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Accepts Mastercard
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Accepts Visa
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Accepts American Express
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Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
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"In love with the ambiance of this place . The staff is friendly and helpful, the food is tasty and the service is prompt and punctual as well ...."
Miro Loves
"Absolutely indulging platters and filling servings . The prices are reasonable, the ambience is beautiful, the staff is highly professional and..."
Modyfoody
"Enjoyed the ambience here, amazing choice of music and great atmosphere in general. Service was impeccable and food was very good. The reason why I..."
Adhith Rajesh
"Creative Sri Lankan food in a trendy space. The Hoppers are like a better version of a dosa, served in a bowl with a sunny side up egg at the bottom...."
Adhith Rajesh
"A personal favourite since years. If you are looking for comfort food during winters, this is the place to go! Slightly overpriced for the portion..."
Anusha Kasture
"Went to the restaurant with no expectations, but as i got in i was impressed bu the design and flavor of the menu. We had chicken kari and buriani..."
Falmaskri
"Fantastic food the Sri Lankan plus Kerala experience was great. The buttermilk was spicy the goat roti with chopped parantha was a nice starter along..."
Menondelhi
"Limited choice of authentic food from Sri Lanka. Whatever is there in the menu is worth trying as they are of high quality tasty items. Maybe they..."
Jaycee
"Fab place for Dosa’s , idli , Appam and many more authentic food , must visit if you are craving srilanka /South Indian Cusine . We had recently..."
Divyanshu Vij
"#Appam is one of my all time favourites and this restaurant ( they call it hoppers - so their name) have aced them !!!What I had..."
Glocal Explorer
"I have always struggled to find a table at this place known for sri-lankan cuisine. Finally got around to have lunch on Wednesday. They gave us a..."
Ayush Lodha
"Whilst travelling in South-East Asia a few years ago, I fell in love with the subtleties of Sri Lankan cuisine, so when I learnt the Sethi siblings..."
Sara Gibson
"Me and my husband love this restaurant in London. We have to visit this place at-least once in a month. Amazing food, quick service & pocket..."
Hymavathy
"This place has amazing Indian food. A lot of Indian restaurants in London don't serve the actual Indian taste, but hoppers surprised me. The chicken..."
Richa Bulani
"The single phrase that describes this place is “Oh my god”!! What a super delightful experience.I have been here twice and overate in..."
Priyanka Ahuja
"We ordered all the dishes that were recommended to us and we were not disappointed. The food is spicy so those that are not used to should request..."
Aryan Pathak
"If you want typical Srilankan food in Central London then this place is for you!! Nice Srilankan concept restaurant divided in 2 floors! One at lobby..."
Sandeep Pandey
"Amazing Sri - Lankan food - best dish we ordered was the kutu roti - order that for sure. Went towards the end of lunch even then there was a..."
Arnav
"I visited Hoppers after having a couple of drinks in a bar in Soho and I love it! The service was great, the food amazing and surprisingly fast!..."
Omar A. Miranda Ramírez
"Must say fancy srilankan Cusine. Excellent presentation of food. Dosa was really nice and crispy and so was hopper. Service part is a big slow but..."
Food Admirer
"Probably the first time that I got my pants dirty at a restaurant 2 times, and still manage to leave the restaurant very happy - (I) the staff is..."
Rosaamaral
"Fantastic lunch this afternoon at Hoppers. Ordered the prawn curry and the lamb shank curry. Mouth watering delicious. The best curry I could have..."
Sandeep Samtani
"We tried to visit once at 8.30 on a Wednesday night, and were told it was a one hour wait. Lunch seems to be a better bet - we've been twice at..."
Feedmepls
"Probably a place I will visit each time I'm in London. Despite traveling to Sri Lanka often, the type of food tasted here beats all of those visits..."
Dhiraj Kalro
"Went to the Hoppers at the corner of James Street and Wigmore Street with some friends who were visiting us, under an amazing weather. Having arrived..."
Filipe Passos-Coelho
"Loved the place & the food! I have been to Sri Lanka last year and this restaurant made me travel back then. The Egg Hoppers (obviously!), Vegetable..."
Andreia Mateus
"Date of Visit: 07.03.18Time: 3pmReview: A great place to eat and not having had Sri-Lanken before this was a nice pleasant surprise...."
Jalpesh Thakrar
"Excellent place for really yum Indian food. Had a few of the appetisers and a masala dosa with condiments which was awesome. Would come back for sure..."
Karine Ataya
"Hoppers had been on my go-to list for a very long time, and when my friend wanted to meet for dinner, it was the perfect time to try Sri Lankan food...."
Belleamis
"Superb food. Friendly helpful staff. Arrived quickly and hot. Lamb kothu roti and vegetable kothu roti awesome. Tamarind chicken wings pleaded even..."
Chris Lawson
"Oh my god the food!! I could still taste the Hopper in my mouth! Mouthwatering food and great atmosphere for a friday night dinner!! Its service is..."
Mayuri Manjula
"Fresh authentic absolute jewel I love express lunch try avoid peak times. Each dish is fresh and a real treat. Staff very attentive. They want you to..."
Jonathan Sherwood
"Given the amazing reviews about this place and it serving Sri Lanka food, I knew I had to check out this place so we went on my birthday! Loved the..."
The Jaminator
"Finally been to hopper and agree with all the fantastic reviews I read before. The food is absolutely delicious. I am in love with the fish Kari I..."
Sharvari Karnik
"Authentic Tamil food in London. Their signature dish is hoppers or appam and they are super delicious. The curries are awesome. Don't forget to try..."
Pooja Shetty
"Despite having had very little Sri Lankan food in the past, I was really impressed with the food at Hopper’s. Delicious food with a lot of variety..."
Sonali Surgeon
"Oh my God the bone marrow was just exquisite!!!!Loved the food, worth the air to be honest. The butter milk drink was delicious and light in the..."
Shouga72
"Great restaurant with delicious Sri Lankan food. The wait is very long (around 1.5 hours) but it is well worth it - the texture of the hopper and the..."
Johnny Pan
"Exceptional Sri Lankan food in the heart of London. Flavours were spot on. Curry and gravy were rich and jam packed with flavour.Amongst us we..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"No wonder that Hoppers is one of the best and most recommended restaurants in London. Tried the lunchtime rice plate and it was amazing especially if..."
Flo
"One of the best Southern Indian restaurant I have been to. Full of flavour and fresh. Restaurant is fairly small, no bookings and the wait time is..."
Han
"Eaten Sri Lankan food for the first time. Extremely satisfied to have eaten here. The Podi Dosa with Okra Kari is a must try! Make sure you can..."
Pavan Mulanni
"The food was FABULOUS. It is a nice and cosy place perfect for a lunch. The chicken was amazing and the manager of the restaurant was very friendly..."
Karan
"I have wanted to try Hoppers for a while now, belonging to the same family that own Gymkhana, Trishna and Motu it has been on my ‘to-visit’ list..."
Chilli And Cloves
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants in London is Hoppers. And I’m not alone there, there is a constant stream of fans also queuing for the..."
Donutsam
"Halal - this place has a not so pleasant system of queuing up in long lines (no reservations by phone which is super inconvenient especially if you..."
Googlebacha
"A small restaurant in a big city with a very good quality. The reservation process and waiting list works perfectly. The service great a nd the food..."
Luis
"Very tasty indeed. Worth the queue, even if I'm not a fan of the queuing! We went late lunch on a Saturday, put our names down and had to wait for..."
Sarah Bailey
"There is actually no real reason why this place would not get a 5 rating. We started with buttermilk, followed by idli, sambhar, podi and 'bonemarrow..."
Paromita Roy Dasgupta
"We came just after opening at 5:45pm on a Wednesday to request for a table. We were told the wait would be 1 hour, but in fact it took 1.5 hours...."
Chiq_pea
"London brought me closer to my neighbor and I could try the exotic Sri Lankan cuisine. In India we don't have any such Sri Lankan restaurants so..."
Dr. Foodie ..
"We had returned thrice from Hoppers before the long waiting line, until one day we got lucky! Oh boy, Hoppers deserves more praise than it gets, the..."
Meghana Nair
"Funny enough, this was my first meal in London! A very trendy restaurant with a simple but unique menu to share Sri Lankan cuisine with people...."
ShoRt
"Being an Indian, I was also under the impression we can't get delicious Indian food anywhere except India. But, Hoppers definitely proved me wrong...."
Surpreet Kaur
"We started with lotus root crisps - thin, light and...crisp. The Hot Butter Devilled Shrimps swiftly followed, packing a powerful punch of chilli..."
Jessica
"Hoppers Soho is a Sri Lankan restaurant named after the pancakes made from fermented rice and coconut milk batter that are a popular breakfast item..."
The City Lane
"I never thought I'd ever give a place full marks, but Hoppers absolutely deserves it. I had an egg hopper (because what isn't improved with an egg?)..."
Charlyn Cruz
"Had a lot of expectations for this and the experience really fulfilled those. The service level is high at Hoppers, where they constantly ask you if..."
کۆسار کوردی
"Hoppers a small and I really mean small (it only holds 25 people) Sri Lankan restaurant right in the middle of Soho from the people of behind..."
Halal Food Guy
"Walking around Soho we bumped in to this little Sri Lankan restaurant we had also heard of and wanted to eat here. However, only got the opportunity..."
Spinmyplate
"didn’t compete with the basic successes of this place. 4.8/5 rating from 50+ people - are you kidding? I know London curry is exceptionally good..."
Eat Like Ushi
"The perfect excuse to linger over a wine in Soho! (Like anyone needed an excuse...). Plus the delicious Sri Lankan schnacks at the end of the tunnel..."
Lesley Pittaway
"Fantastic food. We had a veg kothu and a lamb curry with hoppers (appams). Authentic, fresh and great tasting food. Good and extensive range of..."
Krishnan Sundaram
"I freely admit to being an uneducated peasant when it comes to Indian food.  I don’t know my rotis from dosas and I have no idea what a hopper is...."
Quiet Eating
"I'm running 15 mins late but not bothered as a friend is there on time so she can wait in line already.  That sounds really bad and its not what I..."
Miso Hungry
"This is a crazy place. Everytime u go to Hoppers u will be told that there is a 2 hours waiting time. Finally got lucky and managed to enter after..."
Jovita Lall
"Waited 2.5 hours to get a table, so my expectations were super high. It was worth the wait. Although not everyone could understand the menu without..."
Jabster
"Forget the arrogance as u get in ( if u do manage to) the food speaks for itself !!- had the shrimps and the bone marrow and closed out with dosas..."
Vikram
"This is a very quaint place. Sri Lankan feel and the. . Doesn't seat more than 25 people so always a wait.The plain dosas were excellent...."
Manishbb
"4 to 4.5 Have wanted to come for a while but the no reservations and its popularity meant I didn't want to face a 2hr line for food. However..."
Phil
"Hoppers features Sri Lankan food, fresh flavours in a cool lively restaurant and a low price point that’s proved a huge hit in London. The team..."
Eat A City
"Hoppers I could easily rate this place 5/5. Always loved srilankan food if you follow my reviews you would note that I have a long history..."
Foodloverdubai
"To queue or not to queue? That's one of the main questions you'll have to answer if you're trying to have dinner in Soho on a weekend...."
Sandra Guerin
"We had a 2.5 hour wait which was managed well as staff gave realistic timings and the mobile link and staff SMS texts kept us updated while we had..."
Devesh Nigam
"OMG! Such a pleasure to find amazing complex layered flavours in masalas. I'm completely in love with Hoppers and can see myself trudging over quite..."
Karishma Pais (Kim)
"After our 2nd visit to Hoppers I have to say they are hitting the mark in all departments. All the food tried has been so delicious and pleased to..."
StickAForkInIt
"This meal has been a long time coming. We tried in the week leading up to Christmas, betting that it would be all Christmas parties and drunken..."
Nic Cril
"Hoppers offers unpretentious delicious and reasonably priced South Indian food. Everything our group ordered was delicious, what else is there to..."
_ar1g
"Was really surprised by this small restaurant! Sri Lankan food is delicious and I will definitely be coming back 😊 food is tasty and the spices..."
Peachesnotcream
"I had a read a lot about this place and decided to give it a try this weekend. Hoppers does not take reservations so we had to reach as early as..."
Londonfoodster
"5 out of 5. This place is amazing. Beautiful decor, great staff (especially the waiter who came and served us beer whilst waiting in line),..."
James Dimitri Fletcher
"Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Ask for Joanne! Owner is super efficient to get you into the restaurant with minimum inconvenience...."
Debbie
"At the risk of making one of my fellow Boozybunchers Sanj jealous (it’s on her Boozy Bunch hitlist this year), I’m posting a review of Hoppers,..."
Boozy Bunch
"Recently I went to the new bloggers & critics acclaimed restaurant: Hoppers. Hoppers is a Sri Lankan restaurant owned by Karam, Jyotin and Sunna..."
Jeanne-Marie B
"Word of Mouth plus a strong foundation are vital ingredients for a popular dining spot as well as a successful one. Hoppers in Frith Street, Soho is..."
Shayan Sacki
"This. Place. Is. Epic. I got back from Sri Lanka early this year where I enjoyed mountains of curry and rice. Hoppers had been on my radar for some..."
Bert Conibear
"destination, Fay Maschler of The Evening Standard gave it five stars in an uncharacteristically gushing review. Which was maddening, as it..."
Emily
"Hoppers is a Sri Lankan restaurant owned by the Sethi siblings, the team behind Gymkhana and Trishna (and backers of Bao, Bubbledogs and Lyle’s)...."
A Spoonful Of Sugar
"To kick start the year, we went to Hoppers – the Sri Lankan restaurant in London’s Soho that everyone is crazy about. It’s a small cosy..."
Yummy Jubbly
"Hoppers is a small cosy restaurant serving yummy food that’s different to anything else you’d find in London Soho right now. We had chicken heart..."
Yummy Jubbly
"Check out our Blog below for the full review: yummyjubbly.com/?p=646We were really impressed with Hoppers and will definitely be back..."
Robert Ngo
"Unless you've been living under a rock or you don't read any restaurant reviews, then I'm sure by now you've heard of Hoppers, the new spot in Soho..."
Rosie Alittlelusciousness
"Killing it. This little slice of Sri Lanka in Soho has the power to transport you to island paradise, with a fantastic, authentic menu, perfect..."
Anuradha Bhatnagar
"Hoppers restaurant is the third South Indian restaurant of Karam, Jyotin and Sunaina Sethi, who are the siblings behind the Michelin rated Gymkhana..."
Halal Chronicles
"I have been dying to try Hoppers since it opened for many reasons: Gymkhana is one of my top five favorite restaurants in London and Hoppers is owned..."
Foodexpectations
"Absolutely delicious food in a casual and buzzy setting. Their food is extremely flavorful and I left the restaurant dying to go back for their..."
Foodexpectations
"Moti Mahal, Bombay Brasserie, and now Hoppers. I don't really indulge in Indian cuisine that often, and now it seems that I have somehow visited..."
Felicia Tan
"Time for a quick look at the most-talked about restaurant in London at the moment - Hoppers. [Yes I know, Sexy Fish, you've made quite a splash..."
Matt The List
"From the team that brought us Gymkhana comes their next venture which is sure to get Londoners and tastebuds excited - welcome all to Hoopers; the..."
KS_Ate_Here
"If I’ve spoken to you or seen you in the last week or so, I will have definitely told you about this incredible newly opened restaurant in..."
Sheepa Miah
"It would be temptingly easy to grade Hoppers on a curve – it is, after all, the only Sri Lankan restaurant in Soho (or indeed any centrally located..."
The Picky Glutton
"Hoppers is the latest venture from the Sethi family, London’s most successful restaurant siblings.  Their restaurant empire includes the wonderful..."
Murray Blake
"As far as grey days in London go, today started out as one of the gloomiest with relentless rains that proved impossible to shield against, thanks..."
The Foodie Diaries
"Sri Lankan cuisine is about as familiar to me as the Rugby World Cup, so the notion of Hoppers, a restaurant specialising in the dish of the very..."
Samphire And Salsify
"The Sethi family's first restaurant in London was Trishna, in Marylebone. It's a great restaurant, Indian fine dining that isn't just about serving..."
Cheese And Biscuits
"Came here on Sunday dinner in party of four. We decided to take their set menu at £42/person (normally for 8, but adjusted accordingly). More food..."
Sheau Ng
"I visited this restaurant on Friday with my family and it was fantastic. Their food is really authentic and the service is excellent. The manager..."
faiyaz deoghare
"Authentic, unpretentious, and (oh so) delicious are the three words that come to mind when describing our experience at this restaurant. As soon as..."
ain norman
"Food was good, but some of the kari dishes are not as good as before. Drinks are excellent albeit small and average compared with London prices...."
Winnie Cheong
"The food was great, Interesting cocktails and the service was good. The waiter provided great recommendations and was friendly. Best to make a..."
Darshan Jatwani
"Loved this place! I’ve long been a fan of Sri Lankan cuisine and was thrilled by the food here. Highly recommend and also found it to be quite..."
Matt Goodman
"This was recommended to us by a friend and it was well worth it! We ordered the lamb biryani and the black pork curry with a side of brinjal moju..."
Vanessa Tu
"I don't know. I had high expectations? Was I spoiled by another Soho Sri Lankan restaurant (possible, I will not name it here tho cause it would be..."
Elisa Laffi
"Really tasty food with a lot of selection. Highly recommend the kothu roti. The Karis are a little on the small side but still very good and..."
Ashkan Esfandiari
"Best Sri Lankan restaurant in London! Last night, I had dinner at Hoppers Soho around 9 pm. Despite the restaurant still being busy, the atmosphere..."
Tony L
"Really nice place. Clean and simple. Very nice food. It was a first for me, trying sri lankan cuisine. If you go there you should try the roti bread..."
Zacharias Hannoun
"Super delicious and authentic Sri Lankan food🇱🇰😍 The pineapple lassi is refreshing🍍highly recommend it if you like sweet lassi We ordered..."
chan Mary
"Strongly recommended! All dishes are very well cared for and very well executed! The recipes are not quite traditional (wheat flour in sambhar and..."
Chiara Chinellato
"Had dinner here one day and it was amazing! Had to come back again to taste more. The egg hoppers and the chicken or prawn Kari are highly..."
Anu Joseph
"Really enjoyed some authentic food at the hoppers. Loved the mix of Tamil and Hindi music. Loved the deco. The staff were friendly and..."
Arathi Rajanth
"Would visit again, excellent service and great food. Not not order the spring hopper again but that's personal..."
Daniel Steel