Cuisine Guide

Date Night — Best Sri Lankan in Central London

Discover handpicked Sri Lankan restaurants in Central London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

6 restaurants

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Hoppers

Sri Lankan & South Indian · ££ · Soho

82Signal

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Mutton Rolls

Universally praised across all reviews as the perfect crunchy, spicy starter; described as 'a thick but crisp spring roll heavily filled with grown-up spiced sheep'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Hoppers Soho

Sri Lankan · ££ · Soho

82Signal

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Egg Hopper

A "beautiful object" that is "friable at the edges" and "irresistible" for tearing pieces off to mop up sauces and chutneys.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Hoppers Marylebone

Sri Lankan · ££ · Marylebone

80Signal

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Black Pork Kari

Consistently cited across reviews as the winner; a dark, roasted spice curry with immense depth of flavor.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
ADOH!

Sri Lankan Street Food · ££ · Covent Garden

75Signal

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Mutton Roll

Described as the 'G.O.A.T on social media,' these crisp, breadcrumbed snacks are brimming with a slow-cooked mutton filling that is rich with 'garlic and ginger and chilli powder' yet sweeter than they are hot.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Hoppers King's Cross

Sri Lankan · ££ · King's Cross

72Signal

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Egg Hopper

The restaurant's namesake; described as a 'beautiful object' of ivory-colored fermented rice and coconut milk that is 'friable at the edges' and 'irresistible' to tear apart and eat with various chutneys.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

6
Kolamba

Sri Lankan · £££ · Soho

63Signal

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Parippu (Dhal)

Consistently praised across reviews as a standout comfort dish; red lentils cooked with coconut milk and turmeric.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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