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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Sri Lankan restaurants in Soho, 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.
4 restaurants
Sri Lankan & South Indian · ££ · Soho
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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.
Sri Lankan · ££ · Soho
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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.
Sri Lankan (Tasting Menu) · ££££ · Soho
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Hand-dived Scallop in Kiri Hodi
Universally praised as being of 'formidable quality', these scallops are served in a 'coconut-infused milky' broth or 'lobster broth' that critics describe as 'a pleasing foil for the shellfish' and a dish worth interrupting conversation for.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Sri Lankan · £££ · Soho
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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.