A high-speed, neon-lit Sri Lankan canteen in Covent Garden serving fiery street food hits perfect for a quick, sweaty pitstop.
Ordering Strategy
Treat this as a fast-casual pitstop. Focus on 'short eats' (snacks) like Mutton Rolls and Vada, share a Kothu, and be prepared for incredibly fast service—it's walk-in only.
What to order
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.
Crab Kothu
A signature 'fiery number' and a 'revelation' of textures, this dish features chopped roti and juicy crab meat that provides a chewy, punchy, and satisfyingly spicy main.
Masala Curry Dosa
Served uniquely flat and quartered 'like a pizza' rather than rolled, this version features a sticky masala paste and fresh coriander with a fragrance so potent it 'overtakes the spice'.
Soft serve ice cream
A nostalgic and 'comforting' dessert mixed with Milo powder and chocolate, served in a vintage metal cup to provide a 'homely' cool-down from the spicy street food.
What to skip
More in Covent Garden
- BagerietSwedish Bakery · £90
- The BarbaryNorth African / Middle Eastern · £££90
- ToklasMediterranean · £££89
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Top critic: David Ellis (80%)
Editorial Weight 58 pts
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Agreement 9 pts
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Coverage 4 pts
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Public Signal 13 pts
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2 Elite · 1 Editorial · 2 total signals
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4.7★ (303 reviews)
Good to know
It's walk-in only with about 70 covers. Service is described as rapid-fire, making it better for a quick meal than a long lingering dinner.
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