A bustling, stylish homage to Sri Lankan and South Indian toddy shops, serving bold, spice-heavy small plates in a warm, lively atmosphere.
Ordering Strategy
Order a hopper or dosa per person, then share multiple 'short eats' and karis. Double up on hoppers if you enjoy using them as scoops.
What to order
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'.
Hot Butter Devilled Shrimps
Described as sounding 'like a great night out all by itself', and having 'a thick, punchy sauce that has you wanting to run your finger around the bowl'.
Black Pork Kari
Consistently cited as the standout curry; 'the slow-cooked black pork’s the standout'.
Bone Marrow Varuval
A decadent, signature dish served with roti that critics urge diners not to miss; 'signature bone-marrow varuval roti (which you should definitely try)'.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (80%)
Editorial Weight 53 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 11 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 0 Editorial · 7 total signals
Public signal
4.5★ (3,400 reviews)
Good to know
Originally famous for queues, bookings are now possible. The new Shoreditch location leans heavily into South Indian influences alongside the Sri Lankan staples.
Locations
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