10 social mentions
Hoppers
A bustling, stylish homage to Sri Lankan and South Indian toddy shops, serving bold, spice-heavy small plates in a warm, lively atmosphere.
Sri Lankan & South Indian
££
Soho
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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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Consensus score
Weighted critic average + agreement bonus + volume + public signal + boosts. Higher agreement raises confidence.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (80%)
Critic Weight 46 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 13 pts
How aligned the critics are
Volume 10 pts
How many trusted sources
Public Signal 13 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Critic signals
2 Elite · 0 Editorial · 7 total signals
Public signal
4.5★ (3,400 reviews) · 10 mentions
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.
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
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