A stylish, tropical-modernist space in Soho bringing the bold flavours of Colombo home-cooking to a date-night friendly setting, though the spice levels can sometimes feel tamed for the masses.
Ordering Strategy
It is a sharing plates concept; order about 3-4 dishes per person including 'short eats' (snacks) and sambols. The dhal and hoppers are essential sides.
What to order
Parippu (Dhal)
Consistently praised across reviews as a standout comfort dish; red lentils cooked with coconut milk and turmeric.
Aunty Mo’s ‘Chatti’ Roast
A dry fry beef curry dish served with string hoppers that delivers the essence of Sri Lankan meat roasting.
Hot Butter Cuttlefish
A signature starter that hits you with spice and crunch, though some critics debate the texture.
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: The Guardian (80%)
Editorial Weight 43 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 0 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 · 2 Editorial · 7 total signals
Public signal
4.5★ (2,000 reviews)
Good to know
The original location is in Soho, but a newer, slightly larger sister restaurant 'Kolamba East' has opened in Spitalfields. Booking is recommended for weekends.
Locations
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
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