The small Frith Street original that put Sri Lankan and Tamil Nadu street food on central London's map, and still holds a Bib Gourmand. Order mutton rolls with chilli ketchup, an egg hopper (a bowl-shaped fermented rice and coconut pancake) and a kari, with the jackfruit kari for vegans.
- Address
- 49 Frith St, London W1D 4SG
- Hours
- Mon-Wed 12:00-15:00, 17:30-22:00; Thu 12:00-15:00, 17:30-22:45; Fri-Sat 12:00-22:45; Sun 12:00-21:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- About GBP 53 a head for three courses with wine (Harden's, 2026)
- Price level
- ££
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Book or arrive at opening; it is small and always busy.
- Undecided? The "Hoppers Experience" set covers the hits, says MICHELIN.
- Weekday lunch and dinner are separate sittings; open all day Friday to Sunday.