This week I discovered the restaurant Hoppers.  Hoppers is considered the best Sri Lankan food to be found in Central London. So I am really excited to share this new find of mine.  It is one that has been on lips of so many for a while, that I feel a little like I’m the last person to the party.

© LLW at Hoppers

I went along with my little pocket rocket of fitness Georgie Spurling, who is all things vegan, and knows a thing or two about good little hot spots, for their diverse menus.

© LLW Hoppers

Hoppers is one of those places that is extremely popular for those in the know.  There are no reservations, so to guarantee a table at lunch meant arriving at noon, by 12.40 there was a 45mins wait. You cannot come in unless all your party is with you, so none of this saving a table or place!

Eating at Hoppers

© LLW Hoppers

We started with taro, cashew & plantation fry, along with dips & bits to die for. I had to sample the calamari, which hit the spot.

© LLW at Hoppers

Washed down with a very nice Green Papaya Krush and some Sunshine Juice.

© LLW Hoppers

Then came the big plain hoppers.  What is a hopper you ask? It is the lightest way to eat a curry, made from fermented rice and coconut batter – clean eating I’m told.  I had the Fish Kari with mackeral, Georgie was tucking into the Okra & Plantain Kari… It was all kari kari, and it was all very very yummy.

Set in the heart of London’s Soho, there is a lots to look at – life moves at a pace here. As we sat in the window, not only one devilishly good looking actor walked past.  As we left I noticed a certain Prince Albert aka Tom Hughes sitting quietly in the corner. “…Ding dong” as the rogue Leslie Thomas said so well – This will be slightly lost on anyone who doesn’t watch Victoria, and doesn’t know the Carry On films. For everyone else, it was that sort of a moment!

© LLW Hoppers

Hoppers is as hot and tasty as the food! With that thought in mind, can I suggest you add this to your wish list of places to go right now – if you can’t get to Sri Lanka of course!

HOPPERS has most definitely been added to our Eating by Borough