On our recent trip to London, we decided to look at the Michelin guide to help us in selecting some restaurants. Hopper was on the list and given our proximity to SoHo decided to try that one out. We made reservations for lunch (their website mentions it's not super kid friendly in the evening and we didn't want to take a risk). It is a small location compared to the other locations (from what I've been told) and can probably sit 6-8 small groups only. They have a bar, which takes up a good part of the restaurant (and hence lack of seating) but drinks means . We were promptly seated and given our menus. No coffee or teas...(I wish they had some Sri Lankan tea). We ordered the pineapple lassi, which was not overpowering or too sweet. A good balance. For food we ordered the mutton rolls (apps), plain dosa (for the kid), the tamarind mutton Kari (special), hoppers and one chutney - coconut and spices. The food came out in a jiffy and was consumed at the same pace. OMG so good. The mutton rolls were the right proportion of crunch and spicy. Absolutely delicious. The Mutton Kari was a bit tangy and spicy but the meat tender and so flavorful. It melted in my mouth. The Hopper tamed the spices a bit but I was in bliss. We wanted to try more but we had a big breakfast too and just couldn't squeeze in more food until the server tempted us with a chocolate cookie dessert. IMO this was just ok... but the food made up for it. When I'm in London I'll be back and I recommend you try this place too whenever you can.

Three words: black pork kari. This kari was flavor city: nicely spiced and with tender, melt in your mouth pork. I paired this with the basmati rice and it was the perfect amount for one person. Food came out quick and the service was nice. Cute restaurant.

Amazing food. We got the chili garlic broccoli and the lamb roti for starters, both of which had really great flavor and the broccoli was so crispy. The Kari entrees were the star of the show, with the black pork Kari being the best of all. Incredibly unique flavor, will be trying to recreate this at some point.

Tried it out on a recommendation from a London native and we weren't disappointed. Had a chili n cheese dosa, masala dosa, daal Kari and a Hoppers tropical lager. Enjoyed every bit of it, food was flavorful and well spice which is a nice change from the blandness we had experienced here in the UK so far. Delish!

Came here for an early dinner before a show at the west end. With no reservations, our best bet was to get seats by the windows for 45 mins only, which worked out perfectly. We got the Hoppers house beer (amazing), curry leaf peanuts, devilled paneer, peppercorn chicken, veg kothu roti and egg hoppers. Everything we ate was beyond delicious. I'd come here all the time if I lived in London. Please open in NY hoppers!!

A very unique Sri Lankan offering in the SoHo area, which tends more European. Super busy, so best to try for a reservation or ask for an outdoor table. So many great dishes, it's hard to even know where to begin. Bone Marrow Varuval + Roti: Wow, I've never had anything like this. Sure, I've had a lot of bone marrow dishes before but usually it's lightly spiced with garlic and pepper, then spread on toast bread. Here you had very big marrow reservoirs and a great curry. Went perfect with flaky roti. Black Pork Kari: It's rare to find pork curry, so was happy to give this a try. Lots of nice spices against firm yet tender pork. The curry was a pasty, so spread nicely on the hoppers. Hopper: Reminded me a bit of a dosa, but with a spongy bottom. The texture contrast is a lot of fun since sometimes you get crispy and sometimes you get spongy, to pair with your curry. Egg Hopper: Like the regular hopper, but with an egg baked into the bottom. Wasn't a huge fan, a bit too busy, kinda preferred the plain. Pol Sambol: A dry coconut powder, with some spices, to go on top of the your other stuff. Nothing essentially though. Beet + Cabbage + Kale Mallung: Nice to have some veggies to go along with the heavy meat curries. Loved the tender beets against the supple greens. Only issue is that the portion is kinda small. Passionfruit + Elderflower Soda: Really tasty, but kinda small and a bit pricey for the size.

Food was delicious! We made a reservation ahead of time and were able to get seated quickly. The inside is pretty small, but the tables don't start to get completely filled until after 7pm. We ordered the dosa, lamb kari (curry), coconut chutney, pol sambol, bone marrow varuval + roti, and the hot butter squid. For drinks, we got the guava lassi. Star of the show was definitely the bone marrow which melts in your mouth and goes perfectly with the flakey, soft roti. Guava lassi was absolutely perfect as well to wash everything down. The dosa and lamb were great, the lamb was very flavorful with a bit of a kick (I do wish I had maybe gotten a hopper instead to have more substance to mop up the sauce.) The hot butter squid reminded me a bit of calamari. Overall, a delicious meal in a prime location within SoHo.

Hoppers has amazing food and a menu with a lot of variety. I ordered a guava lassi, masala dosa with coconut chutney, and a drumstick sambhar on the side. It was all fantastic - the potato filling in the dosa was delicious, and the sweetness of the coconut chutney was the perfect classic complement (if they sold jars of the chutney separately to take home I'd definitely buy it)! I ordered the sambhar as a last-minute addition and was glad I did, because the spiciness of the stew rounded out the meal nicely. Hoppers is just far enough off the Strand to not get overly crowded during the pre-show dinner rush, but it's still just a 10-15 minute walk away from most theaters. Lovely spot that I'll definitely return to!

Vegan-friendly Sri Lankan place with a bunch of different offerings. They used to have a veggie mushroom kothu (£12) listed on the menu, but not any more apparently; regardless; they were still able to make it for me luckily, and it is default vegan. The food came out in under 10 minutes. Reasonable portion, with a nice chewy texture from the roti, all sorts of mushrooms (including oyster mushrooms, which was nice), and other shredded veggies. Very solid, but not quite at the elite level of vegan kothus I've had. 4/5 They add a £1 optional charity charge to the bill by default, and another 10% for service -- you can wave these if you tell them, but that's still shitty to automatically add both. Not appreciated. All in all, mediocre service and good vegan-friendly Sri Lankan food.

Food was good, environment was nice and the service was friendly. We bought different plates and shared and enjoyed everything. This place was in a thriving part of Soho. There are a few other locations in London. [unhappy a 12.5% tip was added AND a 1 pound donation (Donation Not explained on the bill but was on a card provided, and seems for a good cause, but I always like to research organizations before donating to assure they are fiscally responsible.). Forced tipping doesn't even happen in the US except for large groups, the tip capital of the world. Note that All the restaurants in London have been doing this and when you leave the city tips are not added or expected except token or for superb service.]