About Hoppers - King’s Cross
Welcome to our first home in London, influenced by Sri Lanka’s village toddy shops and roadside shacks. Journey through the sub continent’s classic flavours with dishes including the unmissable and our namesake hoppers, along with crispy dosas, StreetSide kothus, and sharing roasts, complemented by a tropical beverage selection, with coconut Arrack at its heart.
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Lankan Chicken Curry
£14.00Hoppers Feast (For 2)
£35.00Chicken Buriani
£23.00Beef Rib Fry
£13.50Lamb Kothu Roti
£15.00Kalupol Roast Chicken - Half
£19.00Lamb Shoulder Buriani
£27.00Classic Veggie Feast (for 2) (V)
£32.00Black Pork Curry
£12.50Jaffna Jackfruit Kari (VG)
£11.50
Meal Deals
All the greatest hits in one feast
Hoppers Feast (For 2)
The perfect feast for two featuring all our greatest hits:- Lamb Kothu Roti- Lankan Chicken Kari- Dahl Kari- Pilau Rice- 2 x Roti- Pol Sambol + Seeni Sambol£35.00PopularClassic Veggie Feast (for 2) (V)
All our vegetarian hits for two featuring:- Vegetable Kothu Roti- Hill Country Aubergine Kari- Dhal Kari- Pilau Rice- 2 x Roti- Tomato + Coconut Chutneys£32.00
Snacks
Something to nibble
Banana Chips (VG)
£4.00VeganCurry Leaf Peanuts (VG)
£4.00Vegan
Short Eats + Bites
Snacking dishes great for sharing and to get the meal started
Mutton Rolls + Chilli Ketchup
Sri Lankan ‘spring rolls’ of sorts, stuffed with a curried mutton and potato filling.£9.50PopularDevilled Paneer (V)
Stir fried paneer cubes coated in a fiery onion and devilled chilli sauce. A Sri Lankan favourite.£10.00VegetarianGreen Peppercorn Chicken
Crisp boneless chicken thigh pieces tossed in an aromatic green peppercorn sauce.£10.00Beef Rib Fry
Succulent slow cooked beef ribs (boneless) tossed with pickled onions and coconut chips.£13.50Chickpea + Cucumber Salad (VG)
Spiced chickpeas tossed with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and fresh mint, served over a vibrant Sri Lankan spiced green hummus.£8.00Vegan
Kothus
An unmissable Sri Lankan street food classic. Chopped roti strips cooked with braised meat or vegetables, mixed together with onions and greens.
Lamb Kothu Roti
The ultimate Sri Lankan street food dish. Chopped pieces of roti, stir fried with lamb curry, greens and eggs. The ideal one pot meal.£15.00HalalVegetable Kothu Roti (VG)
The ultimate Sri Lankan street food dish. Chopped pieces of roti, stir fried with a mushroom curry, onions and greens. The ideal one pot vegan meal.£12.50Vegan
Roasts + Grills
Large speciality dishes, perfect for sharing
Kalupol Roast Chicken - Whole
Our signature whole Kalupol spice grilled chicken served with a beetroot mallung salad and rasa gravy.£36.00Kalupol Roast Chicken - Half
Our signature half Kalupol spice grilled chicken served with a beetroot mallung salad and rasa gravy£19.00
Buriani
Buriani, Biriani, or Biryani—whatever you call it, this dish is a true icon, from the streets of India and Sri Lanka to our tables at Hoppers.
Chicken Buriani
Layers of aromatic basmati rice steamed gently over succulent pieces of boneless chicken thighs marinated in yoghurt, herbs and biryani masala.£23.00HalalLamb Shoulder Buriani
Layers of aromatic basmati rice steamed gently over succulent pieces of boneless lamb marinated in yoghurt, herbs and buriani masala.£27.00Mushroom + Lentil Buriani (VG)
Layers of aromatic basmati rice steamed gently over layers of spiced lentils, mushroom + cashews.£20.00Vegan
Karis
Bold spice-packed curries from Sri Lanka and South India. Prfectly sized for one or order a few to share.
Lankan Chicken Curry
Classic Sri Lankan red chicken curry cooked with herbs, spices and coconut milk.£14.00PopularHill Country Aubergine Curry (VG)
Slow cooked aubergine in a mustard and coconut sauce from Sri Lanka's hill country.£9.50VeganJaggery Lamb Kari
The perfect balance of sweet, spicy & savoury in every bite! Tender boneless mutton slow-cooked with caramelised jaggery, tamarind & curry powder.£15.50HalalSquash + Spinach Dhal Kari (VG)
A red lentil curry slow cooked with squash, spinach, herbs, spices and coconut milk. A staple side at the Sri Lankan dining table.£11.50VeganBlack Pork Curry
A unique Sri Lankan semi-dry, sour and smoky pork belly curry. A favourite from the day we opened doors.£12.50Jaffna Jackfruit Kari (VG)
A vegan curry made with roasted young jackfruit.£11.50Vegan
Sides
Extras to brighten up any plate.
Roti (1pc) (VG)
Flaky, layered flatbread - great for mopping up curries.£3.75VeganPilau Rice (VG)
Steamed white rice with aromatic spices.£5.00VeganBeet, Cabbage + Kale Mallung (VG)
A Sri Lankan style slaw made from shredded beetroot, cabbage and kale.£4.00VeganString Hoppers (3pcs) (VG)
Not to be mistaken with hoppers, these hand-pressed rice flour noodle discs are perfect to soak up curries and scoop up sambols.£6.50Vegan
Chutneys + Sambols + Dips
Flavour-packed accompaniments to your meal.
Kiri Hodi (VG)
A mild coconut milk curry cooked with pandan and lemongrass, best eaten with string hoppers.£4.50VeganPol Sambol (VG)
A traditional Sri Lankan relish of grated coconut, chilli, onion, salt and lime.£1.75VeganSri Lankan Hot Sauce (VG)
Spiced, garlicky, ketchup style sauce, perfect for dipping Mutton Rolls.£1.50VeganCurry Leaf Raita (V)
Thick spiced Greek yoghurt with curry leaf and mustard seeds.£4.00Seeni Sambol (VG)
A traditional Sri Lankan relish of caramelised onions, tamarind and chilli.£1.50VeganTomato Chutney (VG)
Sweet and tangy Indian dip.£1.75VeganCoconut Chutney (VG)
A refreshing coconut dip.£1.75Vegan
Dessert
For the perfect sweet finish
Chocolate Biskut Pudding (V)
A decadent pudding consisting of layers of soft, chocolate ganache and tea biscuits - a Sri Lankan favourite.£7.50Vegetarian
Cocktails
Arrack Attack 750ml (8.5%)
Ceylon Arrack, House Ginger Beer, Coriander Seeds – serves up to 6 people.£22.00Tequila & Grapefruit 750ml (8.5%)
Goraka Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Cumin Seeds – serves up to 6 people.£22.00
Beer
A selection of our collaboration own-brew beers
Tropical Lager (4.5%)
Hoppers X Tropical Lager 330ml (4.5%)Our lager is made with new world hops lending it citrus and tropical fruit notes with a crisp finish£5.00Hoppers Beer Bundle
A selection of our collaboration own-brew beers:- Hoppers x Toddy Ale 330ml (4.8%)- Metroland London Session IPA 330ml (3.8%)- Hoppers X Tropical Lager 330ml (4.5%)£13.00Hoppers x Toddy Ale 330ml (4.8%)
Brewed in Collaboration with Harbour Brewery.Sri Lankan pale ale with coconut for a smooth mouth-feel.£5.50Metroland London Session IPA 330ml (3.9%)
A easy drinking Indian pale ale with backdrops of tropical flavours.£5.00
Soft
Diet Coke 330ml
£1.50Coke 330ml
£1.50Wattalapam Lassi 250ml TA
A rich mix of malt, yogurt, coconut, and jaggery—sweet, creamy, and inspired by Sri Lankan tradition.£5.00
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Bring the flavours of Hoppers home
Hoppers: The Cook Book
Serving up the best of Sri Lankan cooking, Hoppers: The Cookbook from Karan Gokani showcases signature recipes from the cult London restaurants, while also going beyond their four walls to explore the dishes, places and people that inspired them.£30.00