
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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Hoppers Feast Menu
£32.00Lankan Chicken Curry
£15.20Upcountry Brinjal Curry (VG)
£12.20Devilled Paneer (V)
£11.00Chicken Buriani
£24.00Lamb Shoulder Buriani
£28.00Sweet potato + Dhal Kari (VG)
£12.20Beef Rib Fry
£15.60Jaggery Lamb Kari
£17.60Kalupol Roast Chicken - Half
£19.40
Lunch Time
Buriani For One
Layers of aromatic basmati rice steamed gently, herbs and biryani masala.£11.00
Hoppers Feasts
All the greatest hits in one feast
Hoppers Feast Menu
All the greatest hits in one feast£32.00Popular
Snacks
Something to nibble
Banana Chips (VG)
£4.20VeganCurry Leaf Peanuts (VG)
£4.20Vegan
Short Eats + Bites
Snacking dishes for sharing and to get the meal started
Devilled Paneer (V)
Stir fried paneer cubes coated in a fiery onion and devilled chilli sauce. A Sri Lankan favourite.£11.00VegetarianMutton Rolls + Chilli Ketchup
Sri Lankan ‘spring rolls’ of sorts, stuffed with a curried mutton and potato filling.£10.00HalalChickpea + Cucumber Salad (VG)
Spiced chickpeas tossed with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and fresh mint, served over a vibrant Sri Lankan spiced green hummus.£7.00PopularBeef Rib Fry
Highly rated· Succulent slow cooked beef ribs (boneless) tossed with pickled onions and coconut chips.£15.60
Roasts + Grills
Large speciality dishes, perfect for sharing
Kalupol Roast Chicken - Half
Highly rated· Our signature half Kalupol spice grilled chicken served with a rasa gravy.£19.40HalalKalupol Roast Chicken - Whole
Our signature whole Kalupol spice grilled chicken served with a rasa gravy.£36.20Halal
Karis
Bold spice-packed curries from Sri Lanka and South India. Perfectly 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.£15.20PopularUpcountry Brinjal Curry (VG)
Slow cooked aubergine in a mustard and coconut sauce from Sri Lanka's hill country.£12.20PopularJaggery Lamb Kari
The perfect balance of sweet, spicy & savoury in every bite! Tender boneless mutton slow-cooked with caramelised jaggery, tamarind & curry powder.£17.60HalalSweet potato + 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.£12.20VeganBlack Pork Curry
A unique Sri Lankan semi-dry, sour and smoky pork belly curry. A favourite from the day we opened doors.£16.60Pumpkin curry (VG)
A Sri Lankan vegan curry with roasted green jackfruit in creamy and tangy sauce.£12.40Vegan
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.
Lamb Shoulder Buriani
Highly rated· Layers of aromatic basmati rice steamed gently over succulent pieces of boneless lamb marinated in yoghurt, herbs and biryani masala. Served with Raita£28.00HalalChicken Buriani
Layers of aromatic basmati rice steamed gently over succulent pieces of boneless chicken thighs marinated in yoghurt, herbs and biryani masala. Served with Raita£24.00HalalMushroom + Lentil Buriani (VG)
Layers of aromatic basmati rice steamed gently over layers of spiced lentils, mushroom, cashews and biryani masala. Served with veg salna£23.40Vegan
Sides
Extras to brighten up any plate.
Roti (1pc) (VG)
Flaky, layered flatbread - great for mopping up curries.£3.80VeganPilau Rice (VG)
Steamed white rice with aromatic spices.£4.80PopularString 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.£6.60VeganCabbage + Kale Mallung (VG)
A Sri Lankan style slaw made from shredded beetroot, cabbage and kale.£4.60Vegan
Chutneys + Sambols + Dips
Flavour-packed accompaniments to your meal.
Curry Leaf Raita (V)
Thick spiced Greek yoghurt with curry leaf and mustard seeds.£4.20VegetarianKiri Hodi (VG)
A mild coconut milk curry cooked with pandan and lemongrass, best eaten with string hoppers.£4.60VeganPol Sambol (VG)
A traditional Sri Lankan relish of grated coconut, chilli, onion, salt and lime.£1.65VeganSeeni Sambol (VG)
A traditional Sri Lankan relish of caramelised onions, tamarind and chilli.£1.60VeganTomato Chutney (VG)
Sweet and tangy Indian dip.£3.20VeganCoconut Chutney (VG)
A refreshing coconut dip.£3.20VeganSri Lankan Hot Sauce (VG)
Spiced, garlicky, ketchup style sauce, perfect for dipping Mutton Rolls.£1.65Vegan
Cocktails
Our most popular cocktails, bottled and ready to pour & serve.
Jungle Paloma 750ml (8.5%)
Ojo De Dios mezcal, island spice, grapefruit soda + turmeric salt – serves up to 6 people.£22.00Arrack Attack 750ml (8.5%)
Ceylon Arrack, House Ginger Beer, Coriander Seeds – serves up to 6 people.£22.00
Soft
Diet Coke 330ml
£2.50Coke 330ml
£2.50
Beers
A selection of our craft and own-brew beers
Beach Party Pale Ale Can 330ml (3.4%)
A bright and aromatic pale ale with notes of tropical mango, citrus and juicy berries. Gluten free beer£4.00Gluten freeHazy IPA Can 330ml (2.6%)
An easy driving low alcohol IPA with flavours of mango, pineapple and grapefruit. Big flavour, tiny ABV£4.00Hoppers x Harbour Toddy Ale 330ml (4.8%)
Brewed in Collaboration with Harbour Brewery. Sri Lankan pale ale with coconut for a smooth mouth-feel.£4.50
Shop
Bring the flavours of Hoppers home
Hoppers: The Cookbook
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
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