About Hoppers - St Christophers Place
Family-run Hoppers celebrates home-style Sri Lankan cooking with a menu of sumptuous and headily aromatic dishes. Be sure to try the indulgent Bonemarrow Varuval, slow-roasted in a coconut and tomato curry, and served with a homemade roti.
Meal Deal
Veggie Taste of Hoppers (for 2) (V)
Jackfruit & mushroom kothu roti, aubergine kari, dhal kari, pilau rice, 2x roti, chutneys. Tomato chutney contains mustard. See individual items for allergens.£32.00Taste of Hoppers (for 2)
Lamb kothu roti, chicken kari, dal kari, pilau rice, 2x roti, sambols. See individual items for allergens- Halal£35.00
Short Eats
Devilled Paneer (V) (GF)
Lankan-Chinese spicy stir fry made with paneer cubes, tomatoes, spring onions, and chillies. 'Devilled' dishes are amongst Sri Lanka's most loved dishes.£10.00Mutton Rolls
Sri Lanka’s favourite short eat inspired by Chinese spring rolls. Two fried rolls filled with slow cooked mutton and spiced potatoes, served with Lanka Ketchup.-Halal£9.50Beef Rib Fry (GF)
Smoky stir fried boneless beef rib pieces topped with pickled onions and coconut chips.£13.50Bone Marrow Varuval, Roti
Our signature dish of roasted beef marrow bones tossed in a rich toasted coconut and tomato sauce. Served with a flaky layered roti to mop it all up.£13.50Chickpea & Cucumber Salad
A layered salad featuring a vibrant chickpea, coriander, chilli, lime and Tempered Chickpea – Light and zesty£8.00Vegan
Kothu
Vegetable Kothu Roti (VG)
A Sri Lankan street food favourite, often identified from miles away by the charectoristic sound of the clanking metal paddles used to cook the ingredients on a griddle. This version is made with jackfruit, spring greens, mushrooms, chopped roti pieces and aromatic curry sauce.£11.50Lamb Kothu Roti- Halal
A Sri Lankan street food favourite, often identified from miles away by the charectoristic sound of the clanking metal paddles used to cook the ingredients on a griddle. This version is made with slow cooked lamb, spring greens, eggs, chopped roti pieces and aromatic curry sauce.£13.00
Karis
Squash and Spinach Kari(VG,GF)
An inherently mild coconut curry made with butternut squash and baby spinach.£11.50Up Country Aubergine Kari (VG) (GF)
Aubergine pieces slow cooked in a Jaffna style curry.£11.50Black Pork Kari (GF)
Traditional dry, smoky and tangy slow braised pork belly curry from Colombo.£15.50Lankan Chicken Kari (GF)
A home style Sri Lankan chicken curry with aromatic flavours of ‘chettinad’, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. It is made with a touch of coconut milk and chicken thighs.£14.00Jaggery Lamb Kari (GF)
A Slow cooked Lamb pieces Cooked with a hint of jaggery and a blend of aromatic spices like fennel, green cardamom, and black peppercorns that perfect sweet- Halal£15.50Jaffna Jackfruit Kari
Jackfruit simmered in rich blend of roasted spices with Jaffna curry powder in a curry.£11.50
Rice + Roasts + Grills
Chicken Buriani
A Sri Lankan take on the traditional South Indian layered rice dish. Cooked with boneless chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt.- Halal£23.00Lentil & Mushroom Buriani
A Sri Lankan take on the traditional South Indian layered rice dish. Cooked with Mushrooms and slow cooked lentils.£20.00Lamb Shank Buriani
This dish consists of a slow cooked shank of lamb, steamed basmati rice, yoghurt. ground cashew nuts and Buriani masala. The rice is topped with crispy onions and fresh coriander leaves.£27.00Half Kalupol Roast Chicken & Rassa
Oven roasted Half spatchcocked chicken marinated with a Kalupol spice rub and served with Beet and Carrot Mallung and Rasa (a gravy made with chicken). Kalupol is a spice blend made with roasted rice and coconut.£19.00Whole Kalupol Roast Chicken & Rassa
Oven roasted spatchcocked chicken marinated with a Kalupol spice rub and served with Beet and Carrot Mallung and Rasa (a gravy made with chicken). Kalupol is a spice blend made with roasted rice and coconut.£36.00
Sides
Kiri Hodi (VG)
A mild coconut milk gravy cooked with fenugreek, lemongrass and turmeric.£4.50Pilau Rice (VG) (GF)
Basmati rice steamed with aromatic herbs and spices.£5.00String Hoppers (3 Pieces) (VG) (GF)
Steamed rice noodle discs. A great alternative to rice, traditionally eaten with a curry.£6.50Mustard and Curry Leaf Yoghurt(V)
Greek yoghurt tempered with curry leaves, ginger and mustard seeds.£4.00Roti (1 Piece)
Flaky layered flatbread.£3.75Pol Sambol (GF)
Grated coconut, shallot, chilli and lime relish. A favourite with String Hoppers.£1.75Seeni Sambol (GF)
Sweet and spicy caramelised onion relish£1.75SL Hot Sauce
A Lankan take on a hot tomato ketchup.£1.50Plain Idli
Idli is a steamed rice cake commonly eaten with sambhar and chutney for breakfast in South India. This is a good side gluten-free side dish to soak up any curry.£3.50Beet, Cabbage & Kale Mallung (VG)
Lightly stir-fried kale, beetroot and cabbage with coconut, shallots and mustard seeds. Mallung is a shredded vegetable dish that comprises lightly cooked greens and coconut£4.00Coconut Chutney
Cold chutney made of fresh coconut and lentils. South Indian style coconut chutney tempered with mustard seeds and green chilli.£1.75Tomato Chuntey
A cold chutney made of tomato, onion, and lentils.South Indian styletomato chutney tempered with mustard seeds£1.75
Beer
Hoppers Toddy Ale 330ml (4.8%)
Brewed in Collaboration with Salt Brewery - Unpasteurised ‘Sri Lankan pale ale’ with tons of juicy hops, finished with coconut for a smooth mouth-feel.£6.50Cobra Zero
Non alcoholic Beer- Can 330ml£5.50Hazy IPA
Light with bursts of Grapefruit, guava and soft tropical hop notes£6.00
Dessert
Chocolate Biskut Pudding
Creamy chocolate ganache layered with milk soaked rich tea biscuits; it is atraditional Sri Lankan dessert topped with cashew nuts.£7.50
Softs
Coke- Can 330ml
£2.50Diet Coke Can- 330ml
£2.50Wattalappam Lassi
Like a milk shake made with yoghurt coconut and spices.£5.75Guava Lassi
Traditional south asian drink made with youghurt and guava puree,£5.75Beach Party Pale Ale
Easy Drinking with Crisp citrus notesGluten Free£6.00Hazy IPA
Light with bursts of Grapefruit, guava and soft tropical hop notes£6.00
