Between sour fish curries, parathas stuffed with flavour and hoppers so iconic that they spawned a host of restaurants, South Asian food is coming in hot. After a taste of the Indian Ocean right without the airfare? Discover our list of the best places for Sri Lankan food in the UK and make sure your next meal is a tasty one.
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One of the capital's most bustling street food spaces, Mercato Metropolitano is fronting a host of excellent traders. If you're after traditional Sri Lankan food in London, look no further than Karapincha. We're talking lamb rotis, vegan curries and stuffed paratha just to name a few.
Flying the flag for Sri Lankan dining in the UK, Hoppers stretches from Soho to King's Cross - cooking up award-winning dishes that go far beyond their namesake. Between mutton rolls and bone marrow varuval, you won't go hungry here.
Flying the flag for Sri Lankan restaurants in Derbyshire, Ayubowan is among the best. Along with sites in Sheffield and Sri Lanka, the team here offer up a menu of 'devil dishes,' biryanis, kothtu and more. Make your way to Glossop for all this, plus hoppers nights and brunch events.
Located slap bang in the middle of Soho's Kingly Court, Kolamba champions authentic South Asian food. Get your fill of curries, sambols, rotis and more, with options for vegan diners and cocktails like the Colombo Fizz or Island Negroni.
Nestled in the heart of Nottingham, Colombo Street is serving up traditional flacours from lunch to dinner and brunch at the weekend. Wrap your lips around string hoppers, ceylon curries and creamy coconut custard watalappan washed down with iced Milo.
