Nestled in the heart of Soho on Rupert Street is Paradise, a restaurant whipping up contemporary Sri Lankan small plates. Dishes are inspired by humble family recipes, taking a leaf out of Portuguese, Malay, South Indian and Dutch cookbooks. 

A minimalist interior gives the impression of a concrete jungle with low-hanging lights hovering over countertops. It's edgy, yet charming, and both cocktails and cuisine take an ingredient-driven approach to creations with the help of bar head Erin Mulkerrin-English and founder Dom Fernando.

The seasonally changing menu boasts a variety of scrumptious and spicy plates. Past inclusions have been grilled Ceylonese-spiced prawns served with seaweed butter and mango chutney, plus hand-stretched lamb fat-infused paratha roti. Drinks-wise, a clarified mezcal margarita and a seeni banana old-fashioned are both hits.

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