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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Last updated on 14th November 2025
Head down to Bromley, South East London to discover Copper Ceylon, a contemporary Sri Lankan restaurant that won the 2022 London Curry Awards' Best Sri Lankan Restaurant award. Expect modern interiors, with dark blue velvet booths, large mirrors and warm lighting.
There's all sorts to choose from on their menu, including mutton rolls and crispy chicken for starters, followed by the likes of coconut sambol, shrimp chilli or egg kothu roti.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Looking for a Sri Lankan restaurant near you? From Bath to Bournemouth, Cardiff and beyond, The Coconut Tree is rustling up everything from traditional tapas-style dishes to inspired cocktails that utilise spirits like Ceylon Arrack.
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.
Located in Covent Garden, London, ADOH! is a vibrant Sri Lankan restaurant from the team behind Kolamba East. This casual destination is full of bright colours, with simple wooden furnishings and a buzzing atmosphere throughout.
Their street food-inspired menu has got something for everyone, from crab kothu to masala curry dosa and fried chicken with curry leaf waffle. Plus, they've got cracking cocktails here too.
