Hoppers Reviews Summary

Menu Variety and Dish Selection

Pros:

• "The Festive set menu for £48 per person offered amazing quality, variety and selection of dishes."
• "Enjoyed the variety of different dishes they had here."
• "Fantastic Sri-Laken restaurant with rich tasting curries."
• "Pretty good food, Decent portion at reasonable price so it is a good value for money."
• "Very delicious, comforting food."
• "The bone marrow varuval and roti, mutton rolls and chicken bites were stand outs."
• "The hoppers and stringhoppers were really the best part of dinner!"
• "We ordered two rice dishes, lentil & chicken. Both were excellent."

Cons:

• "At this price point I would expect much more."
• "Meal overall was pleasant, but wasn't a fan of paying yourself via scanning a code."
• "Lamb shank briyani was quite disappointing."
• "Out of many dish we try i didn't enjoy the pork curry and the roti are dry."
• "All of the curries were mild and lacked any intense flavour."
• "The lamb shank in the biryani didn’t fall off the bone and was very very bland."
• "The service is friendly but not so efficient. It feels understaffed and clumsy at times."
• "Really disappointed on my last visit."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The drinks were very nice and different from your average cocktails. The service was great and very attentive."
• "We'd definitely be going back with family and friends."
• "The service was attentive and super friendly."
• "Staff were mainly missing except when they put the bill down - then they came three times in short succession."
• "Our server was incredibly helpful when ordering."
• "The staff were so kind to us as both new to Sri Lankan food and as out-of-towners from the States."
• "The service is great."
• "The service was great and very efficient."

Cons:

• "As first time diners it would have been nice for the server to give a small explanation and some recommendations."
• "A small “sorry” when given a dish topped with nuts when told beforehand about a nut allergy on the table, would have been appreciated."
• "Waitress could have been clearer and informative about the menu and Sri Lankan cuisine as this was our first time."
• "Waiters seemed to be in a rush and weren’t the friendliest but on the plus side food was quick to come."
• "The staff were very friendly and attentive and the food came out very quickly. Would highly recommend!"
• "The waiter recommended a few dishes based on our tastebuds and spice tolerance, and food was nice."
• "The service was good and was given a little on the recipes which was nice."
• "The service is friendly but not so efficient. It feels understaffed and clumsy at times."

Atmosphere and Ambiance

Pros:

• "The decor and atmosphere were pretty nice, and very clean and presentable."
• "The dining environment was nice, spacious and not too loud."
• "The ambience (lighting/setting) in this place was lovely, it was very loud but that was mostly due to a large amount of men dining after work."
• "The atmosphere is loudish."
• "The place itself is large and has two floors and also outdoor sitting. It was full and this was on a weekday evening."
• "The restaurant's ambiance exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere."
• "The ambient very nice too."
• "The atmosphere was really great too!"

Cons:

• "At this price point I would expect much more."
• "The main flaw is that the restaurant is too crowded, and the tables are way too small."
• "The atmosphere is quite lively in the evenings so if you want a relaxing chat save this for another time!"
• "This was my first time trying Sri Lankan food and hopefully not the last. I will definitely be recommending!"
• "The minute we walked in the staff were very warm and welcoming and made our special anniversary even more special."
• "Nice decor and vibe. Table for 3 felt a little small."
• "The place itself was really nice and super busy."
• "The food wasn't great, definitely wouldn't go back."