Hoppers, Shoreditch
26 people recommend, 5 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
Hoppers is recommended across its London outlets, including Shoreditch. A Shoreditch visitor describes a menu leaning towards South Indian cooking rather than the earlier Sri Lankan emphasis, but finds the dosa lukewarm and greasy. Other diners praise the flavours and set meals at the brand's restaurants. Critics question the value, and one commenter describes the cooking as westernised. Experiences differ between outlets.
Address
Hoppers Shoreditch, Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JJ, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/thegreedydick in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026taste
Enjoyed much of the Shoreditch South Indian cooking but found the dosa lukewarm and greasy.
- Caveatu/cerealcat00 in r/london · Feb 2026value
Advises against it: very expensive and not authentically tasting to them
- Caveatu/Shine_Obvious in r/LondonFood · Mar 2026
Says it doesn't come close to the authentic outer-zone spots.
- Recommendsu/PositiveMushroom3228 in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Suggested as a good Indian option in London
- Recommendsu/DrunkenCobra in r/LondonFood · Apr 2026value
Notes Hoppers is Sri Lankan and much cheaper; has always enjoyed it over many visits.
- Recommendsu/put_on_the_mask in r/london · Aug 2024
Central, great and specifically Sri Lankan, though not fancy.
- Recommendsu/Escapedtothecountry in r/LondonFood · May 2026
Rates the South Indian food highly and says the set meal is good.
- Caveatu/Inevitable_Turn in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026value
Calls the spot overrated and the dosa price criminal.
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- Mixedu/edmund_blackadder in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026price
Likes Hoppers but finds it overpriced.
- Recommendsu/thinkismella_rat in r/london · Dec 2023
Lists it among a wide selection of regional Indian restaurants to cover different regions and price ranges.
- Recommendsu/O_Ksh in r/LondonFood · Aug 2026
Recommends Hoppers as an alternative to try.
- Caveatu/moresausage in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026value
Objects strongly to the price of the dosa.
- Recommendsu/soooWhat in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026taste
Says the food looks delicious.
- Caveatu/LiveYoLife288 in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Says it looks like their local curry but with different plates and prices.
- Recommendsu/Flat-Description-484 in r/LondonFood · Apr 2026taste
Agrees on Hoppers: fun option with bold flavour and way more affordable.
- Recommendsu/pianoyeah in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Would try it, especially the new Shoreditch branch.
- Recommendsu/adashthecash in r/LondonFood · Nov 2026taste
Simply names Hoppers as their recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Restorationjoy in r/LondonFood · Oct 2026taste
Says the Marylebone branch is delicious and full of flavour.
- Recommendsu/CupThin5548 in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/GroovyDhruvy193 in r/LondonFood · May 2026taste
Also seconds Hoppers, preferring it to Dishoom
- Recommendsu/DragonfruitLucky6741 in r/LondonFood · Apr 2026value
Would rather eat at Hoppers, which costs much less than Quilon.
- Recommendsu/Dizzy_Poetry7447 in r/LondonFood · Mar 2026taste
Enjoyed Hoppers more than expected and also liked the drinks.
- Recommendsu/hurricane_venuss in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Loved the recent experience; Sri Lankan cuisine with a decent set menu.
- Recommendsu/ButterscotchTop194 in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Says it looks incredible and is a fan of this cuisine.
- Recommendsu/PolicyInitial8505 in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Expresses love for Hoppers.
- Recommendsu/Trust__Nobody in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/toughnoogies35 in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025taste
Loved the Kerala/Sri Lankan dishes here, calling the hot butter squid amazing and others fabulous.
- Recommendsu/mrsbergstrom in r/LondonFood · Sep 2025
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/foosw in r/london · Jan 2025
Suggests Hoppers as an option alongside Machan Kitchen.
- Recommendsu/sucker4synth in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Lists it as a recommendation
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