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Hoppers are the hero at this esteemed Sri Lankan diner. It’s by restaurateur Jason Jones and interior designer Brahman Perera , who also run Entrecote across the street.

Here, you’ll find snacks including paddu (a fermented rice batter dish with a prawn filling) and pan rolls. But the namesake hoppers are the main attraction. The team serves two types: a hollow, bowl-shaped pancake-like hopper, and string hoppers (idiyappam) – soft and pillowy discs shaped with thin strands of batter. The hopper sets come with sambals and curries – such as okra curry, market fish curry and spicy prawn curry. After dinner, there’s a version of Perera’s grandmother’s Sri Lankan dessert, mango fluff.

Perera thinks the food here tastes better when eaten with your hands. So, he designed the space with a wash tap in the centre of the room – creating a communal and convivial atmosphere. The prolific interior designer also added low-lying fans and greenery. And his personal decor adds a homey touch, including a pot Perera’s grandmother gave him, and his grandfather’s old walking stick.