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It will be the first new branch to open since 2020(Image: Google Maps)<\/p>\nJay Rayner says it is ‘worth the wait’ which is some praise from the famed food criticIt will be the first new branch to open since 2020(Image: Google Maps)<\/p>\n
A “must-try” Indian restaurant loved so much that people will willingly wait for hours to get a table is coming to East London soon. Hoppers already serves up delicious South Indian cuisine in Soho<\/a>, Marylebone<\/a> and King’s Cross.<\/a><\/p>\n Now, the Michelin-star restaurant <\/a>has announced that it is planning to open a new venue in Shoreditch<\/a>. Hoppers serves up dosas, rice, roast, kothu and, of course, its inspiration – bowl-shaped pancakes called Hoppers. The new spot will be focusing on cuisine from the lesser-known regions of South India.<\/p>\n Diners can expect to see fiery curries form Chettinad, street food from Madurai and dosas from Bangalore on the menu. Co-founder Karan Gokani said: \u201cShoreditch lets us celebrate the lesser-known regions of South India while connecting the dots between Sri Lanka and India in a way that feels fresh, vibrant and deeply personal.\u201d<\/p>\n Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/p>\n At the Soho venue, Hoppers customers will queue for hours to get a table using the restaurants virtual queuing system for walk-ins. But even, famed food critic Jay Rayner<\/a> thinks that this is “worth the wait.”<\/p>\n In his review of Hoppers he said: “The point is I did queue for Hoppers, albeit in a very civilised manner, over an espresso with a shot of Amaretto in it at Bar Italia across the road. I\u2019m glad I did.”<\/p>\n He added: “The secret weapon here, other than the extremely good-value food \u2013 and the food is marvellous \u2013 is the enthusiastic staff in their logoed orange polo shirts. They seem to be on a gentle and genuine mission to educate.”<\/p>\n This will be the first time Hoppers has launched a new venue since 2020. Hoppers will be opening up their new East London site in Shoreditch’s iconic Tea Building in early 2026. It will be replacing the long-standing Shoreditch institution of Lyle’s which closed its doors back in May.<\/p>\n Got a story? Please get in touch at katherine.gray@reachplc.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n