Why Hoppers deserves more attention

Hoppers rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The fiery and aromatic complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using Maldive fish chips correctly takes real skill.

Sri Lankan cuisine differs markedly between Sinhalese, Tamil, and Burgher traditions on the same island. I encountered it first in a hill country tea estate restaurant and that context helped me understand it properly. king coconut water is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Hoppers is the dish to start with.