Finding the best String Hoppers in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of String Hoppers I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled pandan with genuine knowledge and the tangy from goraka and tamarind result was noticeably superior.

Sri Lankan cuisine differs markedly between Sinhalese, Tamil, and Burgher traditions on the same island. The winning restaurant had the right a Jaffna Tamil restaurant feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. Ceylon tea was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When String Hoppers is made properly it's a completely different experience.