About Us

Our Story – The Taste of Two Lands, One Heart From the bustling streets of Colombo to the seaside charm of Great Yarmouth — The Hoppers by Diro was born from one man’s love towards food. Diro isn’t a chef by training. He’s a foodie at heart — the kind of person who detours miles for an unexpected smell of curry leaves, who believes a perfect bite can change your day, and who collects recipes like others collect souvenirs. Traveling across Sri Lanka and India, Diro discovered more than dishes. He discovered stories. The crisp crackle of a hopper being made at dawn. The rhythmic chop-chop-chop of kottu on a hot flat grill. The joy of breaking bread — or rice — with strangers who became friends. Everywhere he went, one thing was clear: great food brings people together. When Diro settled in Great Yarmouth, he noticed something was missing. Not just spices — but soul. The kind of meal that wraps around you like a warm memory. The kind of taste that doesn’t just feed you, but transports you. So he started small. Testing the Sri Lankan inspired hoppers recipe. Perfecting the balance of biriyani spices. Learning the art of a proper thali — where every small bowl tells a different story. The Hoppers by Diro is more than a restaurant. It’s his love letter to the streets of Colombo, the lanes of Chennai, the coastal feasts of Kerala, and the backyard kitchens of Sri Lanka. Today, we serve: · Golden, bowl-shaped hoppers — crispy, delicate, unforgettable. · Spicy, sizzling kottu — chopped to order. · Fragrant biriyani that tastes like celebration. · Rice & curry — the heart of every Sri Lankan home. · Vibrant thalis — a whole journey on one tray. 50+ dishes. 100% authentic. 5-star reviews. But our real secret ingredient? Diro’s promise — that every plate that leaves our kitchen tastes like it was made for family. So whether you’re homesick for the tropics, curious about new flavors, or simply hungry for something real — come, pull up a chair. Let us take you on a journey. No passport required. Just an appetite.