Machan Kitchen in Islington

Lovely little spot! Great array of veggie, vegan, fish, and mean dishes. The curry was the highlight. I was a bit skeptical since the fish of the day was tilapia but it was very well cooked and not mushy. Good prices too, although I think the mocktails are slightly overpriced.

Food was amazing, lovely service and very friendly.

Excellent Sri Lankan food for a really good price. Lots of different dishes both veggie and meat. Fish curry of the day with Tilapia was delicious

Delicious food, highly recommend the fish curry and the aubergine curry!

Affordable and delicious Sri Lankan food. We had the mutton rolls and Kothu

Food was ok. Not sure the food was that fine.. this is cheaper than some of the new sri Lankan restaurants and chains opened recently but it shows in the quality too.

Delicious food, great service! Very authentic

Delightful goat curry, tender paratha and worthwhile egg hopper

I had an incredible time at this Sri Lankan restaurant tonight! The food was absolutely amazing – so flavorful and authentic. And the atmosphere? It was perfect for a fun night out with friends and colleagues. I can't wait to go back again!

The best Sri Lankan outside of Sri Lanka. Kotthu is to die for.

This place. The Kottu that never ends. Just when you think you’ve had the time of your life, you realize it’s just beginning.

Great food, great company, nice atmosphere and good value for money. Would recommend the fish curry 👌

Great place to eat Sri Lankan food. We got there just after kitchen closed but they still served us food. Very happy with the service and the food would recommend.

Very lovely staff. Incredible food. The best!

Whilst my starter was 10/10, my main was not quite what I expected. However, I have not had Sri Lankan food before, so that is probably on me. The staff were kind but slightly hard to get a hold of at the end to settle the bill. Would visit again.

The fish curry of the day was delicious and the staff were all very hospitable!

Food was amazing and the kothu was incredible!

Delicious food, highly recommend. Top service and lovely vibey atmosphere

Spectacular food! I’ve been to Sri Lanka multiple times and this is the best Sri Lankan restaurant in London by far

Food amazing and really friendly staff.

Curry was amazing - perfect level of spice

The goat curry was amazing! Staff were very attentive and we were served quickly. Will definitely be back soon

Excellent Sri Lankan restaurant, very delicate dishes. The manager offered us a dessert which was delicious. I recommend!!

Really great and lovely tasty food

Cosy and relaxed restaurant with really lovely food. We had the lotus root curry, beef curry and prawns and all were delicious.

Delicious food, especially the prawns and fresh roti!

Loved this place.. so understated yet amazing, authentic Sri Lankan food (I know because I was with a Sri Lankan friend). Every dish was cooked to perfection. We ordered loads between 5 of us and only spent around 45 quid each.

Lovely cosy place. Highly recommend the goat, crab curries and arrack (Sri Lankan rum) cocktails.

Very interesting Sri Lankan food. Recommend the Root in the Pond dish which is lotus root and vegan, also liked the chicken situation. The old Ceylon cocktail was also very nice.

Truly exceptional. The drinks were out of my mind. If anything just try Mahavali. 🤯 The food, just flowed. Everything came together so well, like I was fine dining.

Fantastic food, very authentic and friendly staff! Affordable prices and relaxed vibe

Super delicious! Really felt like I was transported to Srilanka ❤️ very authentic place with lovely attentive staff - highly recommend

Great food and friendly service! Will be coming back for sure. Lovely manager!

We decided to end our London trip with Sri Lankan food! And it was a good choice! This place was easy to find! Staff were friendly and they were attentive. Food was delicious. We had 2 cocktails (Mahaveli and Old Ceylon) and loved them both! For a starter, we had hot buttered calamari, and it was delicious! Then we had chicken deviled, koththu and egg fried rice, and we recommend all of them! Over all great place and great authentic food.

This is my first time eating Sri Lankan food. It is so delicious. Went to eat on a Monday at noon. The restaurant was not busy, and the service and meals were very good. The meal cost around £60 for three people.

I recommend the seafood boil, it was very flavorful and had just enough spice. The paratha and chicken curry was also delish!

Incredible food. Everything was absolutely delicious. Great prices, great vegan options. Wow!

Nice restaurant with decent food and friendly staff. Great for an office lunch!

Amazing food, lovely little restaurant. Great service. Management clearly runs the place very well 😁.

🌴 Machan Kitchen 🌴 Where Sri Lankan cuisine comes alive! 🌟 Dive into a culinary adventure that will transport you straight to the beaches of Sri Lanka 🏝️ Must-Try Dishes: Starters • Bratty Sprat: Crispy, crunchy and oh-so-addictive! 🐟 • Mutton Rolls: Spiced to perfection, these rolls are a flavour explosion! 🌯 • Bitter Guard Salad: A refreshing twist with a bitter-sweet surprise! 🥗 Mains • Spot the Goat: Tender goat curry that melts in your mouth 🐐 • Butter Prawns: Juicy prawns in a creamy, buttery sauce 🍤 • Kajugama: The BEST in the world, a must-have! 🌟 • Hoppers: Sri Lankan heritage on a plate 🍳 • Parippu (Red Lentil Curry): Comfort food at its finest 🍛 Sides • Parata Roti: Flaky, soft and perfect for dipping. 🫓 • Coconut Roti with Coconut Chutney: A coconut lover’s dream 🥥 Desserts • Watalappam: A spiced caramel custard pudding that’s pure bliss 🍮 • Kiri Pani: Silky yogurt drizzled with golden honey – a sweet escape 🍯 Cocktails • Arrack Attack: A punchy, tropical treat 🍹 • Mount Lavinia: Smooth and refreshing 🍸 • Mahavali: Exotic and exhilarating 🍷 The chefs at Machan Kitchen are true artists, crafting each dish with passion and precision. 👨‍🍳 The staff? Simply the best - friendly, professional and dedicated to making your dining experience unforgettable 🌟 Come for the food, stay for the vibes. Machan Kitchen is not just a meal, it’s a journey!

This place is a revelation. The food is fantastic and the staff are incredibly friendly. I’d recommend this place to anyone who likes a good curry but wants something a little different.

Tasty food and excellent service

“Had an incredible meal here! The Sri Lankan flavours were spot on, with just the right amount of spice and really fresh ingredients. The staff were lovely, and the place had a really cosy, friendly vibe. Definitely recommend the kottu, the gourd salad and “The boss” – they were amazing! Can’t wait to come back. Five stars!”

We came at lunch time when it was quieter. The waiter was very helpful and attentive. We had the crab and fish of the day curry. Both were delicious.

Delicious food and great value for money

Very friendly service and very tasty food

Really good food! Asked the boss for recommendations he is good at that:)) Very welcoming service too!!

Food exceptional, service shocking. Table wasn’t ready when we arrived, food was quick out but then waited 40 minutes for our bill (after asking for it four times). No apologies for the delay - probably wouldn’t come back.

I booked for a work meal for 15 people. The food and service was brilliant. Everyone had a great time, and would definitely go again!

Highly recommend - food is delicious, cocktails are great and the service very friendly. Also really good for vegans/vegetarians :)

Modest restaurant with excellent food, drinks, and service. We ordered Chillah and The Chicken Situation, excellent dishes both. I also ordered the Kendy Daquiri, which is a beautiful drink, one of the better ones I had during my trip. I would visit again in a second.

The best fish curry I have ever tasted, fresh white fish slices sitting in a gently fragrancd curry with a hint of coconut and herbs. So good 🧡 truly 5 star restaurants, can't wait to return for my next culinary treat. ✨✨✨✨✨

Came here tonight, being an avid curry fan and was privileged to try the curried goat, along with a pork curry and an assortment of well cooked rice, sides and starters. Everything was delicious but the curry goat was without a doubt the most delectable curry I have ever eaten. Highly recommend this place. The staff were lovely and the bitter gourd salad is a game changer 👍🏻 Sinan the manager was also lovely and deserves a bonus.

If you’re looking for the best authentic Sri Lankan dishes, I have to say Machan Kitchen is the place. As a British-born Sri Lankan, I always have cravings for the dishes my mum made when I was growing up, and this definitely hits the spot!

Literally the BEST restaurant. Authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and lovely service. Come here all the time 😋

Third visit here a hidden gem of a place. Don’t walk past. The food here is outstanding what would I recommend? Well after multiple visits everything but especially the desert watalappam.

Lovely dog friendly with a consistently good quality food and service, so good we went for a round of starters and drinks which came to around £25 per person.

This place knocks it outta the park. The crab curry was delicious. The curry is a very dark savory dish that has just the right amount of heat and spice without being aggressive. We will be back!

I had an incredible experience at Machan Kitchen in London! The Kottu was hands down the best I’ve ever had—perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. The Goat Curry was rich, tender, and absolutely delicious, capturing the authentic taste of Sri Lankan cuisine. I also tried the Old Ceylon cocktail, which was the perfect blend of refreshing and bold flavors. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a great spot for anyone craving a true Sri Lankan dining experience. Highly recommend

AMAZING. I had the seafood platter to myself and I was in heaven. Such lovely service. And the cocktails were also epic. Love spicy food and all the amazing authentic flavours. Highly recommend.

Really nice food and great service. Really worked hard to accommodate my mum who can’t eat gluten.

Food was delicious. Great range of dishes and wonderful, attentive hosts. Had some dietary requirements and the manager Sinan was incredibly thorough. This wouldn't be worth squat if the food was mediocre but it was extremely enjoyable. The vegan aubergine dish was as great as sold and my brothers were high praising of the crab curry. Strong recommendation if you're in the area.

Delicious food, taste like home food! The yoghurt dessert and Wattalappum were excellent!

enjoyed the beef curry and fish cutlets! rice is enough for 2 people

Hands down one of the most authentic and delicious spots in London for Sri Lankan food. The sprats and kottu are fantastic and a must have. All the staff and managers are wonderful and it has a lovely cosy vibe.

Amazing delicious food and service

Food is really nice with good vibes and services :)

The food was incredible. The service was really homely and attentive. They were great with our kids too - especially Sinan ! All round wonderful experience.

Best Sri lankan menu and delicious food I ever tasted... 100% recommended for those who love sri lankan traditional food....!!!

Absolutely wonderful food. We had the jaclfruit cutlets, chilli paneer, kaju/cashew curry, kottu, egg hopper, paratha roti and coconut roti. Everything was absolutely delicious and completely gobbled up, great service and speedy delivery. Lovely ambience and decorations. Highly recommended. My 2.5 year old loved the chilli paneer and paratha.

great food and great service! the kothu is super tasty

Amazing place! Delicious food, with many veggie options. The people were súper kind

Amazing food, the service is great, the people are really kind, and the ambience is beautiful. We had one dish each with rice and bread and paid 16 each, so pretty good. I came across this restaurant by chance and loved it. Highly recommended if you are in the area.

Best curry in London. Perfectly seasoned, come on!

The establishment offers a delightful ambiance and delectable cuisine. I personally savored the Chlilaw and egg rice, but we also sampled a diverse array of starters and main courses. Notably, there are ample vegetarian options available. I highly recommend experiencing this establishment.

For indian looking for a change, it's the perfect place. The good feels so homely, the food is not very overwhelming. Reminds me of my mom's cooking. Light and delicious 😋

As a Sri Lankan, this is the best authentic Sri Lankan food I’ve had outside of Sri Lanka! Delicious food and cocktails, I couldn’t recommend more!

It was my husband's big birthday & as his heritage is Sri Lankan, he was looking for a London-based Sri Lankan restaurant for a big family lunch. He settled on Machan Kitchen and this turned out to be a great decision. The occasion exceeded our expectations: the food was fantastic, the staff couldn't have done more for us and looked after our group of 26 people as if we were their own family. Highly recommended for small casual meals (which we have regularly had) as well as a large party such as this one.

Went in with high expectations given the very good reviews and ratings. Food was okay, but nothing special. We had the chicken situation and the fish curry with the fish curry being the better of the two albeit both quite one dimensional. Service was a bit chaotic with seemingly not much communication between staff. However the staff were friendly and accommodating.

Absolutely good!! I am not used to spicy food so this was a bit difficult to eat for me but it was very delicious.

Superb food, really authentic, great service. Very enjoyable!

My husband and I visited the Farringdon location, and we tried the bitter gourd salad, lotus curry (our favorite!), goat curry, red rice, coconut roti and coconut chutney. Everything was delicious, and the servers were very kind and hospitable! Would definitely recommend

Nice, cozy place with good eats. Really enjoyed the kottu dish, which is similar to the kothu paratha I’ve had at south indian places. Other dishes were good, but not great. My friends personally did not enjoy the food, but I did - maybe the cuisine is more familiar to me. Overall, a good place, but the cuisine might be a bit too novel for some.

Wonderful food, staff and ambience, at great prices. Could not fault.

Amazing customer service and delicious food. Authentic Sri Lankan taste

Delicious food! Ordered the fish of the day curry, green beans with garlic, red lentils and jackfruit curry- all excellent. Excited to try the other dishes next time!

Very accommodating, friendly and polite. Lovely service and the manager Sinan is so welcoming. I would definitely come back again.

Excellent customer service from Sinan

Gourd salad is really nice surprise. Super refreshing, bitter and sweet! And egg hopper is unforgettable too

Lovely affordable Sri Lankan restaurant! The curries were delicious and aromatic! The goat meat was super tender! The fish complemented well with the coconut-based curry! The Kottu again was super flavourful!

Food is amazing, staffs are friendly.

Excellent excellent excellent Sri Lankan food. Excellent service and beautiful decor. Unique spot. Recommend.

Amazing food and fantastic service! Nice vegan selection-

Excellent food and great service! Get the black pork

Lovely restaurant in a convenient location! The spot the goat was so tender and the host was so friendly!!! Would definitely come again :)

Cozy restaurant, subdued atmosphere (sheltered from the tumult of London). Curry and stew are there, you will not be disappointed!

Amazing food! Had the chicken curry and it was absolutely delicious. We found this restaurant because of all the good reviews and it didn’t disappoint. Lovely staff as well :)

Great staff, great fun, great fun

Superb moment and discovery of Sri Lankan cuisine! A little spicy for the flavors but affordable for us who are not regulars! I recommend!

Phenomenal food, great service, lovely atmosphere