KOTHU SRILANKAN RESTAURANT & BAR - Tooting

They gave me change with 50p coins which aren't legal tender anymore meaning I can't use it. What kind of business does this. I also called for collection and told to come in 40 minutes. Then i still had to wait for a bit to collect my food. The mixed devil which was £15 didn't taste too good and portion was small considering the price

We celebrated our mum’s 60th birthday at Kothu Restaurant in Tooting, and the experience was truly delightful from start to finish. The food was exceptional — rich in flavour, fresh, and beautifully presented. Every dish we ordered was thoroughly enjoyed, and the quality of the food made it clear that every penny was well worth it. Great drinks too. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the evening. Their kindness and patience enhanced the relaxed and joyful atmosphere, which was perfect for such a meaningful family celebration. The ambience was warm and inviting, and it was evident that each dish was prepared with great care, delivering food that was both delicious and authentically made. And not to forget, cleanliness was impeccable. Thank you to the entire team at Kothu for helping make our mum’s 60th birthday so memorable. WE WILL CERTAINLY BE RETURNING AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE RESTAURANT TO ANYONE SEEKING OUTSTANDING FOOD AND EXCELLENT SERVICE IN TOOTING.

Kothu not only impressed me in 2022 but has continued to surpass expectation on over 20+ visits. It has everything, the mix of modern bar/restaurant vibes with the authenticity of North Sri Lankan food. But the best thing is the consistent freshness every time, sat in or takeaway. Sometimes service can take a while but this I understand this is due to busyness and again, food being made fresh every time. I have become more sensitive to spice in the last year, however they have even been able to caterer to this which I appreciate is hard whilst keeping authenticity. Thank you guys!

This place is absolutely incredible. Thank you to our lovely waiter Losjan who gave us two fantastic recommendations. The layering of spices in the food was so good, everything was hot and fresh and we ordered quite a lot of food for two so appreciated the bit of time in between courses. It’s also a bonus that you can choose how spicy you want something so everyone is catered for. Honestly fantastic value for money for the quality of food you are getting. We can’t wait to get back.

I visited Kothu Restaurant in Tooting after seeing the social media hype. While the experience was good, it didn’t fully live up to expectations. The service was excellent, staff were friendly and welcoming. The mix platter tasted good but felt overpriced at £20 for the portion size. The kothu was decent, but the deer meat was barely noticeable, and the cube-shaped presentation could be improved. Pricing felt high, and we were charged £6 for a Cobra beer listed at £4.95, not sure if it was a mistake. Overall, a good Sri Lankan restaurant, but slightly expensive for what you get. Worth trying for the experience.

Been here a couple of times and every time the food has been consistent. This time I tried the lamprais and it did not disappoint. It was a flavour trip. Also kudos to the staff they were friendly and responsive.

Food and service here is great. We have been to this restaurant several times and everything we have eaten has always tasted good. We also order regularly for delivery. The mutton chops, chilli chicken masala, cauliflower manchurian, chilli mogo and rolls are all excellent. On this occasion we had the mysore masala thosai and it was excellent. The food is also very cheap for the quality. Our server was also a pleasant guy to speak to and he always has good recommendations.

Every single time when ordering online via Just Eat they purposely delay the food. Their annoyed about the cut that Just Eat is getting and are treating customers who order via the platform badly. Even if you order the food 1 hour ahead they will not be able to fulfil the order on time. And their not even busy. Ridiculous and rude service by the server who doesn't even give you an estimate.