This is a sponsored article on behalf of The Coconut Island.
Get roti for bold flavours and tropical vibes...
The Coconut Island — an energetic Sri Lankan eatery that's become a firm favourite of Brighton's food scene — is coming to London. Angel Islington, to be precise. It opens on 6 May and promises authentic dishes with a creative twist, alongside punchy cocktails and a heady dose of island escapism. What's more, in the two weeks following the restaurant's launch, you can get 50% off your food bill*.
Sri Lankan cuisine is having a bit of a moment right now, with a new wave of restaurants introducing Londoners to its fresh yet oh-so-fiery flavours and deliciously liberal use of coconut.
The Coconut Island does all this masterfully, with street food favourites such as hoppers (coconut-laced savoury pancakes) and kottu roti (a glorious mix of chopped roti, veg, curried meat and scrambled egg), alongside aromatic curries, small plates and sambol. All dishes are included in the restaurant's half-price offer — a great excuse to get better acquainted with Sri Lankan food.
There's an excellent drinks menu to help wash it all down, too. We've been eyeing up the coconut arrack-spiked Colombo Smoked Old Fashioned, as well as the enticingly-named Skull on Fire, which marries tequila with honey, herbs and lemon.
In need of a palate-cleanser after all that heat? Take advantage of The Coconut Island's dessert menu, which includes creamy confections like jaggery-dusted hoppers and watalappam (a coconut custard pudding).
The Coconut Island's laidback tropical vibes makes it a great shout for group dining. The menu's ideal for sharing, the restaurant's highly photogenic (think colourful interiors and beachy flourishes), and there's even a spot of table theatre in the form of flaming food/drinks. Spring/summer birthday dinners just got even more appealing.
You'll find The Coconut Island at 9 White Lion Street — a mere two-minute walk from Angel station. It's open seven days a week, 12pm-11pm. Walk-ins are welcome from 6 May, with table bookings available from 20 May. Get down there pronto to save 50% on your food bill.
