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London's best African restaurants

The variety of African food available can be overwhelming, so here are our recommendations

  • Adulis

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    Named after the ancient port city by the Red Sea, Adulis endeavours to keep the tastes and ambience of Eritrean cuisine alive in London. ...

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  • Vivat Bacchus

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    In a bland modern development off Tooley Street, this branch of the South African-owned mini-group sticks to a winning formula, with a ba...

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  • Queen of Sheba

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    One of the biggest joys of an Ethiopian meal is the element of ceremony, and despite low-key surroundings, the Queen of Sheba happily obl...

  • Red Sea

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    The Red Sea is one of those London secrets you almost don't want to share, lest it should shed the ramshackle appeal of its MDF tables an...

  • Momo

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    With an outside terrace on Heddon Street - hedonism itself on a summer's evening - and an interior of mesmerising beats, intricate carved...

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  • Sidi Maarouf

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    With shisha smokers stationed two deep under the awning, diners must pass through a haze of smoke before reaching the more sparsely occup...

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  • Mosob

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    A mosob is a hand-woven table traditionally used in Eritrea at mealtimes. It is large enough for a family to sit around, giving comfortab...

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  • Maghreb

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    The orange glow from Maghreb makes a cheery sight on Upper Street; the welcome is equally warm, with owner Mohamed Faraji often on hand t...

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  • 805 Bar Restaurant

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    Popular with Nigerians to whom it offers a taste of home, 805 Bar Restaurant is a lively eaterie with a bright, white interior decorated ...

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