Restaurants

805 Bar Restaurant
Nigerian
Popular for its well-priced, generously sized portions.
805 Old Kent Rd, SE15 (020 7639 0808/www.805restaurant.com) Elephant & Castle tube/rail.
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Abyssinia
Ethiopian
Ethiopian and other African dishes in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
9 Cricklewood Broadway, NW2 (020 8208 0110) Kilburn tube.
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ACE Fusion
West African, Caribbean and English
Choose from Jamaican classics such as jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish or good British comfort food staples.
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Addis
Ethiopian
This cosy restaurant offers traditional East African food and service.
40-42 Caledonian Rd, N1 (020 7278 0697/www.addisrestaurant.com) King’s Cross tube/rail.
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African Kitchen Gallery
West African
Nigerian and Ghanaian cooking meet Caribbean and Spanish influences.
102 Drummond St, NW1 (020 7383 0918) Euston Square tube/Euston tube/rail.

Asmara
Eritrean
A lovely enclave that mixes the aromas of frankincense and freshly roasted coffee with the spices of the stew dishes that it serves.
386 Coldharbour Lane, SW9 (020 7737 4144) Brixton tube/rail.
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Heart food at Biazo (© Ed Marshall)

Biazo
Nigerian and Ghanaian
An impressive fusion of cuisine in a smart venue. Biazo aims to introduce broader African dishes to its menu.
307 Hale Lane, HA8 (020 8958 8826/www.biazo.co.uk) Edgware tube.
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Exceline Exotic Dishes
Ugandan
Ugandan staples such as haraambee nyamachoma, a mixed-meat charcoal grill, are on the menu here. Exceline also has an outside catering service.
175 Mare St, E8 (020 8525 9222/www.excelinecatering.co.uk) Hackney Central rail.

The Gold Coast
Ghanaian
This pub-turned-restaurant offers Ghanaian staples such as kelewele (diced and fried plantain), and elements of Nigerian, French and north African cuisine. African beers include Star, Stones and Club.
224 Portland Rd, SE25 (020 8676 1919/www.thegoldcoastbar.com) Norwood Junction rail.

Jollof Pot
Ghanaian
This popular catering company – with stalls in Exmouth, Broadway and Portobello markets – serves up stews, kebabs and rice dishes from Akan, Ghana.
Exmouth Market, EC1, Farringdon tube/rail. Broadway Market (London Fields end), E8, Hackney Central rail. Portobello Market, W10, Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill Gate, Westbourne Park tube (020 8254 5333/www.jollofcuisine.co.uk).

Lalibela
Ethiopian
This restaurant has an art gallery downstairs and the long menu comes with helpful explanations from the staff.
137 Fortess Rd, NW5 (020 7284 0600) Tufnell Park tube, Kentish Town tube/rail.
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Mama Calabar
Nigerian
This well-known restaurant serves up fish soups, meats and vegetable dishes such as edikang ikong (beef, fish and pumpkin leaf stew).
3rd Floor, Dexion House, 2-4 Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 (020 8902 2277) Wembley Central/Wembley Park tube.

Merkato
Ethiopian
Authentic Ethiopian food and good service. The lamb or chicken wot (stew) comes with generous amounts of injera (sourdough bread).
196 Caledonian Rd, N1 (020 7713 8952) King’s Cross tube/rail.
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Momo's stylish interior

Momo
North African
Contemporary Moroccan cuisine makes up the menu at this club, bar and restaurant.
25 Heddon St, W1 (020 7434 4040/www.momoresto.com) Piccadilly Circus tube.
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Obalende Suya
Nigerian
So loved by Nigerian ex-pats was the Obalende Suya mobile trailer that it established itself as a bona fide restaurant in the late 1990s. It also runs a smaller takeaway in Peckham.
523 Kingsland Rd, E8 (020 7275 0171/www.suyaexpress.com) Dalston Kingsland rail; 43 Peckham High St, SE15 (020 7703 7033) Peckham Rye rail.
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Oodua
Nigerian
A friendly, Tottenham-based diner serving Nigerian dishes like jollof rice, with well-priced lunchtime deals.
77 West Green Rd, N15 (020 8809 7273) Seven Sisters tube.

Ovation Restaurant & Bar
Nigerian
Hot snails, gizzard, jollof rice, moi-moi and other west African staples are on the menu at this spicy food emporium.
166b Tower Bridge Rd, SE1 (020 7378 7989/www.ovationrestaurants.com) London Bridge tube/rail.

Wazobia
Nigerian/African
Wazobia serves pan-African favourites and specialises in Nigerian dishes like suya, jollof rice and yam. It’s open for lunch and dinner and there are patties and other takeaways.
25-27 Watford Way, NW4 (020 8202 1363) Hendon Central tube.

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