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  • Suya Obalende

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  • In the heart of Dalston lies this popular Naija chop shop (for which read ‘Nigerian fast-food outlet’), affectionately known as the ‘African McDonald’s’. Don’t be put off: the name is only a reflection of the price and speed at which the food is served – lightning fast by Africa’s generally more relaxed standards. Specialising in suya (charcoal-grilled seasoned meat or fish), the restaurant behind the open-front grill in the takeaway section provides a fair menu of meat grills and other west African favourites. Options range from chicken to gizzards (popular offal in Africa), to the more adventurous crocodile. Our chicken suya was tender and plentiful, although the yams in the vegetarian asaro could have been softer. The handwash point is a great idea, as is the cheeky ‘plate tax’ (a £2.50 surcharge – donated to charity – for those not clearing their plate during the Sunday buffet). If you’re looking for ‘good food fast’ as the slogan says, this is worth a try.

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  1. Posted by manaz on 23 Jun 2009 01:13

    cheap and amazing spicy grilled meats with jollof rice and plantain, best eaten on a hot day with an apple tango. order extra plantain too!

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  • Details

  • 523 Kingsland Road, Dalston, E8 4AR
  • Area: Dalston
  • Tel: 020 7275 0171
  • Category: Nigerian
  • Travel: Dalston Kingsland rail/38, 67, 76, 149 bus
  • Times: Meals served noon-midnight Mon-Thur, Sun; noon-1am Fri-Sat
  • Price: Main courses £7.95-£8.95. Set buffet (Sun) £9.95
  • Credit cards: MC, V
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