Wow! This was some of the best food I have had in a long, long time and over many countries! Not…read moreonly does it taste fantastic, it is beautiful. Seriously, the food is presented as a work of art. And have a cup of tea too, the cinnamon, cardamon and clove is especially good. And, to make it even better, the service was fantastic, the staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. With vegan this good, there's no reason to ever look at meat again.

We really enjoyed our visit to Merkato. The staff were lovely, friendly and welcoming and the…read morerestaurant had a really relaxed vibe. The food was really delicious-excellent choice for vegetarians as well as meat eaters. All in all, a great experience!

Alright alright, I was so excited to get some Ethiopian food....but there was a bit of a situation…read morehere. When we walked in....this dog lover seen a dog an was excited so I didn't realize the smell that the other two people I was with notice right away. It was a strange smell....that I can't put my nail on. After the dog lover excitement wore off I definitely smelt it. Fast forward we were not able to sit in as the owner stated she was going to close in an hour and 30 minutes and you could only do take away at that time. Was not happy about that but just went along with it. Placed out orders for a veggie platter and made sure the injera was gluten free. Walked next door to take a look while she was preparing our food for take away. Came back and the food was packed and ready. Oh and just a heads up they do take card and cash. If you have a US card her machine does take it even if she states she doesn't think it will. I did it and she was shocked lol. Food is packed and we leave. After getting back to our rooms and opening the food...that smell I was speaking about in the beginning we can all smell again. It was a unbearable smell that made it extremely difficult to eat the food. I was able to eat the injera and it really smelled and taste (maybe in my head) like the smell. I ate the veggies and even though it had a slight smell I was able to complete that but the injera was a BIG NO! All in all we could not figure out the smell. The owner was a sweet lady, but I wished she wouldn't have told us to take away as it took away from the experience. I wish I was able to give 5 stars like most folks...but I have to be honest with my experience.

"Star", that's what Kokeb means...and it deserves 4 of them! Genetesh was lovely and super…read morewelcoming...the kind of person you could discuss with for hours, that can actually make you forget that you're here to eat :) "Oh, now it's time to feed you..let me get you your food!" Kokeb is the perfect example of a spot I would have never found without Yelp! Lost in the middle of an unknown neighbourhood (at least to me), Kokeb's street isn't precisely the busiest when it comes to restaurants. 18 amazing reviews and great Yelper pictures convinced me...and oh my this was a great lunch. I wanted to go for the lamb but Genetesh advised me to pick the N°21, "Spicy" beef with 1 injera and a local ethiopian beer to get it all down...perfect combo. Kokeb is all-in-one. Excellent ethiopian food comes together with the local decor & music...and Genetesh is there help you feel welcome, relaxed, at home...she'll also help you out if this is your first ethiopian experience (bye bye fork, hello right hand). A family run business with great taste & heart, and I love that.

Walked past the stall in Borough market during lunch time and I had to get it. The aromas were so…read moreamazing. They do three combos - veg, chicken and meat. It comes with a main, two veg sides, rice and a sour dough flatbread which tastes amazing. With six quid (£6) for a large combo it is terrific value for money. Don't be put off by the huge queue, believe me it moves pretty quickly. The staff are friendly and food tasty so do try them out next time you are looking for an alternative in London Bridge area! Recommended!

When in London, there are many places to visit and see but mostly importantly many amazing places…read moreto eat at. This was my third time coming to Borough Market and Ethiopian flavours is one of the places that I have to have while here. The flavors are outstanding, unique and so heart warming on a cold and cloudy day. Also, their chicken is halal so you can't beat that! Their portions are pretty good size and the price is very nice and fair. When in Borough market, come check out this place, whether you enjoy ethnic food or if you've never tried it, try this place, you will not regret it :)

I've had Ethiopian many times before, but only in the US. I've also made my own kitfo and injera. I…read morewas looking forward to trying some Ethiopian in London on my last night before heading home. Food: 4 I had the kitfo special (with cheese & spinach) and peach tea. The menu said only medium rare and well done, so I asked if they made kitfo rare. The server said they did, but asked me whether I tried raw before? Rare is the only way that I eat kitfo. The dish was tasty enough, but would've been nice if they provided more cheese than spinach. The injera could've used more sourdough flavor. Prices are very reasonable though, compared to the US. Ambiance: 4 Cosy with wood accents. A nice place to hang out when chilly outside. Service: 3 Slooooow. I wish they told me earlier that their CC machine wasn't working so I could've gotten cash from the ATM before I ordered. I'd been using my CC practically my entire trip and spent most of my currency. After I paid the bill, they never brought my change until I asked.

Updating review - this place is a firm favorite of mine and amazing value for money!…read more Might not be to everyone's taste - but I love it! They are also extremely consistent - yummy spicy and very fresh!

Fantastic Ethiopian food. The chicken definitely won out over the beef in our taste test, but…read moreoverall the flavours were deliciously fresh and the bits of salad added a nice crunchy touch. A place I would brave the market crowds for.

From the owner: Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine comprises of a variety of Meats such as:-…read more Doro-Wet:- well cooked Chicken with gravy and combination of Habesha (mild-chili Berbere) & Herbes. Sega Kulwa:- Chopped pieces of Beef cooked combination of Habesha (mild-chili Berbere) & Herbes. Vegetarian dishes those are also suitable for Vegan and Vegetarians. For example of our Vegan and Vegetarian dish includes:- Brown Lentils cooked with Tomato Sauce, Berbere (traditional Sauce) flavored with traditional Herbs. Spinach and mixed paper cooked with Garlic and Ginger in Turmeric powder and Herbs. Shiro powdered Split Peas simmered in Berbere, and a cobination Habesha Spices. Alicha(Mixed Veg) delicious curried vegetable stew made with Garlic, Ginger in Turmeric powder, Carrots, Cabbage, Potatoes, Peppers and Onions and also other dishes incorporate legumes such Okra simmered in a sauce containing unique traditional spices. All Served with a traditional bread(Injra), Rice or Couscous

I love Ethiopian food! But to be honest I really ever get to eat it! I ate it more when I lived in…read moreTanzania , with Ethiopian friends , then I have any other time. But when in London I'm always looking for awesome ethic restaurants that I can't get in Scotland ! We came across this gem of a place because it's near the area my work training was in ... It only had two reviews and were like "ummmm :/" but when we got here there was no 2nd guessing! First half the Resturant was filled with Ethiopians... Always a good sign ;) 2nd it's a really nice Resturant not a hole in the wall or anything shady. 3rd when we entered they were super friendly ! 4th the food was delicious! The injera was sooo good! I've had it some places were its just ok but this one was really tasty we were earring it plain ;) 5. It's really well prices! We got two mains (that go on the injera) and one side and it was only £20 ! And we were Stuffed! If you have never eaten Ethiopian food you should just saying! But you do eat it with on hand ... Yes just one! But it's fun I promise ;) and will make your tummy happy !!!

This was my first brush with Ethiopian cuisine and I really enjoyed it!…read more The restaurant itself isn't super appealing, it's just a few tables on a tiled floor and some gaudy decorations on the walls and windows. Definitely not pretty or cozy. The staff was very friendly but unfortunately our server spoke incredibly quietly, so we had trouble understanding her over the loud music. We weren't sure what to order as neither of the four of us had ever tried Ethiopian. Our server tried to explain what/how to order, but we didn't really understand her, a combination of her English not being very clear and her speaking so quietly. We all just ended up ordering random dishes that sounded good and ran with it. The Injera, a large fermented pancake that is used to both serve the food on as well as pick it up with, was delicious! I loved the sour tangy taste it had. As we weren't aware that it was supposed to be a social sharing kind of dinner, we mostly just ate what we ordered without mixing dishes together. I did taste a bit of all dishes on the table though and everything was well spiced and very tasty. Don't let the size of the serving dishes fool you, combined with the injera, the servings are huge and very satisfying. Overall I really liked the experience but wish our server had done a better job of explaining the who style of dining beforehand. Will definitely try Ethiopian again, but probably not at this location.

So, I think I must've had an off experience tonight at Andu Café…read more First of all, my partner and I went earlier when they opened & she told us to come back, because they were waiting on supplies to arrive. Sure, no problem! We decided to walk back over for dinner & we were directed on where to sit & asked what we wanted to order. So, we told her what we had in mind from earlier. She returned within a few minutes with our platter for 2 & told us drinks are self-service. We started to eat and the food was good. I don't really have any complaints there. To me, the spices are very similar tasting to soul food, but just a healthy version of what soul food is. More than halfway through our meal, we were told they're a cash only establishment. This sent us into a little panic, because we weren't informed of this information before being served food. All we had on us was tap to pay, so of course imagine the predicament we were in when uninformed. We definitely wouldn't have stayed to eat had we known this information. We ended up having to get back to where we are staying to grab a debit card to go to an ATM and return again. I think just the misinformation for us, not so friendly service, and having to run around town to go grab cash is what put this right down the middle for me. Yes, the food was good... but, the experience felt a bit tarnished for me. Don't let it deter you from going to enjoy this spot... just BRING CASH. Save yourself the trouble.

I have never been to Ethiopia but this little cafe has a very authentic feel to it. I love…read moreEthiopian food though and happy to have been to several Ethiopain restaurants over the years ... Andu Cafe is amongst the best and the fact that all dishes are not just vegetarian but vegan is an added bonus! I used to live in East London a very long time ago but now only visit once or twice a month. This part of London is changing dramatically and Kingsland Road isn't spared from gentrification. Andu Cafe feels as if it has been here forever and reminds me of the old days ... ironically it is relatively new but blends in well with the multicultural vibe. The food is simple and the menu even simpler. You are encouraged to share a sampler consisting of six delicious vegetable dishes. The only decision you have to make is whether you would like these served with rice or injera, the traditional Ethiopian bread. I think they are BYO which makes me love the place even more as you often end up spending more on booze than on the food it is accompanying.

This place is simply amazing! From the first time I visited it some 10 years ago to my recent…read morevisits this week while on vacation in London, the food is consistently fresh and tasty! They have so many great menu choices and a selection for every diet! They also serve it under an Ethiopian traditional dinnerware called Messob! ! It gives a sense of being somewhere else in time and space! From the wonderful veggie variety to tender chicken, lamb or beef, you will find dishes to please your taste buds! Queen of Sheba simply serves an amazing time no matter the occasion! Do yourselves a favor and visit the spot, it won't be your last time! Cheers!!

This place served some of the best Ethiopian food I've ever had. Their menu was also more…read morecomprehensive than most Ethiopian places I've been to. We got the doro and gomen which was my favorite because it was packed with flavor and the chicken was tender, the lamb tibs, and the shiro wet. All of it was good and kept me wanting for more at the end. We are the very last bit of injera just to soak up the flavors left on the plate. So yummy!

This place makes a fantastic range of Ethiopian food. the stews are deep with flavour, but the…read morestar is the dry fried beef. So much flavour and without sauce, you really get a nice contrast with some of the stewed dishes. I would make sure the sampler plates has at least one dry fried meat dish or order it as an add on. The staff is wonderful and the options on the menu are broad. We ordered the vegi sampler and one meat sampler. It was good food for two.

With so many high ratings both here and on other sites, I expected big things out of Mesis Kitchen…read more And aside from the portions/huge plate of injera bread, the rest wasn't quite up to scratch. My starter was great, a fish salad with lots of tomatos and herbs, supposedly with a special Ethiopian herb mix. It tasted exactly like a British flaked fish salad. Not a bad thing by any means as it was great tasting, but didn't seem the most authentic flavour to me. My main was a mix of greens and beef which was highly recommended by Mesi herself - and it was just a bit...meh. Nothing outstanding, and actually I left half of it because it was just bland. My girlfriend (see Dom R's review) had the veggie mix which was a similar story. Bland and a bit uninspiring. I'm not sure if this was a one off as it has such good ratings elsewhere, but I'm going to be very cautious about when I next eat here. I think the only time I'll opt for it is for the lunch deal, which is about £5 for injerea + the veggie mix! A shame as it could be a great local, but I don't think it's that great!