I confess that I am not exactly clued up about African cuisine, my knowledge is extremely limited…read more But I was passing by this African food store and it got me curious to find out more - everything looks delicious. They sell things like saltfish, yams, smoked catfish, plantains, and lots of various herbs and spices you might need. They also have a few snacks light banana crisps.The stall is really well stocked and there was a good steady flow of customers even though it was late on a Friday. The woman in the stall was very nice and even told me how to use some of the ingredients. Definitely going back there soon to get some spices and try some of the amazing recipes that I found online.

Pretty good food but I definitely recommend for your 1st time coming here with someone familiar…read morewith Nigerian cuisine, so you can gets some guidance on menu choices. My colleagues who bought me here, both have Nigerian heritage so was in good hands! However we ordered over the phone at least 30 mins ahead, as they warned me that ordering at the restaurant itself would take some time, as everything is cooked fresh. I decided to get Jollof Rice with Fish (£5.99) and an order of Plantains too, but when we got there, one of my colleagues had ordered Moin Moin (Bean Cake), plantains & fish, which was super tasty looking! The spices in the food were reminiscent of Indian cooking, but the heat/ spice tasted different. I really liked my plantains, so totally recommend, but I thought the Jollof Rice ate a bit too dry. Also my piece of fish could have had more curry. The Moin Moin was super tasty and quite dense, but not chewy. Initially I thought it was vegetarian, but realized later that there were pieces of meat inside, and not sure what it was, and for the rest of the afternoon felt guilty thinking had accidentally eaten beef, which is a protein I avoid since was raised in the Hindu faith. There's other interesting things on the menu, and I'm a novice when it comes to Nigerian food, so I wouldnt mind coming back to check other things on the menu. Yelp 13/ 2019

Wow what an incredible experience! The service and ambiance was amazing…read more My friend and I ordered the rice bomb, skewers, beets, sausage rolls, broccolini and spinach. Every dish was so deliciously prepared! Truly am Incredible experience.

From the owner: An African Cuisine Restaurant Bar Grill, African Flavours, Braai Feasts, Amawoso-Boerewors, We also…read moredo English dishes. Excellent Service with a smile, Beautiful Atmosphere, Music of the World

Went there for an evening - you deffo dont wanna go in ya best clothes - chairs are made in Africa…read more- good for the ppl who made em - but not for your best skirt - get caught on a nails. Car park wasnt good for your best shoes either - suggest jeans trainers and tee shirt. Reading the reviews - it seemed a great place to go - but they are dated 2012 - its now 2019. My friend googled their food cleanse things and was horrified to see zero rated. Summer 2019. ive just checked and its not changed. Go enjoy the garden centre - great plants and stuff.

I first went to Akamba in April this year. I'd found it online a few weeks earlier, whilst looking…read morefor tribute nights locally, and then a friend mentioned she had a voucher for a meal there, so we gave it a go. Let's be honest, eating dinner at a garden centre usually sounds like the sort of things your parents or grandparents (depending on your age!) would do, however, this little slice of African themed heaven is a far cry from what you'd normal expect of such a place! I've not made it to Africa, though have traveled widely in Asia, and the outside felt totally authentic, being similar to bars and restaurants I've eaten in abroad. Even outside, you are sheltered from the rain, and inside, where the buffet is served, it's warm and cosy, with live music of an evening, and the most amazing spread of food. I've been a number of times since that first dinner, having returned in the day with my dog, as it's dog friendly if you're happy to sit outside - they even bring a bowl of water for our four legged friends! I've had lunch there, and the most fabulous afternoon cream tea, and cake, whilst the choice is limited, what they offer is very tasty (and I'm a fan of cake!) I loved it that much the first night, that I've refused to go there for a meal again, as I'm going for my 40th, which happens to fall on a Thursday, and looking forward to sharing the experience with close friends. The service is always friendly. It's not always super fast, as it runs on Kenyan time, so this isn't the place to go in a rush. Indeed, why would you? It's such a delightful experience that it deserves to be cherished. Oh, and the shop is pretty fab too! So yes, dog friendly, fab food, great shop and friendly service!

My wife laughed at me when I said how much I love this restaurant!!! I guess it's because I'm a…read moretypical English guy and like my simple food... So to say how much I liked this African cuisine probably came as quite the shock! The food: amazing! 10/10 I honestly can't fault it, it was delicious... In all honesty I haven't got a clue what I was eating! But it was delicious! Atmosphere: nice and relaxing, and warm - thank goodness, because it was freezing outside! I like the fact that it's a new place so the decor was all new and fresh and not ripped and outdated like a lot of restaurants I've been to lately. Location: right on Far Gosford st so I could park right outside without any difficulties. It's also on the bus route and the stop is right outside so that's great for anyone that takes public transport too. Overall, I highly recommend a visit, it's a great new experience of a new cuisine.

I agree with what Neil W said as is 100 percent correct. The Nkwobi, Abacha(African Salad) e.tc are…read moresecond to none as you will think it was made in Nigeria. Clean Environment, modern posh decorations, cool music in such the place is amazing I love it.They do other African foods as well which is very delicious, compared to palms theirs is out of this world.

We were staying in an AirBnB across the street and I'm so glad for that reason alone so we could go…read morehere. I got the Gomen Wat with cottage cheese and my husband got a lamb dish (no. 27). Both of ours was slightly spicy but overall just delicious. Even my husband dug into my serving as he admitted the veg food tasted that good! It's definitely some of the best Ethiopian food I've had in the UK. The waiter was very amenable as well and provided loads of injera for the meals. Great Amharic background music as well.

Every time I go to my local, Lord Clifden, I peer through the window of this place of mystery with…read moreabsolutely no idea what Ethiopian food maybe like. Finally, I persuaded a few girlfriends to come and check it out with me, as part of my occasional 'foods of the world' evenings where we try something a little out of the mainstream. On an early Thursday evening, the place is quieter compared to how busy it always seems on Friday and Saturday nights. But it is early and the other customers seem to be regulars who new exactly what to order. We were perplexed and needed quite a bit of help from our waitress but with main courses starting around £6.50, it's worth taking a little risk. All the girls ordered fairly safe dishes with rice and their plates were almost empty. I had a more filling beef dish that came wrapped in a blanket of a pancake like rice bread and I barely got through half of it as these are big portions. The highlight for me was being offered the coffee ceremony (a big coffee fan). Amazingly only 2 out of the 6 of us drink coffee so more for us. The fabulously patient waiter bought us out the roasting hot coffee beans, I presume to smell and then went away and made coffee for us. This arrived with espresso sized cups on a specially made tray that held the pot on a side shelf. It tasted divine and we didn't even get charged the normal £10 for the coffee ceremony. Great service and worth going back just for the coffee!