Vegan
African
Eritrean
London Eritrean vegetarian restaurant. Fully vegan since Jun 2018. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 13:00-22:00.
60 Reviews
First Review by JennyJanakiSolberg
GarrrliCat
Points +1650
Wholesome delicious food - Edit
Great for those who can’t decide and groups. We had sharing meal for three- 5 different options from the menu and big bowl of rice. I asked for the Eritrean sour dough bread as I prefer it over rice, the lovely lady said it’s on house and instead of few little ones we got the whole big plate:-) We had very nice spice tea with it and got dates to try as well.
Read moreThe food was amazing, so bad it’s far away for me. But I’m sure I’ll made my way back
Pros: Good food, Many options , Price
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JessieHogan
Points +18
Best vegan restaurant! - Edit
Finally some authentic, home cooked vegan food! Everything down to the drinks and. the desserts are home made and reasonably priced. The owner is the loveliest woman ever and makes the experience even nicer, not to mention how clean and cosy the restaurant is. The best dish is definitely the yellow curried chickpeas!
Read morePros: Hibiscus and the organic cocoa, Friendly staff , Great portions for the price
Cons: That more people don’t know about this hidden gem!
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TarynTiko
Points +51
Highly, highly recommend! - Edit
Apart from the friendliest staff, this place boasts a great menu and a lovely atmosphere. It's mine and my husband's favourite restaurant in North London and we are lucky enough to live just around the corner. We own another local vegan restaurant on the same road but do not hesitate to talk about Keren View. Please, please, please support this amazing small mother-daughter run business. While you're there, you might be lucky enough to have a cup of tea with the owner and learn about Eritrean culture. Honestly, Keren View is North London's hidden gem.
Read moreI recommend their hummus and salad, injera (if you need another portion to finish your meal, I believe it is free), Brsa, Hamli, Atter, and my favourite, Ades. I must admit that these are the only dishes I have tried. For dessert, I recommend the dates with a cup of Camomile Tea or their sorbet. Sometimes they have different cakes available too which have always been delicious.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Pros: Excellent food., Great value., Friendly staff.
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vegan.bec
Points +52
Local gem - Edit
Where to begin, the food was fantastic, the lady who served us was so friendly, wish I had stopped by sooner as I have passed by so many times.
Read moreVery reasonably priced too, we will be back.
Pros: Delicious food , Friendly staff
Cons: My only gripe was no high chairs
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jon active
Points +2966
Super friendly restaurant doing all vegan Eritrean food - Edit
I visited Keren View twice in December 2019. The service is examplery, both times we got extra freebies in order to try somethin else we hadn't ordered! The food is classic Eritrean (like Ethiopean but with rice options!?) with Injera soda bread at its heart. Then you choose from a variety of veg, bean and lentil dishes. Beware some of the veg dishes are very spicey.
Read morePros: Very friendly service, Some rather spicey options, Inexpensive
Cons: Some rather spicey options
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AmalNassar
Points +86
Absolutely delicious - Edit
A great experience with cuisine not typically associated with veganism. Delicious food, diverse menu and extremely friendly staff.
Read moreWe had the menu for two people where we got to sample three dishes. All were great!
Pros: Unique flavors, Good portions, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Not the quickest service
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KatieBush
Points +3176
Keren View - Edit
We were heading to another restaurant when we saw "VEGAN" in the window of Keren View... So we decided to eat here instead. It was the best decision of our trip so far. The food was phenomenal and was just the perfect amount- We got three lentil dishes (the spicy one, number 5 I think, was the best!) and injera bread. The injera was very light and delicious and didn't weight me down like it usually does. I liked the lentil dishes so much, too! We ended with the chocolate dessert which was like a chocolate pudding. It was out of this world. I wish I could give this place 100 stars, it was really that phenomenal!
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KCadventure
Points +1172
Delicious, reasonably priced food - Edit
Hard to come across this in London! Tasty food that doesn't cost the earth. Owner very friendly and explained everything to us. No side dishes as mains are big enough. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly, Delicious
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Bernie1500
Points +159
Delicious, filling and really reasonably priced. Great location near the tube. - Edit
Delicious vegan food with plenty of choice. We opted for rice, pitta bread and injera to go with our meal.
Read moreFriendly service and reasonably priced.
They serve tasty Eritrean beer which is imported.
We’ll definitely come back.
Pros: Lots of choices and very reasonably priced , Located close to tube, Friendly service
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redshift
Points +740
Amazing - Edit
Great food, amazing hospitality, worth a visit!
Read morePros: Great food, Filling and vegan, Hospitality and service
Cons: Far from me 😢
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jewelsthemonkey
Points +116
Gorgeous food and owner - Edit
The owner is so kind and accommodating. Beautiful restaurant with fairy lights, bar, good food and even vegan desserts. Super grateful to have found it when I needed to get a takeaway for four people. Food was made fresh, so worth the wait.
Read morePros: Awesome host/owner , Plenty of options, Fully vegan
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MattAvery
Points +27
Friendly and amazing food - Edit
The staff were really friendly and the food was amazing. I took some meat eaters here and they loved the food as well. Definitely recommend.
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KevinDonnelly
Points +80
Great food and very welcoming - Edit
I love this place. The food is delicious and the owner is welcoming beyond belief. Very reasonable prices too!
Read morePros: Delicious food , Welcoming owner
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happy_vegan_33
Points +76
Amazing! - Edit
Delicious food and wonderful hospitality. Owner is so generous and friendly. Whole meal carbs available - big plus for me!
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Veggiepower75
Points +16
A London Gem! - Edit
My son and I enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of the owner, she was so generous and kind, and the food was terrific! I've eaten at many Eritrean restaurants and our meal was delicious, all vegan!
Read morePros: So many great choices!
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veganlondon
Points +396
Very nice restaurant serving Eritrean food. Best to go in a group - Edit
The pictures on HappyCow were a bit misleading. And this is not a buffet restaurant.
Read moreThere are a choice of main dishes, some mild, some spicy, from £7.50 each. If you want a combination of three dishes it's £12.50 per person , or if there are two of you you can choose the Eritrean Combo for £18.50 which is what me and my partner chose. (see menu). Despite choosing the mild dishes the food was tasty. We chose to have injera bread with our meal, which was very nice.
I haven't had Eritrean food before but I understand that the food is similar to Ethiopian.
Would have been nice to have has more dishes to sample, which is why I suggest you go in a group.
The lady who served us was very friendly and gave us some complimentary dates after our meal.
Updated from previous review on 2019-05-18
Pros: Tasty food, Friendly staff, All vegan
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KVeg
Points +86
A gem! - Edit
What a great place! The owner is incredibly nice, friendly and generous. The food is excellent: very tasty, heathy, piping hot, with delicious injera. If unfamiliar with Ethiopian cuisine you can do a sample plate. Lovely ambiance and great value for money. Would definitely come back.
Read moreCons: cash only
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NeiberLive
Points +15
Great Place - Edit
I just love this place, the food is amazing and the lady anfitrion is super sweet, the prices are fantastic!
Read moreA must!
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MrAndre1923
Points +32
Amazing for groups and parties!! - Edit
This place is a gem in Holloway Rd!!!
Read moreThe family who runs the restaurant would make you feel like home and the food is WOW!!!
Ideal for large groups and parties!!
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DharmaAhimsa
Points +362
Great food! - Edit
The owner is super welcoming and the food is delicious. Loved the flavours 💕
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samcurtis
Points +34
Nice find - Edit
Lovely food with interesting flavours. Reasonable priced
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roguesby
Points +236
Amazing - Edit
Delicious food, nicest owner, reasonably priced. Highly highly recommend!!!
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spirthful
Points +20
Delicious Eritrean food - Edit
This place was lovely - amazing food, delicious drinks and the sweetest owner. My husband and I got a combination of dishes with injera and everything was so tasty. I will be back as soon as I can!
Read morePros: Delicious, Friendly, Nice atmosphere
Cons: None
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Tashkittylee
Points +281
Ok - Edit
Stay away if you have Trypophobia
Read moreI really struggled to eat their bread because of all the holes :s it was alright otherwise
Cons: Holey bread
zacharyswanson
How is it the restaurant's fault?
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VeganAnimal
Points +46
Warm, tasty, inexpensive - Edit
Recommended for all the right reasons: good, honest food; reasonably priced; lovely people running it... and vegan!
Read morePros: hibisbus cold drink, nice open space
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SallyMicova
Points +13
Definitely worth a visit! - Edit
A friend and I and my baby girl tried Keren view at lunchtime finally and already have a plan to go back. The owner is very friendly and the food is delicious. I hadn't thought of it before but the cuisine is very baby friendly. She loved it.
Read morePros: Very tasty, Kid friendly, good value
Cons: Right on a busy intersection
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darrenth
Points +71
Really lovely vegan food in a super friendly restaurant - Edit
I've never had Eritrean food before. Think Ethiopian, but with rice as well if you want it. I couldn't choose as it all looked lovely, so shared 6 dishes with my friend. It came served on the injera, and was really delicious. I know this place is a little out of the way, but it's well worth a visit (and only a 10 minute walk from Highbury & Islington station).
Read morePros: Lovely authentic Eritrean food, Good portion sizes, excellent value, Really friendly vibe
Cons: When they're busy service can be a little slow
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