Serves meat, vegan options available. Eritrean cuisine in a setting that reflects the country's culture, with original art and artifacts. Eritrean and Ethiopian fasting food is vegan, so there is a variety of vegan/vegetarian food on the menu, including vegetable served on top of flattened pancake-like bread, called injera, with extra injera on the side. You eat your meal with your hands. Reopened under new management May 2023. Open Mon-Fri 18:00-23:30, Sat-Sun 15:00-00:00.
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339 Harrow Rd, Maida Vale (at Elgin Ave), West London, England, W9 3RB
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21 Reviews
First Review by igreenery
SirQlate
Points +185
Good vegan options! - Edit
Nice and cozy place. Food was very good. Been there a few times.
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NancyFlanagan
Points +82
Excellent for a vegan, veg, omni family! - Edit
My vegetarian daughter and I split the amichi platter. Seriously delicious! And huge. It came with appetizers and a boiling pot of spiced chickpeas.
Read morePros: Excellent service, Sampler platter
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Elarm
Points +644
Authentic food, nice atmosphere! - Edit
Big vegan platter to share! It was not the best Ethiopian food I’ve had but still very tasty. Very friendly staff!
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ola_del_mar_baltico
Points +779
Ok, not the best Ethiopian food - Edit
The curries were very tasty, but the pancake was so sour to the point we thought it was expired. I am aware that pancake needs to be a bit sour, but I went to many different Ethiopian restaurants and it never was THAT sour.
Read moreThe interior is well decorated, although very small, doesn't seem very accessible. The service was lovely.
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Tuomito
Points +1466
The best Ethio-Eritrean food in London? - Edit
Fantastic, filling meal with friendly service. The cuisine has plenty of vegan options by default (the local fasting food is vegan so there’s a strong tradition), and although meat is served here this is a strong choice for vegans.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-08
Pros: Really authentic, Generous portions, Lots of vegan options
Cons: Serves meat
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JamesMorgan
Points +275
Great Eritrean - Edit
Been here a few times - delicious!
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Happycolour
Points +228
The best eritrean restaurant EVER - Edit
Visited a few months back and absolutely loved it! A wonderful dining experience - where you are encouraged to eat with your hands and food is shared from one platter! The food itself is divine, particularly enjoyed the 'shiro' and have been a long term fan of 'injera' so loved the 'Timtimo rolls'. Cannot wait to return with my boyfriend.
Read morePros: Great ethos , VERY TASTY food
Cons: Not entirely vegan
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TejD
Points +534
Delicious vegan options! - Edit
Loved this cute, family run joint. As newbies to the Eritrean cuisine, we appreciated the time spent explaining the various options to us. Defo recommend the platter that enables you to try a few of their dishes in "one". Flavourful and wholesome. Shiro was yum! But equally enjoyed the okra and cabbage. Only regret was that we ordered too much food and were literally in a food coma after. In hindsight I'd have skipped starter and gone straight to mains. Top tip - the part of the decor that look like funky hats... not actually headgear at all!
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Danfunlove
Points +90
The best Ethiopian food - Edit
So, I love Ethiopian/ Eritrean food. I proclaim this place to be top in London after going to about 20 different places of this cuisine. Even though not all the food is Vegan. I would give it 5 stars if I could. Vegan food in Ethiopia has been part of culture for thousands of years. Part of being pure for religious purposes. What I like about this place, is how different the dinning experience is from the norm. You are encouraged to eat with your hands (tradition) and share from the same platter (later non optional unless eating alone). The staff are lovely and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this place.
Read morePros: Great Vegan options , Cultural cuisine , Wholesome and tasty, traditional sharing food
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InesAF
Points +629
A true eating experience! - Edit
I came here for dinner with my family for our first experience with Eritrean cuisine and let me tell you: we came to the right place!
Read moreThe colours of the food were so vibran and because you eat everything with your own hands, it really is a true eating experience. The food itself, well that is just the most delicious explosion of flavours.
We ordered 10 injeras and the vegan platter. It included falafel with spicy hummus and spicy chilly paste as a starter and a tray where injeras were layered on and topped with 4 different dips/stews. They were Hamli (made of spinach), Timtimo (made of spicy lentils) Azifa (made of green lentils), Bamia (okra simmered with tomatoes and spices/herbs) and Kik (made of yellow split peas). We also ordered shiro (made of chickpeas) as an extra stew. Even though the menu states that the platter is for two people, it really is more than enough for 4 people. It was a lot of food, we ate until we were happily full and we still asked if they could box the leftovers up for us. The staff really was so friendly and accommodating. I totally recommend this place not only for the amazing vegan food but also because of the friendly staff and efficient service.
Pros: Delicious food , Friendly staff, Great choice of vegan dips/stews
Cons: Location
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TrisBucaro
Points +149
Great - Edit
Just moved to the neighborhood and this was the closest location for somewhere with Vegan options and it did not disappoint! The food selection was incredible and the staff was polite and knowledgeable. Will definitely be returning!
Read morePros: Vegan options clearly outlined, So much food!, Friendly staff
Cons: Can be long wait time - make a reservation!
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MarineC
Points +33
Great food - Edit
Food was excellent, atmosphere of the restaurant was great, service was very friendly but the tea that was included with the meal never turned up.
Read moreCons: The tip added on the bill in small print
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DanBates
Points +38
Vegan and full to the brim! - Edit
Since being a healthy vegan, I haven’t ever cured that deep feeling of being full, until now! The vegan platter is a sight for sore eyes with amazing flavours and a mass of food! The staff are so accommodating too with a great atmosphere. Worth a visit, especially when hungry.
Read morePros: FLAVOURS , FOOD QUANTITY , Atmosphere
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dammitjerry
Points +132
Wish I could give this 5 stars! - Edit
The app doesn't let you give 5 stars to a restaurant which also serves meat, which is a shame because these guys really deserve it.
Read moreThe food was PHENOMENAL. So delicious, such a variety, it was so nice to have so many choices!
It's a family run place, and they're so passionate about their food, it really shows. Super knowledgeable about both the meat and vegan options, incredibly friendly, helpful and just all round great! Cannot rate them enough, will definitely be coming back.
Pros: lots of vegan options, the platters are really goo
Cons: it's a little small and they were very busy so we
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Laodamia
Points +144
Come with a group, there is too much to eat! - Edit
Wow, Eritrean food with designated vegan options. A dream location. The portions are huge, we took the vegan selection that's to share for two. With an extra main and a starter it was perfectly filling for 4 people. Even if one of them wasn't super hungry, it's still will be dinner-filling for three, so don't get trapped into ordering more! Top it up with the coffee ceremony (with popcorn).
Read moreBooking advisable! Or come early —we came 6.30 is and luckily got a table for four, from 7.30 the place was full.
Pros: Designated vegan menu, Excellent coffee
Cons: No vegan desserts
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CathyAfonso1
Points +36
Amazing - Edit
My favourite restaurant ever! My partner and I are regular customers for about a year now and the quality of the food, service and atmosphere has still not changed. Wish I could give Mosob a big 5 stars.
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Pros: Amazing owner , Food is delicious!!
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Yasminenazmy
Points +476
Amazing food! - Edit
I can only give 4 stars because HappyCow won't allow more for meat serving places, but boy are there vegan options amazing!!! Their injera literally melts in your mouth.
Read moreStaff is awesome, highly recommend!!!
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EmmaOlmi
Points +190
Traditional Eritrean - Edit
A lovely spot and on one my fav in London! Used to lived close by so it was by chance I've found this lovely place!
Read moreStaff is the best, family owned, and you will feel just like at home while there!
Food is delicious! Strongly recommend!
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pippomusic
Points +41
deliciius! and has vegan set menu! - Edit
Little restaurant with lovely family staff and a lot if vegan abd vegetarian choices
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gen6
Points +95
Love this place! - Edit
This is a great local restaurant, especially good for veggie/vegans, due to the cultural food preferences of the Eritrean people. Delicious and fresh vegetable and lentil-based dishes
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igreenery
Points +92
Wholesome family-run Eritrean restaurant - Edit
I've been here a few times and they're a very friendly lot. What luck that Ethiopian and Eritrean fasting food is all vegan! You can have the Chef's selection of vegetarian dishes - various vegetable mushes served up with (and on - the plate is covered in it!) injera, a wobbly pancake-type bread. No cutlery is offered - you do indeed eat with your hands. It's an experience!
Read morePros: Friendly
Cons: It's a pity it's not completely veggie!
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