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Peckham, London · Restaurant
A proper Accra-style lunch
Akua Waakye HouseWaakye piled with shito, gari, plantain, egg, salad and slow-cooked stew. Come hungry; this plate does not believe in small talk.
ama.eatsThat shito is the real deal—deeply smoky and properly hot.
kojoaroundtownThe Saturday queue moves quickly and the portions are generous.
Camden, London · Restaurant
Made to share by hand
Addis TableSoft, tangy injera with warmly spiced lentils and greens. Tear, scoop and share—this is the sort of plate that makes strangers at the table feel like cousins.
selam.eatsThe misir wot has real depth and the injera is beautifully light.
hanaaroundtownGo as a group and order the sharing platter.
Manchester · Café & restaurant
Slow afternoons, bright flavour
Atlas CourtyardPreserved lemon, green olives and saffron-scented chicken arrive bubbling in the tagine, with warm khobz ready for every last bit of sauce.
nadia.nomsThe lemon and olive balance is beautiful. Save room for mint tea.
Brighton · Restaurant
Harissa warmth by the sea
Carthage KitchenFluffy couscous, chickpeas, vegetables and slow-cooked meat with a bright spoon of harissa. Comforting, generous and just fiery enough.
amira.tastesProper Tunisian comfort food and genuinely warm service.
northafricannomsThe couscous special is the reason to go on Friday.
Hackney, London · Supper club
A supper club worth planning for
Garden Egg ClubA rich garden egg stew with deep pepper, tomato and groundnut notes. The menu changes with the season, but the room always feels like home.
abenaafterdarkIntimate, joyful and the stew was beautifully balanced.