For years, West African food in Britain has been touted as the next big thing. The food has existed in the capital for decades and the range of options in London is tremendous, be it from Senegal, Gambia, Ghana, or Nigeria. Whether you want great-value takeout jollof rice or an experimental, deconstructed egusi stew, there's a restaurant for you. Here are some of the best Ghanaian restaurants in London that you should definitely check out.
Top Ghanaian Restaurants in London
Waakye Joint
Waakye Joint provides the perfect introduction to Ghanaian food. Your first port of call should be the eponymous waakye. The dish is almost a set menu in itself. A bed of soft rice and beans is accompanied by salad, noodles, a boiled egg, well-seasoned fried fish, and a dollop of shito. It’s perfect for lunch but the portions are so friendly, it may very well carry you through to dinner. You could stop to sit and eat but Waakye Joint, with its extensive glass cabinets of food, is more primed for takeaway as you’ll see from the waves of people coming in and out. Expect Saturdays to be busy as traffic is halted on the nearby Seven Sisters Road as revellers head to the local struggling football team, Tottenham Hotspur.
Accra Palace Ghanaian Restaurant
Next up, we want to bring you Hackney’s one and only Accra Palace Ghanaian Restaurant. These guys have nothing but positive reviews, and they have earned the respect they have. Their food is flavourful and truly represents Ghana. Whether it’s a birthday, baby shower or just a bae dinner, this is a place that should pop up in your mind as a suggestion. Now we love a venue that transforms itself to suit what their customer needs.
Sweet Handz
If you find yourself in the north end of London, then you need to take a little trip to Holloway Road where you’ll find our next treat. Sweet Handz is celebrated for its combination relaxed atmosphere and extensive modern menu. The owners go out of their way to source the freshest ingredients to give their food a boost in flavours. If you do end up in this restaurant, don’t forget to try their cocktails! They make them super sweet and super strong!
The Gold Coast Bar
Our next stop is this wonder of a restaurant - The Gold Coast bar where you can have a hearty African meal, enjoy their outdoor beer garden or nibble on some exotic snacks while you party to the latest tunes. This restaurant combines all elements of entertainment to make you want to keep coming back.
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Kate’s Cafe
Entering Kate’s Cafe in Plaistow immediately feels like you’ve walked into an aunty’s or family friend’s dining room where everyone knows each other. The space does away with unnecessary decor and keeps it simple. Which is more reason why it just feels like popping over to a familiar kitchen and makes it perfect for a group catch-up. The dishes are a deep dive into Ghanaian cuisine. Grilled fish is served with swallows like omo tuo, pounded yam, banku, and kenkey. Make sure Ghanaian stews like the incredibly rich, peanut-based nkatenkwan and abenkwan are on your table, plus rich, tomato-based red red. All bites come with plantain or yam, and if you can’t choose, get both. Kates Café might not be the most obvious place to visit, but we like to celebrate well-established joints as well as those smaller ones. Kate is known in her community for providing great food and pouring her love into serving those who visit her restaurant. With a growing menu and an expanding customer base, we are sure she’ll have customers lining up around the block in no time!
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Zoe's Ghana Kitchen
Situated on the terrace of Pop Brixton, Zoe"s Ghana Kitchen offers a cosy space where you can access something a little bit different. Our laid-back restaurant combines the authenticity of the Ghanaian chop bar experience with contemporary dining, and Zoe will always persuade you to indulge in a little more adventurousness in the Ghanaian culinary and drinking department! The menu is simple twists on classic Ghanaian food with traditional Ghanaian beers and a small, carefully selected wine menu. The kitchen is open, so you can watch the chefs at work.
Whether it's canapés, plated or buffet catering Zoe’s sophisticated personal touch is present in every single dish and we aim to work collaboratively with you to make sure your wedding, corporate dinner, press event, launch party, charity gala, birthday or indeed any special event is inspiring for you and your guests. We use the finest fresh, sustainably sourced and organic ingredients and pride ourselves on delivering exciting and delicious menus.
Other West African Restaurants to Explore
While this article focuses on Ghanaian restaurants, London boasts a vibrant West African food scene. Here are a few other spots to consider:
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- Chishuru: A modern West African spot in Fitzrovia with spices and sauces you’ll want to mainline.
- Deluxe Manna: A Congolese spot in Tottenham with a menu that reads like a family tree of the wider Afro-Caribbean community in north London.
- Chuku’s: A Nigerian restaurant with a fusion of Nigerian cuisine with small plate-style eating.
- Eko Bar: The epitome of a Nigerian lounge bar in Homerton with live music and piping hot plates of asun goat meat and gizzard.
- Aso Rock Restaurant: A family-run Nigerian spot in Dalston that has served the community for decades.
- Bola Cuisine: A Nigerian takeaway spot in New Cross where you can ask for any combination of things.
- Angels Bakery: A staple across south east and east London that sells jollof rice, stews, and fresh-off-the-grill meats.
- 805: An institution as popular as it is in Nigeria and Ghana’s capital, known for its British West African fine dining.
- Alhaji Suya: London’s best spot for Nigerian barbecue in Peckham.
- Enish: Spacious locations across London serving good versions of dishes like jollof rice, suya, and grilled options like goat and chicken.
- Naija High Street: A street food stall located at Lower Marsh Market near Waterloo with a simple takeaway menu.
- Stork: A pan-African restaurant with a Mayfair sheen and unique twists on Nigerian dishes.
- Akoko: A serene central London restaurant that provides a multi-sensory experience and fine dining expedition of West Africa.
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We are sure there are more hidden gems in this glorious city of ours. So why not share them with us so we can visit and celebrate them too.
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