Andu Cafe

Andu Cafe, located on Kingsland Road, serves hearty amounts of Ethiopian vegan food at a low price in a welcoming, no-frills environment. Inside, it's straightforward: take a seat among the fairy lights, framed photographs, and artificial plants, and you'll be asked if you want the customary injera (a sour, spongy pancake) or a piece of rice, which will appear quickly alongside six courses. They're served in a charming plastic tray with partitions—yes, like at school—or, if you're going for the injera and want to be more grown-up, you can ask for them to be served conventionally, with the stews neatly stacked on top, for a bit more. It's only £7 per person or £12 for a large taster plate.

It’s all about the beans, greens, and lentils here, which are pimped out with plenty of garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Standouts included the misir wot – a comforting stew of spicy red lentils with minced garlic – and the tikil gomen, an aromatic mix of chopped cabbage, potatoes, and onions. It’s not game-changing stuff, and the menu is pretty simple (there are no desserts or sides), but it’s good quality and delicious. Andu Cafe is a charming, cheap, and cheerful place, and one that has clearly nuzzled its way into the hearts of hip young locals. Andu Cafe is considered be one of the best cheap eats in London.

Google rating: 4.6/5
Phone: +44 20 7254 1780
Address: 528 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AH, United Kingdom
Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway
Prices: £7 - £12
Website: http://www.anduvegancafe.com/