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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Ethiopian restaurants in South London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Ethiopian by neighbourhood
5 restaurants
Ethiopian · ££ · Camberwell
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Zeret Surprise
The 'undisputed benchmark order'—a massive communal platter described by critics as a 'spectacular spread' of meat, dahl, and salad served on a 'soft bed' of spongy injera bread under a traditional mesob cover.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Ethiopian · ££ · Elephant & Castle
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Mixed Platter
The consensus best strategy is to 'get the lot'—a colorful array of every stew served on injera, sized specifically for your group (1, 2, or 4 people).
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Ethiopian & Eritrean · £ · Oval
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Shiro Wat
Called one of the best versions in London, this chickpea stew is deep, rich, savoury, and features a 'perfect moreish blend' of berbere spices.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Ethiopian · £ · Southwark
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Vegetarian Platter
Described as a "selection of lentil/vegetable dishes" that are "some of the best" locals have ever had, served traditionally on "injira pancakes."
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Ethiopian · £ · Southwark
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Meat and Lentil Combo
Described as a superb main meal featuring an array of meats and lentils with rich flavors.
Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.