A cosy, trinket-filled Kentish Town staple where smiley staff serve behemoth communal platters of stew on sour injera.
Ordering Strategy
Be cautious with 'appetisers' as they are huge; lean into the communal nature by ordering stews to share on the large central injera.
What to order
Zilbo Stew
Praised for its tender strips of lamb and a heady, well-balanced mix of ginger and garlic.
Ketegna
Technically an appetiser of toasted injera with chilli, but portion sizes are so massive it could constitute a meal on its own.
Coffee Ceremony
Served authentically slowly and ceremonially; a strong, ritualistic end to the meal.
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Eater London (85%)
Editorial Weight 60 pts
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Agreement 0 pts
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Coverage 2 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 7 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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Review signals
1 Elite · 1 Editorial · 1 total signals
Public signal
4.3★ (2,300 reviews)
Good to know
The space is tiny ('bijou'), so booking is wise. The coffee ceremony takes time, so don't order it if you're in a rush.
Locations
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