The capital city of the United Kingdom has over 20,000 restaurants of which just over 10% accommodate to Halal diners. The diversity of the city makes it one of the culinary capitals for Halal foodies. You'll find everything on offer in this city from Wagyu steak, Sushi burgers, Uzbek Polova and Lamb Shank roasts.

London, United Kingdom

African

List of the 10 best Halal places to eat African in London

10 Best restaurants for African in London

Suya Academy

They just gained a loyal customer. The suya was too sweeeeeeet🤭 as I’m writing this review, I’m craving it. They have all sorts of meat on the grill, very well spiced and seasoned. They were fast with my order and they had drinks as well. They had great customer service and they were really organised. Although the seats were uncomfortable, it felt more like a takeaway than having the option to sit in.

I bought £50 goat suya on 21/3/205 for a dinner party. The taste & flavour spot on for me, authentic & like what l get back home…. BUT meat disappointedly included lots of bones & un-chewable bits  … nearly suya heaven but not quite as a lot ended up in the bin.

Happened just to walk past this place, got drawn in by the smell and the fire on the grill. Well worth trying, the gentleman serving me was real nice & the portion of beef Suya was great. Well seasoned (option to go spicy or not), nice salad option (onion, tomato & cucumber) - large portion is £15, medium £10.

Definitely keen to try more from this place. Small spot and sometimes you’ll need to wait depending on the meat you want

LOVED THEIR CHICKEN! beautifully grilled right in front of you. By far best chicken in Plumstead.Highly recommend it, thought a bit on the pricey side - £10 for 1/2 grill chicken.
Staff were very friendly which is a bonus!
There is such a buzz in this establishment as you can see them cooking the chicken.

Yesterday, I decided to check out a place called Suya Academy. I’d never been there before, so I thought, why not? To my surprise, when I walked in, the atmosphere was incredible — the energy was just right. It genuinely felt like being back in Africa, with the vibe and the way everything was being done. I was really excited.

I asked how long they’d been open, and to my surprise, they said three years — I couldn’t believe I’d never noticed it before! The staff were very customer-focused; the general manager asked me what I wanted. At first, I wasn’t sure, so I glanced at the whiteboard at the back displaying the prices. My initial thought was that it seemed a bit pricey, but I decided to give it a go since I was feeling peckish — it was around 10 p.m.

I ordered a large Tozo Suya for £15. When I got outside and opened it, I was genuinely shocked. The meat was so tender — I couldn’t believe how soft it was! The flavour was incredible — my taste buds were dancing! I kept wondering, why does this taste so good? Why am I so excited about it? Why am I already thinking about promoting it and leaving a review?

Honestly, it’s the best Suya I’ve ever had. I’ve tried Alhaji Suya in Greenwich (which is rated 4.5) and Peckham, Ade Suya in Charlton and Thamesmead, and even Suya in Newcastle — but this was on another level. I can’t lie — it’s absolutely fantastic.

Dishes inspired by Kenya, Botswana and Ethiopia

We are a fully certified Halal place; all our meals are Halal. None of our stores serve alcohol.

Afrikana

I checked out @afrikanakitchen a new addition to the food court at Lakeside shopping centre in Essex. 

They have a restaurant which I've not been to, so I was happy to check out this new version that offers up food inspired from regions of Central Africa. The menu has different options from wraps, burgers and chicken. Here's what I ordered. 

Lady Fingers £4.95
High on Halloumi £5.95

We goat your back £12.95
Phat Chicken Box £15.95

Mocktails £3.95 each
Island Dream
Passion Please

Pistachio Bombe £5.95

I really liked the flavours of the goat curry, it was reminiscent of a traditional bengali homemade curry, the meat was soft and tender and full of flavour. Really liked this. 

The phat box what filled with loads of elements, massive bit of fried chicken, mac n cheese, spicy prawns, Grilled chicken wings, jollof rice, Steamed tender stem broccoli and fried plantain. This was good, the wings and mac N cheese were a bit average, but the large chicken, rice and prawns were yum. 

Liked the lady Fingers a lot and the Halloumi was massive. I enjoyed all the food I ate, but do feel that the price on the mains are reflective of a restaurant and not a food court, a bit too expensive but the cost of everything has risen lately. 

The Mocktails, under £4 were really nice, a bit too much ice but the balance of sweetsness and fruit flavour was good. 

Overall a good addition to the food court at Lakeside and worth checking out. All food is halal. No alcohol is present in the food court area. My meal was complimentary.

@halalfoodguy's review of Afrikana Lakeside on Instagram

Afrikana Restaurant Lakeside

This is my first time at afrikana and I am absolutely blown away. The service was bang on with attentive staff which helped with my choice and selection. And I can seriously say this is some of the best chicken you can ever taste. I would suggest going for the africana flavor. It hits differently.

I was happy to see the recyclable packaging also.

Great food, really enjoyed the spice and flavours. Recommend the goat curry with plantain. Kids enjoyed the wings with the milder lemon and leaves sauce. Jollof rice side had a nice kick to it. Friendly service and not a long wait for food to be prepared.

Delicious food with rich flavors and amazing presentation. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout. A fantastic dining experience. I’ll definitely be back!

Had a free chicken rice box (with jerk BBQ sauce) today, as they were celebrating their anniversary. The taste and quality were amazing. Thank you so much. Looking forward to trying the goat curry one day soon.

If I could give 0* I would. Everytime I come here the service is very dismissive. I ordered something different as a recommendation from my colleagues. My food looked completely different to theirs even though it was the same thing. Not sure if its because I am a female and they are males. My food took 15 minutes, was not even fresh, was very very stale.

Asked for a bag, was dismissed and told only for uber eats and deliveroo they give bags but again my colleagues always get bags. On top of that the man was speaking to me with airpods in his ears which I find very rude.

Deliveroo UK

Stork Restaurant Mayfair

I took my daughter to Stork for her pre-15th birthday celebration. Glad we cancelled our prior reservation at the Ritz.

The Ambience and atmosphere were cosy and intimate for our small gathering. The Stork team were welcoming with sophisticated service for fine dining.

Our server Robert was Attentive without being overbearing.His service was Exceptional outstanding quality and Efficient.

The food was absolutely amazing, delicious, flavourful, Fresh and seasoned well with highlight ingredient quality to emphasise taste & beautifully presented. FYI, my 11-year-old who’s a particular eater to our surprise accomplished consuming a 3-course meal.

The culinary journey from start to finish with the reservation team to the restaurant team was a truly memorable and delightful experience. Stork is now my second favourite restaurant. I’ll be back before the end of 2025! Definitely Exquisite for high-end cuisine.

I had a very nice dinner at Stork Restaurant. Went on a Sunday night and it was basically empty so service was quick. Waitress Patricya was attentive and helpful when I had questions. Mezcal Magic cocktail was excellent. The suya beef had so much flavor and was cooked to order, my medium well was perfect. The calaloo spring rolls werent anything special but they were good and came with a sauce that was pretty spicy (along the lines of wasabi, so beware). Rum soaked malva pudding with ice cream dessert was also very tasty. I didn’t taste the rum but have never had a malva pudding so I can’t compare. Still enjoyed it very much. The space is beautifully decorated and music is on brand with the restaurant. Definitely pricey, spent about $160 USD just for me which was more than I expected, but I enjoyed food and time in the space.

Staff were extremely attentive and made sure my friends and I were well looked after. Drinks were really good and food was delicious. We’ll definitely be back!

We had an amazing experience at Stork! We started with the prawns for starters and they were absolutely delicious. For mains, the chicken suya and honey-glazed chicken were both full of flavour and perfectly cooked. For dessert, the puff-puff was the ideal sweet finish.

The music and overall vibe were incredible, creating the perfect atmosphere for a birthday celebration. Our server, Robert, was outstanding from start to finish — friendly, attentive and genuinely made the evening special. The rest of the team were just as fantastic.

A big thank you for the birthday treat, which really topped off a fantastic night. Highly recommended — don’t miss out!

Amazing experience, delicious food. Ambience. All 10/10. Chris served us well and make sure we were well catered too from food and alcohol orders to restaurant temperature. Cannot wait to come back

Stork

JustEat UK

North African dishes served in souk-like rooms

Souk

The decorative in the restaurant is nice. Food was served very slow even we were the only table for a Sat. lunch. We like the garlic aubergine starter but the Harira soup was a bit too salty.

For the main dishes, chicken Tagine with prune was too sweet; mixed grill came with very tough/dry meat, although the “gravy” sauce was nice, it’s not a memorable dish; and the grilled octopus wasn’t very good quality of seafood. In general, we were slightly disappointed…

We arrived very late, just as the restaurant was about to close, yet they still kindly agreed to welcome us, which was incredibly thoughtful. We were seated in a small, very typical room full of charm — it felt authentic and cozy. The staff were exceptionally kind and attentive, the service was excellent, and the food was truly delicious, with a strong sense of tradition in every dish. They even offered us tea at the end. If you’re visiting London, this place is an absolute must — charming, warm, and genuinely memorable.

Had an amazing meal, couldn’t fault the service and had really welcoming staff. The lamb tagine was cooked absolutely perfectly, also had beef tagine and prawn dish all cooked very well. Will definitely return if we can. Thank you for a lovely meal!

First time trying Moroccan food and it was lovely. Interior is so nice and cosy and service was amazing - had the best birthday here, thank you!

Delicious Mediterranean food and authentic atmosphere. Variety of Moroccan tagines to grilled food. They also serve shisha outside

Souk Medina

Contemporary West African flavours inspired by heritage recipe

Chishuru

Went here for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed our time. My favourite thing was definitely the appetiser Èkuru; egusi and black eyed bean cake. Good combination with the scotch bonnet sauce, wished there were more sauce tho!

For mains, we got both the Frejon and Cajou. Both were really good but we personally preferred the Frejon just a bit more! We also shared the jollof side set between us.

Lastly the tigernut cake was very lovely! Not too sweet and you can taste the spice in the cakes. We also ordered the special dessert which was also lovely. Service was great and the dishes were explained by our servers

This establishment was exceptional. My sister made a reservation months in advance, and I am delighted that she did so, as the cuisine was remarkable. The wine selection is extensive and imbues each glass with a captivating narrative. This was my initial experience at a high-end dining establishment, and it exceeded all expectations. This culinary experience, presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner, offers a delightful exploration of West African cuisine.

A magical experience for my birthday.
Service was very attentive and friendly.
I loved the food and the flavours.
The lamb was amazing!
Also the wine pairing, a really great match!
I would definitely recommend it.

This was our second time dining at Chishuru and it will not be our last. The flavors, service and ambiance were spot on. An entirely new menu carried with it an exciting array dishes that were perfectly executed with each bit bursting with flavor and texture. Excited to see what the future holds for this team and look forward to our next visit.

An interesting experience of exotic flavours.   Service was attentive. The tasting menu went smoothly. Fair value for money in central London. Fish portion was tiny, but before I went for dinner, I wasn't hungry due to the summer heat of London, so I suppose it was marginally OK in terms of tasting menu design and portions.

Flame-grilled steaks and seafood with South African marinades and sauces in jungle-themed setting

Jungle Braai London

My first visit to this steakhouse with my friend. Beautiful atmosphere and decor, I was even tempted to ask for the monkey teddy bear lol. Service is great, they are very patient. Food was on point, great menu also. Excellent presentation and trust me it's plentiful and hot when served still heard my chicken wings sizzling, great portion size for the price. Definitely value 👌 💯

The lady taking our order looked fed up and rude. She didn't ask the spice level of the chicken so I had to go back to tell her. Also we had to get up for more plates and cutlery. I couldn't taste the lemon and herb so found it very plain. The rest of the food was standard. They advertised a QR code for discount but was told it doesn't work. You would think they would apply the discount on the bill. I definitely won't be going back. Customer service needs to improve and food is overpriced and nothing special.

My family and I visited Jungle Braai last Saturday on a whim after changing our original plans. Despite not having a reservation, the staff were incredibly accommodating and seated us quickly. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the prices were very reasonable. We had a fantastic evening with a great atmosphere—highly recommended!"

Don't buy from here the portion size is so small for the price,I bought stake for £19.49 it's smaller then kids portion and half of it was fat.i was so disappointed because I used come to this restaurant so much previously I portions was good.

Went today, it was fantastic. Food was delicious and portion sizes were very generous. We had the chicken platter, everything was cooked well and full of flavour. The restaurant is decorated nicely and is very clean. The service was fantastic and the gentleman that served us was extremely helpful, friendly, polite and professional. Would recommend to anyone and will visit again.

We are HMC approved. This means our entire menu and supply-chain is certified Halal according to HMC standards. No traces of pork or alcohol in the store.

Jungle Braai

Ooh La La Brasserie

Mission report: excellent vegan breakfast.

The guacamole 🥑 was world class. Delicious thick toast. Cherry tomatoes roasted perfectly and so sweet, served on the vine. Sausages were delicious. Excellent coffee.

Can't wait to come back again 😊

We had a Mediterranean breakfast for two at Ooh La La Brasserie and it was amazing! Everything was so fresh and filling, and the portions were really generous. The pişi was absolutely delightful and so tasty. The service was also incredible, super friendly and attentive. Definitely a place I’d recommend and can’t wait to go back!

What a lovely little place! Gorgeous decor, spotlessly clean and such kind staff. The cappuccino tasted dreamy and the food was so full of flavour. Very reasonably priced as well. I’m so glad I found this spot!

Great service from staff today. Great food. Will be back for sure.

One thing I love about them is their lovely staff, they so welcoming, so smiling. Tastes of foods are so nice. Drinks are great. Overall atmosphere is beautiful specially near the window seats so calming. ✨

Number Four

Le Chamarel

Small Mauritian food cafe. Perfect authentic Mauritian food. Highly recommend the Dhal Puri with Sauce! I’m half Mauritian and lived there for half my childhood and my wife is Mauritian, so we’re in a good place to judge.

This is the real deal! Stunning food, wish I could come more often and eat double every time! We will be back as soon as we can get that side of the country again. Most of the vegetarian food is vegan, they were understanding when I asked what was vegan.

Whether you’re Mauritian or simply curious to explore Mauritian cuisine, Le Chamarel is an absolute must-visit! The service is warm and attentive, and the food? Fresh, flavourful, and as close to authentic Mauritian taste as you can get outside the island. The noodles were a standout, absolutely delicious.

A special shoutout to the head chef, Faz — such a great guy! He was incredibly welcoming and made us feel like we were right back in Mauritius. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a true taste of Mauritius!

Absolutely adored this little hidden gem! Family owned restaurant, very chill and relaxed atmosphere, and sweet customer service by all staff. I felt going to the house of someone getting homemade food... it was truly a sweet experience! Everyone was very nice and the food was delicious! First time in my life I've tried Mauritian food and loved it, I was impressed by the Dhaal and really enjoyed the Fried Nuddles... will be back! I also liked the Pear soft drink 😋 I also bought extra Dhaal after eating my meal to get it home for tomorrow 😃

Great food. Lovely family run restaurant.

One of the best Mauritian Restaurant in London. I was very satisfied with the starters (Catlesse & Gateau Arouille) and main dish (Bol Renverse), I had from Le Chamarel. Will definitely go there again. I recommend Le Chamarel Restaurant.

Mosob Restaurant

Really liked this local restaurant.  Nice atmosphere, sensible price, great service.  The food was brewing different (kilil which is meat and onions and chilli served on a bread/pancake.   Nice flavours, good portion. Refunded if you want to try something different.

We had a delicious meal at this authentic Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurant. The sharing platter for two was huge - we couldn’t finish it! Good fun eating with your hands. Friendly staff and great service. Would highly recommend.

Absolutely incredible!
This is probably the best authentic Eritrean food I’ve ever had. I was recommended this place by a friend, and it did not disappoint. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was part of a family. The waitresses are so warm, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable. The owner is incredibly professional and kind—it’s clear they care deeply about the experience and the culture they’re sharing. Highly recommend to anyone looking for real, soulful Eritrean cuisine. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Amazing authentic food, great vibe and music.
The traditional coffee is very good and the service was 5/5
Would definitely come back again

We shared a platter and ordered one extra meat dish. It was my first time trying Ethiopian food—and I’m already in love! The citrusy, spicy, and herb-packed flavours are incredible. And the best part? You get to eat with your hands without your parents yelling at you! 😄

The staff of this restaurant has verbally confirmed Halal status.

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