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

East African

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

10 Best restaurants for East African in London

Afrikana Ilford

We discovered Afrikana as its on our local takeout list.

The food is always always top notch.

So we decided to celebrate a birthday at Afrikana, we had to book by email as we were a larger party (7 people). We then turned up early to boot. But everyone was welcoming and our table was ready for us immediately.

We ordered the ‘meat again’ as a shared plate, the ‘just kebabin’ with lamb and ‘we goat your back’ which is a family favourite and so delicious. We also ordered the loaded mac n cheese for the pasta freak in the group (who was also the birthday person). And extra plantain because I love plantain, and hummus which was served with the softest most delicious pita. We also had pretty much one of every mocktail, they were all delicious.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was not too loud, so we could hear eachother and talk comfortably, the food was fresh and tasty. We ate till we almost popped. Shout out for the desserts, we had one of each of those too. They were all a taste sensation.

Special thanks to the amazing wait staff, who were friendly and welcoming and couldn’t do enough, even tho we turned up early with a massive party (really sorry about that).

The food was amazing atmosphere was lovely, and all at a very reasonable price. If you’re celebrating or want to eat out somewhere that makes delicious food this is the place for you. Special mention for the Afrikana fries, if you like slightly hot piquant sauce this ones for you

Thanks Semih for the great and personable service. Overall great quality food! My only recommendation is for the chicken to have been cooked better as it was quite hard and not as nice or wholesome as the chicken we had at the stepney Afrikana.

Exceptional service. Our hostess Fatima was very kind, friendly and helpful. She offered choices, recommended sides and other things. We ordered We meat again platters with Afrikaana sauce and few drinks. We were served deep fried crispy okra with mango chutney as appetizer. Food took some time to come. The chicken was moist and very flavorful. So were lamp chops, prawns and meat. The drinks were chilled and yummy. The manager on duty/owner was also very kind. All in all great experience and great Halal spot in Ilford, London. Keep up the good work!!!

The service here is phenomenal (particularly Fatima!) straight onto a table, food within 10 mins. The drinks were nice, sweet (non alcoholic) but not sickly. Be aware - food is spicy, but in a good way. Will come again for the fried chicken.

Afrikana has been on my list for a while and I am glad I have finally been able to visit. I had the Knockout Box which is chicken breast served over jollof rice and topped with spring onions. The Afrikana sauce was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy and I would highly recommend. My sister had the We Goat Your Back which is a slow cooked Mutton curry served with rice with beans and plantain. She said the lamb was extremely tender and also enjoyed her meal. I was a bit skeptical whether Afrikana is another of the social media hype, but this was not the case. The food was delicious and I would definitely return to try their other dishes.

Whilst we're not HMC approved, all our chicken and meat is HMC approved only.

Afrikana

Savannah

I went to this restaurant with a couple of colleagues, and wow — what an experience! The food was absolutely phenomenal. The meat was so tender it practically fell off the bone, bursting with rich, mouthwatering flavor. And the cake… hands down the best I’ve ever had — perfectly moist, decadent, and impossible to stop eating. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was top-notch. I’ll definitely be coming back — this place is a must visit.

Delicious Somalian dishes.

The restaurant has ample seating in the basement and is a real hidden gem.

The platter that we purchased for 3 people was tasty and packed full of flavour but felt it was slightly less ij volume compared to other Somalian restaurants

The private party room is a fantastic feature for small gatherings.

Parking is a nightmare with pay and display only ontbhe side road 9am to 9pm 7 days a week.

Never been to a Somali restaurant
I don’t know where to begin. Very welcoming and good services
The meals were incredible
We were full but the owner (I think) recommended to try the best seller dessert… After one bite of the Timir cake we all took one for ourselves.

Thanks again

The front of the restaurant and entrance is not particularly up to date with 2025. However, when you go to the main restaurant area in the ground floor, the decore takes an uplift and its actually pleasant to be there. I had the lasagna which was amazing. My friend had the steak, again amazing. Then when the 3rd friend arrived at the correct location, we ordered a platter for 2 which was great but I have had better hence 4 star for the overall food.

Very much enjoyed our meal 10/10 I changed for ravioli to have with my salmon (extra charge £9). Service was good and friendly staff. We ended up takig half of the food home as it was too filling. I look forward to returning again and trying more food. The grilled chicken with mushroom sauce and rice was very nice.

Savanah

Banaadiri Restaurant

Made to feel so welcome when we visited. Came here with my wife and mum and they walked me through the food options and I ordered, for £30 there was a great amount of food to feed us all and everyone was so friendly and happy to help us as we'd never tried Somali food before, we'd recommend this place to everyone and regarding the comments about hygiene and a lack of welcoming atmosphere I'm very surprised because everything was fresh, tasted great and the place was well maintained and we felt like welcomed guests and everyone was greatful that we came to take our time to appreciate Somali food and culture ❤️

Best somalian food i’ve ever tasted highly recommend the beef steak and rice and definitely eat in, to all the Bengali’s in the area and everyone else pop in to this shop, it’s a must try, amazing portions great food and packed full of flavour, you won’t leave it feeling hungry and also very well priced. And also perfect for people who go to gym, get that protein in, loads of meats available and also everything is Halal👌

Another goated spot in finsbury park with great Somali food, nice friendly staff as well.  There isn't a menu, so go the the front and ask questions about what they have and what your preferences are. The lamb is quality, and a starter soup is provided as well as a banana for dessert. Portion sizes are amazing and the whole meal costs around £12 which is amazing value for money. Pretty good spice level to the food as well

My 65 year old mother and I popped into this cafe for a coffee, as we had sometime before she could check into the hotel across the road. We were instantly ushered by the waiter behind a closed curtain. It soon became apparently that the curtain was to segregate men and women, as there was another man and woman behind the curtain, and on the other side men only. We instantly left. This café clearly would prefer to live under the Taliban than in a free UK.

I recently had the pleasure of joining a Somali colleague for a meal at Banadiri Restaurant on our way to an assessment. We tried the Sughaar with Haneed, and it was absolutely delicious—highly recommended! As a Pakistani at a Somali restaurant, I felt incredibly welcomed. The hospitality was truly outstanding

Banaadiri

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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