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• Restoring place in Catford

This restaurant is informed by Ma'at, philosophical/ religious ideas from ancient Egyptian philosophy and Ital, food from the Rastafarian movement. There isn't much information on these schools of thought at the restaurant so it has been a bit of detective work on my part to figure out what all the names of things, decorations and such referred to. The restaurant has a very relaxing and restoring vibe and it seems to catch a breeze. A low coffee table made from the cross section of a tree trunk and a sofa is situated at the front and there are tables behind this. Patrons seem to be people in the same community that identify with Ma'at/ Ital and some other locals. When I went a regular meal was made up from a "meal deal" from their menu which would include a base like rice, pasta or roti, a main which is a stew and another savoury dish like yam or sweet potatoes. It was a little bit confusing as the menu lists appetizers and salads some of which can be used in the meal deal but weren't listed a such. I had soup for starter. For main I had quinoa for base, soya chunks stew and spelt flour dumplings. This was all included as one meal deal. It was quite tasty and their homemade chili sauce is spicy and really good! I had a vegetable and lime juice which they made up out of what was on hand. It was cool and delicious! On another occasion I had sweet potato pudding which was made with coconut milk. It had just a bit of sweetness which was just right and was moist, dense and big! It was really filling on its own and it is probably the healthiest feeling dessert I have had apart from fruit salad. It was quite soon after opening that I went so there was a bit of confusion over how the menu worked and to and fro from the kitchen to see what was still available. The woman serving us was pleasant and helpful though. It came to under ₤10 for dinner and juice which was decent value. The restaurant also offers/ advertises some therapeutic services and well being courses which also might be Ma'at/ Rastafarian based and sells some Caribbean items such as some spices and oils and their chili sauce!