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Vegan
Take-out
African
Ethiopian
Small Ethiopian cafe and restaurant offering a simple menu with 6 dishes which are served with injera or rice – you get all 6 samples with a choice of portion size – take away, small meal for one, and meal for two. Cozy place with Ethiopian look and feel. Open Mon-Sun 13:00-22:00.
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528 Kingsland Rd, Dalston, East London, England, E8 4AH
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Last update on 26 Mar 2021 by craigmc
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Added by paulissima on 24 Mar 2015
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82 Reviews
First Review by jon active
MariaBaczewska
Points +1043
Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine - Edit
It was super interesting and comforting. Not really my style though:)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-22
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MiriWallich
Points +1658
Flavoursome veg food! - Edit
The different curries and vegetables were so delicious, love that you get to try lots of things, all on the beautiful fluffy injera. Medium platter was lots of food for 2 hungry people.
Read morePros: Large portions , Friendly service
Cons: Cash only
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silly_torte
Points +38
DELISH!! 🍲😋 - Edit
When I first walked in I was greeted by really kind staff. The cafe has beautiful decor, and the environment felt very welcoming.
Read moreI ordered the Small sampler platter for one, which had Misir Wot, Shiro Wot, Ater Kik and mixed vegetables, served with half injera, half rice.
Food was very quick, and it tasted absolutely heavenly! Packed with immense flavour. Loved every bite, especially the Wot samples. Generous amount for one person.
Will definitely come back next time I'm in London, highly recommended. Bare in mind they are cash only so please prepare cash.
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-01
Pros: Wot, Ater Kik and veggies, Kind staff, welcoming atmosphere, Quick service
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ChesterLeBone
Points +943
Great, warming vegan food - Edit
This is an excellent, small Ethiopian cafe with a simple but great menu. It was basically six dishes served with a choice of injera or rice. Platters are generous and the food was excellent.
Read moreWhile small, it has a few tables. Cash only.
Pros: Lovely food
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MaxCHappyCowAccount
Points +95
Amazing flavours - Edit
Very fast, great food for a reasonable price. My favourite Ethiopian place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-01
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EddyMaya
Points +1133
Lovely Ethiopian food - Edit
We visited Andu Caffe for dinner. It's a popular spot in the heart of Dalston so you may have to wait for a table... but it is worth waiting for! There's no real choice - you get an injera topped with lots of delicious stews & curries (called traditional on the menu) or all the same stuff in a tray with injera on the side (called a sampler).
Read moreWe took the 2-3 person traditional which costs £32. It was a lot of food for two people so unless you're really hungry you might prefer the 1-2 person option for £22. Everything was really good. We loved it!
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-02
Pros: Great food, Friendly service, 100% vegan
Cons: Can't reserve a table, No alcohol but you bring your own
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PickleyPine
Points +44
Delicious and hearty - Edit
A lovely selection of Ethiopian stews (wat). I recommend getting the injera which is unique to this cuisine.
Read morePros: Service is good and efficient, Food is satiating and tasty, Establishment is inviting with plenty of seating
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evilempire13
Points +81
Amazing place- be prepared to queue! - Edit
I have always loved ethiopian food and so thought I would try this out. Upon arrival (7pm Sat) there was a queue of about 10 people outside. Due to the simplicity of the dishes served we were only waiting for about 20 mins which was ok. Totally worth the wait, amazingly tasty and fantastic value!
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berkes
Points +14
Delicious platters - Edit
Diverse, well balanced and delicious Injera platter. Especially the red lentils where perfect.
Read morePros: Local Business , Delicious options
Cons: Cash only
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lucidillusion
Points +158
👍 - Edit
Down to Earth, hearty, fairly-priced.
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joe3000
Points +117
Amazing tasty food - Edit
I was in London and fancied something healthy and fresh (and vegan obvs), and Andu was brilliant. The owner was really friendly, and I had the traditional platter with injera bread. Loved it
Read morePros: Fresh food, Beautiful tastes , Friendly cosy place
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snakeonacake
Points +192
Delicious healthy meal - Edit
I ordered a £7 takeaway rice box. It's a delicious, healthy, hearty meal. Lots of vegetables and lentils.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-20
Pros: Lots of flavours, Healthy, Cheap
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Parin-D
Points +244
Great tasting authentic Ethiopian food! - Edit
They clearly don't need my review, but I'm a regular when I am in the area. Fully vegan, wholesome and filling. You get quite a lot of food for your money. It's all wholefoods and freshly cooked.
Read morePros: Large portion, Reasonably priced, Fully vegan
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lindaishungry
Points +434
Delicious quick bite - Edit
Had a £7 takeaway box. Instant and very delicious but they are cash only so make sure you bring some!
Read morePros: Delicious, Quick
Cons: Cash only
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starseedgirl
Points +529
Cozy little restaurant near by Claston Junction station. - Edit
Visited there in 2023 July.
Read moreOmg, so delicious dish with injera! My first time in here and first time when I eat Etiopian food. Lots of favours and dish was big( its good when you're hungry😄), lady who working there is friendly.
Would take take away if needed. So far my absolutely favorite restaurant in London❤️.
Just LOVED IT!
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For wheelchair users: front door and restaurant is small when coming in(lots of tiny tables with chairs).
No accessible toilet( didn't see any toilet there).
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-30
Pros: Small and not growded on weekdays, Cozy and easy atmosphere , Not too far away from subway station.
Cons: Only cash is available when paying , Its not easy access with wheelchair
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IanLeaver
Points +470
Delicious - Edit
Two of us shared the large platter and there was loads. Nice variety and very tasty. One of the dhals was particularly spicy.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Loved the sharing platter idea
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lissaeats
Points +191
Really good food - Edit
I visited this place a few weeks ago, and got the 7 in 1 takeaway box. The service was quick. The price was really good for the amount of food you get. The food was slightly spicy. You have the option to get either bread or rice with the box. The bread is really nice with a hint of citrus. The one downside is that it is cash only but there are cash points close by.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Affordable
Cons: Cash only
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suricatoavellana
Points +844
Nice and fast - Edit
Nice ethiopian food and very fast service. They do not sell alcohol but you can buy it in the shop next to the restaurant and bring it in. Great price!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-15
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vegansheep
Points +3648
Fastest service ever - Edit
There isn’t much choice - just rice/injera and the size of the platter. It’s self service for water and once you order the food comes in under 5 minutes. It was nice food but not the best Ethiopian I’ve ever had. Not too expensive for the size though
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Merlinsword
Points +101
Such an interesting and hearty culinary experience! - Edit
I had never tried Ethiopian food until coming to Andu Cafe.
Read moreIt was such an interesting experience and had never tried food like it! And I loved it!!
The food was so tasty and filling and a decent price.
Remember to take cash as they don't accept card currently.
So amazing to be able to enjoy new food from different cultures without harming animals or the environment
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-16
Pros: Traditional Ethiopian food, Cosy atmosphere , Delicious and filling food
Cons: Only takes cash
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PaulDaly☘️
Points +2957
Awesome place for vegan 🌱 🇪🇹 - Edit
We ordered the original platter for 2 and it really filled us hungry vegans up. Delicious. I’m fascinated by “Teff” and what it does for digestion.
Read moreThey only take cash and trusted me enough to let me disappear off down the road for 15 mins to find a cash machine. It’s my honest vegan 🌱 Irish face.
Trust is a big thing
The future is vegan 🥑
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-18
Pros: Nice room , Beautiful food , Family business
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starcide
Points +728
Good Food - Edit
NOTE: CASH ONLY
Read moreI feel very mixed about writing this review. The food was very good but we didn't have the best experience here. It's cash only which we weren't prepared for and took a while to sort out. There is no indication before you walk in that this is the case (I should have noticed it on the reviews here!). The lady serving really didn't seem to care we were there either, it was very very busy, perhaps she was having a bad day but this is the only experience I have to draw on.
The food came out very fast after we'd gotten some cash and was very good, not the best Ethiopian I've had (For London that's Asmara in Brixton or Blue Nile in Birmingham) but a very high quality. It included all the vegan dishes you'd want from ethiopian food. Good size portion (we had the 2-3 size between two of us) at a good price.
Go prepared with cash and you'll have a good time I imagine.
Pros: Great food
Cons: Cash only
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verybadgirl
Points +34
Yum - Edit
Great food without fuss. Make sure you bring cash, they don’t accept cards 🫢🌝
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Plumesworld
Points +1105
Great Food - Edit
Came back after a few years and still enjoyed the food, my friend and I didn't manage to finish our medium platter. Only downside is they don't accept cards which seems a bit wild in 2023 in London
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MariannBB
Points +4203
Authentic Ethiopian food - Edit
We shared a medium platter with a friend, and the portion was just right for the two of us.
Read moreThe service is very fast, the tastes are great.
Pros: 100% vegan, Fast service
Cons: Cash only
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MandiCoyne
Points +826
Everything is vegan! - Edit
Fast, friendly service and good food. The portion sizes are so generous I can’t imagine anyone having an issue with the price. I will be going back.
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NelsonVegan
Points +266
Expensive and undercooked - Edit
I had the medium size portion for 1-2 people costin £18 and I was satisfied (no drinks and nothing else), not very full, I can eat more for less money in other places.
Read moreThe lentils were all very undercooked.
Very tasty flavours, the greens were really nice and the rice too.
Pros: Tasty
Cons: Expensive
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