Kokeb Ethiopian Cuisine

First experience of ethiopian food and can't fault this place!

Really tasty food, served traditionally. Service really helpful in helping us to choose and showing us how we should eat the food.

Definitely worth a visit for a new experience!
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Fi
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

exellent authentic food, had never tried Ethiopian before but was delicious.

exellent value and a very friendly waitress, who I believe might be the owner.

short walk from caledonian tube, well worth the trip.
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Lizzy
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 20, 2012

Really enjoyed our dinner at Kokeb! Friends recommended it, and I'm glad they did. Went as part of a group of 6 people, and the owner made us feel extremely welcome. She helped us order and was patient and not condescending to those that hadn't eaten using injera before.

We ordered a variety of dishes, about half vegetarian and half meat dishes. Managed to finish everything, although we were all extremely full by the end and only ate what was left on the table because it was so delicious!

Prices seem extremely reasonable. Drinks prices (beer and wine) seemed fair, and those in our group drinking juices seemed to enjoy them.

We'll definitely be back, and are also looking forward to going again when the weather is nicer as it seems that there are outside tables available.
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Zilla
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 06, 2012

As with a previous reviewer, I visited Kokeb after a matinee show at the Pleasance Theatre nearby. I'd looked it up on the internet when searching for restaurants near the theatre; walking up Roman Way we initially didn't think there'd be any commercial places there as it all looked very residential, but suddenly there was a small parade of shops including Kokeb.

This was late afternoon/early evening on a Saturday and at first it was just us. The owner was very friendly and as mentioned many times below happy to explain the dishes. We had the vegetable platter and the doro wot. I already knew I liked doro wot from having had it at the sadly departed Calabash so was eager to see what it was like here - I was not disappointed, it was rich and spicy without burning your mouth, the dark flavourful sauce neatly mopped up by the lovely injera bread. The veg platter was very tasty, including some outstanding lentils. Castel beer washed it all down most agreeably. By the time we finished, other diners were starting to arrive.

Now we want to find reasons to travel from SW London to Caledonian Road so we can eat here again. Must check the Pleasance itinerary.
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Backdrifter - View all reviews by this user
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Very good. Party of 3 on a Wed evening. Ordered 4 mains - Awaze tibs (beef cubes), Minchet Abish (beef mince - but not Kitfo), Doro Wot (chicken and egg!) - and at a stretch - Assa Tibs (fish pieces). Good quality meat - cubes not tough to chew, fish pieces exteremely soft. Asked for food to be made spicy, it was. Also asked for 'mitmita' chilly powder on top. Had a runny nose from all the spices - bliss.

Coffee ceremony at the end. Don't understand the concept of coffee, but the whole affair added a very nice traditional touch. Coffee wasn't bad either. Made to feel at home and confortable by the lady in charge, we chatted about all things Ethiopian.

Highly recommended. If anything, i'd go when its more lively - Fri/Sat. Didn't see a soul for the 2 hours we were there on Wed.
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PD
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, November 03, 2011

This restaurant is very, very special. It has a wonderful atmosphere (clean, well-kept with great light and nice decor), delicious food, and reasonable pricing. But the best feature is Getenesh, the host and cook. She welcomes you as if you were her own family, caters to your every need, and leaves you feeling very inspired. She also takes the time to explain the dishes and customs of Ethiopia for those who are interested. I organised a group event here last night for a network that I organise, and it was by far the best one yet. Everyone had an incredible time and could not stop raving. We left happy and very full.

Location wise, it is just by Caledonian Road tube station, which is very convenient since it's on the Picadilly line. I highly recommend this place, and will definitely be back!
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Justine - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, July 22, 2011

A really lovely local restaurant, serving amazing Ethiopian food! Get there, listen to what the lovely owner recommends, and get your hands a bit dirty!

I can't wait to go back.
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James Creedy - View all reviews by this user
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, May 03, 2011

This is a truly great little place. The food is really amazing - my favourite is the "Lega tibs" - juicy lamb in rosemary sauce on traditional Ethiopian (injera) bread. The music played is usually Ethiopian Jazz which I only discovered recently - truly adds to the atmosphere. This is the best value for money you can get - food is great and really cheap (round £13 with drink pp).
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, November 07, 2010

Having only recently discovered this restaurant ,it is quite possibly one of the best I have ever been to, and is guaranteed much more of my custom!

Immaculate interior and bathroom, charming and friendly service, and the food.... fantastic!

Mounds of tasty and spicy lentil curry, superb spinach stew, and a spicy chicken dish, all of which were washed down by Castel beer, a fine Ethiopian ale.

Thouroughly recommended as a complete dining experience. .
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Roy
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, August 15, 2010