Angie's African Cuisine

I must be in a parallel universe, the African Kitchen Gallery I visited was a disappointment. Our host was very informative and helpful but the food, apart from the starters was a big let down.

The African Kitchen Gallery should be renamed the African Microwave Gallery, as all our food was reheated in microwaves, this is not good.

I found out from our waiter that the owners are facing possible closure due to the dastardly Camden Council refusing to allow the owners use the property as a bonafide restaurant, with a proper kitchen, where real African food can be cooked.

The owners need to inform people of their situation before they book a table,I would gladly go back if and when they resolve their present woes with the evil Camden Council, there cannot be a African Kitchen Gallery without a REAL KITCHEN.

To end on a positive note, the Fresh Mango Juice was, very FRESH and the Masks on display provide an interesting backdrop.
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Kevin M
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Food 2 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Not many veggie options but the plantains, jollof rice, beans and sauces worked very well. My first taste of Nigerian food - and very impressive it was. Service is slow but the food is fresh - no microwaved short-cuts here. THe fish was praised by everyone. If you like spicy food and are bored of the usual tex-mex or are looking for something different, give Angies a try. Surprisingly we were the only table on a Saturday night, so I can't big up the amtospehre but the food was very good, the staff friendly, the cook came along for feedback and we had a good night. Hardcore Nigerian guiness added a good touch.
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Lordsoandso - View all reviews by this user
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Food 7 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 8
Sunday, August 13, 2006

Very authentic Nigerian cusine. Not very quick service but then this isnt a fast food restaurant. The meals were freshly made and my tastebuds did cartwheels over the suya and jollof rice, team that up with plantains and I was in heaven.The pepper stew is also excellent! Even if you are unfamiliar with Nigerian food it would be difficult to find something you dont like. We went on a week day for lunch so atmosphere seemed a bit lacking. We plan, however to come back with our African friends to make a party of it!
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Belinda Stephenson
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Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 7
Saturday, December 03, 2005