African Kitchen Gallery

I went to the African Kitchen with a group of five other people, without a reservation and probably around 8:30 p.m. on a Wednesday. The proprietor accommodated us immediately and just took great care of us for the entire evening. The food itself was spectacular and novel: the goat stew in particular was excellent, interestingly spicy without being overbearingly hot. I was only in London for a few weeks, so I couldn't keep going to the same restaurant every night, but I was certainly tempted.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, July 27, 2008

I just returned to Switzerland from a visit to my friends in Wales and England. During a short stay in London we came across the African Kitchen Gallery by coincidence, and we were really delighted by the wonderful food and service. We spent a long evening at the small place, enjoyed spicy and unusual meals, well selected wine, a cozy atmosphere and special attention by the owner. Next time in London, I will certainly return for another memorable dinner.
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Ute
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, June 06, 2008

this is a fantastic gem of a place and something a bit different on busy drummond street which is very indian biased. not that i don't like indian food - i love it! - but it's great to have this option around too in that area. it's a very intimate place so it'll be a squash if there's more than a few of you. food is lovely. really authentic and interesting with loads of great flavours. very sadly, i believe that this place was facing closure. i don't know if that's definitely still the case as i haven't been there for a couple of months. if it is then go go go before it's too late. have the lamb with dates if it's on the menu... beautiful
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kate
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Friday, May 02, 2008

I like this restaurant. There is a very good atmosphere, The food is good.
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Saturday, February 16, 2008

I finally made it to dinner there last night along with a fellow foodie whose birthday it was & boy, what a great experience we had! I'm nigerian & love the twist they add to traditional dishes, we left with our tongues tingling from the mix of various tastes & flavours. If you love hot pepper ask for their home-made extra hot sauce only brought out by special request, so delicious it was my mouth is watering even as I type! The service was friendly & warm & I will definitely be recommending this restaurant to all my friends & patronising it for more than just take-aways!
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Ade
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Saturday, October 06, 2007

I have been a regular at this restaurant since it first opened. I have taken many friends and colleagues there all of whom have had a great experience. The ambience is great and the patrons are very welcoming and warm aswell as willing to explain the dishes to those unfamiliar with African cooking. I really do hope that Camden council does not close this gem of a restaurant. If there are too many restaurants in the area then let us the the customers be the judge of that or atleast close down one of the other establishments which sell the kind of food you can get in any high street in the UK
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Jeremy Banda
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, May 18, 2007

I just want to add my voice to the glowing reviews. I came across this restaurant a couple of years ago, and every time I go back it just gets better and better. Some of the most original and exciting food in London, all at bargain prices. The atmosphere is inviting, the service immaculate, and the food simply out of this world. We keep coming back for more!!!
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Andrew and Richard
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, May 15, 2007

The restaurant is tiny with only about 12 seats but an absolute gem! The owners were lovely and very obliging when we said we wanted to share food rather than having it on individual plates so we got to try a nice selection, all of which was fantastic.

Make the most of this great place while you still can, Camden Council is trying to close them down in a couple of months on the basis of too many restaurants in the area. Close something else then, this is the only African/Caribbean restaurant and it's wonderful.
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Steph Ray - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, April 25, 2007

The restaurant may be tiny but they serve quality west African food at a great price. Particular favourites of mine were the banana-ginger beer, jolof rice and the selection of starters. This is authentic Nigerian cuisine, cooked from the owner's recipes (handed down from his grandmother, as he told us) which left us both feeling very full! Highly recommended to people who want to try African food, and Africans in London who feel a little home sick. African Kitchen Gallery is what many Nigerians call a 'buka' - it is intimate and the food has that home-made taste and presentation. What's more, the service is friendly and both owners are only to happy to discuss the dishes and make recommendations. We're definately going back and I can't wait until they bring out their own cookbook!!!
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Katherine Graham
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, February 13, 2007

An absolute gem! I celebrated my birthday dinner there! the food was excellent, ambience was authentic. I told the chef that it was my birhday when I came there and with such little preparation he made me a b'day cake made out of african dessert (I forgot the name) and gave us two glasses of quality wine and drank to my health.

LITERALLY EVERY DISH IS GREAT.

Don't take this as a biased judgement on my part because, had he been rude and unwelcoming, I would still come back for the GREAT FOOD!!

I will definitely come back and tell all my friends about this place for such an amazing quality of African food. I give it all my praise!

Book a table since it's a small place to avoid disapointment.
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Celia Tania
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, January 31, 2007