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Light of Africa

Ethiopian Stews, Vegan Platters

Worth ordering: Ethiopian platternamed in 17 reviews

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Top tips

  • Share a mixed injera platter; portions are generous and give you a selection of stews.
  • Try the pumpkin stew, repeatedly praised alongside beetroot and lentil dishes.
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  • Ask for the chilli dip on the side if you enjoy spicy food.
  • A one-person platter may be more food than you can finish; consider sharing if you want a lighter meal.
  • Expect a small dining area; reviews suggest it isn't suited to large groups.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Injeranamed in 8 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Stewnamed in 6 reviews

People also mention pumpkin stew, samosa and chilli dip.

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Also tea, atkilt alicha, beyaynetu platter and coffee.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and generous portions.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere, good value, beautiful interior, fast service and affordable.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Inside Brixton Village Market, this small Ethiopian restaurant serves all-vegan stews and mixed platters on injera, with pumpkin, beetroot and lentils frequently singled out by diners. Sharing plates are generous, and reviews describe attentive, friendly service plus traditional hand-washing before meals; recent diners report prices around £10 for a stew dish and £30 for a sharing platter.

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Unit 55, Brixton Village, Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8PS, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–22:00
Tuesday
10:00–22:00
Wednesday
10:00–22:00
Thursday
10:00–22:00
Friday
10:00–22:00
Saturday
10:00–22:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Great service
  • Great atmosphere
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Everything on the menu is vegan.

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