Was given the name of this restaurant as a recommendation for good Jamaican food in Brixton and it certainly didn't dissapoint. It was pretty busy for a Monday lunchtime with a mixture of both locals and a couple of table of tourists. They do all the Jamaican standards and it was always going to be jerk chicken accompanied with rice and peas for me. The chicken had a nice warm spice to it and was so tender it must have been cooking for hours. It was so good I wish I'd bought another to bring home! read more

Bamboula - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

Now I have to say that I'm becoming a bit of a self confessed Jamaican food critic. With this being the second stop off in Brixton for my favourite Jerk chicken dishes I have to admit I was a little disappointed with the results. Now I'm not knocking the authenticity, or the fabulous service but I will say that I have had better plantin and jerk sauce. It was a little bit too spice and stole some of the other flavours that can come through. One thing that Bamboula can do well is Rum Punch. It will have you slippin' and slidin' off your chair before your meal is up! This little family run joint is cute, and serves tasty food on brightly coloured tables with a great selection on the menu, I just wasn't quite sold on it. read more

Solid food, and loads of it, for a tenner. You won't go away hongry. Lots of people on here have made complaints about the jerk chicken. I can't speak to that, but the festivals were done right, the oxtail and the curried goat were fabulous-- heavily seasoned, but not too spicy-- and the beer was... well, it was beer. Alles gut in this place I've been eyeing for 10 (!!) years. read more

I was craving some Caribbean/Jamaican and did some google magic and found this place, as I wanted to go to an area that was a hot-spot for culture and not just something geared for a stray Picadilly tourist. Bamboula aims to please. It's a ton of food for the price, you won't leave hungry, it just simply isn't possible, if you do, you might have a tape worm. The place is small but they're big on flavors, a fellow Yelper and I had some good comfort food (mmm baked mac & cheese) and soups & mains and the waitress kind of looked at us like we were crazy for ordering that much food (clearly we didn't know the portion sizes). I don't see myself in Brixton anytime soon, but if I'm down, I will make a special trip back. read more

I was over in London, during our American Thanksgiving. I decided I wanted some Jamaican in good old Brixton. Very small inside, with a very delightful staff. They were definitely Jamaican too. I had the ackee & saltfish, rice and peas, and plantains. The rest of the Family had brown stew chicken, and more ackee. Everything here tasted authentic, and was really nice in portions. The inside was a little tight in space. It also has the West Indian feel to it. Lots of bright colors! I'd come back here anytime! read more

This place is cheerful and bright and the food is great if you like spicy food. Just be forewarned that EVERYTHING is spicy =/ Even the pumpkin soup. As someone who is spice-averse, I hoped that would be safe, but no dice. I could barely eat it as my eyes burned. My husband though really liked his goat. We agreed the plaintains were just meh. I prefer them caramelized and these were a bit too firm. read more

Shout to Brixton! The food was amazing! Had the curry chicken and it was excellent...they use good ingredients. Sure, I wished the portions were bigger, but you can't have everything. If you are visiting the UK, you should go and hit up this place. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Tucked around the corner from the bustling High Street opposite Lambeth Town Hall, Bamboula is one of Brixton's true gems. Having lived in Brixton my whole life, I'm ashamed to say that I only 'discovered' Bamboula's a couple of years ago after a friend took me there for lunch. The restaurant is small and intimate, with the decor authentic Caribbean (think bamboo, warm bright colours and greenery). During busy times (lunchtimes & weekends generally) it's advisable to book as you may have to wait for a table, and it can be a little awkward hanging around in the walkways as you await a seat. During the summer (& during less warmer times if you're brave) there is also the option to sit outside to dine which is a popular option. The foodwell, one word - fantastic. A great selection on the menu featuring the usual suspects such as jerk chicken, ackee & saltfish, oxtail etc all cooked to perfection, not over-oily (can't take too much grease) and well seasoned. The callaloo rice is a firm favourite for me. Prices are very reasonable, and the lunchtime menu is great value for money. Service is friendly, although a little slow during busy times so you may be stretched to fit a leisurely lunch into an hour timeframe. That aside, Bamboula is an ideal restaurant to dine with friends & colleagues - and is a great takeaway too! read more

Bamboula - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

Such a lovely place. Its one of my favorites. Been here few times and its a great experience. There's always someone from that the staff that can make you enjoy your stay, being all friendly, polite and welcoming. There's a wide selection of dishes and drinks in the menu and all priced reasonably. This place is a must! read more

Mmm. Bamboula! Cool name, GREAT, authentic food! Lovely ginger beer too. Oh my...

I've been here a few times and the food is consistently good. Well prepared jerk chicken and good oxtail (although mostly small pieces for some reason!) and yummy rice and beans. They've been very accommodating about late orders by letting us get takeaway. Only critique is that it's a bit pricey compared to other places. read more

Worst service ever, waited over an hour only one other table being served, no ice in warm drinks, asked over 4 times for ice. I've had better Jamaican food for takeout at one third the price. I recommend the one near East Dulwich station Quite expensive and the bathroom was disguisting read more

I had such a lovely lunch here when I visited London last month. My travel partner was spending the day in Stonehenge, and I had a hankering to explore Brixton. Admittedly, I was seeking out another Caribbean restaurant, and it was closed, so I wandered back towards Brixton's Underground station, and stumbled in here (with the help of Yelp). The server seemed incredulous that a tourist would eat at Bamboula--indeed, the neighborhood itself isn't exactly a tourist hot spot--and alone, at that. But there I was, and she was quite friendly and willing to guide me through the menu. (What I found amusing was how many things they were out of, though.) I started with the pumpkin soup--which was definitely spicy as someone else pointed out--but I didn't mind that a bit because I love spicy food. Then I moved on to a jerk lamb platter. Man, that lamb was so juicy and tender. It was all I could do to not look like a heathen savage as I tore it apart and dipped it into the house-made SPICY-AS-HELL sauce that came with it. Thank goodness for the sweet potato fries and coleslaw that helped cool my tongue down! Use that sauce sparingly, I tell you! I definitely had my fill, and I thought the price was reasonable--even with my pitiful US Dollar to British Pound conversion rate. The atmosphere was very cute. Colorful, definitely in keeping with the Caribbean theme, and the music was on point. Maybe a teeny bit loud. I could see this being a really happening place to get together for dinner with friends. read more

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Home-style Jamaican cooking. Served the best curry goat, jerk chicken, ackee & saltfish....Hmmmm....!

Great food. I had the oxtail and it was delicious! The cod fritters also stood out. Not a fan of the festival as it was a little burnt and a bit too much essence in the batter. All in all, I'd definitely come back and try a few other things on the menu! read more

Really good Carribean meal, rum punch and all the trimmings. Real satisfied already been a few times and would gladly come again

I tired Bamboula once around 10 years ago, but didn't go back again until recently because something wasn't right (can't recall what!). Luckily, I decided to give them another try and boy am I glad I did. YUMMY jerk chicken with delicious spicy gravy and plantains cooked to perfection. Excellent value lunch specials and great music to listen to while you eat. What more could you want? read more

Two of us ate here friday night 7.30pm Wasn't greeted on arrival wasn't seated.Solo staff /waitress had no interest in us or the menu .They didnt have any sparkling water when asked for something interesting to drink she recommended coke .We sadly ordered ginger beer from a can.Ordered jerk chicken wings she said they had run out 7.30pm and only two other tables,of two I doubt it.We went on to order the fish fritters ,we asked if they where salted cod she said no .We polity asked if she could check ,she came back and told us that they where made from salted cod .When they arrived they didnt taste of anything other than cooking oil,the presentation was poor and we weren't given side plates. We ordered curry goat and stewed chicken and a side of ground provisions .All lacked flavour no salt ,tables never had cruets we had to ask for pepper sauce .The best thing we ate was the side of plantain.We didnt even thing of ordering a dessert we asked for the bill which never arrived so got up and payed at the counter.It was earlier enough we brought a,couple of Steaks from Sainsburys and cooked at home .In this,case staying in was the new going out. Ive had better experiences with vending machines. read more

This restaurant is lovely! Its small and cosy and it has that authentic Caribbean feeling. Its perfect for a date, The food is well served and cooked, but if you happen to be there during the busy times you might want to book as you may have to wait for a table. Service is friendly, a bit slow during busy times but I can live with that. Prices are reasonable, not to high and not to low. I recommend this place! read more

Went for a leaving do meal with close friends. Ordered food and was told in a roundabout way if we could move table by a certain time if still there because they had another booking...We awkwardly agreed. Then approached again and in a roundabout way told if we could finish our meal. Bill was brought before we even asked and then told they do not accept card. When we told the waitress/manager that we were unhappy she kept smiling and saying it is ok and no need for our grumbles. What a shambles clearly not very good at managing bookings and clearly happy to make a negative experience for a set of customers who have frequented there before to fill their tills with double bookings. Greed vs customer service you decide. read more

I'm so happy I came across this restaurant - me and my partner are now regulars! They serve possibly the best curry goat in London, perfect meat falling off the bone, not too spicy and full of flavour! You can't beat that with some rice & peas and coleslaw!! I've eaten in and ordered out It's a nice atmosphere in there but it works out quite a bit cheaper if you give them a ring beforehand and then collect the food. The puddings are also worth a try! I had the tropical crumble which is a perfect end to a delicious meal. Only downside is that there are cheaper alternatives nearby, I think sometimes they are a bit pricey for their portion sizes. But if its curry goat you're after You will NOT find better!! read more

I can't comment on the food quality yet, but we've been sitting here for over an hour waiting for our food and there are only 2 other tables of people here. Completely unacceptable, especially considering we ordered stews that have likely been pre cooked and simmering for a while . Extremely disappointed. read more

The manager asked us to come back in half an hour because it was too full, when we came back a waitress told us that the kitchen was closed while the manager ignored us (standing a few meters from us). So disrespectful. Not a way to manage a restaurant. For chance there are a few more places in Brixton for Caribbean food, with better manners and great food. We ended in one of those and did not regret the rudeness of Bamboula. read more

it was only about a month ago that you could drop by or give them a call so you could order and pick up your food, suddenly they sadly dont do this anymore, the price went up quickly as well, i use to order to pick it up when its ready to the tune of £8 but the counter lady told me they only do online deliveries now, i had a quick check and you need to order minimum £15, Food is nice and filling but they made it hard for those who cannot stay and dine in :( read more

This place is the real deal, great food and friendly service. Much better than some other "Jamaican" restaurants up the hill. Thumbs up for this one if you want the real thing and not a tourist destination. Good stuff read more

I love it in here and have been coming for about 8 years. It's got character, delicious food, and great atmosphere.