Easily the best African food I have ever tasted. Usually go to many Caribbean shops, but since I…read morewent asafo, those shops have not seen me return. Food is amazing, full of flavour, portions are very generous, great hospitality and great price. Would recommend to anyone, it's a great experience every time !!

From the owner: Welcome to Asafo Takeaway, which is part of the ASAFO BAR & Restaurant Group. Since our inception,…read morewe have upheld our commitment to being the purveyors of great tasting and authentic African food at affordable prices. We have created a culinary experience which combines great taste, consistent flavours and excellent service that promotes the true culture of Africa. We offer a takeaway service across Croydon.

I used to be a very big fan of this place and would eat there regularly until the last time i was…read morethere i ordered fufu and light soup, drove home (30 minutes) to find the soup was just full of bones. was extremely annoyed and called them immediately they advised me to come back and it will be exchanged. i drove back (again another 30 minutes) only to be accused of eating the meat and being a liar. firstly i brought all the food back so why would i waste time just for a few pieces of meat. secondly the fact that i was accused of being a liar to my face incensed me and eventually ended up walking out of the shop no food and no refund. will DEFINITELY NEVER EVER COME BACK

If you are ever yearning for home cooked - and I mean, really home cooked - West African food then…read moreit is worth the mission to go to The Gold Coast in Norwood. The decor leaves a lot to be desired with disposable table clothes, uncomfortable chairs and tables that wobble - so be careful! Despite this and the always grumpy hostess, I keep coming back because the food is delicious. On my last visit, I ordered the beef stew with Jollof rice (rice in tomato strew) and my friend ordered the Chofi and Fried Yam. To start, we had Kelewele (fried plantain) and yam balls. We waited about 45 minutes to an hour for our food but TOTALLY worth it. The portion sizes are manageable if you have a big appetite - which you do after the wait - and it is easy to pack up and take home. The customer service is sub-par, I would recommend waiting to go home to use the bathroom and avoiding the bar downstairs but overall great great great food!

I have just arrived home from what I can only describe as a painful experience. I hate complaining…read morebut sometime there just is nothing good the you can say. We arrived just after 19:30 and were seated but then moved because we were told that the table we were seated at we book from 20:00. Having moved to our new table we waited 20 minutes to order a drink and when the waiter brought the drinks we told him we were ready to order. He acknowledged this and went away to collect a pad we thought, however this was not the case. A further 10 minutes passed before a lady came to take our food order. The food arrived 25 minutes later and warm. The waiter didn't know if the restaurant took cards and then waited having requested the bill from him, we waited yet again for 15 minutes. All the way through the meal we had to put up with the most annoying door alarm that I can only describe as that of a rape alarm. Every time the door opened it screeched it's agonising cry announcing to all the arrive of the next guest. I am genuinely sad about my experience because the decor is modern and well thought out and the food wasn't bad, the price was reasonable, but the service was unacceptable. I would suggest taking out.

Now this is the joint! So you are feeling very adventurous and would love to go to Africa. Well how…read moreabout kickstarting your journey to mother Africa by sampling out renowned Delicacies. From steamed yam dough (amala) with spinach and African 'shoko' in melon seed soup (efo elegusi) or having pounded yam with black eyed bean in cooked palm oil with fish and chilli pepper gravy (ewedu), plus so many other finger-licking, scrumptious dishes. The bar snacks include suya or asun(specially seasoned beef or chicken slices. The fishes are the best of the very best including stock fish. The music is enticing, reflecting a rich cultural heritage, not to mention the décor which completely loosens you up.Take-away is also available plus friendly staff.

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I came here for a birthday dinner, and we ordered a variety of dishes from the menu. For appetizers…read morewe had kelewele (fried plantains), pepper soup, chofi (turkey tails), chicken wings and fried beef. For entrees we ordered palmnut soup w/pounded yam, African tomato soup w/jallof rice, egusi w/white rice and okra soup w/fufu. The food was amazing, I loved the ambiance, and our server Nyeli (apologies for any misspellings) was patient and kind.

WHAT I LOVED: Decor…read more- The restaurant could use some updating and refurbishing at some point; however, for a chill spot with the fellas or a place to grab a quick bite, it's still perfect. Food - Perfect! I'm not a big Fufu person so I always get the Banku and either Palmnut or Peanut Soup! Yum! They also provide a water dish so you can eat the Banku and soup with your hands! (the traditional way :-D). If you're not too adventurous and want to stick to something more neutral, the Jollof Rice and Tomato Stew is always a safe bet and is delish every time. I think they also have a few Caribbean options too. Culturally, I find Ghanaian food to be on the spicy side, so be careful if you have a weak stomach. Service - Always 100% I think Baba may be the owner and every time I've come over the past 5 years, he's been here and has always been very lovely. Ambience - Great place to come and watch football with the local Ghanaians. It's vibrant and loud, very fun and usually feels like a family atmosphere. Location - Very convenient for South Londoners. Just down the road from Norbury Station, or right at the Tylecroft Road 109 bus stop. OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH: Decor - Really it would be nice for the restaurant to be renovated, but the costs associated with that may be too high at this point. Even still it truly deserves 5 stars. Great find!

Popped in to have lunch with my partner, I was running late so he had ordered to takeaway, when I…read morearrived I said to my husband let us eat in as we had time to kill, when my husband asked the waitress if she could put the food on a plate as we are eating in she kissed her teeth as she walked away. We didn't even bother to wait we just walked out. Would never ever go back to that place again. (I only gave a 1 star because you can not make a comment with out giving a star)

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We had been meaning to visit Iroko Bar & Restaurant for a while. Located between Brixton and…read moreStreatham Hill on Brixton Hill, they have been open just over a year now. Iroko Bar & Grill is a place with three distinct sections. Downstairs is the place to party with a DJ, dance area and bar. When we went there, there was a large private birthday party and they looked like they were having a great time. The restaurant is on the ground floor with a large bar and on a further open mezzanine level. Iroko has its roots in West Africa with wooden sculptures around the place to reflect this. I had the pepper soup to start which was packed full of roughly chopped lamb and spiced with chilli and peppers. I ordered the Iroko Seafood Skewers but there was a mix up with my order and an alternative was offered. I plumped instead for the Caesar salad which was fresh and tasty. My boyfriend had Suya to start which was a marinated rump steak served with tomatoes and onions and Jollof for his main dish, a rich, red spiced lamb curry served with fried, spiced red rice. We also shared fried yam which was like a flourier and denser version of potatoes. The bar element was getting progressively busier during our meal and we were tempted to stay for a boogie. As we left the manager told us that they are going to be reviewing their menu ready for a fresh approach in the autumn.