Andu Ethiopian Vegan Café — Restaurant in London

Food was amazing! no question about it. and great value and big portion for what you pay. The only disappointment is the service/server!

When we entered the place and sat we asked for menu and were told since only type dish served, we can order for to people (the sampler) so we didn't bother looking at the menu from the next table. we ordered 1x can of coke which should be around £1. when we asked to pay the server had told us £17 for two people (when it shouldn't have not been more than £12-13 for two people sampler dish plus 1x can of coke so £14 ish as is what I just found out is what my friends paid. It's not even about the £4 more I feel I had paid but I feel cheated by the server trying to pull one on us not giving receipt and telling us the amount to pay with words to whom I gave £20 with the change to keep.

so words of advice. check the menu for the price if there's any price update and ask for a printed receipt.

Edit: in response to the response by the owner: I appreciate the response and explanation. I understand now about the charge and have changed my rating. Like I said, I was having a conversation with friends about where I have been when one said they had an amazing food for £12 which is when I realised maybe I paid more. Maybe when someone asks for a menu, if one Isn't available as all priced the same like we were told, an offer of the two (a sampler for two for £12 or a traditional platter for £16) would help first time customers understand what's available and choose which we were not offered. The food is amazing and I will...

I was going to give 1 star but I am giving 5 as I used to own a cafe and I know how hard it is to get the average back up as customers use reviews as ways to complain. I am kind of doing the same but I feel this needs to be addressed by the owner. There's a waitress who works there who's really rude. I have been coming here for years and the owner is really lovely and the food is great (a bit too much oil perhaps but that's probably the way is served in Ethiopia). I have been treated with contempt in more than one occasion and with very rude manners. Although I find this quite refreshing if compare to the fakeness of some other places, I think there is a limit and this stopped me from going there. A couple of times I was reminded that the restaurant was going to close in half an hour, despite the fact I had already finished my meal and about to ask for the bill. During my last visit I saw and heard the waitress telling the customer to get up and get the water (tap) himself... Now, I understand it is free but the drinks menu does not seem that appealing if there is such a thing, I don't even remember. I think you can BYOB but they do not encourage this too much. I am not going to go there in a while hoping the service will improve to an acceptable level rather than feeling almost...

I was recommended this gem of a restaurant as I was staying over in Dalston. Andu Cafe was a experience experience serving mouthwatering, plant-based dishes,

One of the standout offerings here is the small sampler, which I highly recommend. It's the perfect way to explore a variety of delicious dishes, served with a choice of half rice and half injera (the traditional Ethiopian sourdough flatbread). The sampler lets you enjoy a little bit of everything, from rich, spiced lentils to perfectly cooked vegetables. Each bite bursts with layers of flavor, and the combination of hearty injera and fluffy rice is a match made in heaven.

Not only is the food incredibly tasty,the balance of spices and the freshness of the dishes make every plate feel thoughtfully prepared.

Beyond the food, the experience of enjoying eating with injera instead of utensils adds a fun, hands-on element, making your meal even more memorable.

The welcoming atmosphere at Andu Cafe tops it all off, making you feel right at home.

Whether you're vegan or not, Andu Cafe is a treasure worth discovering. Stop by to savor the sampler and treat yourself to an explosion of flavors you won't...