Asher's Africana Pure Vegetarian Restaurant — Restaurant in London

Update 5/04/22 Echo everything I have said below.

Truly outstanding. I stumbled across this place by pure coincidence, I was stuck in traffic on the A406, however decided to eat to let traffic ease. I am so glad I did. I would describe this place as simplicity at its best. The host felt like a relative, the venue itself felt like I was at my baa's dining room. The menu is a no frills keep it simple menu, straight and directly to the point. Excellent range of home cooked traditional Gujarati food. Unfortunately they don't accept cards, and I literally only had enough cash on me for a Special Gujarati Thali, which to be fair was plenty of food. This came with a choice of two vegetable dishes, you choose from the selection from the day, accompanied by rotli, rice, lassi, papad, etc, everything you would expect and more. The taste was as expected, traditional and full of nostalgic memories of my childhood with every mouthful, the flavours brought memories flooding back from my younger years, generally it is rare I get to eat food like this, being the age I am most of the older generation in my family that could cook like this have now passed. The food was presented in a traditional manner, in steel plates, service was prompt, however it wasn't overly busy, I can imagine on a busy day the service isn't as prompt, however well worth the wait. All the food tasted fresh, like it was just freshly cooked off the stove. This is perfection on a plate. I was really humbled by this place and the hospitality, I was made to feel really welcome even though I was a lone dinner, I actually didn't feel alone for one minute. This experience felt like a home away from home dining experience. Excellent food, highly recommended. I will return soon, with more cash to try more items off the menu,...

Asher’s Africana in Wembley is this unassuming place with typical Gujarati food that reminds you of home. We have tried to visit Asher’s in the past but it gets quite busy on weekends during lunch time. Today with the gloomy weather and the late arrival, it was easier to find table(s). The first thing you notice is the smile and the warmth of the staff there. The menu has Gujarati dishes that you would normally cook at home. From Thepla and Rotla to Kadhi Khichdi and Bhajiya. Once you place order, the aunty brings a plate with the choice of Sabzis for the day so you can look at them and decide which ones you want in your order. We picked all that were available - Spinach, Aloo, Gathiya, Chola (black eyed peas) All dishes were excellent in taste and it never felt that we were eating outside food. Right amount of oil and spice. Bajra Rotla reminded us of mom’s rotla. The chai was great with a hint of cardamom. Imagine hot bhajiya and chai when there is slow drizzle outside in the cold weather! Puris and Rotis were soft, that you can break with 3 fingers. We tried Puran poli, no frills, humble, with ghee. It finished in no time as it was steamy hot and tasty. Overall, an...

My wife and I visited Asher's Africana for a quick bite after shopping in Ealing Road. The Crispy Bhajia was stand out and the best I have had amongst other strong contenders like Maru Bhajia House and Sakonois and the Shrikhand was nearly as good as home made. and a very generous portion. if you're looking for simple home made Gujarati food, not excessively oily or overloaded with masalas, this is the place to come. I love the fact that they serve authentic Gujarati "green shaak" which is rare to find in London's eating out scene.

What really sets this place apart and makes it one you want to come back to is the old fashioned (East African) Gujarati hospitality. Kumarbhai in particular has great customer service skills and that rare ability to connect to all his customers, understand their needs and make them feel really well looked after. A diner on the table next to us was celebrating her birthday and he gave her a complimentary portion of her favourite shaak as a birthday gift, we were packed a container of our favourite pickle to take away. It's these small thoughtful gestures that makes a guest feel like family that sets Africana apart...