Elim restaurant and Cafe Restaurant in London

Reviews

1. Hisham Alharbi ★☆☆☆☆

   Really really bad. £15 chewy meet with no flavor.

   almost 7 months ago
2. Adam Ebeid ★★★★★

   Honestly the food here is incredible. Me and my girlfriend have been coming here once a week since we first came. The owner is very accommodating and the service is great too. We order the vegetarian thalis and shiro every time we come. Great place overall, would definitely recommend.

   1 year ago
3. Derek Roberts ★★★★★

   If you're looking to explore London and crave something flavorful, check out Elim Restaurant, an Eritrean gem. The owner is welcoming and ready to suggest dishes if you're undecided. I personally recommend the white tibs, red tibs, or shiro. For a bit of everything, ask for the bayanatu (mixed platter). Though there's a less favorable review about their English breakfast, my interaction with the owner leads me to believe it's an outlier. So, give it a try and support this local spot, especially as many restaurants are still rebounding from COVID-19. Enjoy great food and contribute to a business with a heart.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Spencer ★★★★★

   An amazing cultural experience! I attended on a Sunday evening where they had a party downstairs with people wearing traditional dresses, a great never before seen insight into a unique culture. The music (from speakers) spoke in a foreign language and so did the people in the restaurant, the art on the walls were distinct, the table mats had character and I dare even the air felt different! A truly transporting experience, couldn't guess I was in Hammersmith from sitting in Elim! The food was incredibly unique. I had the Lamb Z'gni which was very filling. The dish is served on a silver platter (literally) and I got the chance to traditionally eat with my hands which was a pleasant new way to consume food, I noticed I would take time to sense the texture more and by the end of the meal I got pretty good with my hands! The lamb itself was immaculate, soft and melted clean off the bone, I got to suck out the bone marrow which was surprisingly different and went very well with the stewed chilli paste. The taste of the lamb Z'gni had a beautiful complexion of tangy lemony spice that caught me by surprise, the intense taste was extremely pleasurable and combined with the Enjera ( a foamy thin pancake-ish flour) created a well harmonised balance. They provided a complimentary welcome of vegetables which I really appreciated, the dark greens had a distinct sweetness I particularly enjoyed. Being a budgeted student myself, I'd say this £12 experience was absolutely worth it. If you're looking for a delicious unique experience, Elim is a great choice.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Sahar Abdullah ★☆☆☆☆

   I’ve always wanted to visit this place. We stayed in our seats that we chose for quite sometime without anyone bringing a menu to us. We went on Sunday and I think they had traditional party downstairs. So our food took forever to come. Food arrived nothing is fresh the meat was impossible to chew. I called the guy and asked him if the meat is freshly cooked he said this is how they cook it. Well it was uneatable. We were left on the floor with no waiters to attend for 90% of time. If we want something we would just catch them while they’re passing. Food quality is bad (p.s. i eat Ethiopian food a lot) Service was bad This should be in the reviews because if I didn’t see 4.7 stars reviews I would have saved my money and time

   almost 3 years ago
3. Dr. C. Singh ★★★★☆

   Very good Eritrean food, and reasonable prices. I would highly recommend going for the shared plate (see photo) it’s very generous and the 2-person sharer could actually be shared by 3!

   almost 3 years ago

1. surinder pal ★★★★★

   A casual diner to get authentic Eritrean/ Ethiopian food at reasonable prices.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Will O'Connell ★★★★★

   Delicious. We had a mix of vegetable dishes on the pancakes with a spicy chicken dish. Very nicely cooked. Not at all oily, I suspect quite healthy. A lot of food for us so we brought home enough for another meal. Simple charming restaurant with delightful service. Great value. Choice of of beers. We'll be going back.

   almost 4 years ago

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