Adulis in Wandsworth

A friend had heard great things about this restaurant and it did not disappoint. Food is different and delicious, filling and a must visit for those who like trying new foods.

I wanted to come for long time as I pass it on the way back home, so was very excited last Friday and would definitely come back again.

Live locally and have always wanted to try this place. Didn’t quite know what to expect. Food and service were excellent!! Definitely worth a try if you fancy something different!!

Fui con amigos a probar una cocina diferente y lo disfrutamos: comida lenta, buena comida! También fue agradable compartir los platos entre nosotros. lo mejor de todo? café, verdaderamente excepcional (dicho por un italiano). Lo único que evité son las palomitas de maíz para comer durante la espera, inútiles y fuera de contexto. Debemos aprender a esperar y disfrutar el momento

Éramos ocho de nosotros haber reservado una mesa una noche recientemente. Pedimos la injera con una fuente de carne y una fuente vegana.

As first time the experience has been not bad.

4 of us wanted to try a new place for dinner i wish i hadn't suggested Adulis

Mi novio me llevó por primera vez, para probar la cocina eritien. Él es uno de los amigos recomendados por la fuente compartir comida vegetariana. Tengo que decir que la comida fue absolutamente deliciosa!

Visited Audlis this past weekend with two girlfriends. It was my first experience with Eritrean food and it was nice.

My parents are from Asmara and every time I have the chance to visit this restaurant it brings me back to addì! Thank you guys, you are the best

Absolutely terrible service. To get the waiters attention we had to result to waiving madly as they stood in the back talking. Admittedly, this did become quite comical after a few drinks but it was an ordeal trying to get another one and then waiting and waiting and waiting for your order to turn up. There was never anyone present on the floor.

Wanting to try something different we ventured to Adulis. There was only one other table full of people so I hoped that this was not a bad sign. The menu was extensive and explained what things were. My friend wanted to try the main meal with raw meat and the waitress queried her choice and explained the meat was raw and was she sure she wanted it. Yes she did yet when the food was delivered the waitress said that it was cooked 'just a little bit' which in hindsight was probable a good decision. All the meals were very tasty and filling and whilst there is no cutlery offered the flat bread was cold and a bit spongy. The salad was good and the drinks menu was extensive. It's definitely worth a try

Beautiful peaceful place. I loved the design of the restaurant, a stylish east African one. I had a balanced tastesful lamb and spinach served on a pleat with traditional eritrean bread with look like a huge pancake. Definitely I will come back with my friends.

I go here from time to time when I need to fill myself up with some spicy habesha food. The shirt, adulis special and Dorothy wot are a must. Enjoy

Qué hallazgo. Personal encantador y realmente auténtica comida! Reconozcámoslo, todos queremos que la comida sea buena, lo ofrece. La miel vino acompañado la comida muy bien, una cerveza tusker - cómo puede salir mal. Ahorre espacio el helado de pistacho y té especiado - Qué manera de terminar la comida.

Estábamos tan hambrientos y nos dijo ¿por qué no probar algo diferente. Como queríamos ir al lado Tailandés el resto.

Adulis me encontré por casualidad y tenía una bebida (en realidad esperando otra reserva restaurante). Me pareció que el compartir fuentes parecía tan interesante y diferente a cualquier cosa que he comido, así que después de volver con mi hermana para probar mi propia! Teníamos...

Yo estaba muy emocionado de probar comida de Eritrea, y muchas cosas en el menú parecía delicioso. Pedimos un plato para compartir, que tenía dos de cinco diferentes platos de carne, para ser consumidos sin cubiertos, pero con una esponjosa tarta. La comida era bastante buena y abundante, pero después de un tiempo tuve suficiente sabor amarga del pancake. Yo también tenía una copa de vino de la eritrea, lo cual estaba bien la miel.

I love Ethiopian/Eritrean food and have been wanting to try this place ever since I walked by it one summer day last year. A friend who lives in the neighborhood suggested we meet there as he had never tried it before, so I finally got to eat here - and it was awesome.The menu is extensive and I spotted a lot of my favorite items from Ethiopian cuisine presented with slight variations and different names. As my friend is vegetarian, we tried the Vegetarian Platter for 2 which came with 8 different menu items, all of which were exceptionally tasty. Their injera is flatter than what I'm used to, but it was just as flavorsome, with a strong sourdough-like taste and great texture. As with Ethiopian restaurants, no cutlery is offered unless you specifically request it - my friend was game to try the meal without, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our dinner.There's a good selection of drinks, but we stuck to soft drinks. Service was friendly and relaxed, which added to the overall enjoyment of our meal as we never felt rushed or intruded upon. The restaurant was relatively busy but never crowded, and though the ambience is not outstanding, it was very welcoming, which is what is most important, really. My friend and I are going to visit again with others soon.

This place is great: authentic eritrean cuisine, imported wine and beer, friendly staff and the place itself is really nice too.If you don't know what this cuisine is about be careful: it's spicy, you eat it with your hands and it tastes different!

We called in here early Friday evening after failing to get in our preferred place (forgetting it was office party season). We're both vegetarian and the choice of 2 platters was appealing. When the food came it was on an enormous plate with little piles of food tantalisingly arranged on a Injera base (like an aerated pancake). You eat with the pancake (not cutlery). Tasty and original. Never had Eritrean food before - but I certainly will have it again. Good beer too. Only negative was a the slightly lack lustre welcome but the waitress was lovely. Definitely recommend.

I live this place for that sour sensation on my taste buds. Excellent service and nice ambienceI love the varieties of curries and the wine list was pretty good too.Make sure you wash your hands as this is part of the experience eating with your hands. Definitely worth a visit and you may be hooked

Came here with a six other ladies to kick off my hen night. The service wasn't the best..didn't help that I couldn't really understand the waiter...luckily one of the girls is Eritrean so that worked in our favour.The food was delicious, lots of different flavours and I was impressed with their range of veg and non veg dishes. It was one of the reasons why I chose to book this restaurant.Only downside is the service...they need to be more proactive and attentive.However I will come back again....or at least try the restaurant in Brixton

We are huge fan of ethiopian food and yesterday evening was the worst experience ever .First in the beginning maybe because i was with a 6 and 10 y/o they offer to put us in the deep back next to the sink.I declined the offer as .... erm no way i want to eat in a whole. Then nicely i have to say they put us in the main room . The decor is very nice and clean . Waitress and waiter was ok mostly with people they fo know but that's fine i won't complain was quite ok.We took the share plate for two (£29) and kifto (£12.90) i asked for mild pepper .We barely ate half of the plate and believe me we force ourselves. Kifto was ok but not enought tasty i couldn't feel any spice, the kind of stew chicken in a very weird brown thick sauce seems burn and no taste just disgusting, the chicken in curry sauce was dice of breast chicken completely dry , lentils and spinach blend.... we are going into ethiopian restaurant every week this is our best cuisine ever but that wasnt ethiopian or erytrerian food no way.... I felt like no spice, no salt , no taste a kind of dust taste We will never go back again and i believe that the one that did enjoyed this restaurant never ate proper ethiopian food. Waste of money and time

Decided to come here with friends after restaurant opposite was fully booked; glad we did. An authentic and interesting cuisine experience. Loved the coffee ceremony and everyone eagerly ate everything put in front of them so success!Note that you will be eating with your fingers so will have to pop to the bathroom to wash hands. If I had a request for the owners it would be to provide heated hand towels (like many Indian restaurants do) at the table before and after eating; so much easier!

Wow amazing food and all made with love and attention, the presentation just made you fell to dive in , the guy serving us was very pleasant , very relaxed , if you like authentic Indian / African and North African food this is the place , we had a plata to share for two , I had to take a break so much food , will definitely be coming back. We deafly recommend this restaurant. XXXX 10/10

Have passed this place for years and wondered about it but never went in. Tried it this evening. Sharing platters are tasty both meat and vegetarian options and are almost too big. Coffee at end is a fun and delicious experience. Didn't pay so can't speak as to value though I will definitely return. Staff are a little inattentive and leave you just too long when you want to order more or pay. You needed to almost go round the back to finish be the one waitress (3 tables in total while we were in.)

What a great experience we had at Adulis. The wonderful people and atmosphere made us feel welcome and warm from our arrival. All of the food is excellent. The prices are reasonable and wine selection was pretty good. It is a casual and fun evening that anyone would enjoy. The recommendation from our lovely server was to always to a sharing platter. You get to sample vegetarian as well as different meat dishes. My friends shared the platter for two and it was excellent. You won't leave hungry! Do yourself a favour and pop over for a great night.

Never tried this type of food before and I am always willing to give things a try. The meat dish I chose was nice enough but wish I had chosen what my wife and son chose as theirs came with a sauce. You get a choice of rice or Injera which is a spongelike pancake served cold. It was very sour and not very nice. I eat most anything but this was not tasty. My wife and son loved their food so it was my choice that I made the mistake. The beer was nice and our starters were nice so I cant complain. I would go back again but choose differently.

I visited Adulis for my birthday after getting a taste for Eritrean food. The staff were lovely and the decor in the restaurant is to a high standard, some lovely decorations and designs. I had the 'Adulis Mies' (the honey wine) which was delicious - I'd definitely recommend trying it. The food is very well-priced, we had a platter for 2 but still had to take some of the food home with us (I wasn't letting such good food go to waste!). We had a mix of the meat and vegetarian dishes which was excellent - I'd recommend it if you want to try a variety of tastes and textures. A very enjoyable evening!

I went here with a group of friends for my birthday and had a great time. The food was delicious (we had two sharing platters - one for the veggies and one for the meat eaters!) and we all really enjoyed it, great for sharing with a large group. The coffee ceremony was great and the staff were lovely, they lowered the lights and put on Stevie Wonder when they brought out my cake! It was great value too - will definitely be going back!

This restaurant is something a bit different and well worth a visit. The food is great and reasonably priced for the quantity. We really liked the style and having the shared meal with lots of different dishes to try. It was a bit understaffed and the card machine was broken but I'm certainly going to visit again.

I ate here recently on a Saturday evening with a friend. I hadn't eaten Eritrean food before, apparently it's very similar to Ethiopian food. We ordered a meat platter for 2, but there was probably enough for 3 people (and I have a hearty appetite). Service was friendly and efficient, and prices are quite reasonable. I'd probably eat here again. The restaurant wasn't very busy for a Saturday evening so you may not need to book, but if you book then do so by phone - I used the contact form on their website but this was ignored.

Great value for money to start with. Nice little place! Food was very good and given the cost is kinda underpriced. Pleasant staff too.

This is such a great restaurant - its one of our locals and we wish more people would try it! My husband and I always order a bottle of white wine and the meat & veg shared platter for two. Very filling & VERY good. Always great staff too!

I went there with a friend who wanted to try something different. I have previously had Eritrean food, so I knew pretty much what to expect. The restaurant has a lovely decor, the staff was polite, friendly and accommodating and the food was really nice and flavoursome. I will certainly return in the future.

Excited about trying something new but the whole thing involves this horrid sponge bread served cold and rolled up like flannels. There really is only so much you can stomach but you are supposed to use it to scoop up the food and eat it (rather than cutlery). Food itself was tasty enough and certainly something different. Decor and ambience was pleasant enough, service fine but not well trained and we had problems paying at the end as their machine had broken. I wouldn't return but I'm glad to have tried it.

We booked a table for 8 pm for a family of four, specifically asking for a nice table and were assured we would get it. We got there on time only to find that we were being seated next to their open bathroom. The waiter and waitress were very unprofessional and frankly rude. We have been to a fair number of Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurants in London and have learnt that service is not the reason you visit this type of restaurant, but this was a total disappointment. there are several restaurants offering similar food in London and they should be patronized while this left to its incompetent staff.

We went early on a Tuesday night, the waitress was lovely very happy to talk about the food and customs.I particularly like the explanations on the menu of how the food is prepared and how to eat it.The honey wine was delicious I tried the dry version. We had the mixed sharing platter and like other reviewers before thought at first it wouldn't be enough but it was just about right although we didn't manage it all. The mixture or flavours were really tasty and the vegetarian dishes were some of the tastiest.I went with my husband but would definitely want to go back to introduce my friends to this food and wine.

We were looking to visit the popular Thai restaurant next door, but thankfully it was full or else we wouldn't have discovered this gem. Eritrean food is typically served on a platter with local pancakes and small helpings of spicy meat and vegetable dishes. All the dishes were excellent and reasonably priced. The service was friendly and swift and we will definitely be back

I felt like i was on holiday trying something different.We had the sharing meat and veggie platter.When the dish came served on a large pancake style bread called injera my initial thoughts were "that's not going to be enough for us!".But we could not finish it and had to ask for a box for us to take back! Food was very filling.Food was flavoursome and each dish had a distinctive taste. It was refreshing to go round on the dish trying out all the different things on there.The veggie dishes were great, i find that veggie dishes can sometimes be abit bland compared to meat dishes, but they've done very well to give their veggie dishes a great flavour. Each veggie dish had a different distinctive taste.We left very satisfied.

i went to adulis restaurant with my family. we had a lovely meal. we had a sharing plater for four persons, the dishes were selected by a head chef. there were deliciousness. the staffs seems were well trained staff, looked after us very excellent. i would like to thank them because they were really busy but they have been smiling and caring staffs. we definitely coming back.

Had a great vegetarian platter which they made vegan for us. Lovely waitress explained what it all was! Great tasting honey wine. We were offered tasters of both the dry and sweet. Would definitely recommend.

Went to a Ethiopian restaurant a couple of months ago and this is very similar. Went for the platter, veggie and meat, for 2 and was a lot of food, really enjoy the concept of eating with your hands. Also enjoyed the honey wine but not for you if you don't like sweet/dessert wines. Good selection of tasty foods a little bit out of the ordinary

Our waiter volunteered no assistance so we went for the chef's selection and a bottle of the honey wine (which was lovely). We waited for our food to come for about an hour. When it came we were given no explanation of what we were eating. The injera bread looked like brown flannels rolled up and was clammy and cold. The food didn't really look very appetising although it was tasty enough and the ingredients were good quality. We passed on puddings which were just bought-in Italian desserts on a third-party printed menu. It wasn't too expensive but I don't think we'll be returning.

This is a wonderful friendly welcoming restaurant. Eating with our hands after washing our hands in a thoughfully provided sink made the injerra with all it's mixed vegetarian curry like accompaniments taste delightful. The Kenyan tusker beer went so well with it.

The food was not good at all. The Sambusa to start with (which was plonked on my table with a scowl from the young waitress) tasted like a deep fried Ginsters pasty, filled with a vague "meat" which I was assured was chicken but heaven knows what it actually was. Then the main course... oh dear. As part of a large group we ordered the platters. Now if you're going to have communal food which you're all going to tuck into together, we might need more than a solitary napkin for hygiene purposes, given that most people are going to arrive by public transport. This is not helped by the fact the light was on the blink down by the toilets, and no soap in the gents so I couldn't wash my hands properly. The food was served dish by dish into a communal serving plate, but it was mumbled what each dish was, so I had no idea what I was eating. Each of the foods had no flavour itself, just overloaded with spice to mask the cheap meat being used.In defence of the staff, the older of the waitresses was more attentive and trying her best and was keeping control over what was a large party, but undermined by "attitude-girl" who seemed to be experimenting on how hard she could slam a plate down on the table and how deep she could scowl whilst doing so.Suffice to say, it's not for me.

I had a lovely dinner with some friends last week, it was the first time I had Eritrean Food so I didn't know what to expect !! We shared a mixed platter and was really fun to eat with our hands and use the injera bread as a scoop all the food was delicious especially the lentils and the meat!! the Staff is really friendly!! I will come back for sure. Don't miss a very good Eritrean honey wine!!

My (pregnant) wife had dinner at Adulis tonight with our 1 year old, and it was wonderful. We split the mixed platter for 2, called the mini kirchatt. It was plenty of food for all of us and very very good. And the staff were very sweet with our daughter. Have been here before and will go again.

Tired, hungry, in a hurry. Found this alternative to a pub. East African cuisine. Different but very fulfilling. Wonderfully accommodating hostess, we had a substantial meal without using knife and fork, just bread.

I went with three friends. We'd all been to Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurants before so we knew roughly what to expect - eating with the hands, using the injera bread as a scoop. We started by sharing some houmous and some lentil and tomato salad. Then for our main we chose the four-person platter, and we were very glad we did. Eight dishes (three meat, one fish, four vegetable), all delicious and much more varied in terms of flavour and heat than I had expected. There was certainly more than enough to go round. The service was good - not hurried, but the waiter was helpful and attentive without being obsequious. It's by far the best meal of its type I've had and I will definitely go back. I might even undergo the coffee ceremony.

We were unable to obtain a table at the nearby Thai restaurant and so decided to try out the Adulis. It is an Eritrean eatery. The menu looked interesting so my partner and I decided to give it a a punt. The food seems to consist mainly of curry style stews with rice or unleavened bread. We had a lamb and potato curry stew. It was tasty and very good. The service was very friendly and quick. The decor was also very good. The only drawback being that it was a bit pricey. However, bearing in mind the trendy area not a great surprise. We enjoyed the meal and would recommend it for anyone who has not experienced African cuisine.

The meal all hinges around this weird spongy flat bread stuff, which is fermented for two days, scraped off and cooked.... it really is like nothing else I've ever had. The staff were very friendly and the coffee ceremony was a lot of fun, it was certainly an experience ... just not one i want again.

My friend lives in the area and suggested checking out this restaurant. It was fun eating with our hands- wrapping the meat dishes in the thick pancake that accompanies it, but I found the taste of the pancake rather odd! It has a strange sour taste which I really didn't like. So maybe just not to my taste as my friend enjoyed her meal and wants to go back.

I've been to Adulis at St. John’s Hill twice now (once in a small group and once as a couple) and on both occasions I had a really great time! Staff are warm and inviting and it really makes a difference! I've been recommending it to my friends for something local, fun, friendly and delicious. The sharing platters are great for first and second timers as they really give you a taste of all the best bits. Next time I think I will pick out my favorites and have them as a full dish. The food is really yummy, especially the meat dishes (though there are loads of veggie options too) and the service is great – really friendly. It’s nice to walk in and be recognized in this town! High recommended – give it a try!

Me and my wife live locally but have never been to Adulis before. Our loss, because the food is unusual and very good and Eritrean honey wine is not to be missed. A sharing platter for two is all you'll need unless you are super hungry. The service is maybe a tad slow but good-natured, and we weren't in a hurry anyway, so no problems here. Will be coming back.

there were 4 of us and not too busy on a Friday night. Food was good (not great) and different. Authentic and based on a finger style eating which is I guess traditional for North Africa. Great service, really good staff.We had the 4 person sharer which was enough food but not a huge amount of food for over £50.Worth a go to see if you like it as I guess it will be a love or its OK kind of reaction for most.

My other half and I have eaten here a couple of times (most recently before heading out on NYE), and I can highly recommend it. The menu is exotic and interesting, but everything we've eaten there has been superb. You must try the spring roll-type starter, as well as their hommous and flat bread. The main meals are a good size and totally delicious. The ambience is really relaxed and welcoming, and the staff are just lovely -- really friendly and helpful. Will definitely be eating here again, and would absolutely recommend.

Il giorno dopo aver provato l'altro adulis, di brixton rd, io e mia figlia siamo venuti qui. Era prestissimo, ma ci hanno servito rapidamente. L'ambiente è più nuovo, e più accogliente. Anche questa volta, dopo qualche buon antipasto, un piatto composto da assaggi (x 2 persone) con dose abbondante di shiro, il piatto preferito da mia figlia. Come nel loro altro ristorante, piatti saporiti al punto giusto, gustosi, e, soprattutto, leggeri.

Which sounds awful, but was great. Instead of cutlery you scoop up the tasty morsels with a substance that can only be described as like a loose weave wet suit.The honey wine is worth a try- by the glass not the bottle. if your a coffee fiend, you have to try the coffee ceremony, worth it for the smell alone.Lovely staff, very tasty food that is different and interesting and great value- bring on the wet suit pancakes!

MMy husband chose this restaurant as it was easy for his daughter to get to after work and it had a decent vegetarian selection. We went on a Tuesday night so the place was not too busy. We didn't have any starters so I couldn't comment on that, but the mains were all interesting. I had the spicy chicken, which had great flavour but was a little on the hot side for me. My step-daughter had the vegetarian platter for 1 and found it gave her a good variety, her boyfriend had the meat platter for 1 and he really enjoyed it - ours were all served with Injera which was great (though I will admit I had to ask for a knife and fork as the bits of chicken in my dish were a little large). My husband had the grilled fish, which he really enjoyed but he regretted not having something a bit more exciting (like mine). His dish wasn't served with Injera, but when he asked for some they were quickly fetched for him. The Injera are an interesting "bread" - similar to a pancake but with a lemony tang. They are served cold. My only disappointment for the night was that the desserts were not authentic Eritrean - they were frozen ice cream desserts with an Italian feel, that you get in a lot of places (such as pistachio ice-cream). Maybe this is a hang over from the Italian influence in Eritrea?? But perhaps something a bit more traditional would be nice (fresh fruit with mint or a sweet hembesha). Overall I found the meal enjoyable - there was only one waitress but she was friendly and courteous and as the place wasn't overly busy she was able to keep up with the demands of all the diners. Our meal cost approximately £23 per head, which wasn't too bad when you consider we all had a main and a dessert, along with some drinks. Overall I would go back to this restaurant as I would love to explore their menu.

Was looking for somewhere to go the spur of the moment and this looked interesting. I enjoyed it but not sure everyone did. Good flavours apart from the pancake thing they served it with, which was a bit bland.

Piatti gustosi, misto di carne e verdurevservito sul tipico pane, alla fine è buono anche se pesantino...Caffè eritreo, pagato 9 pounds, per caffè e pop corn, non vale la pena. Alla fine abbiamo pagato 48 pounds in due, bevendo acqua, non proprio economico ma ottima cena.Locale pulitissimo, personale gentilissimo.

We were greeted by friendly staff who offered to talk us through the menu. We went for the platters served on Injera, to which the staff did offer rice and asked if we wanted it served authentically. The food was amazing! and really good value. The decor and cleanliness of the restaurant was high and the staff were happy to chat or leave us alone. We were not rushed, some might consider this being slow service but if you want somewhere different, with fab food and to make the meal the highlight of the night then I recommend this place. Its also family run, and it makes a change from the usual chains of rushed service. Highly recommended.

I love this restaurant and go therewhenever I'm in the area but they have two things to work on:it takes an unusual long time from the order to receiving the food - looks like there is one chef in the kitchen and not quick enough to get the food ready in 20-30min. I sometimes waited 40min to get the food and that has put me off a lot.Also when you tend to eat somewhere often, you notice when the food is fresh and when it is not quite so, and that is the case with Adulis - the quality of food sometimes drops.But I like the food and the place and would like to see it thrive.

We went here on Friday and had a very enjoyable dinner. The venue was a little quiet upon our arrival (19.30) but soon livened up. The service we received was extremely friendly if a tiny bit on the slow side. The food very nice and certainly the restaurant was filled with delightful smells throughout the time we dined. Add to this, a good beer and very reasonable bill and we would recommend a visit

Some of the food is quite tasty, but as it's all the same consistency, the texture gets pretty boring. It's also quite cold as it is in little mounds on the platter and you pick it up with strips of cold dough. Slow service too

Dined here with four others. The food was plentiful and enjoyed the honey wine. The service was great as was the 'coffee ceremony'. The final bill was very reasonable. All in all a successful evening

3 of us had a bottle of wine, hummus dip to share and a mixed platter of Eritrean/Ethiopian food. We paid about £15 each and we're very happy with the meal but couldn't finish it as there was a lot! The doro wot and tibs were delicious. And the injera tasted just like the real thing! The staff were very nice and the decor was modern and traditional at the same time. Would be even better if it was BYO!

I have been here many times in the last year with different friends and family and had my birthday dinner here in July with 24 friends. Every time we come here, the service is fantastic. The bubbly and friendly manager makes everyone feel welcome and really valued. The food is great, full of flavour, very decent sized portions and with great variety. There is something for everyone on the menu and the chef will cater for your spice preference! I took my parents here a few months ago and my mother normally hates foreign food, but even she got stuck it, ate with her hands and was really impressed. I'd absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for fantastic service, food, atmosphere and experience.

Really nice restaurauntFood is served in a tatpas style on a flat bread, additional btread is provided to pick up the various foods in place of cutleryGreat selection of Veggie and meat options with really good tastes

When you think, "What do you want for dinner tonight?", Eritrean is probably not the first to come to mind. But oh how it should be...Having lived opposite for sometime, we regularly have walked past and admired from outside. Tonight, we finally decided to go in. The interior is stunningly decorated with artefacts and paintings from native Eritrea on Africa's East coast, and the atmosphere didn't fail to disappoint.Confused by what to eat, we opted for the Chef's platter. The warm and friendly waiter brought this over and explained the selection, accompanied by fresh sourdough pancakes to eat with. No cutlery here...hands it is. It's ok though, there is a specific hand wash only room to clean and wash.After feasting on the incredible platter, we decided to end with the traditional coffee. This involved the presenting of roasted beans to smell, before being served them as a coffee with incense and popcorn. Yes, popcorn! A brilliant evening and one all should try, we will definitely be returning.

We went for the chef's platter which was over £50 for four people. The portions were tiny and we immediately thought it was extremely bad value for money. We all had very sore stomachs after the meal for about 2 days and my wife vomited and had diahorrea. I will never go back despite the nice decor and friendly service.

Having searched out Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurants on three continents, the normal verdict has been food was ok/great, hospitality is warm, but really wish they would go a little more up-market with the rest. Finally found an Eritrean place with everything. First class food; the warm welcome one has grown to expect from this part of the word and at last, a stylish ethnic chic decor desgined with a sure, clean touch. The food is a sensuous product of deeply mellow spicing - the spices are common to Indian cuisine - a result of centuries of Indian-Arabian ocean trade - but the end result is unique. It is a thoroughly satisfying meal with a range of meats, fish, lentils and vegetables, all eaten with injera, a soft sour pancake. As the traditional coffee was prepared by an Eritrean lady in traditional dress, incense wafted among the tables and we sat back replete and satisfied.

Authentic food, very friendly and yet professional staff, lovely interior design are the winning combinations of a beautiful African dinner.

Visited a few weeks back and really enjoyed ourselves. Eritrean food was a new experience for us, so went for the platter which covered a range of their dishes. I would definitely be more adventerous next time now i know what to expect.The setting is great and exceptionally clean! Always a +!

Adulis has recently opened up on St John's Hill Clapham Junction. It makes a nice change to have something a bit different on our doorstep. Eritrean food is lovely and I can highly recommend their in-house honey wine, which is great alongside the mix of spicy and flavoursome foods. We tried a mixed 'meat' selection, which included fish dishes and was lovely. Lots of strong flavours. All food is eaten without cutlery, but with the traditional sour dough flat bread (I think called Taita), which makes for an interesting eating experience.The staff here were very friendly and helpful and happy, which creates a nice atmosphere and relaxed feeling to the place. It's nicely decked out and you can have a quieter table up on the mezzanine level if you wish. Beware the slightly over zealous air conditioning unit, but on the whole this is a comfortable, friendly restaurant with good food and service.