The Best Restaurants in New Cross | Where to Eat in SE14 | Eater London

"Alaowerri Restaurant specialises in isi ewu, a traditional Nigerian dish of slow-cooked goat head. Here, the tender meat is spiced with ehu seeds and chilli, complete with potash and utazi leaves which lend a slight bitterness, garnished with thick rings of raw white onion. Naturally, it’s a must-try alongside other West African classics such as nkwobi featuring spiced, boneless cow foot with a slightly sweet sauce; beef suya flecked with peanut kuli kuli; and jollof rice with fried fish and plantain. Consider visiting in a decent sized group to sample as much of the menu as possible. Alternatively, takeaway is offered, but bear in mind the isi ewu can take up to an hour to prepare, so should be ordered in advance." - Jonathan Hatchman