Alaowerri Restaurant and Bar

West African restaurant · New Cross Gate

Alaowerri Restaurant and Bar

West African restaurant · New Cross Gate

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129 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5DJ, United Kingdom

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Specializes in acclaimed isi ewu, nkwobi, suya & jollof  

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129 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5DJ, United Kingdom Get directions

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129 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5DJ, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 20 7064 5500
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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

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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

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charlotte sikosana

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Firstly I do not leave reviews on google unless I really have to or see the need to. I haven’t been there.however I ordered online on deliveroo. The jollof rice was more of curry rice definitely wasn’t jollof .it was a yellow colour tested nothing like jollof. Thank God I had some shito at home to make this taste better the meat was laking seasoning 🧂 and the fish I ordered was like it was just cooked in a plain tomato sauce. The only thing that was nice in my order was the plantain. Potion sizes are really good but yeah the food could really do with some seasoning and the jollof needs to improve.

Mfon Umo

Google
Really great Nigerian restaurant. Space is small so plan your visit against/ahead of peak times. The food is delicious and the owner is a very nice and friendly man. The service is great and I will definitely be coming back. The isiewu in particular is amazing! Honestly, the food there is really good.

Maryjane Chinaza

Google
I ordered Isi ewu with my friend and it tastes so good. I didn’t regret coming here. I also bought nkwobi and Ugba for my family and they enjoyed it . All tastes so good.

Chiamaka Udeh

Google
I’m hard to please when it comes to Igbo soups but Alaowerri surpassed my expectations. I ate Oha soup with poundo yam. I’ve never eaten Oha soup this good in London. Also got beef suya from here. The suya was so tasty. The food portions are huge. The guy who attended to us was warm and friendly too. I love the ambience in the restaurant as well. I’m defo revisiting.

Tee Ogb

Google
Never had isi ewu before, so I can't compare. Staff are attentive. Average nigerian restaurant. The afrobeat music was good choices.

Charles King

Google
Our experience would have been a nice one if it wasn't for the food. The service was nice and the staff seemed friendly. However, the food turned our five-day vacation in the UK into a nightmare. Their pounded yam and egusi were the worst food poisoning we ever experienced. We all had diarrhea for four days straight up. The worst part of it was my two toddlers (2&4) had to experience this God-forsaken evil too! I'm not sure how these people prepare or preserve their meals, but they are not doing something right, and they need to do better.

Fifi A

Google
The best Isiewu I have ever had! The restaurant was clean and the service was excellent 👌 Definitely going back next time I'm in London

Don Maleete

Google
Great food but the rest room/toilets is one of the worst I've seen in my life!!! And because of this I can never go there again nor advice anyone to go there. You guys have been around for a long time, you should know the value of cleanliness and near toilets especially in a restaurant. Completely renovate your toilets to standard please not that dirty site I saw there. Imagine coming there with other nationals to eat and they see that eyesore of a toilet.