Aso Rock Restaurant in Dalston is a vibrant, family-run gem where you can savor delicious Nigerian classics like ayamase and puff puff, all while enjoying a cold Guinness in a cozy, foliage-filled dining space.
"Available for delivery across London, this Nigerian restaurant has things like pottage, okele, and rice. You can place an order on their website." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"This family-run Nigerian restaurant has been a favourite with locals for decades. Aso Rock Restaurant has a jazzy neon-lit bar to sit with a cold Guinness, and a simple but warm, foliage-filled dining space, perfect for solo meals or casual group dinners. Get a satchel-sized box with a rice-based meal to takeaway, or linger over a soup-based meal. The latter, which includes the likes of egusi stew and okra stew, is led by their excellent speciality ayamase. Just know that the food can be sneakily pepper-heavy. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, daisy meager, sinead cranna
"An unwavering pillar in Dalston, Aso Rock Restaurant is a family-run Nigerian spot that has served the community for decades. It started out as a small takeout spot and now has a jazzy neon-lit bar to sit with a cold Guinness, and a simple but warm, foliage-filled dining space. While we might not arrange a whole occasion around dinner here, it strikes the right balance for a solo meal or for a group needing a fill before a gig or dance in the area. We recommend getting a satchel-sized box with a rice-based meal or soup-based meal. The latter, which includes the likes of egusi stew and okra stew, is led by their excellent speciality ayamase." - riaz phillips
"Aso Rock has been a pillar of east London’s Nigerian community for decades. As other spots have come and gone, Aso Rock stands as firm as the monument it’s named after. It’s a testament to the quality of food that has kept seasoned diners happy and their ability to introduce Nigerian food to Dalston’s ever-changing community. We recommend a satchel-sized box with a rice-based or soup-based meal. The latter, which includes the likes of egusi stew and okra stew, is led by their excellent speciality ayamase. Sides like the soft doughnut-esque puff puff are excellent too. Let the hours slip by, with a cold Guinness in hand, in the jazzy, neon-lit bar and warm, foliage-filled dining space." - riaz phillips
"Like the Aso Rock mountain range on the outer reaches of Nigeria’s capital, Aso Rock Restaurant is an unwavering pillar in Dalston. The family-run Nigerian restaurant has served the community for decades. It started out as a small takeout spot and now has a jazzy neon-lit bar, to sit with a cold Guinness, and a simple but warm, foliage-filled dining space. While we might not arrange a whole occasion around dinner here, it strikes the right balance for a solo meal or for a group needing a fill before a gig or dance in the area. We recommend getting a satchel-sized box with a rice-based meal or soup-based meal. The latter, which includes the likes of egusi stew and okra stew, is led by their excellent speciality ayamase. All of the food can be sneakily pepper-heavy, so first timer’s—don’t load up your forks or hands too much. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Riaz Phillips
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