Banaadiri Restaurant

Restaurant · Finsbury Park ·

Banaadiri Restaurant

Restaurant · Finsbury Park ·

Fragrant rice, quality lamb, beef steak, soup, banana dessert

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213 Seven Sisters Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 3NG, United Kingdom Get directions

£10–20

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The London Delivery & Takeaway Directory

"Banaadiri is a spot in Shepherd’s Bush (with a sister location in Finsbury Park) serving homemade Somali food. Give them a call on 020 8740 8888." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak

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Banaadiri Restaurant

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5 Meals For A Fiver: Finsbury Park

"Your order: Bariis iskukaris with chopped meat and soup (£5) A plate of bariis iskukaris at Zamzam - a Somali vegetable rice dish packed with sweet peppers, spiced potatoes, soft peas, a handful of raisins, and other bits that taste like they’ve been bathing in a wonderful tub of chicken stock, turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin (among other things) - is one of the best things you can eat around Finsbury Park. It comes with a pile of caramelised chopped beef and goat and, for £5, you can get a tasty potato and carrot soup too." - jake missing

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London’s Best East African Restaurants: Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Somali | Eater London

"The menu, or literal lack thereof at this Seven Sisters restaurant is similar to other Somali dining experiences in the city, with the meals of the day reeled off to punters. Expect some combination of fragrant rice and tough red meat such as beef; for anyone hoping to date in private, a draping of curtains with the ability to conceal a group makes for a hilarious occasion." - Riaz Phillips

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Banaadiri Restaurant

Bobby M.

Google

Made to feel so welcome when we visited. Came here with my wife and mum and they walked me through the food options and I ordered, for £30 there was a great amount of food to feed us all and everyone was so friendly and happy to help us as we'd never tried Somali food before, we'd recommend this place to everyone and regarding the comments about hygiene and a lack of welcoming atmosphere I'm very surprised because everything was fresh, tasted great and the place was well maintained and we felt like welcomed guests and everyone was greatful that we came to take our time to appreciate Somali food and culture ❤️

Ranvir S.

Google

Another goated spot in finsbury park with great Somali food, nice friendly staff as well. There isn't a menu, so go the the front and ask questions about what they have and what your preferences are. The lamb is quality, and a starter soup is provided as well as a banana for dessert. Portion sizes are amazing and the whole meal costs around £12 which is amazing value for money. Pretty good spice level to the food as well

Ali A.

Google

Best somalian food i’ve ever tasted highly recommend the beef steak and rice and definitely eat in, to all the Bengali’s in the area and everyone else pop in to this shop, it’s a must try, amazing portions great food and packed full of flavour, you won’t leave it feeling hungry and also very well priced. And also perfect for people who go to gym, get that protein in, loads of meats available and also everything is Halal👌

Zaki Q.

Google

Amazing atmosphere, everyone is lovely and inclusive with great portion sizes and amazing flavours! The soup you are given to drink is delicious and helps wash down the meal. The best part was the people inside with fun conversations getting us involved. We will definitely be back!

K A.

Google

Went there to try something different. Very welcoming, even the customers, they recognise you're not from Somalia region. Very community oriented, felt comfortable and enjoyed the home cooked meal. Definitely off the beaten track and a great gem.

Tom R.

Google

My 65 year old mother and I popped into this cafe for a coffee, as we had sometime before she could check into the hotel across the road. We were instantly ushered by the waiter behind a closed curtain. It soon became apparently that the curtain was to segregate men and women, as there was another man and woman behind the curtain, and on the other side men only. We instantly left. This café clearly would prefer to live under the Taliban than in a free UK.

Abdul Qadir K.

Google

I recently had the pleasure of joining a Somali colleague for a meal at Banadiri Restaurant on our way to an assessment. We tried the Sughaar with Haneed, and it was absolutely delicious—highly recommended! As a Pakistani at a Somali restaurant, I felt incredibly welcomed. The hospitality was truly outstanding

Shiraz

Google

Quick friendly service . Nice tasty food . Loved the complimentary soup . Chilie sauce was great . Nice relaxed , great ambience- nothing fancy , simple restaurant .reminded me of road side cafes elsewhere in the world .