Deluxe manna

"If what you need right now is charcoal-grilled fish, or scotch bonnet-marinated oxtail, then order from this Congolese restaurant in Tottenham. Check their website for the full menu and give them a call on 02088018888." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak

"Deluxe Manna in Tottenham is a Congolese spot, so not technically West African, but their menu reads like a family tree of the wider Afro-Caribbean community in north London. The buzzy atmosphere, soundtracked by afrobeats, and late opening hours mean there’s no rush to be in and out. Sit back, relax, and settle in for the evening. The sleek interiors, matte black walls, and a gold-rimmed bar might imply dainty, quaint plates of food. But this is not the case. Our go-to (and you’ll quickly notice many others’) is the Manna platter. In this collab of cultures, grilled fish and meats like ntaba (smoked lamb) surround a mountain of jollof rice, kwanga (a soft cassava dumpling), and more. Elasticated waistbands recommended." - riaz phillips

"Two things are certain when you visit Deluxe Manna—you won’t be rushed and you’ll leave full. The pace at this buzzy spot is relaxed, with a soundtrack of afrobeats and late opening hours that encourage a leisurely approach to meals. Which is just as well because you’ll be working on these platters for a while. The menu reads like a family tree of the wider Afro-Caribbean community in north London. You’ll find Caribbean favourites alongside Congolese specialties. Our go-to is the Manna platter. In this collab of cultures, grilled fish and meats like ntaba (smoked lamb) surround a mountain of jollof rice, kwanga (a soft cassava dumpling), and more." - heidi lauth beasley

"Deluxe Manna in Tottenham is a Congolese spot but their menu reads like a family tree of the wider Afro-Caribbean community in north London. On one page you’ll see Congolese specialities like 24-hour marinated, grilled pangasius and the next, Caribbean favourites like jerk chicken. The buzzy atmosphere, soundtracked by afrobeats, and late opening hours mean there’s no rush to be in and out. Sit back, relax, and settle in for the evening. The sleek interiors, matte black walls, and a gold-rimmed bar might imply dainty, quaint plates of food. But this is not the case. Our go-to (and you’ll quickly notice many others’) is the Manna platter. In this collab of cultures, grilled fish and meats like ntaba (smoked lamb) surround a mountain of jollof rice, kwanga (a soft cassava dumpling), and more. Elasticated waistbands recommended. " - Riaz Phillips