The Queen of Sheba Restaurant

"In an area that’s already rich in friendly, homely restaurants where your first thought on leaving is when you’re going to be back for more, The Queen of Sheba still stands out. And there are more than enough options here to see you ordering something different for at least your first 30 or 40 visits. While something like the perfectly tangy awaze ti’bs works well on a solo visit, ideally you should come with two or three friends and order one of the special selections, a sharing platter of salads and delicately spiced vegetarian or meat stews, all served on spongy injera. Don’t skip the Ethiopian coffee ceremony when you’re done." - Richard Ehrlich 3, Oliver Feldman, Jake Oliver

"If you’re on the Heath wondering where to satisfy your craving for spice and flavour, head towards Kentish Town. The Queen of Sheba is a 10-minute walk from Gospel Oak and the Ethiopian restaurant is an excellent spot when there are many hungry hands and tired legs to feed. Get a few things on injera to share—awaze t’ibs, kitfo, and shiro w’et are go-tos for us—and scoop away until you can eat no more." - jake missing

"In an area that’s already rich in friendly, homely restaurants where your first thought on leaving is when you’re going to be back for more, The Queen of Sheba still stands out. And there are more than enough options here to see you ordering something different for at least your first 30 or 40 visits. While something like the perfectly tangy awaze ti’bs works well on a solo visit, ideally you should come with two or three friends and order one of the special selections, a sharing platter of salads and delicately spiced vegetarian or meat stews, all served on spongy injera. Don’t skip the Ethiopian coffee ceremony when you’re done." - Jake Missing

"Gorgeously wood-carved furniture, willowy plants and a straw-thatched bar awaits a vast menu that should accommodate any diet or preference. The word “appetiser” on the menu should be taken with caution. The ketegna — toasted injera — coated in mild chilli, the sheba salad and filled pastry sambossa alone could make a meal. The focus here is on injera sharing dishes. While some places serve the injera bread, rolled into smaller pieces served in a separate bowl, here the separate stews are served atop a behemoth round injera the same size as the tray." - Riaz Phillips