Facing Heaven - (Near Hackney, london)

Chi Man Chan ​If youre in Deptford, you absolutely have to try this place! My first experience with Caribbean food at this restaurant was incredibly impressive. The Food: Authentic & Great Value I tried the Oxtail and Curry Goat for the first time, and both were outstanding. The flavors were deep and perfectly soaked into the meat, which had a great texture—tender but still with a satisfying "bite." Everything felt very fresh and clean, and the portions offered amazing value for money. ​Atmosphere & Service: Friendly & Professional The staff were very friendly and patient, making me feel welcome as a first-timer. I also noticed that the kitchen was very clean and organized, which is always reassuring. Even on a Tuesday afternoon, there were many young locals waiting for their food, which gave me the confidence that this is a true neighborhood favorite. Coming to Deptford, you must try the famous Caribbean cuisine, and I truly believe the food here is as authentic as it gets—just like in Jamaica. Highly recommended!

Christian Haddow Butcher Easily one of the greatest meals of my life. The service was wonderful and the food was exceptional. Unpretentious, but with its own voice. Also, the vegan menu for my wife was sensational, above and beyond. Truly wonderful and feels like home

Tani Delestrée Amazing people! Amazing wine and lovely atmosphere! 100% recommend! If you close your eyes and you’re under the heaters, the food makes you feel like you’re in Portugal or Italy

Matt ONeill Really great food and friendly team. Fantastic à la carte as well as set menu option (standard/veggie), great cocktails and a decent wine selection. Buzzing atmosphere and really popular. Highly recommend, food is delicious with bold flavours and generous portion sizes.

BronzeLibra03 A pleasant spontaneous find! We enjoyed the beef tacos, chicken and waffles and a good juicy beef burger, we specifically asked to not have a smashed burger and they kindly catered for us! The music is so fun and lively, playing from a record player with a cactus on top! Sylvia was a great host and all the staff were friendly and helpful! Portion sizes were great too!

Taylor Weaver Fellow vegan here! I’ve been visiting my partner who lives in London and have made it a mission to find the best vegan sausage roll so Arapina was at the top of our list to try - it’s a primarily vegan cafe (also includes several vegetarian options) and also includes lots of other dietary options like gluten free, sugar free, and nut free! It’s off the beaten path in a quiet residential part of Greenwich. Great atmosphere in the cafe, there’s WiFi and nice tables to work at if you wanted to bring a computer or book! We vegan options we tried were the vegan sausage roll (of course) as well as the pasty and then the mushroom / leek filled croissant! Some of the most incredible vegan pastries I’ve had, hands down! The woman who served us, Kim, was so very sweet! Excellent customer service