Arapina - Vegetarian & Vegan Bakery - (Near Lewisham, 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!

a haddovska Superb venue, great service & the most amazing olive tapenade you ever tasted!! The Forest Road IPA also in the line-up of tasty bar treats. Go if you can and go if you cant! Not to be missed.

Oliver Yung Ever so often, one craves that hearty, honest meal and for me, that’s Chaconia, a Trinidadian restaurant at the heart of Deptford. The simple and clean store front veils the rich and exciting flavours that belie. I ordered the chicken curry and rice and was persuasively nudged by a fellow diner to try the goat curry instead; fortunately, the most generous proprietress indulged my gustatory fancies and offered me a small side of that. It was a plate of absolute joy - both curries had distinct flavours and the meats were perfectly stewed, retaining their structure while being succulent to the bite. The rice was well flavoured and was the perfect accompaniment to those rich curries. At £5, this was an absolute steal. I’ll be back.

Britney Dossett The perfect cafe. Delicious food, great coffee and matcha, cozy seating. Im gluten free, and they were so accommodating. They ran out of gluten free bread and ran to get some. It was so sweet. After that, they prepared a beautiful French toast with fruit, nuts and honey for me. You are in good hands here.

Chris Jackson Great coffee and great vegan food. Had both the burgers and the bagels and can’t fault either – but you’ll need plenty of napkins!