The Wanstead Kitchen - (Near Greenwich, london)

TasnimxEats haneed corner is a great spot serving a wide selection of somali food, using traditional recipes passed down through generations. the menu is full of hearty meals, aromatic spices and authentic flavours that really reflect somali home cooking. we started off with maraq, a traditional somali soup, which was light but full of flavour, so tangy, refreshing and slightly lemony with an aromatic broth. it had vegetables like potatoes, cabbage and carrots which made it feel really comforting. we tried platter 2 which came with slow cooked haneed, quarter chicken, rice and spaghetti, topped with beef suqar. the haneed was a slow cooked lamb shank marinated in their special sauce, extremely tender and literally falling off the bone, so so good. the chicken was really juicy too. the rice was light, fragrant and fluffy, topped with red peppers and raisins which added a sweetness i loved. the spaghetti was simple and fresh, served with suugo, a rich tomato based sauce with vegetables and potatoes. we also had basbaas which was spicy but went so well with everything, perfect for anyone who loves an extra kick of spice. overall i had such a good experience here, somali restaurants are so underrated! from the service to the food, everything was great.

Sam I had gone to the Himalaya restaurant in Green Street after a very long time, so I did a double take when I saw it had been refurbished. In fact, I thought it was a completely different restaurant at first glance. It was cosy inside and the decor was aesthetically pleasing. Service wise, it was the same as how its always been- you select the food you want at the counter, pay for it, and then sit down at your table and wait for the food to arrive. My friend and I had between us, a chicken biryani, grilled chicken tikka and a chicken seekh kebab, there was a small salad and yogurt raita and chilli sauce on the side. Overall the food was flavoursome and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The experience was relaxing and enjoyable and I would recommend the restaurant.

Jessica Schweitzer Arrived on time. Tried a variety of their dishes. Tasted great, well presented. A lovely find! Great to know a sushi place is so close by. Would 100% recommend to anyone who’s looking for an good local take away.

Ron George Excellent authentic South Indian food. Ordered take away. Porota and beef fry, Alfaham mandi and Paal porota chicken. Everything was outstanding. The porota was the highlight. Unlike other Indian restaurants, the porota here was big and flaky. Enjoyed an excellent south Indian meal. Will definitely be back.

Quofi Adjei I arrived 30 minutes before closing and I was unsure if I’d get any food. Both staff present were very warm and welcoming. I wanted waakye and it was available. Had a drink while waiting for my take away. Waiting time was very short. Overall a pleasant experience.

Ahmed Deedat Came to green street for shopping today Sunday afternoon. Came to the food court and found this nice restaurant. The staff were very attentive and nice, they were knowledgeable about the menu. I bought the £6.50 Doner box + fries and it was honestly very overwhelming the portion size for the price. The Doner meat was perfect, was cut fresh and cooked fresh. There was a great amount of chips too. Having 1 of these fills you up to the max.