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£5.99Freshly baked spicy flatbread topped with a vibrant house-made chilli sauce.
Freshly baked spicy flatbread topped with a vibrant house-made chilli sauce.
Traditional Ethiopian-style salad tossed with ripe tomatoes, crisp green chillies, and red onions in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing.
Crisp house salad made with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers finished with olive oil.
Protein-rich brown lentil salad seasoned with aromatic mustard and green chillies.
Slow-simmered yellow split peas seasoned with sweet onions, garlic, and fresh ginger.
Tender steamed seasonal vegetables cooked with onions and an aromatic blend of mild spices.
Hearty split lentils slow-cooked in a rich and aromatic red pepper berbere sauce.
Mildly spiced whole green lentils simmered with onions, garlic, ginger, and green chillies.
Velvety smooth stew made from roasted and powdered chickpeas simmered in a hot and spicy berbere sauce.
An ultimate plant-based tasting assortment featuring Ye-Ater Alecha, Ye-Atkilt Alecha, Misir Wot, Azefa, Shuro Wot, and fresh salad.
Tender boneless chicken marinated in aromatic herbs, sautéed with onions and peppers in a fiery Ethiopian spiced berbere chilli sauce.
Succulent cubes of lean lamb sautéed with onions, garlic, green peppers, and rich awaze chilli paste.
Tender boneless lamb pan-fried with fragrant fresh rosemary, red onions, and green peppers.
Delicate traditional lamb stew combined with soft injera and seasoned with garlic, ginger, and turmeric.
Nutritious bone-in lamb simmered with rich collard greens, spiced herb butter, garlic, onions, and green peppers.
Hearty combination stew featuring yellow split chickpeas and tender chopped beef simmered in a spiced berbere sauce.
Finely chopped lean beef mixed with warm spiced clarified butter and fiery mitmita spice blend.
Finely chopped lean beef tossed in spiced butter and mitmita, accompanied by homemade cottage cheese and seasoned collard greens.
Tender cubes of lean topside beef slow-cooked with onions, garlic, and deep berbere red-hot chilli spices.
Sun-dried beef strips simmered in a garlicky, spiced sauce and tossed with soft shreds of injera bread.
Pan-seared lean beef cubes cooked with onions, green chillies, and aromatic traditional herbs and spices.
Finely minced delicacy of tripe, kidney, and lean beef seasoned with authentic herbs and spiced butter.
Dried beef cubes cooked inside a rich chickpea shuro wot enriched with house-prepared special butter.
A robust and spicy red lentil sauce layered with tender cubes of spiced lamb.
An incredible sharing feast for two featuring Beef Wot, Chicken Tibs, Atkilt Alecha, Miser Wot, Defin Miser Wot, Shuro Wot, and crisp salad over injera.
Signature Ethiopian-style spiced chicken served alongside two vegetarian side dishes and a fresh house salad.
Rich beef wot served with two chef-selected vegetarian side dishes and a fresh garden salad.
The ultimate individual tasting plate pairing beef wot and spiced chicken with two vegetarian selections and a fresh salad.
Traditional spongy Ethiopian flatbread freshly prepared from authentic teff flour.
Nestled along Camberwell Road, Zeret Kitchen stands proudly as one of London's culinary crown jewels for authentic East African cuisine. Run by the remarkably hospitable Chef Proprietor Tafeswork and her devoted family, this welcoming venue combines traditional Ethiopian comfort food with a warm, airy dining room adorned with striking modern African art. From the moment you cross the threshold, the rich aromas of roasting coffee beans and spiced marinades set the stage for an unforgettable meal.
Dining at Zeret Kitchen is deeply communal, centered around spongy, fermented teff flatbread known as injera.
With most main courses ranging between £15 and £18, and lavish sharing platters offering remarkable abundance, Zeret Kitchen delivers exceptional value for money. Portions are notably generous, designed naturally for sharing and convivial dining among friends and families. Whether you opt for an individual combination plate or dive into a multi-course feast, the pricing aligns perfectly with the premium quality of ingredients and attentive preparation.
Beyond the exceptional flavours, what truly distinguishes Zeret Kitchen is its peerless hospitality. Staff are wonderfully attentive, guiding newcomers through the menu and demonstrating traditional dining customs with genuine warmth. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-intolerant diners are exceptionally well catered for, with clear naturally gluten-free injera options available. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend dining when local enthusiasts and destination foodies pack the house.
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Yes! Zeret Kitchen is widely celebrated for its extensive and flavorful plant-based menu. Dishes like the Misir Wot, Shuro Wot, and the House Favourite Vegan Selection are entirely vegan, naturally dairy-free, and cooked without animal products.
Yes, traditional Ethiopian injera is naturally made from 100% teff flour, which is naturally gluten-free. The restaurant is very accommodating of guests with gluten intolerances.
The Zeret Surprise (for two) is the ultimate crowd favorite, featuring an expansive platter of beef wot, chicken tibs, assorted lentil stews, and fresh salads served over spongy injera.
Most main dishes and sharing platters range between £10 and £20 per person, making it an affordable destination for authentic fine dining in South London.
Yes, table reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend lunch and dinner services, as this popular family-run restaurant fills up quickly.
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