Where Every Dish
Tells a Story
From the smoky char of Suya to the deep warmth of Egusi Soup — experience the authentic flavours of West Africa, crafted with love and tradition in the heart of London.
London 2024
600+ Reviews
Ingredients
Chef's Selection
Featured Dishes
Handpicked by our head chef — these are the dishes our guests keep coming back for. Each recipe is a celebration of West African culinary heritage.
Fan FavouriteSignature Jollof Rice
Slow-cooked in a rich tomato and pepper base with aromatic spices. Served with grilled chicken and fried sweet plantain.
NewSuya Skewers
Tender beef strips marinated in our secret groundnut spice blend, grilled to perfection over charcoal. Served with fresh onions.
Chef's PickEgusi Soup & Pounded Yam
Ground melon seeds simmered with leafy vegetables, assorted meats and smoked fish in a rich palm oil base. Soul food at its finest.
Grilled Tilapia
Whole tilapia marinated in our house spice blend, grilled and served with pepper sauce, jollof rice and a fresh salad.
Our Offerings
Full Menu
Every dish carries the memory of generations — family recipes refined for the modern table, made with ingredients sourced for quality.
Signature Jollof Rice
Party-style jollof with grilled chicken & fried plantain
£14.99Suya Skewers (4 pcs)
Spiced beef, grilled over charcoal with fresh onions
£12.50Whole Grilled Tilapia
With pepper sauce, jollof rice & fresh salad
£18.99
Pounded Yam & Choice of Soup
Classic smooth pounded yam with your pick of soup
£15.99
Pepper Goat (Nkwobi Style)
Tender goat in spiced palm oil sauce, ukpaka & utazi leaves
£17.50
Ofada Rice & Designer Stew
Locally grown unpolished rice with assorted meat stew
£13.99ℹ️ All prices include VAT. Dishes may contain allergens — please speak to our staff. Vegetarian & halal options available.
Our Story
Rooted in Culture,
Cooked with Love
Àṣà Kitchen was born from a simple conviction: that the world needed to taste Africa as Africans truly eat. Founded in 2009 by Chef Adaeze Okafor — a native of Imo State, Nigeria — our restaurant began as a small supper club in Peckham and grew into one of London's most beloved African dining destinations.
Every recipe on our menu carries a memory. The Egusi Soup is her grandmother's. The Jollof is the one that caused legendary debates at every family gathering. The Suya was perfected over three years of sourcing the right groundnut spice blend from Northern Nigeria.
We are not a restaurant that serves African-inspired food. We serve African food — with the pride, precision, and passion that it deserves.
Local & Fresh
We source ingredients from UK farmers and specialist African suppliers
Master Chefs
Our kitchen team trained across West Africa and Michelin-starred restaurants
Community First
We celebrate African culture through food, music and community events
Sustainable
Zero food waste policy and eco-friendly packaging across all operations
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What Our Guests Say
I've travelled across West Africa, and I can honestly say the Egusi Soup here rivals anything I've had in Lagos. The depth of flavour is extraordinary. The Marina African Restaurant is a cultural treasure in London.
Amara J.
London, UK · Google Review
Took my English friends here for my birthday and they were absolutely blown away. The Suya Skewers had everyone fighting over the last piece. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming — we'll be back!
Kwame O.
Brixton, London · TripAdvisor
As someone who grew up eating Nigerian food, finding The Marina African Restaurant felt like coming home. The Jollof Rice is cooked the right way — smoky bottom pot and all! Customer service is exceptional too.
Ngozi A.
Peckham, London · Instagram
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Address
144 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, NG7 3NS
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