Calabash

Out of Africa and into Covent Garden

Address:

The Africa Centre - 38 King Street
WC2E 8JT - Covent Garden/Holborn
London

Nearest Bus or Train:

Covent Garden

Open Hours:

12:30p-2:30p M-F, 6p-10:30p M-Sa

You'll find Calabash hidden in the basement of the Africa Centre in Covent Garden. Soothing Zulu choral music greets you, even though the surroundings are somewhat uninspiring. The food is not disappointing, however, Calabash makes an inspired and, on the whole, successful attempt at representing cuisine from all over Africa, providing an excellent introduction to authentic African food. Dishes such as the Malawian Beef Stewed with Potatoes and, from Senegal, Chicken Marinated with Lemon Juice and Peppers are excellent and good value, as is the house wine at around £8 a bottle. There's a good range of African wine and beer, too.

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