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Tufnell Park
Restaurants

Lalibela (Ethiopian)

2 minute walk

www.lalibelarestaurant.co.uk

137 Fortress Road, London, NW5 2HR

Monday 1800 - 2200; Tuesday - Saturday 1800 - 2300; Sunday 1800 - 2200

  • Ye tsom beyaynetu (for 2 to share) - combination of miser kik, alicha kik, three portions of seasonal vegetables, and a mixed salad

  • Shiro beyaynetu (for 2 to share) - combination of shiro, spicy chickpeas and aubergine, duba (pumpkin) wot, two portions of seasonal vegetables, and a mixed salad 

  • Miser kik and alicha kik - lentils cooked in a hot sauce, accompanied by a mild split pea sauce

  • Spinach and mushroom tibs - a mild blend of tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms, cooked with ginger and garlic

  • Difen miser wot - whole lentils cooked in tomato sauce, with exotic herbs and spices

  • Spinach and potato tibs - in a rich, spicy, tomato based stew

  • Shiro wot - smooth blend of chickpeas, shallots and hot spices, cooked in a rich tomato based sauce 

  • Spicy chickpea and aubergine wot - in a rich, spicy, tomato based stew

  • Mushroom and okra tibs - cooked in a rich, spicy, tomato based stew

  • Tofu spinach tibs - fried tofu mixed with fresh spinach, onion, and marinated with mild sauce

  • Duba (pumpkin) wot - cooked slowly in a rich, tomato based stew

 

Franco Manca (Italian)

10 minute walk

www.francomanca.co.uk

337 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2TJ

Monday - Thursday 1200 - 2230; Friday - Saturday 1200 - 2300; Sunday 1200 - 2230

Vegan starters available

  • Tomato, garlic and oregano pizza

  • Tomato, vegan mozzarella, and basil pizza

 

Spaghetti House (Italian)

1 minute walk

www.spaghettihouse.co.uk

169 Fortress Road, London, NW5 2HR

Monday - Sunday 1200 - 2300

Vegan starter available

  • Spaghetti pomodoro e basilico - San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh basil

Fast Food/Cafes

Engocha (Vegan Ethiopian)

2 minute walk

143 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HR

Monday - Saturday 1000 - 2000; Sunday 1000 - 1900

  • Gomen - spinach steamed with shallots, onions, and aromatic oil (GF)

  • Misir kik - exotic medium spiced lentil stews (GF)

  • Tikil gomen - curried potatoes with cabbage and carrots (GF)

  • Ater kik - splits simmered in a mild herb sauce, turmeric and ginger (GF)

  • Shiro - roasted and ground chickpeas in mild spices, cooked with garlic, tomato, onion, and olive oil sauce (GF)

  • Azifa - whole lentils mixed with a blend of herbs (GF)

  • Fesolia - mixed vegetable stew of string beans, carrots, tomatoes, and onions, seasoned with garlic, ginger and turmeric (GF)

 

Carrots and Daikon (Vietnamese)

8 minute walk

www.carrotsanddaikon.com

10 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1NR

Monday - Friday 1200 - 1530; 1800 - 2100; Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Lunch: 

  • Naked salad box - spinach, rocket leaves, pickled carrots, cabbage, baby lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, mint, coriander, avocado, lemon, either plain or sriracha hummus, with 2 of the following: pomegranate seeds, crushed peanuts, or toasted seeds

  • Quinoa salad box - with red onion, cucumber, pomegranate seeds, and lemon vinaigrette, with a side of spinach, rocket, baby lettuce, pickled carrots and daikon, cherry tomatoes, avocado, coriander, plain hummus, and lemon, topped with crispy shallots, with sesame garlic tofu

  • Pho -  fruit and veggie broth, served with veggies and tofu, garnished with bean sprouts, mint, onions, spring onions, coriander, and lime

  • 2 tofu summer rolls - lettuce, cucumbers, spring onions, mint, coriander and rice noodles, wrapped in rice paper

Dinner:

  • Tofu dinner - stir fried tofu with crushed garlic and sesame oil, with a choice of rice or bun (rice noodles), with hoisin sauce or peanut sauce

  • Pho -  fruit and veggie broth, served with veggies and tofu, garnished with bean sprouts, mint, onions, spring onions, coriander, and lime

  • 2 tofu summer rolls - lettuce, cucumbers, spring onions, mint, coriander and rice noodles, wrapped in rice paper

Pubs

Neighbour NW5 (Bar)

9 minute walk

www.neighbournw5.com

300 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2TG

Monday - Friday 1200 - 2200; Saturday 1000 - 2200; Sunday 1000 - 2100 (Kitchen hours)

Brunch:

  • Smashed avocado - with aleppo chili, and lime on sourdough toast

Main Menu:

  • Spicy chickpea burger - with rocket, onions and spicy aioli

  • BBQ pulled jackfruit - green slaw, bbq sauce, vegan bun

 

Bull and Gate (Pub)

8 minute walk

www.bullandgatenw5.co.uk

389 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2TJ

Monday - Wednesday 1100 - 2300; Thursday - Friday 1100 - 0000; Saturday 1000 - 0000; Sunday 1200 - 2230

Vegan starters and dessert available

Breakfast:

  • Full vegan breakfast - vegan black pudding, spinach, roast tomato, tempeh potato hash and toast

Brunch (Monday - Friday 1200 - 1600):

  • English spinach, roasted courgette, confit tomatoes and smashed chickpeas

All Day:

  • Vegan veg pie - beetroot, sweet potato, chard, and celeriac pie, with crushed roots and vegan gravy

  • Herb infused warm quinoa and lentil salad - with crushed chickpea and caramelised onion dip, kale and vegan halloumi bites, grilled aubergine wedges, tahini, and pomegranate dressing

  • Crispy beetroot burger - beetroot, barley and sweetcorn burger, with vegan cheese and fries

  • Roast squash, courgette, and peppers in filo - with broccoli, basil, and pepper puree 

Sunday:

  • Butternut squash, courgette and peppers in filo - with broccoli basil, and pepper puree

  • Crispy beetroot burger - beetroot, barley and sweetcorn burger, with vegan cheese and fries

The Vine (Pub)

9 minute walk

www.thevinenw5.co.uk

86 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1PB

Monday - Wednesday 1200 - 2300; Thursday - Saturday 1200 - 0000; Sunday 1200 - 2230

  • Vegan burger - with toasted bun, cheese, gem, carrot and apricot chutney, and skin on fries

Dessert Venues

Ruby Violet (Ice Cream Parlour)

2 minute walk

www.rubyviolet.co.uk

118 Fortress Road, London, NW5 2HL

Monday - Thursday 1100 - 1900; Friday 1100 - 2200; Saturday 1000 - 2200; Sunday 1000 - 1900

  • 5 different sorbets available, flavours change periodically

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