Addis in Brixton

Walk into Market Row and you've already won half the battle—Brixton's covered market is absolutely rammed with life. Addis slots right in there, unpretentious and proper, where the smell of berbere spice and slow-cooked doro wat hits you before you've even ordered. You're getting Ethiopian food done right: spongy injera that actually has flavour, rich stews that taste like someone's mum made them, and coffee that tastes like coffee. It's the sort of place where locals genuinely outnumber tourists, which tells you everything. The space is modest but warm, and at these prices (nothing's breaking the bank), it's the kind of spot you'll find yourself recommending to mates constantly.