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Enish Croydon

RestaurantsCroydon, ENG

4.1 out of 5 stars4.1(653 reviews)

Quick info

+44 20 8686 6600
62 S End, Croydon CR0 1DP, United Kingdom

About Enish Croydon

On S End in Croydon, Enish Croydon serves West African dishes including nkwobi, lamb suya, and egusi, alongside moi moi, croaker fish, and pounded yam with stew, rice and plantain. Palm wine and a Chapman cocktail round out the drinks list. Seating is walk-in, and the dining area includes a sink for washing hands before eating. Group bookings are accommodated, though space runs tight for larger parties. Front of house handles service with a smile, kept distinct from any kitchen-side issues.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating

Reviews

4.1/5
653 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention lamb suya, grilled fish, eforiro with goat meat and overpriced drinks and sides.

5★
392
4★
114
3★
43
2★
24
1★
80

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most consistently praise the staff, the front counter called lovely and one server praised for satisfying a craving for stew, rice and plantain. Close behind, several single out the Eforiro with goat meat and egusi as a standout, and the nkwobi and palm wine also draw praise, alongside generous, large portions. A recurring complaint is pricing, with diners flagging small extras like a Fanta or a portion of plantain running several pounds, drinks called a rip off, and mains climbing steadily. Several also describe order problems: a lamb suya takeaway that arrived looking leftover, a croaker fish ordered online that came fried instead of grilled and tasted stale, and a large group whose chicken and goat came out hard with a cold grilled fish never replaced. One diner reports seeing a mouse cross the floor mid meal and says a family member fell ill with food poisoning the next day, describing the manager as dismissive when contacted. The stew, rice and plantain combination and the large portions remain details multiple reviewers return to.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “I’m honestly very disappointed with order from Enish Croydon. I ordered the croaker fish, which cost close to £40 on ubereat and unfortunately it was nowhere near good. The fish was supposed to be grilled, but it tasted and felt more like fried fish. It also did not taste fresh at all, which is especially concerning when you’re paying almost £40 for a single fish. On top of that, the pepper was far too salty For the price being charged, I expected a fresh, properly grilled croaker with good-quality. What I received was very disappointing and, quite frankly, unacceptable. I hope Enish takes this feedback seriously because the quality of this meal did not justify the price whatsoever.”
  • Google user
    “Menu displayed needs to be updated ASAP. False advertisement and misleading customers are no order online. This is unacceptable”
  • Google user
    “Good food, large portions, great service and they came moderately early. How ever music was too loud ruining the atmosphere; prices have increased considerably. Those who ordered Chapman complained it was too sweet and could have been balanced with more bitters etc. I particularly feel that it is time for this branch to update their variety to include starch to go with banga; swallow to include oat or corndough; include other soups like black soup, light soup, peanut soup, fisherman soup and seafood okro/vegetable soup.”
  • Google user
    “We visited Enish Croydon to celebrate my mother-in-law’s birthday, and unfortunately what should have been a special evening turned into a very upsetting experience. While we were in the middle of our meal, we saw a large mouse run across the restaurant floor. This immediately made us feel extremely uncomfortable and unsafe, so we decided to stop eating and pack up our food. We didn’t even feel able to continue the celebration or cut the birthday cake. We raised this with the duty manager at the time, who apologised but mentioned that pest control attends monthly. This did little to reassure us given what we had just witnessed. We were offered 10% off the bill, which felt wholly inadequate considering the situation and how badly the evening had been affected. We were so uneasy that we ended up sitting with our feet off the floor. Following this, we spoke with the operational manager over the phone, whose response was particularly disappointing. Rather than showing understanding, he was dismissive and even questioned whether we had actually seen a mouse at all. This lack of professionalism and empathy made an already bad situation worse. To add to our concerns, the following day my husband became seriously unwell with symptoms of food poisoning, and others in our group have also felt unwell. This is especially disappointing as we have dined at Enish before and previously had positive experiences. However, based on this visit, we cannot recommend it.”
  • Google user
    “We were served with a smile and the food didn't take long to come out. Great portions and a sink to wash your hands is nearby.”

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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