Las Restaurant and Cafe
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About Las Restaurant and Cafe
On High Rd. Leyton in Leyton, Las Restaurant and Cafe serves East African dishes on a walk-in basis, with a menu of 63 items spanning goat, beef and lamb preparations. Choices include Lamb Kidney, Xaniid (Lamb Shoulder) in a large size, and Beef Suqaar alongside Beef Mini Cubes (Ootkac) and eggs for lighter orders. A Family Platter is offered in a larger portion suited to sharing. Every meal comes with a complementary soup included in the order. Waitstaff bring dishes to the table rather than a counter setup, and the restaurant opens daily. The dining room tends to stay quiet even at hours when other spots fill up, leaving tables available without a long stretch of waiting.
Menu & Prices
63 dishes · mains £10–38- Lamb Kidney£10.00
- Xaniid (Lamb Shoulder) – Large£17.00
- Beef Suqaar£12.00
- Beef Cubes (Suqaar)£10.00
- Beef Mini Cubes (Ootkac)£10.00
- Eggs£10.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention family platter, complementary soup, large portions and attentive waiter.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention family platter, complementary soup, large portions and attentive waiter.
Customer Review Summary
Large portions draw repeated praise, with reviewers calling the Somali food and complimentary soup fantastic and giving it high marks, and several highlight one waiter's attentive, friendly service. A dissenting account describes a Family Platter that arrived bland, with undercooked chicken and sauces that appeared reused, plus menu prices higher than listed.
Customer Review Summary
Large portions draw repeated praise, with reviewers calling the Somali food and complimentary soup fantastic and giving it high marks, and several highlight one waiter's attentive, friendly service. A dissenting account describes a Family Platter that arrived bland, with undercooked chicken and sauces that appeared reused, plus menu prices higher than listed.
Featured reviews
- Abdullah Mohamed
“I’m an East African, and I rate the Somali food here as 10/10 . The waiter Saddam was really nice to me. Even though I never met him previously, He treated me like as if I am his best friend, gave me special attention, and we even had conversations together. I will definitely come here again.”
- Al Amin
“Top class Somali spot! The food is amazing here, with complementary soup served. Portions are large …”
- Saj Chowdhury
“I love Somalian cuisine and have gone to a number of Somalian restaurants, including Al-Kahf, Damal, Nawrish and Janna Cafe and decided to try this one today due to exceptional Google reviews. I went to this place with the intention that if it is that good, I will make it my regular go-to place for Somalian food. Unfortunately, it was an awful experience. The food was below par and by far the worst amongst the Somalian restaurants I've mentioned above. I went with my family and when I entered it was absolutely empty at around 4.30pm on a bank holiday. I ordered the Family Platter and the prices on the menu weren't the correct prices as they were £3 more than advertised. The food was shocking. Although the portions were generous, the taste of the chicken (which had chicken hairs still on the skin) was tasteless and not cooked properly. The rice and pasta was bland. I had to bring half the food home as takeaway as I couldn't get myself to throw it in the bin. The sauces that they gave looked used as if they've just passed it to me after someone had used it. I'm amazed as to how this restaurant managed to get over 1k reviews with 5/5 ratings. I definitely won't be going back there again.”
- Tie The Knot Muslim Marriages
“I recently visited Las Restaurant and had a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely amazing — full of flavor and perfectly prepared. I also want to give a special mention to Saddam, the waiter who served us. He was very helpful, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our visit. His friendly attitude made the dining experience even better. Highly recommend this place for great food and outstanding service!”
- Ai
“This was a fantastic find in Leyton and true to the 5* rating that it has on Google! The restaurant often seems empty and quiet but don't let that put you off! The portions are massive and the taste of the food is also great with some …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Restaurants near Las Restaurant and Cafe
- Sahara Grill4.53,2220.1 mi£20–70Good for kidsReservations
rib eye steak, sauté chicken platter, t-bone steak
- Khan G Kababish London4.71,1870.9 miVegetarian options
aloo paratha, complimentary pakoras, masala tea
- 1.3 mi£20–30Good for kidsReservations
chicken souvlaki, greek salad with feta, lunchtime £13.50 menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Restaurant and Cafe | 5.01,395 | — | — | family platter, complementary soup, large portions |
| Sahara GrillGood for kids · Reservations | 4.53,222 | 0.1 mi | £20–70 | rib eye steak, sauté chicken platter, t-bone steak |
| Khan G Kababish LondonVegetarian options | 4.71,187 | 0.9 mi | — | aloo paratha, complimentary pakoras, masala tea |
| The Real Greek - Westfield Stratford CityGood for kids · Reservations | 4.45,425 | 1.3 mi | £20–30 | chicken souvlaki, greek salad with feta, lunchtime £13.50 menu |
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