Suuyar Restaurant - Peckham Rye
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About Suuyar Restaurant - Peckham Rye
Suuyar Restaurant - Peckham Rye is an African restaurant in London at 24A Peckham Rye, serving its buffet on Saturdays and Sundays only. Each buffet session runs in a 90-minute window, and the spread centres on suya in four varieties: beef, tozo, chicken and turkey. Jollof rice and grilled fish sit alongside it, along with small chops and plantain for the table. An on-site DJ plays music throughout the service, so the buffet works as a weekend social meal as well as a feed. The dining room is small, and reservations are required.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention suya variety, shawarma, jollof rice and asun.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention suya variety, shawarma, jollof rice and asun.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the weekend buffet, and suya leads the praise: one diner singles out the tozo suya as soft and well seasoned, while another notes the range of beef, tozo, chicken and turkey. Close behind are the asun, described as boneless goat that is tender and well cooked, and the shawarma with generous suya chunks. Hot puffpuff and soft, sweet plantain also get mentions, along with grilled fish, egusi, efo riro and small chops, and diners say dishes were regularly topped up. Not everything lands. One reviewer found the beef suya too chewy, the jollof basic, and the amala and abula underwhelming, with watery gbegiri and a plain soup. The same reviewer found the asun milder than expected and was disappointed that the buffet and takeaway combination was stopped without notice on social media. Several describe friendly, welcoming staff and a small, cozy room, and one suggests pacing yourself through the spread. Reviewers keep returning to the music, with one recalling back to back bangers from the on-site DJ.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the weekend buffet, and suya leads the praise: one diner singles out the tozo suya as soft and well seasoned, while another notes the range of beef, tozo, chicken and turkey. Close behind are the asun, described as boneless goat that is tender and well cooked, and the shawarma with generous suya chunks. Hot puffpuff and soft, sweet plantain also get mentions, along with grilled fish, egusi, efo riro and small chops, and diners say dishes were regularly topped up. Not everything lands. One reviewer found the beef suya too chewy, the jollof basic, and the amala and abula underwhelming, with watery gbegiri and a plain soup. The same reviewer found the asun milder than expected and was disappointed that the buffet and takeaway combination was stopped without notice on social media. Several describe friendly, welcoming staff and a small, cozy room, and one suggests pacing yourself through the spread. Reviewers keep returning to the music, with one recalling back to back bangers from the on-site DJ.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The food was good and the service was amazing. Would 100% recommend and come back. They were also really kind and observant.”
- Google user
“Not bad, the owner is a cool man, standing on business but polite. They've stopped the £40 buffet plus takeaway because my country people wan show dem shege😂, would have been nice to have that heads up on their social media platforms though. Now the foods I ate; Tozo Suya- 9/10, I'll have it over and over again, soft and not overly chewy, the seasoning was just perfect too Beef suya- 5/10, too chewy for me, seasoning was okay too Sharwarma -10/10. Maybe because I haven't had Nigerian sharwarma in a long time, this was good, the size was just right, its not overwhelmingly full, suya chunks yapa. Jollof rice-6/10- basic tbh Plantain - 8/10, soft, sweet, everything plantain should taste like Puffpuff -10/10, this was so good, balance of sweet and doughy, it was hot too. Amala and abula- 6/10, I make better at home, the soup was basic, gbegiri was a lil too watery for me, the assorted stew had nice bite sizes which was easy to eat. Asun- 7/10, for my spice level, it was just there, not as hot as the 'naija' asun but the goat meat was tender and well cooked”
- Google user
“Visited this spot today, and the vibe was amazing from the moment we walked in. The team were friendly, welcoming, and full of positive energy. The food was absolutely delicious and was regularly topped up, so everything stayed fresh and plentiful. I was especially impressed by the variety of Suya on offer… beef, tozo, chicken, turkey, and more. There was also a fantastic selection of other dishes, including grilled fish, amala, jollof rice, plantain, egusi, efo riro, shawarma and so much more included in the buffet price. For the price, it’s absolutely worth a visit. Great food, great atmosphere, and excellent value for money. I’ll definitely be coming back! Parking on Sunday without restrictions.”
- Google user
“Gift was a fantastic and thoughtful server and the food was delicious! Music was bangers back to back from the on site DJ - in all, I loveddddd the experience!!”
- Google user
“All the from Canada,this African restaurant location is d real deal. Mr kolawale suuyar is the best, don’t forget to order the Asun omg it was so nice.The attendent name Gift was so good at her job , I give her 5star .No bone no single bone in d Asun,Dat d real deal.If you r on a tour to London make sure u visit his new restaurant at 5pm after a long walk to refresh.Will b visiting the restaurant next time I visit London.”
Highlights
“Buffet service only on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations are highly recommended; walk-ins are subject to availability.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Bar onsite
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Quick bite
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Small plates
- Wine
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
Location
Restaurants near Suuyar Restaurant - Peckham Rye
- En Root Peckham4.62530 miWheelchair accessible
vegan thali, oyster mushroom wings, fried plantain
- 0 mi£20–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
mushroom bao, beef brisket bao, cocktails
- Taste of Paradise4.8900.1 mi
curry goat, generous portions, authentic Jamaican cuisine
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suuyar Restaurant - Peckham RyeGood for kids · Reservations | 4.8928 | — | £20–30 | suya variety, shawarma, jollof rice |
| En Root PeckhamWheelchair accessible | 4.6253 | 0 mi | — | vegan thali, oyster mushroom wings, fried plantain |
| Mr Bao - Taiwanese Restaurant PeckhamOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.71,795 | 0 mi | £20–40 | mushroom bao, beef brisket bao, cocktails |
| Taste of Paradise | 4.890 | 0.1 mi | — | curry goat, generous portions, authentic Jamaican cuisine |
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