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AYAT V CAFE & RESTAURANT

28 Stroud Green Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 3EA, UK★ 4.9 (123 reviews)020 3149 9838map

Ayat V, a vegan-leaning Ethiopian cafe on Finsbury Park's Stroud Green Road, known for its combination injera platters, a warm owner (Sara) and lively weekend nights.

Why it's listed: Ayat V (vegan) Ethiopian cafe, vegan+veg types, all-vegan reviews

Profile last updated 15 July 2026.

AYAT V CAFE & RESTAURANT — photo
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The business claims it

Structured facts from the listing and website.

Cuisine style
Ethiopian, centred on shared injera platters and spiced lentil/vegetable dishes
“ethiopian_restaurant” — primaryType
Kitchen-wide dietary regime
vegan
“Fantastic vegan food” — reviews
Service modes offered
dine in · takeaway
“had a bit left over to take home” — reviews
Alcohol policy
licensed
“great Ethiopian beer” — reviews
Price band
budget
“prices were also very fair” — reviews
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Customers reveal it

Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.

Atmosphere as customers describe it
Laid-back and lively rather than upscale; a DJ plays local tunes on weekends.
“Great ambience (we had a DJ playing local tunes on Saturday)” — reviews
Occasions customers use it for
groups · dinner · weekend nights out
“It was quite a few of us” — reviews
Dishes customers name repeatedly
vegan combination platter · vegetarian combination platter · lentil dishes
“the Vegan platter was amazing” — reviews
Service character as customers describe it
Friendly, hospitable owner/manager (Sara) who recommends dishes and looks after guests.
“Thanks Sara, she was so hospitable” — reviews
Value for money as customers see it
Regarded as good value; generous platters that two can share with leftovers.
“Really good value so tasty” — reviews
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Only the owner knows it

Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.

We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.