Merkamo Vegan
The all-vegan Ethiopian sister restaurant on Hanbury Street, serving injera platters, coconut dumplings and spiced tea that reviewers describe as 'presented as a work of art' — a cosy sit-down room (plus downstairs space) with warm service and prices consistently called great value.
Why it's listed: Merkamo Vegan on Hanbury St (E1) is the fully vegan sister site of the same small local Ethiopian brand, a distinct branch at a distinct address.
Profile last updated 11 July 2026.
The business claims it
Structured facts from the listing and website.
- Cuisine style
- All-vegan Ethiopian — injera platters of lentil, split-pea and chickpea stews, coconut dumplings and spiced teas“I ordered the Injera Small Platter... The lentils and split peas were cooked to perfection... the ground chickpea was incredibly tasty”
— reviews - Kitchen-wide dietary regime
- vegan“Delicious, value for money, all vegan Ethiopian restaurant”
— reviews - Service modes offered
- dine in“the restaurant itself is cozy, clean, and welcoming... The downstairs space is a cozy, charming oasis”
— reviews
We're holding 1 question for the owner — bring your own bottle — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.
Customers reveal it
Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.
- Occasions customers use it for
- sit-down vegan dinners (evening-focused hours) · introducing newcomers to Ethiopian food · cosy small-group meals in the downstairs room · impressing sceptics that plant-based food isn't boring“This was my first time trying injera, and I absolutely loved it... these guys are masters proving that plant-based food is anything but boring”
— reviews - Dishes customers name repeatedly
- Injera platters (small and medium) · Coconut dumplings · Lentil and split-pea stews · Ground chickpea (shiro) · Spiced tea (cinnamon, cardamom, clove) · Chilli dipping sauces“Ordered the medium platter (serves 1-2) and coconut dumplings... have a cup of tea too, the cinnamon, cardamon and clove is especially good... loved the chilli dipping sauces”
— reviews - Service character as customers describe it
- Exceptional, warm service delivered 'with big smiles' — staff repeatedly described as kind, friendly and welcoming“They serve up exceptional service with big smiles... The staff were very kind”
— reviews - Value for money as customers see it
- Consistently called great value: reasonable prices, generous portions (medium platter serves 1–2), and beautiful plating — 'the food is presented as a work of art'“Delicious, value for money... the prices are reasonable... the food is presented as a work of art”
— reviews
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.