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Harar Restaurant

4.8 (544 reviews)
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Vegetarian Platter

Mentioned multiple times for its delicious flavors, excellent injera texture, and satisfying portion size, making it a great choice especially for vegetarians.

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2 Person Platter / Shared Platter

Frequently recommended for its generous portions that can feed more people than expected, variety of dishes included, and overall excellent quality.

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Harar Special

Highly praised for being a filling and amazing meal option that pairs well with the Ethiopian tea.

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Doro Wot

Noted as rich and flavorful, making it a standout traditional Ethiopian dish at the restaurant.

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Kitfo

Described as amazing and a must-try alongside other popular dishes.

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Ayib B'gomen and Shiro

Specifically highlighted for being outstanding, especially appreciated by vegetarian diners.

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Misr

Mentioned as really good, complementing other traditional dishes well.

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Meat and Veg Mixed Platter

Recommended as one of the best Ethiopian dinners experienced, offering a combination of flavors and variety.

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Ethiopian Tea

Praised for its soothing blend of cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, enhancing the dining experience and helping to calm the mind.

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Traditional Ethiopian Coffee

Recommended as a perfect meal finisher, adding to the authentic dining experience.

Location details

49 S Lambeth Rd, London, SW8 1RH, GB

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Hours

Monday 1 to 11 PM
Tuesday 1 to 11 PM
Wednesday 1 to 11 PM
Thursday 1 to 11 PM
Friday 1 to 11 PM
Saturday 1 to 11 PM
Sunday 1 to 11 PM

About Harar Restaurant

Harar Restaurant is an Ethiopian restaurant in London, England. Reviewers consistently praise its authentic Ethiopian food, generous portions, and warm, cozy atmosphere. Commonly mentioned dishes include vegan platters, misir, honey wine, sharing platters, Doro Special TIBS, and harar platter. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, and it is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Groups

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Frequently asked questions

What is Harar Restaurant known for?

Harar Restaurant is best known for its generous Ethiopian platters, especially the vegan platter, sharing platter, and mixed platter for one. Reviewers repeatedly mention authentic flavor, large portions, and honey wine as a standout drink.

What dishes are most recommended at Harar Restaurant?

Reviewers most often highlight the vegan platter, misir, doro wot, awaze tibs, kitfo, and lega tibs. The special platter and harar platter are also praised for giving a lot of variety, and many guests say a 2-person platter can feed 3 people.

What is the atmosphere like at Harar Restaurant?

The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and homelike, with some reviewers saying it feels like stepping into someone's home for a homemade meal. It suits groups and solo diners, and the friendly, welcoming service is a recurring theme.

Is Harar Restaurant good value?

Yes, reviewers often call the portions very generous, and the price range is £10–20, which makes dishes like the mixed platter for one feel like a bargain. Several reviews note that a platter for two can feed three people, adding to the value.

What should I order with drinks at Harar Restaurant?

Honey wine is the most frequently mentioned drink and is often recommended alongside the food. The restaurant also offers coffee, beer, wine, and hard liquor, and reviewers mention finishing the meal with traditional Ethiopian coffee.

Is parking available at Harar Restaurant?

Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Does Harar Restaurant have vegetarian options?

Yes, Harar Restaurant offers vegan options.

Is Harar Restaurant kid-friendly?

Yes, Harar Restaurant is good for kids.

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