Bona Ventura

Plaistow · London

Kate's Cafe

World cuisineLocals' pick

A Plaistow Ghanaian dining room where aunties cook in the back kitchen; since the death of founder Kate, her family has kept it going. Order nkatenkwan (peanut soup) with fufu, red red with plantain, or grilled fish with banku or kenkey.

Address
174 Balaam St, London E13 8RD
Hours
Mon-Sun 09:00-22:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
Price
A full meal for under GBP 20 (Time Out, 2026)
Price level
£

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Good to know

  • Sunday lunch special is tuo zaafi, a northern Ghanaian dish, says Time Out.
  • Open daily from 09:00.

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