Deluxe Manna

Deluxe Manna in Tottenham is a Congolese spot, so not technically West African, but their menu reads like a family tree of the wider Afro-Caribbean community in north London. The buzzy atmosphere, soundtracked by afrobeats, and late opening hours mean there’s no rush to be in and out. Sit back, relax, and settle in for the evening. The sleek interiors, matte black walls, and a gold-rimmed bar might imply dainty, quaint plates of food. But this is not the case. Our go-to (and you’ll quickly notice many others’) is the Manna platter. In this collab of cultures, grilled fish and meats like ntaba (smoked lamb) surround a mountain of jollof rice, kwanga (a soft cassava dumpling), and more. Elasticated waistbands recommended.