From Caribbean food to specialties from northern Ghana

Some of the best chefs in the world may be seen cooking different cuisines and flavorful meals on London's street food scene. Other restaurants can't compare to the sense of community that comes with street food, where proprietors start their establishments from scratch with the assistance of others. The community wants to see the owner succeed because they are the brand. But, only exceptional flavors can win customers' loyalty.

These are seven of our favorite Black-owned street food vendors in London, in no particular order. Keep an eye on social media to find out where these sellers could be if you want to eat the food on the fly from Guadeloupe or Ethiopia through Oval or Spitalfields. You can also find these vendors at their regular sites.

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Oval, Bokit'La

Bokit'la is the first stall of its sort in the UK and is run by Guadeloupean brothers Nico and Thierry. It is the ideal introduction to the French Caribbean. When you approach the Oval Farmer's Market, you can see their gleaming black truck. For 11 years, they have been establishing their community on the grounds of St. Mark's church. We strongly advise ordering one of each item because the menu is so easy to use. Accras, tender saltfish fritters that are deep-fried, are served first. Then, indulge in the titular bokit, a Guadeloupean sandwich made with deep-fried dough and filled with chicken, saltfish, or aubergine. It is followed by salad and a flavorful chili sauce that comes in five different heat levels. Try their dessert-style bokit with Nutella that melts for chocolaty delight if you have room. They have a primary location in Oval, but you can also see them on Sundays at the Alexandra Palace Farmer's Market.

The Alexandra Palace Farmer's Market is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Bokit'La, Saint Marks Churchyard, Kennington, SE11 4PW is the address (or Muswell Hill, N10 3TG on Sundays)

url: bokitla.com

Deptford's RTG Kitchen

RTG Kitchen, which has been permanently located in the heart of Deptford Market since its start, is a prime example of how a neighborhood can support a company. Locals frequently stop by to chat with creator Okeima and order one of his enormous meals. Consider jerk chicken that has been smoked on an open-top grill, covered with green chilies, and then served with two sides like rice and peas, creamy mac & cheese sprinkled with Dorito crumbs, or a well-balanced mango and avocado salad. RTG Kitchen is becoming busier all the time, and the fact that they only stay open till they run out of food says a lot about how the neighborhood feels about the cuisine. To be safe, your best chance is to arrive before the conclusion of the lunch rush at 2 pm, but the sooner the better.

Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:30 am to 4 pm

RTG Kitchen, Deptford Market Yard, London SE8 4BX

Instagram: @thertgkitchen

Brixton's Z's Northern Ghanaian Food

Z's Northern Ghanaian Cuisine, which is only two minutes from Brixton station, delivers precisely what it promises. Order from the restaurant's owner Juliana, who offers more well-known options such as jollof rice with tomato-based chicken stew or with a black eye bean stew that is suitable for vegans. Waakye, a delicacy from northern Ghana that mixes rice and beans, spaghetti, granulated cassava, an egg, and stew, is the star of the show. Don't believe it until you try it; it tastes wonderful and is a great introduction to Ghanaian food. It's great to visit just after Juliana cooks on-site in her maroon canopy from morning to noon. You can have Juliana's cuisine both at her normal location and at Pop Brixton, where Z's Northern Ghanaian Cuisine will be finishing a 2-month residency, till the end of March.

Hours: Monday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Address: Brixton Station Road, London, SW9 8PQ, home of Z's Northern Ghanaian Cuisine.

Instagram user @zs ng cuisine

Oxford Street's Juici Jerk

Follow the sounds of R&B, amapiano, and bashment to find Juici Jerk, which offers a modern and fresh take on Caribbean cuisine in Selfridges' bustling food court. You may choose from marinated jerk chicken wrapped in a soft tortilla or bagel with cheese, plantain, and rum & honey sauce. You won't be disappointed. The music and atmosphere match the quality of the on-the-go selections. If there are no critical meetings later, only get their alcohol-infused wray slushie. The sweet beverage is a silent killer with a mixture of grapefruit, rum punch, and pineapple slushies with a double shot of Wray and Nephew rum.

12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday

Address: 400 Oxford St., London, W1A 1AB, Juici Jerk Selfridges

Juicijerk.com is the website.

Peckham's Plantain Kitchen

Favorites of all time At Plantain Kitchen, one of the neighborhood's independent businesses in the Peckham Levels community area across from Peckham Rye station, jollof rice and fried plantains rule supreme. With juicy boneless chicken marinated in a flavorful mixture of garlic, ginger, thyme, and black pepper or with soft and supple oxtail stewed in hearty beef stock, there are alternatives for dairy- and gluten-free jollof bowls. They should get all the praise for their brand-new crispy honey suya chicken pieces, a sweet take on Nigerian street cuisine that is topped with red chili and black sesame seeds. Get their redesigned version of the puff puff, which is a delicious fried dough that is filled with something sweet like Nutella or Oreos before being topped with a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream. You may work or relax in the open environment and order as much as you'd like with a co-working space just a short distance away.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Wednesday, 12 pm–9 pm; Thursday–through Sunday, 12 pm–11 pm

Address: 95a Rye Ln, Unit 607, Peckham Kitchen, London SE15 4ST

Internet address: plantainkitchen.co.uk

Oxford Street's Chocofruit

Chocofruit's array of moreish sweets lets you indulge in your playful side while still having access to the savory selections that so many street food vendors provide. To find their selection of chocolate-covered treats, make a beeline for Selfridges' opulent gold cart in the lower-level confectionery section. Our favorite is the list of foods you can pour warm milk, white, or dark chocolate over, including strawberries, bananas, and the iconic toasted Belgian waffle. Just imagine fresh strawberries each coated in Belgian chocolate. To garnish your chocolate masterpiece, select from biscuit bits, marshmallows, or chopped nuts (or pick them all!). You may also stop by their booth at the food market if you're close to the South Bank Centre.

Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10 am–9 pm and Sunday 12 pm–6 pm.

Address: 400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB, Chocofruit Selfridges

URL: chocofruit.co.uk

Spitalfields, Merkamo Ethiopian

Old Spitalfield Market is so crowded that it's easy to get lost, but if you look for the sign in black and green above the stand with matching ornaments, you've found it. You won't sacrifice flavor at this trendy eatery because it is entirely vegan and a healthier alternative to the luxurious options available. Each item on the menu is a good pick, but our favorite is the Merkamo special, which includes everything on the menu plus warm pasties made from coconut flour and okra cooked with Ethiopian spices. It also includes soybeans and classic-style lentils. Injera, a flatbread made from fermented teff, an Ethiopian staple, is then placed on top of the filled dish. Even though injera is usually eaten with your hands, owner Zinash has come up with a creative way to combine Ethiopian food with street food: roll it up and cut it into pretty pieces. The highlight is Zinash's hospitality in addition to the food. She exemplifies cooking and serving meals with affection to every client while accommodating a never-ending line of people and interacting with them. Old Spitalfields may become quite crowded, so arrive early to beat the crowds.

Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday, 11.30 am to 5 pm

Address: Horner Square, Old Spitalfields Market, Merkamo Ethiopian, London, E1 6EW

Instagram user @merkamo.ethiopian

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