Our Signature Dishes
Abula
Introducing Abula, the heavyweight dish that packs a punch! This delicious meal is made from a sauce of blended beans, molokhia and tomato sauce set atop a fluffy bed of yam starch.
One for those with big appetites, this behemoth of a meal will leave you full for a day.
Enjoy our house special, Abula for a hearty and comforting meal that you can share with your friends and family... if you feel like sharing.
Jollof Rice
Looking for a staple that is flavourful and delicious? Look no further than Squires African Restaurant's Jollof Rice!
Our take on the Nigerian classic is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its blend of spices and authentic savoury flavours.
Pounded Yam & Amala
Squires African Restaurant offers a scrumptious experience with two authentic starch dishes: Pounded Yam and Amala. Imagine delicate yam transformed into heavenly solids.
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Pounded Yam: The chief of solids. part-refined yam starch is kneaded into a heavy solid ball that makes for a stomach filling dinner.
Amala: Wholemeal yam starch, kneaded in to a solid ball of fluffy deliciousness. Amala is a light staple that is recommended for a light lunch.
Both are served with our rich and tempting selection of soups.
Plantain
The classic - It's a mouth-watering delicacy that you won't be able to resist.
Pepper Soup
Squires' mixed meat pepper soup - an immune boosting spicy plate of warmth.
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Packed with a variety of meats and spices that will heat you up and liven up your taste buds.
This dish is one for the winter or, when you need reinvigoration.
Eforiro & Egusi
Eforiro & Egusi are classic West African dishes that have gained global recognition.
The duo; Egusi
(a wild melon seed blend sautéed in a tomato sauce)
and Eforiro
(a spinach based curry-like dish with added flakes of stockfish) are hearty and filling.
Enjoy either dish with any of our solids (Amala, Eba or Pounded Yam) for maximum satisfaction.
SQUIRES CAFE & AFRICAN RESTAURANT
CANNING TOWN - 0207 476 5591 - 6 Beckton Road - E16 1EW
EAST HAM - 0208 552 2865 - 272 Barking Road - E6 3BA