Chrisp Street Market · Poplar E14

Real Somali cooking, in the heart of Poplar.

Slow-cooked lamb, spiced rice and the famous federation platter, served fresh at Chrisp Street Market. Dine in, take away, or have it delivered.

Fully halal kitchen Open 7 days · 9am–11pm

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A Somali federation platter at Nafsoor — tender lamb over basmati rice and spiced spaghetti with raisins, peas and carrots

4.846 Google reviews

4.8 on GoogleRated across 46 reviews for food and service.

Halal kitchenAuthentic Somali home cooking, prepared fresh.

Dine in, take out, deliverEat in the dining room or order to go.

At the marketVesey Path, one minute from All Saints DLR.

From the kitchen

A taste of Somalia in E14

Big, generous plates built on spiced basmati rice, slow-cooked meat and fresh sides. Here is what people come back for.

Signature plates

To start & to sip

The Nafsoor welcome

Come in a guest, leave a regular

There is a warmth to eating here that keeps people coming back. A bowl of soup often arrives while you wait, the room is calm and softly lit, and the staff treat every table like family. It is the kind of place reviewers call clean, friendly and genuinely good value.

Complimentary soup Generous portions Calm, family feel

Beef suqaar with vegetable rice, fresh salad and a glass of Somali spiced tea on the table at Nafsoor

About Nafsoor

Somali cooking on Vesey Path

Nafsoor sits right inside Chrisp Street Market in Poplar, a short step from All Saints DLR. Behind the gold sign is a bright, welcoming dining room serving the dishes of Somalia to the neighbourhood and to anyone passing through E14.

Everything centres on generous, home-style plates: slow-cooked lamb, spiced rice, and the sharing platters that Somali tables are known for. Whether you are grabbing a takeaway or settling in for a proper meal, you are looked after.

Where4 Vesey Path, Chrisp Street Market, London E14 6BT

CuisineAuthentic Somali, halal kitchen

OpenEvery day, 9:00am – 11:00pm

Inside Nafsoor — cognac leather banquette seating with gold trim, marble tables and warm pendant lighting against white brick

The gallery

Straight from the pass

Real plates and the dining room at Chrisp Street Market, photographed at the restaurant.

A Somali plate at Nafsoor — spiced vegetable rice with lamb, fried plantain, salad and soup — Spiced rice, lamb & plantain

Beef suqaar with rice, salad and Somali tea served at Nafsoor — Beef suqaar with rice & Somali tea

The Nafsoor shopfront at dusk on Vesey Path, gold signage lit above the warm dining room — Vesey Path at dusk

What guests say

Loved across the neighbourhood

4.8

46 Google reviews · read them on Google

★★★★★

“The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully seasoned, and served fresh. Every dish was packed with authentic flavour, and the portions were more than generous. Great food, great service, and great value for money.”

Rahana A
Google review

★★★★★

“While we were waiting, they served us soup, delicious and flavoursome. The place is clean, pretty decor and calm ambience. The customer service is excellent, friendly and attentive. I'll be coming back soon.”

Rose La
Google review

★★★★★

“Nice little place. The food is nice, generous portions, friendly staff. Worth a try.”

Asab Ali
Google review

Find us

At Chrisp Street Market, Poplar

You will find Nafsoor on Vesey Path inside the covered market, a minute's walk from All Saints DLR and easy to reach from Canary Wharf and the wider E14.

4 Vesey Path, E14 6BT · at Chrisp Street MarketOpen in Google Maps →

Nafsoor Somali Cuisine & Cafe

4 Vesey Path, Chrisp Street Market, London E14 6BT

Monday	9:00am – 11:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am – 11:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am – 11:00pm
Thursday	9:00am – 11:00pm
Friday	9:00am – 11:00pm
Saturday	9:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday	9:00am – 11:00pm

Hours shown from the Google listing.

Call Directions

somalicoffee.restaurant@gmail.com

Good to know

Questions people ask

Is the food halal?

Yes, Nafsoor is a halal Somali kitchen. If you have any specific dietary questions, give the team a call on 020 3342 1867 and they will be glad to help.

What are your opening hours?

We're open every day of the week, 9:00am to 11:00pm, so whether it's a late breakfast, lunch, or a full dinner, there's time to come in. The banner at the top of the page shows live whether we're open right now.

Can I get a takeaway or delivery?

Yes. You can dine in, order to take away, or have your meal delivered. The simplest way to order a takeaway is to call the shop on 020 3342 1867.

What is the federation platter?

It's a Somali favourite: a generous platter of tender lamb served over both spiced rice and Somali spaghetti (baasto), with vegetables and raisins. It's designed to share and it's one of the dishes guests love most.

Where exactly are you, and how do I get there?

We're at 4 Vesey Path, inside Chrisp Street Market in Poplar, London E14 6BT, about a minute's walk from All Saints DLR and easy to reach from Canary Wharf. Directions and a map are just above.