Flamingo African in London, Greater London | The Gourmet Society Diners Card

The Flamingo African restaurant in Shepherds Bush, West London is the home of authentic Ethiopian cuisine that delights the senses. Located near Goldhawk Road tube station, the sumptuous scents and rich spicy flavours tempt diners back here again and again.

Flamingo, Shepherds Bush boasts a warm, friendly atmosphere and vibrant décor featuring the perfect mix of contemporary furnishings and traditional Ethiopian wall art. But it is the exotic menu here that really deserves the most attention. Appealing to a variety of tastes, there is an impressive selection of beef, lamb, chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes available. Starters range from the ye abesha salad with tomatoes, green chillies, red onion and fresh lemon juice through to the sambossa meat or vegetable pastry marinated in herbs and spices.

Stand-out options among the main courses include the special kitfo consisting of finely minced lean beef dressed in Ethiopian butter and hot chilli spices and served with spinach, goden ti'bs lamb spare ribs fried with rosemary, onion and special spices, and doro wot tender chicken marinated in lemon, ginger, garlic, onion and nutmeg then sautéed in Ethiopian butter and red pepper sauce. Seafood lovers can enjoy the samak muhamar dish - deep fried tilapia in a butter made using traditional North African spices and served with salad or a potato.

Rather than just having a few choices, Vegetarians have a whole section to pick from. This includes the shiro wot dish where Ethiopian roasted chickpeas, onion, green pepper and olive sauce are prepared in a traditional Ethiopian clay pot or the misir wot featuring spicy red lentils simmered in the chef's special hot sauce. A kid's menu is also provided making the Flamingo restaurant, Shepherds Bush a family-friendly option. An unforgettable meal with family or friends is guaranteed.

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