Maloko (the name means ‘journey’ in Cameroon) proves a fitting final destination for Nika Jazaee’s odyssey across East London eateries.
Regardless of the weather, Maloko Café always shines. With its artsy ambience, the café is completely vegetarian and organic. So whatever you get from here, your tummy will like it.
The interior is laid out so that customers are invariably drawn towards the kitchen at the back of the café in order to place their orders. This also means it is possible to stand and watch how your vegan crepe is being made – and you can breathe in the sweet smell of savoury galettes, made from buckwheat.
There is mismatched furniture and humorous décor: a ceiling lined with hessian coffee beans sacks, and a sofa corner made from crates.
Owner Evagle is a charming man who makes sure his customers are enjoying their time at his place. When I was placing my order, I said ‘it smells very good in here’. His response was ‘it’s the smell of love, my friend.’
In the seating area, hanging on the wall behind the fireplace is a blackboard covered with messages of love and affection written by customers.
The menu is full of fresh and nutritious ingredients such as quinoa. Freshly made juices such as beetroot, carrot and orange, are also on offer.
However, what is so fantastic about Maloko café is that you can bring your own vegetables and have them placed and cooked into your crepe.
If you are ever in Camberwell, this is the place you should find.
5 out of 5 tomatoes
INFO: 60 Camberwell Church St SE5 8QZ https://www.facebook.com/mymaloko