Guanabana is a vibrant halal Caribbean and Latin American restaurant at 85 Kentish Town Road in Camden. Its colourful, relaxed dining room is designed around generous food and informal hospitality. A bring your own drinks policy adds to the easygoing atmosphere, making the restaurant popular for group meals and celebrations.
Oak smoked jerk chicken is one of the house signatures, combining a fragrant spice marinade with the flavour of the grill. Curry goat, braised oxtail and other slow cooked dishes bring deeper sauces and tender meat to the table. Rice and peas, fried plantain, slaw and vegetables provide the familiar accompaniments that turn each main into a complete Caribbean plate.
The wider menu moves across the islands and Latin America through grilled meat, fish, prawns, curries and sharing dishes. Roti and rice plates offer different ways to enjoy the sauces, while vegetarian recipes ensure meat free diners can still choose a substantial meal. Heat and seasoning vary across the selection, allowing guests to find a comfortable level of spice.
Fresh juices and soft drinks are available alongside the bring your own option, and sweet dishes provide a cooling finish. The broad menu is particularly well suited to a table ordering several mains and sides to share. Guanabana combines bold smoke, warming spice and colourful presentation in a neighbourhood restaurant that has become a recognisable part of Camden dining.
Address: 85 Kentish Town Road, Camden, London NW1 8NY, United Kingdom
Guanabana Menu
STARTERS
PRAWN DUMPLINGS
Allergens: Crustaceans
BLACK TIGER PRAWNS
Grilled Black Tiger Prawns served with a rich Garlic & Chilli Butter Sauce Allergens: Crustaceans, Milk
CRISPY CALAMARI
Served with Lime & Sweet Chilli Mayo Allergens: Mollusc, Egg
PUMPKIN & COCONUT SOUP
Roasted pumpkin and creamy coconut soup, infused with Caribbean spices
OAK SMOKED WINGS
6 pieces of Oak Smoked Chicken Wings with our signature Jerk BBQ glaze Allergens: Soya, Mustard
MAC & CHEESE BITES
Crispy fried bites of our house Mac & Cheese served with Scotch Bonnet Mayo Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Egg, Mustard
JERK CAESAR SALAD
Chargrilled jerk chicken, parmesan, tortilla croutons, baby gem lettuce & caesar dressing Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Milk, Fish, Mustard
GUANABANA NACHOS
Crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, jalapeños, salsa, guacamole & sour cream Allergens: Milk
MAINS
BONELESS JERK CHICKEN
Oak smoked boneless jerk chicken served with rice & peas, fried plantain, salad & jerk gravy Allergens: Celery, Mustard, Soya
HALF JERK CHICKEN ON THE BONE
Oak smoked half chicken on the bone, grilled & served with fried plantain, rice & peas, salad & jerk gravy Allergens: Celery, Mustard, Soya
JERK CHICKEN PLATTER
A sharing platter of our signature jerk chicken served with a selection of sides
JERK CHICKEN ALFREDO
Penne pasta with oak smoked jerk chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Celery
OXTAIL BUTTER BEAN STEW
Slow braised oxtail & butter beans in a rich gravy, served with rice & peas and fried plantain Allergens: Celery
CURRY MUTTON
Traditional Caribbean style curry mutton served with rice & peas, plantain & salad Allergens: Celery, Mustard
BEEF RIBS
Slow cooked beef ribs glazed with our house BBQ jerk sauce, served with fries & slaw Allergens: Celery, Mustard, Soya
JERK LAMB CHOPS
Chargrilled jerk marinated lamb chops served with mashed potato & seasonal greens Allergens: Celery, Milk
GRILLED SEABASS
Whole grilled seabass with garlic, lime & herbs, served with jollof rice & salad Allergens: Fish
CARIBBEAN VEGETABLE CURRY
Seasonal vegetables cooked in a coconut curry sauce, served with rice & peas & plantain Allergens: Celery
MUSHROOM & CALLALOO PASTA
Penne pasta with mushrooms & callaloo in a creamy garlic sauce Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Celery
BURGERS
JERK CHICKEN BURGER
Grilled jerk chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion & jerk mayo in a brioche bun, served with fries Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Soya
BEEF BURGER
8oz beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & house sauce in a brioche bun, served with fries Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Soya
VEGGIE BURGER
Spiced vegetable patty with lettuce, tomato, onion & garlic mayo in a brioche bun, served with fries Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Soya
SIDES
MAC AND CHEESE
Creamy baked macaroni in our three-cheese sauce Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Mustard
PLANTAIN
Fried sweet ripe plantain
HOMESLAW
House coleslaw
JOLLOF RICE
West African style spiced tomato rice
HAND CUT FRIES
Thick-cut fries
PARMESAN & GARLIC FRIES
Fries tossed in parmesan & garlic Allergens: Milk
CREAMED SPINACH, OKRA & CALLALOO
Spinach, okra & callaloo in a creamy sauce Allergens: Milk, Celery
RICE AND PEAS
Traditional Jamaican style rice & peas cooked in coconut milk
CREAMY MASH
Creamy mashed potatoes Allergens: Milk
DESSERTS
CHURROS
Cinnamon sugar dusted churros served with chocolate sauce Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Milk, Soya
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
Warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Milk, Soya
ICE CREAM SELECTION
Selection of ice creams Allergens: Milk
SAUCES
JERK GRAVY
House jerk gravy
PEPPER SAUCE
Hot pepper sauce
GARLIC MAYO
Garlic mayonnaise Allergens: Egg, Mustard
SCOTCH BONNET MAYO
Spicy scotch bonnet mayonnaise Allergens: Egg, Mustard