Reem's

Reem's, also called Brazilian Street Food, began life as a stall on Brixton Station Road (where it still returns a couple of times a week). Owner Giovanio Ferreira then moved into the centre of Brixton Village Market, where Colombian caffs and butchers, Sierra Leonean delis, and Caribbean joints sit alongside wine bars and Honest Burgers. Follow the big Brazilian flag waving invitingly to a tiny spot, about 90% kitchen with two outdoor tables. From this small space, there’s an extensive menu of classics and beloved Brazilian versions of global dishes like burgers, pizzas, and hot dogs. The £10 buffet is the biggest pull though. While dishes rotate, there’s always brilliant feijoada, which can be topped with farofa and enormous, crunchy pork scratchings. Stroganoff, a Brazilian favourite, comes in a creamy white sauce with the correct amount (a hell of a lot) of garlic, crunchy matchstick potatoes, and white rice, showcasing Brazil’s admirable commitment to double carbs. 

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch