Restaurant · Croydon
Joyce's Palace on London Road is a welcoming Croydon spot serving proper Ghanaian home cooking — think fragrant jollof rice, fufu with peanut soup, banga soup with pounded yam, and tilapia with yams, nearly all under £15 and tasting genuinely freshly made. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff are known for being polite and friendly, which makes it a comfortable choice for a family meal out. Highchairs are available and the restaurant is easy to navigate with a buggy, though there's no dedicated baby-changing facility, so bear that in mind if you're bringing very little ones.
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