Coming soon: Saka Maka Cafe

Essence of India (171 Brockley Road) has closed and will be replaced by Saka Maka Cafe.

The old restaurant improved its offer a year or so ago, but its brand was too tarnished and it never pulled in the punters. Its successor is opening soon and its online menu looks considerably nicer than its website.

The concept seems to be an Indian cafe that blends classic Indian dishes with coffees and juices to pull in the daytime punters.