Recent social media posts
24/05/2026
23/05/2026
LOVELY Laxmi modelling our CALAMANSI LEMONADE to go with her FILIPINO BBQ today with her speciality SAWSAWAN (chilli vinegar)
16/05/2026
THIEBOUDIENNE!
By the FANTASTIC Sophie ❤️
Senegalese style spiced vegetable stew with jollof rice, onion sauce and ALL the trimmings !
14/05/2026
We’re BACK SAT JULY 4th
With .camden for CAMDEN PRIDE at St. Giles square with our Q***R MAKERS market, craft workshop, music upon the bus AND our HOT MOTHER STALL!
It’s gonna be GORGEOUS!
29/04/2026
KHATTI DAL-CHAWAL!by the lovely Arya!
Hyderabad style spicy sour daal with rice, raita and mutton/okra peanut fry
27/04/2026
Follow the SIIIIIGGNNN ➡️🩷
21/04/2026
GADO GADO
By the LOVELY Yee!
A STUNNING INDONESIAN dish for the summer!Shredded chicken/tofu with fresh mixed veg, salad, potato and fried crackers with hot peanut sauce ! YUM!
18/04/2026
Aurore’s JERK INIT !
(Chicken/aubergine, with rice and peas, slaw and fried plantains
16/04/2026
We’re doing CAMDEN PRIDE again WITH Q***R MAKERS MARKET !
dm if you’re intrested in having a stall!
Central London location
Lovely people
Great vibes
Completely free to participate
01/04/2026
Tan’s KWY-TEAW-PED
The Thai eastern bunny has come bearing BEAUTEOUS braised rice noodle soup topped with fried garlic, chilli, ginger vinegar and some festive sass from our lovely Tan ❤️
30/03/2026
WE ARE HIRING!!!
DM IF INTERESTED
16/03/2026
Big thanks to for the mention on
REALLY appreciate the mention ❤️🩷❤️
🍽️🍽️🍽️ 😘
05/03/2026
Our GLORIOUS garden fairy Andrea!
Making our outside space a GLOW with SPRINGTIME GOODNESS!!!
If you see her give her around give her a big CUDDLE
🌸🩷🌸
09/02/2026
THIS SATURDAY🧧
In celebration of YEAR OF THE HORSE…
We are bringing back our CLASSIC RENDANG!
BEEF/KALE, SWEET POTATO & SMOKED TOFU
Served with Nasi Lemak, rainbow pumpkin crackers, coconut Sambal, egg, fried peanuts and anchovies …an of course a wee splash of HOT MOTHER to welcome@in the year of the FIRE horse ! 🔥🐎
We”ll also be serving up our special PONY PANDAN cake plus all our classics cakes and drinks 💚
Alongside the INCREDIBLE .sisters.in.nature WORKSHOP outside 💗
07/02/2026
Filipino KARE KARE today with LOVELY
Creamy, peanut-y, MEGA comforting dish for this rainy weather ☔️
05/02/2026
Next batch of HOT MOTHERS are READY!!!
Super sozzles for the wait !
January was January-ing 😓
but HAY 🐎
Nearly the YEAR OF THE HORSE and we got your perfect condiment for you to gallop into the new year with 🔥
05/02/2026
Tan’s YAKIUDON is INSANE
Still dreaming of sailing noodles in spicy sweet tangy stirfry sauce topped with sesame and seaweed …YUMMMMM
30/01/2026
AYAMASE by the lovely Ibukun!
Smooth, spicy , nutty Nigerian green pepper stew with rice , slaw and boli (roasted plantain)
SUPER comforting and warming for the January blues 🩷
15/01/2026
YEAR OF THE (fire) HORSE Celebration
14th FEB
Ushering in more BOLD flavours from our Malaysian menu, STRENGTH in community bonds admist some amazing POWER anthems and just general SEXY FIERY energy to welcome in the new year #💋✨💋
Featuring workshops by ESEA SISTERS in Nature
(Please sign up with link in bio)
12/01/2026
WE ARE HIRING !
1 - 2 days a week
DM IF INTERESTED
04/01/2026
THIS JANUARY
MOTHER will be doing a 10% OFF at 10AM hour on ALL COFFEES!
Xmas season may have hit hard but still want to give you guys some incentive to come in out of the cold and enjoy some of our amazing and INCREDIBLE coffee from .house !
(Does not include teas or other beverages)
26/12/2025
❤️LAMPRAIS DAY - SAT 10th JAN!!!❤️
YES! It’s the ONCE A YEAR ULTIMATE Sri Lankan banana leaf parcel feast food you NEED to have to help you get through the January blues.
Best ordered and collected to be warmed and eaten at home HOWEVER we will be serving in the canteen as well…..Or you can do BOTH ! 🥰
Can always be frozen and warmed later for that random rainy day perk up that will make you OH SO GRATEFUL 🙏🏾
Meat/veg/vegan and GF options available
Our version will include:
Black pork / green bean and cauushew nut kari, aubergine pickle, leek, kooni (prawn) and /or coconut chilli sambals, creamy coconut and spinach parrapu, ‘ghee’ rice, fish/potato cutlets and tea egg ✨
TAKING PRE-ORDERS NOW!!!
Send a DM OR email [email protected]
(Pay on collection, time slot allotted for pre-orders)
Address
181 Mansfield Road
London
NW3 2HP
For the cafeteria and coffee shop:
- By public transport: Take the Tube to Old Street Station and walk for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, take the bus to the Old Street Roundabout stop.
- By driving/parking: There is a car park located nearby on Paul Street.
For the Asian Fusion restaurant:
- By public transport: Take the Tube to Bethnal Green Station and walk for about 5 minutes. Alternatively, take the bus to the Museum of Childhood stop.
- By driving/parking: There is a car park located nearby on Cambridge Heath Road.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
10am - 3pm |
| Wednesday |
10am - 3pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 3pm |
| Friday |
10am - 3pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 3pm |
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What people say
Mother Canteen, located on Mansfield Road in London, is a community canteen that serves international home cooking in a cosy and fun space. The cafeteria, coffee shop, and Asian fusion restaurant offers a variety of dishes that are sure to satisfy any craving. The menu includes Costa Rican edible garden delights by Aurore, Gujarati/Kenyan Chevdo with toasted puffed rice and peanuts tossed in chilli powder, roasted fennel and poppy seeds, and Korean mix bowl of veg, rice, egg and/or meat topped with spicy chilli sauce and sesame dressing. Mother Canteen also hosts events like the upcoming cooking class with Mother Carol from St. Martins church and Chris from MOTHER Canteen where guests can learn to cook all things spicy and feisty while enjoying gorgeous home-cooked food amidst rainbow rays from the famous stained glass windows. With its delicious food offerings and welcoming atmosphere, Mother Canteen is definitely worth a visit.