The capital city of the United Kingdom has over 20,000 restaurants of which just over 10% accommodate to Halal diners. The diversity of the city makes it one of the culinary capitals for Halal foodies. You'll find everything on offer in this city from Wagyu steak, Sushi burgers, Uzbek Polova and Lamb Shank roasts.

London, United Kingdom

Arab

List of the 10 best Halal places to eat Arab in London

10 Best restaurants for Arab in London

Koshari Street

Incredible flavors, simple decor, cozy interior

My only regret about this place is I wish they were bigger and had more space inside! The flavor & spice combinations are incredible and feel homey (having Egyptian & Lebanese family, this feels just like something they would've made for me)

It's a cute, cozy place, and you really can't go wrong with any of their options. I'd very gladly come again to try more of their options and can't wait for next time!

My first time trying this famous street food. Brilliant. Tastes amazing and the spicy tomato sauce adds a real punch. Very simple dish, will try to recreate at home. Limited seating inside restaurant. Pleasant service

I was walking along the street and I turned to look inside it because it had a Chipotle type vibe. Said eat like an Egyptian so I wanted to give it a try. Tried the plant power koshari and the classic koshari, and the woman working was incredibly helpful with the sauces and vege options! I will definitely return the ingredients were so fresh!

Absolutely delicious koshari— a must try if you haven’t had it before! I’ve had koshari in Cairo and homemade by my friend from Egypt. So glad to find Koshari Street so I can enjoy this in London!

We had two classic koshari then added chicken and beef each , the taste was similar to the original Egyptian dish except hot sauce that was missing ,

Jeru

Blown away by the food here. Well crafted dishes with layers of flavour and texture. The ingredients were all fresh and bright and used to their best. Service was welcoming and helpful, if a little overbearing. Lovely date setting with good ambient music and beautiful smells from the kitchen.

Absolutely outstanding food and experience all around. Great attention to detail. Good Lebanese red wines. Clean, pleasant and beautiful atmosphere. Depending on where you're seated, you can watch the food preparation and work of the team - it's quite impressive. Great place for a romantic dinner.

Literally the best middle Eastern restaurant in London. The food was just mind-blowing, the starters were well thought, combination of different flavours that perfectly make sense. Very friendly and welcoming staff. The cocktails are also unique and amazing. Highly recommend to everyone who loves good food

best dining option in Mayfair! The most amazing Middle Eastern food with options for everyone. As a vegan who usually doesn’t have much variety to chose from, I was delighted to see so many options that I could share with other non-veg guests! Very well priced for Mayfair, which meant we got to try most of the menu ;) will be rushing back here , can’t wait to try some more of the cocktails!

We had a fantastic meal and evening at Jeru.  The food was absolutely superb topped off with excellent service.  We sat at the chefs table watching the mastery of various dishes being prepared.  Great conversation and engagement with the chefs and staff.  Highly recommended.

Everything on our menu is halal apart from our charcuterie. Please let your server know when you’re in venue and they will be able to advise further.

All-day “East meets West” fusion cafe

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@twopeasfoodies's review of Apple Butter Cafe Covent Garden on Instagram

Immaculate brunch vibes in London at @applebuttercafe and what’s better is that everything is حلال 😍🤩

✨ Eggs florentine w/ added salmon, served on a 🥐 ✨ The saffron arancini (peng)
✨ The iced tiramisu latte 🤤 
✨ Croissant butter pudding baked in custard for dessert!! 

I’m going to have to go back & try the BBQ braised beef sandwich 🥪 

Walk-ins only & always look up the opening hours! We only queued for approximately 15 minutes on a Saturday afternoon.

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@halalfoodbae's review of Apple Butter Cafe Covent Garden on Instagram

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Top Brunch spot:
@applebuttercafe has a queue of eager diners trying to get their taste buds wrapped around gorgeous dishes such as 'Truffle Scrambled Eggs' or 'Wagyu Beef Burger'. Full Halal Food Menu.

Top Ice Cream spot:
@darlishicecream are back at Covent Garden, serving up some stunning unique flavours of ice cream. Saffron Rose is AMAZING! Plus I love their Sour Cherry.

Top Burger spot:
At long last @honestburgers finally has Halal chicken across all their brunches, and the chicken is damn good. Succulent and flavoursome chicken burgers that won't leave you feeling heavy like some burgers might.

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@halal_chronicles's review of Apple Butter Cafe Covent Garden on Instagram

Apple Butter Cafe

We loved everything about our brunch here. Wait line wasn’t bad at all, we waited for less than 15 minutes and honestly it’s suited in a beautiful neighbour hood so you can walk around.. the waitress was very nice and accommodating, we have 3 kids and she tweaked some of the dishes to suit them. The decor inside is lovely and the food was great. A lovely brunch spot for sure!

Great staff outstanding food and service. The pancake flavor changes so ask for flavor of the day ours was peanut butter and banana 🍌. Also the truffle egg was great but a little too truffle be ready. The shakshoka was great dry similar to the Arabic version. Coffee also great go for the cold drip 💧👍🏾

The reason I am giving this place four stars is primarily due to the quality of the food; otherwise, I would be giving this place two stars. The moment you walk in the door, I am greeted by a rude staff member. All of the staff members are pretty rude. When I asked for some tap water, I was told to get it myself. However, I can turn a blind eye to this as this is merely the lack of staff training. I got a red velvet latte that is overpriced, in my opinion, but it was pretty good and cute. The rest of the food was also of good quality. Overall delicious food but if I were to improve anything at this place it would be the staff.

Beautiful brunch place with friendly staff 💕
The que to go inside was long and we waited almost an hour, but it was worth it :))

Eggs Florentine was really really delicious, definitely recommended!! Pancakes were fluffy and nice, but could have been more sauce since the middle layer was a bit dry.
~ Beautiful interior design and presentation. 😍💫

Very nice vibes and place. Delicious food and worth waiting.
The only negative side is the long queue waiting to get a table, but it totally worth it. I will definitely go back to this restaurant again.

Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurants in London and the UK. Our menu has healthy & fresh Lebanese food with great vegan/vegetarian options.

Comptoir Libanais Liverpool Street

Amazing place, can’t wait to come back soon!
The restaurant itself it’s beautiful, the food is amazing although a bit expensive in my opinion, but everything very fresh and full of flavour.
I recommend to try the pomegranate and orange lemonade, simply delicious and refreshing!
We ordered the mezzo platter for one and shared between 2, and was completely worthy.
The mains were delicious and next time I will be definitely leaving some space for deserts!

Loved the interiors, so beautiful, place was cosy and quiet.
Though on the day some dishes were out of stock, making our options limited being vegetarians.
Irrespective, we had good time.

The food was ok, not extraordinary. The service is really very slow, as it in office premises, no one would have that long to spend in. We had a meeting and we had to ask 3 times for mains. The tables are very close and small to accommodate everything.  We wanted to have baklava which was not available which was disappointing, they should strike it out in the menu if something is not available.

The decor is too good and gives a nice feeling. If they speed up service it will be great.

This place is a gem in the middle of a very busy area. Food and drinks are amazing, but what takes the crown is the service. Very friendly staff who will make you feel special and address all your requests.
The only reason I am giving this a 4 and not a 5 is that the ceiling was dripping (although) not much but still was somewhat a dampener (literally) on the evening.
Overall, very highly recommend.

Went there on a weekday evening after work! Ordered platter for each. Ambience was the only thing I really liked.
Food was okayish nothing special! Pricey for the kind of food served. Service was slow, had to wait for so long just to get the bill.

The meat in all of our restaurants comes from approved and certified halal suppliers. All our restaurants hold alcohol licenses.

Comptoir Libanais

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Villa Mamas London

🍽 Food: 4/5
🤵🏽‍♂️Service: 3/5
🪑Ambiance: 3/5

📝 Villa Mama’s is a nice reminder of good home food. But I feel like the management has went down post COVID. I’m not familiar with the new staff and its always hard to find assistance. The restaurant is small so I’m surprised why all the staff are in the corner of the room. Anyways, I hope things do get better as I want this restaurant to be known across all Arabs and British customers. But right now, for the price your paying for the service, I’m not happy.

Delicious food, big portions and some unique kind of plates in here although it’s might sound like the typical Arabic kind of dishes but the flavors are well well executed in a unique way only Villa Mamas can provide you with. Loved the outdoor seating in here as inside it felt quite hot, staff were helpful yet can do slightly more smiling :) prices were above average but I found it reasonable for the above average portion size too

Food is nice at this place , no soup options in the starter’s, some on the menu items were not available , the rest of  the selection is okay , staff are average, not too polite with customers, they don’t smile nor cheer visitors , grumpy looking faces , We used this place previously several times , it was better in our early visits .
I think staff require more training .

Never been to a Bahraini Restaurant before, so it might be the best there is, however the food wasn't out of this world. My dish was the Tahcheen which was recommended by the waiter as the best dish on the menu. It wasn't anything like your traditional tagine. It was a rice cake with tasteless chicken flakes inside resembling something that came out of a tuna can! No large chicken pieces, just shredded, and was disappointingly bland. The menu does not describe the chicken as being shredded, half of the dish was left uneaten it was that bad. The lamb shank (Mozart laham) my friends ordered was quite good, although if you order with mashed in potato as one did you will get a better experience as their rice is very average. The Moussaka was the best dish by far. Quinoa Tabbouleh was a decent salad too. The apple mocktail I cannot recommend as it was awful, tasteless and overpriced apple juice with mint added for decoration, I added my friend's sprite to the drink just to add some flavour. The mango and passion fruit mocktail was excellent.

I was bordering on 3/4 stars however the reason they got pushed down to 3 is due to them, on a Saturday night, serving the bills to all the tables without us asking for it, not asking if we wanted desserts before doing so, and at 11pm turning up all the lights to full blast in a not-so-polite gesture basically evicting all their customers! I have never been to a restaurant where I have been made to feel so unwanted at closing time. Most kitchens close at 11pm however it's very normal for your customers to stay on chatting for some time afterwards, as after all, they are there to have a good time, not just eat. The waiters were polite and nobody asked us to leave, however we felt so uncomfortable and subsequently left at 11.15pm, we were the last to leave as all others left immediately after the lights were turned up. Quite an unusual experience and left quite a bad impression. As mentioned service on the whole was good, just this last part of the day could be managed in a better way. Perhaps letting table know that you will close soon and if the customer wants to order a dessert to do so, giving a heads-up so that you are prepared so you can wrap up your conversation or go elsewhere to spend the rest of your Saturday night. Room for improvement here.

I felt the menu was overpriced for what it was, add the 20% service charge, and the lack of etiquette when exiting your customers, 3 stars is generous.

Delicious food, fantastic place, great time. First time in my life I ate lamb and asked for more. Can't wait to come back here.

Villa Mamas

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Cafe 621

Really nice place with great range of food. The shawarma is perfect with nice taste of spices and salad. The desserts are really fantastic, you can see the baklava made very well with ice cream very tasty 👍

I ordered our meal from Uber Eats, which should not all make a difference to the food taste or presentation. I was really disappointed to be served ‘off’ looking feta chips and rock hard bread for the lamb hummus. A real shame as the overall reviews for this place seem amazingly good.

What a lovely cafe and shisha place
The shisha area is big and spacious
There was loads of seating and heating available

The shisha was great. Good flavour. Lasted a few hours

The food was spectacular. Couldn't fault it at all. Ordered the 621 special which states for 2/3 people. But 6 of us happily ate it and was very full.

The drinks were very good and the nada colada was great

Love that this place is HMC halal and no alcohol is served

Highly recommend going to this place

Will be back again soon

I had one of the best Half Chickens. The tenderness was amazing and the taste was soo good Ma Shaa Allah 😋. The spices all blended together exquisite 😍 will be Back!

The food is excellent especially lamb kofta and shawarma. The décor is really nice and the service is very good.

Acacus Libyan Restaurant & Shisha

Honestly, after traveling around Morocco, and also having friends of Libyan descent I was so looking forward to trying the food. Ive had bakbaka before but thought it would have been better here. Soup was good, the bakbaka needed more sauce and flavor, it was more of just a regular pasta in sauce than the traditional Libyan dish. Octopus couscous was okay, the couscous was good but octopus very rubbery. Service was extremely slow, but honestly I felt bad because they seemed very understaffed especially in the kitchen and the workers were really nice. Hopefully they can improve in the future and the restaurant will be better

We visited this authentic Libyan restaurant, food was amazing, Lamb falling off the bone.
And seabass so much flavour, Great customer service, very welcoming, friendly staff with a chill and relaxed atmosphere, highly recommended. Will visit again.

Chicken tagine was divine. Full of flavour, tender and juicy. My friend got the lamb which was also great! Highly recommend this place.

Came here with friends for shisha and desserts.
Everything was reasonably priced and the atmosphere was very nice and chill, in a very nice area. We sat outside but staff was attentive and ensured we were sufficiently heated and warm. The baklava we tried was super amazing, and the mint tea here was flavourful and just what we needed on a cold night and after a heavy meal.
The icing on the cake for our experience here was our interaction with the staff and the owner, Khalid! Very pleasant people to deal with and definitely made our night. You can tell they put their all into their service. Will definitely be back :)

Great to have Libyan food in a restaurant for once - small but nice atmosphere + great food/service

Acacus

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen

Very good. £176 for lunch today with three people and 4 drinks. Not cheap, but very good food.

Service was excellent - although- we had to ask for empty plates to be removed several times, but a very minor thing. Staff were friendly and kind despite being very busy. Although we saw one or two walk-ins, booking is pretty much essential.

Food was excellent and really presented. The donuts were pretty amazing and highly recommended!!

Will return.

Amazing food! Amazing staff (especially Fabio)! The best Middle Eastern food I’ve had in London. I loved that the food was halal. The dessert was mouthwatering along with the Syrian coffee! Will be coming again for sure!

Great food in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff could not have done more for us, including getting a stain out of a sleeve when we had put it into the starter.
Excellent plates for sharing and lots of taste to savour.
We had four starters and one main between the two of us and it was plenty.
The restaurant is in the heart of Carnaby Street so very close to shopping and shows in the west end.
I would highly recommend a visit.

I visited with bated breath to have a lovely lunch from all the positive reviews. Sadly didn't live up to the bill. Slightly overpriced for average portions. I would recommend a combination of starters and the cauliflower roast( struggling with the recommendation!). Saroja - The aubergine was lukewarm and not crispy which did not set a good precedent.

The roasted cauliflower was average in terms of taste but very picturesque.

The lamb was again lukewarm and lacked a punch.
The pistachio ice cream was fair, don't see the hype about it.

In all, a place with a lot of style but lacking substance.

It is a comfortable place, the service staff introduced it very well, the environment is very comfortable, and the food is very amazing. I have never eaten such delicious Falafel. It is the first time I eat Syrian cuisine again. I feel the wonderful food flavor and feel very happy. Thank you！

Imad’s

Le Bab

Categorically the greatest food I’ve tasted in a long time, London has some delicious treats to be enjoyed and this is a real hidden gem beneath the smoky metropolis. Perfecting food is a fine art and here they have mastered perfection, all the ingredients combine to an incredibly high level, bursting with phenomenal flavours, from the fresh vegetables, to the finest meats and well crafted sauces leaves you only wanting to return and try every other dish. Great staff, super friendly, attentive and considerate of your dining experience, cannot fault it whatsoever. 5 stars, thank you so much.

Flavours were good but I paid £14 (!!!) for a large wrap, alongside a £7 one, and both turned up exactly the same size (very small) and so overly greasy. Just so disappointed/angry that you can even get away with charging that much, for so little food. (Pictures taken on small side plates!!)

Came across this amazing Kabab restaurant while I was on a night walk with my bf and I was the happiest when I found a veggie option for myself in paneer. The kababs here tastes awesome with fresh ingredients. The staff is friendly and nice.

An amazing spot for a late night bite. Incredible flavours, super friendly staff and awesome vibes! Also really amazing fries and sauces alongside the mains. This place really stands out from your standard kebab shops, on quality, flavour and atmosphere. Will definitely return next time I end up partying in Shoreditch! Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful evening here tonight. The food tasted yummy and the service was excellent. The staff was very nice and friendly to kids too. My kids and I enjoyed both the meal and the service very much. Great music too.

Rusto

The best grill joint hands down with incredible service. These guys went over and beyond in providing Michelin star quality. I can continue to rave about how good this place is, but I'm sure you'll all agree a picture paints a thousand words.

The flavouring on the chicken was succulent and juicy, the lamb kofte were mouthwateteringly soft and melt in your mouth, the falafel had an incredibly lemony zest that were the best I've tasted and lamb chops that just melted off the bone!

Awesome work guys 👊🏽💯

Most incredible food in all of Slough! It is a must try

Fantastic Lamb shawarma, fast friendly service. Highly recommended

The Best Grilled chicken place in the entire region of Slough but they need a working telephone as the wait is over 15mins when busy

Today was my wedding anniversary and the wife wasn’t feeling well enough to go out for dinner I decided to take something home to share. I asked the gentleman who was working to make me a platter and everything was amazing. The wife really enjoyed it . The meat was very tinder & the salad was spot on. Can’t thank you enough guys. You are amazing & if there is a 10 stars I will give you them . Keep it up & keep smiling kind regards amine & family
I will definitely recommend this place to try lots of choices to have for lunch or dinner

Privée by Layalina

I LOVE THIS PLACE. The staff here are so lovely, kind, attentive and friendly. The food is of amazing quality, the atmosphere at night is nice. In my opinion,  it is good value for money, I have been here a few times now and will definitely be a regular. The manager is really cool and makes it very clear he is here to help. The Shisha master guy is a lovely person. Cant wait to see you guys again soon

We have been to Layalina three times now, once before lockdown and twice after.
 Food is always fresh and delicious;  an excellent choice will offer something for everyone. 
Service is consistently attentive without being intrusive; very friendly and well-informed staff!
The restaurant is well-set up in line with Covid rules; in spite of these measures the place still feels cosy and has a lovely atmosphere. 
I can't recommend this place highly enough. Please visit.

we chose LayaLina as our first restaurant to visit on Super Saturday. I don't need to say anything about the food as Layalina is famous for its Lebanese cuisine.  what impressed me again was how superbly they carried out their Covid 19 safety measures. As soon as we arrive at the door, our temperature were taken. Each table had a bottle of hand gel, in fact, hand gels were located through out the venue.  We found our sterilised cutlery and serviette sealed in a bag. Tables had a good distance between each other. We felt so safe that evening. Subsequently, the next day i visited three other places, for brunch and drinks, and non of them provided this extensive safety measures. 
oh another great found, they've now started selling home made organic jams, dried fruits and nuts. All produce organic.Of course we indulged in a few jar of jams :p

The dancers were superb as was the host but the night was short and very expensive.

Devi is lovely and so welcoming and so nicely dressed!!! And the food is amazing, cutlery all in a sealed bag, really great :) recommend the shish taouk and crispy cheese :)

Layalina

Small Iraqi shisha cafe, restaurant and cafe

Masgouf - مطعم مسكوف

I went in for dinner around 8 pm on Saturday. They were quite full. I had the Iraqi kebab (minced lamb) for dinner and it was very good. The food was well prepared and service was good. I would definitely try some other lamb dishes or a mixed grill next time.

21 years since this branch is opened.  This is the original Masgouf, I consider. Friendly staff, especially Rabee. Great seating outside, inside and downstairs. Great ambiance.  Great food.  They offered Muhalabia, Baqlawah and Dates for free. Reasonable prices.

The service was good and the food was absolutely delightful. Dolma, kibbe and kabab, salads are well great.

very good service lovley staff great food had rhe quzi amazing pomegranite went well and the nuts were roasted just right raisins where juice well and tomato soup had just the right kick to add to the dish will be back

I loved the food at this place it was exceptional. On the other hand the service of the waiters was absolutely appalling and so rude. The waiters acted as if we were having the food for free and not paying them money for it. I asked for water and they actually chucked the water in front of my face. So service was terrible. But then the food was very very good and other then the terrible waiters which kind of brought a downer on our evening we enjoyed our time there and made the most of it.

Le Chef Masgouf

This is our last night in London, and we all glad that we chose Le Bab to be out last dinner of this trip. All food was fantastic and very impressive; the service was super friendly and professional. Definitely a place I’d come back more often and recommend all my friends to go dine for!

Cute little place. Stunned at how incredible the Paneer Les Kebab was (5 star food). Whilst I was eating it I was already excited for the next time I get to have one. Phenomenally delicious 😍 Garlic mayo dip is amazing with the chips. My friends had the meat butter naan and it was not a winner for them.  🥂 Happy Hour didn’t have a lot of options but a good little reduction for a few drinks

It is a small place, not many tables - we booked in advance. Felt like too many servers on shift with not a lot to do. I was especially surprised to see how long the drinks would take to come. The servers were very eager to take away plates and glasses, often a bit too soon. They wanted our table for a reservation later, which might explain the eager table clearing. When we ordered more drinks they came to tell us they needed our table in 20 mins - good thing we needed to leave by then anyway. I didn’t like the obligatory 12.5% service charge added on.

But that paneer Les kebab was so good that’s really all I can think about. Definitely returning for that!

As much as I’d love to leave a 4 star I just cannot. The food was excellent - the fried chicken starter was one of the best chicken dishes I ever had. We had the chicken kebab and we absolutely loved it. What we ate was 5 star!
Sadly service was mediocre and that’s why I scored it down. A shame - improve your service staff - kitchen staff was awesome!

Been wanting to come for a while,
and my expectations have been disappointingly reconciled.
Food is very average is taste,
and there is absolute no vibe in this place.

They might be understaffed and I understand,
but then the restaurant should have something planned.
No music, no ambience and not even a band.
Oh! And get ready for a pricey bill in your table to land.

Loved it here, we will definitely be back and absolutely recommend.

Book a table so you’re not disappointed if you have to wait for a table. We booked a table, were seated, and ordered using the QR code. The food was served super fast! We got hummus, the fries, a chicken kebab and the pork and beef brisket kebab. It was all amazing. The food was just absolutely delicious and we loved the atmosphere of the place.

Charming, modern diner showcasing lamb shoulder and other Levant flavours from breakfast until late.

CERU South Kensinton

Everything here was gluten free except the pita- menu was well marked. Lovely and extensive menu with so many incredible options.
Small plates designed to share- order many.  We had loads of vegetarian ones plus one lamb which was lovely.  Loved the zucchini fritters and the mushrooms were so good we ordered another one.  Will definitely be back.

Their Turkish Apple Tea is amazing! Try it, especially when it's cold outside. I can also recommend their Apple Tea with rum. Food is really good there and has a pretty decent value for money. The only problem is their service, it is a bit slow and we had to call the waiter a few times.

Stylish yet intimate gem offering Levantine cooking. A creative combination of cuisines bordering the Eastern Mediterranean. Much to delight the palate, watermelon salad, delicious lamb shoulder and much more. Moreish deserts and an excellent red wine. Attentive service and very popular which raised the noise levels and made it hard to hear each other at times.

Tapas style Middle Eastern restaurant.
Book your table in advance as its a small restaurant. The food has great flavours. The lamb is my favourite dish. The scallops are also very delicious. Don’t forget to order hummus and pita bread.
The chocolate and tahini mousse is good and comes in a very cute little mug. It’s a good place for family and small groups.
Very friendly staff and quick service.

Nice place for dinner! An awesome Easter Mediterranean restaurant. The staff was helpful and the food was really tasty. Although, the menu has some problems with the spice level of each dish, so you should ask before ordering!

Ceru

ARABICA KING’S CROSS

The restaurant has a unique style, very comfortable place to have a nice dinner. The waiters are very kind, and the food is served quite fast. The menu offers several options to share; however, the portions are bigger than you'd imagine. Lovely for a dinner with friends.

Hmmmmm interesting place.
Some of the dishes were a great big hit but others, especially what looked like raw chicken, were a miss. Maybe it was because it was thigh meat but it just didn’t look ok. The garlic rice and halloumi were divine but the menu overall is overpriced.
A normal Coke or Pepsi on the menu wouldn’t go amiss.

Middle Eastern restaurant with an interesting and exciting menu, not your traditional. It's in a part of CDY that is quieter and a bit more low-key. Enjoyable outdoor dining experience.

Such a delicious meal we had before Christmas, great service and a lovely atmosphere. A good place to people watch!

Decent place on King's Cross to get middle eastern cuisine.

Service was especially good given we were a large group of 15.

Arabica

Queen of Sheba (Malekat Saba') specialises in Yemeni food

Queen of Sheba London

Queen of Sheba, on a quiet street near Paddington Station, is a 17-year-old Yemeni restaurant with an intriguing atmosphere, hookah pipes outside by the coffee tables, and charming booths inside.  As a side note I'm happy to support an institution that might give back to a country suffering a difficult time.  To start with, the people and service were low key and very nice, and likely from the region.  I ordered the lamb stew and a mango juice - alcohol is not served.  The stew came with a massive freshly-baked bread.  There was also some spicy homemade salsa on the side.  The stew was clearly the real deal, if you closed your eyes you'd never think you were in London.  That said, it was not entirely my style.  There was too much meat and not enough broth and herbs for me.  I prefer Eastern European soups and maybe Turkish as well.  But credit is due for being true to what it is.  I almost ordered the lamb soup starter (without meat) for £3 and the 4 vegetable appetizer (served with mentioned bread) for £12.  Chicken dishes may also have been more my style.  That said I had a very nice time, spent £17 including the mango shake, and would happily come back to explore the menu further or just sit out front and have a tea or coffee with a friend.

This was my first time in a Yemenite restaurant. The food was good, the freshly squeezed juices were outstanding.  I had hummus and lamb with rice, my wife had a stew.  I honestly think the stew was the better deal as the Lamb and rice was fairly dry. The hummus was tasty and the bread was massive.  The portions are fairly big here, so you certainly won't go hungry.

This restaurant does not serve alcohol but the waitress told us that guests can bring their own.

I'll try something else on the menu next time. Bit pricey for ok food. Staff very friendly and nice atmosphere.

My first experience with Yemeni cuisine. I really enjoyed it especially the chicken stew. Very good value.

We had for lunch
Soup lamb 3/5 just okey
Kabab Yemeni 3/5
Mandi chicken 3/5 ok
Lamb haneed 2/5 meet not fresh not good
Fish mikbaza 3/5 ok

Overall Yemeni food is by far better than what we had today , the rice can be much better , the meet,

Hope once we visit next time things change to better

Queen of Sheba

Opulently decorated Middle Eastern restaurant and cocktail bar with belly dancers

Levant

The decor is beautiful! I think the menu is a bit limited and it seems a bit pricey, but nonetheless, the food was very tasty + filling. Very friendly staff. It's very nice to walk into, the back street would never allow you to assume something so beautiful is hidden inside. Literally like a cave of wonders!

The venue itself was great looking, very spacious but down lots of stairs. Some chairs are quite low and not log of legroom under some tables. Delicious smells. Service was good. Our group had pre ordered so when we were ready food started coming out. Everything I ate was delicious and I tasted other dishes. All lovely. Cons - I found the food expensive, 12% service charge added and only 2 very small ladies cubicles. However I would go again  to try some other dishes. Great entertainment with bellydancers who invited diners to dance with them. Had a great evening overall. I have posted a few pics of food selection but we had lots more.

Amazing restaurant with great decorations. The food has been spectacular, we have eaten many dishes of Arabic, Lebanese and Moroccan influences, with intense and very tasty textures and flavors. Very cheap prices for a medium high level of food. For me one of the best restaurants in London. Thanks for all Mr. Tony from Chefnaranja

Probably the best lamb shoulder I’ve ever had and that’s what pulls this review up the ranks,,

The service is great , ambience is also great and generally starters were good despite being over priced...

This place looses a star for their insane pricing on soft drinks and virgin cocktails which were appalling if I’m honest, abit of flavoured syrup ice and some mint leaves for £7 and it would be acceptable If it tasted good and there was enough to have a few sips ...

Overall this place is good I would recommend visiting but i probably would go again for there muhamara lamb shoulder it’s says for 2 but can feed 3/4 easily

This place offers a good variety of very tasty, eastern food.
The fattoush salad was one of the best I ate so far in London.
All the dishes have been nicely prepared and decorated. The serving time was adequate and the staff nice.
Prices are slightly expensive since the amount of food you get is less than expected.
Apart from that, it is a great place to enjoy amazing food in a nice location.

Akub Restaurant

Great experience at Akub! Warmly welcomed by an experienced and knowledgeable staff, plunged into a modern Palestinian vibe through the decor and the various dishes ordered. The food is excellent and the desserts incredible!
Very reasonable prices.
A place that I strongly recommend and where I will return!

Friendly welcome and delicious dishes - unlike anything we’ve had before. Very attentive and enthusiastic staff. The little squash parcels with beetroot and the pickled vegetables were my favourite small dishes and the lamb shoulder parcels were so delicious!! Highly recommend.

Fantastic new restaurant that really adds something to the London culinary scene. The menu is a wonderful reinterpretation of traditional Palestinian flavours, which are served in a beautifully decorated and atmospheric environment and from crockery that can be considered art. The staff is knowledgeable and very kind. Surprisingly, and unfortunately, the meat is not halal, but since there are only a handful of meat dishes and many vegetarian and fish options, there is plenty of choice for Muslim guests as well.

We had the most wonderful New Years evening at Akub.  The food was delicious - creative takes on familiar dishes. And great service.  We had the best time - I totally recommend it!  Both for an event or for a casual dinner.  ❤️❤️❤️

I had the most amazing lunch at Akub! The quality of the food, the attention to details, everything was fantastic!! Did not know the name of half of what I ate but all was delicious. I especially enjoyed a dish with beetroot ( sorry can’t help with the name 😅). To drink I ordered a Jallab royal ( which is kind of a delicious kir  Royal from what I tasted). Will definitely go back!

Akub

American/Middle-eastern inspired favourite comfort foods

O' Gosht

Great service, reasonably priced and delicious food. Only negatives were the smash burger patty was on the dry side and the burger itself was not something I would probably order again. However, the wings, cubed potatoes, steak and Mac & cheese were really good.

Great food, but truly amazing burgers! Very very tasty and cooked to perfection! Definitely try the wings and the cube fries too. The staff were super friendly and attentive. Will definitely return!

Food is fantastic -loved the chicken shish and Mac and cheese. Lovely and friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be back👌

Awesome burger (massive juicy patties). I just did a take away from them and it was great. Moved to acton a few months ago and been searching for my go to place for a nice burger and this is by far the best!

Top notch food. Honestly amazing service and quality. I would recommend this place to everyone, who loves food 😍😍.

All of our meat is from a halal local butcher.

O’ Gosht

Nana Cafe

Would not go here again. Two of the staff that initially served us were great; smiley, friendly and very helpful (Asian lady and black man). Then it quickly took a turn for the worse when Two white male members of staff took over brought us the wrong drink multiple times with no apologies. Unresponsive and miserable throughout. If this was my establishment I would sack them off. Worst waiters I have ever come across.

Meats, rice and coctails are very good! They also have Turkish tea.

Outdoor seating, allows children.
Nice halloumi. Limited drinks selection. NO RUM COCKTAILS.
Only 3 beers available (lager, ipa or efes).
Issues with the same beer 3 times, duty manager (I assume that was his role) that was working yesterday is a detractor.

Went there one day ordered a simple coffee. I was served by a young gentleman who was really nice and sweet. He was also very funny and cracked me up. I think his name was Mo. Definitely recommend it.

Bad service. The restroom is only available if you pay even tho you are eating or drinking here.
We ordered water for 3 pounds each and got it in a plastic bottle. To add to this all, they weren’t nice or approachable.

Halal items are clearly marked on the menu. We serve alcohol.

Maramia Cafe

Had my birthday party here with about 20 friends. Wonderful night, very good fun, very pretty long table and high quality food. Would recommend to anyone- thank you Adam & Maramia!

Maramia is the jewel of Golborne Road. This place makes you feel like your right at home whilst serving seriously delicious traditional Palestinian dishes. Our favourite local restaurant in West London.

My favourite Palestinian restaurant! And when I can’t make it to the restaurant in person I order online. The food has so much flavour and clearly a lot of effort has gone into preparing it. I normally go for the chicken mousakhan and the Palestinian moussaka, highly recommended.

Great Palestinian food with extensive Lebanese wine list.  Highly recommend the charcoal chicken and moussaka. Lovely service!

Absolutely delicious food, lovely atmosphere and super friendly staff. We loved all the stories! Thanks so much and will definitely be back

Everything on our menu is Halal, however we also serve alcohol.

North African dishes served in souk-like rooms

Souk

Have been wanting to come here for a year and finally came and am so happy I did! Came with my Moroccan friend and we all loved the food and atmosphere! So lovely, so pretty and such generous portions! Would for sure recommend - also has vegetarian options. ♥️

The food were really great. We ordered lamb coucous and a platter of mezze. Even my Palestinian friend said that they tasted original. Sadly the service was a bit down due to error in the ordering machine hence the food came after waiting for an hour. The place is really accessible and the atmosphere is homey.

**Where would you find the best Moroccan food?**

Why, in Central London, of course! Nestled on Lichfield Street, Souk brings an authentic taste of Morocco to the heart of the city.

**What sets Souk apart from other restaurants?**

The authentically themed decor at Souk is a breath of fresh air compared to the myriad of restaurants that lack creativity and imagination. Walking in, you'll feel like you've been transported to a bustling Moroccan bazaar.

**How was the customer service?**

Exceptional! We were warmly welcomed by Walid, the friendly and hospitable manager. He added a personal touch to our experience by offering us homemade sweets his mother had sent from Morocco and even gave us fezzes to wear during our meal, he even let us take a fez home with us!

Lighthearted fun like this is always welcome and made our visit even more special.

**And the food?**

The food was excellent! The portions were generous, and every dish was bursting with flavor. We opted for the 3-course prix fixe menu. For starters, we enjoyed Labneh, Hummus, Falafel, and a thimble of harissa paste. The mains, consisting of chicken tagine and lamb tagine, were slow-cooked to perfection—soft and incredibly flavorsome. Desserts included a delightful selection of homemade baklava, Turkish delights, all finished off with a pot of Moroccan mint tea.

**Was it value for money?**

Absolutely. The entire meal, which was competitively priced at £95 for the two of us, offered excellent value. Coupled with the outstanding food and impeccable customer service, Souk is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic Moroccan dining experience in Central London.

The restaurant is so cozy, quiet and allows for privacy. A very beautiful Moroccan vibe. The waiter was very smiley and kind, the food wasn’t late at all. We tried the sea-bass and couscous and it was amazing!! Reasonable prices, would definitely go again.

The food is really tasty and transports you to North Africa.. A hidden gem in central London that I wish I'd discovered sooner.
The ambience is really warm and cosy, with very charming decor..
The staff are also super welcoming and make you feel completely at home :)

Souk Medina

Afghan, Pakistani, Indian and Middle Eastern dining

I've lived around Ilford Lane for a while now, it's home to loads of halal restaurants but I've never managed to visit Watan, I've been to the one in Southall around 5 years ago and wasn't impressed. However, every time I go past the one in Ilford Lane there are queues going out the door.

The weather was nice yesterday and we just fed and changed the baby so I said let's go for a walk and check it out for lunch.

The menu has a lot of options (swipe 👉 for menu) but I decided to stay on the safe side and try a Afgan Mix grill for £32. I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting much from here.. But I was pleasantly surprised!

The kebabs tatsed really good, the first bite of each different item was full of flavour and juicy, they have been marinated in well balanced spices, seasoned well and more importantly not overcooked, something that used to be typical in places like this. Finally, chefs are realising that cooking meat to medium makes it tender, soft and taste better overall. Also, they don't remove the fat off the lamb chops, which means you get that flavour hit from your first bite. Lamb chops, lamb tikka, chicken tikka, seekh kebab and reshami kebabs, every item was good

It's served on a gaint naan and comes with 2 types light and delicate rice. Portions are good, we had plenty of food left over for take away.

Overall, for a first time visit and quick lunch I was impressed and enjoyed the meal. Lunch time was good to visit as it wasn't busy, I see why its busy in the evening as there's not many tables, maybe 45 people max. Decor isn't fancy, modern and clean and the service is basic.

And yes, I know I should of tried the Chapli Kebab.

All food halal. No alcohol. No service charge added. I paid for my meal, not a invite.

Food 8
Value 7
Atmosphere 6
Service 5

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Watan Ilford Restaurant

Excellent restaurant. Comfortable seating and great customer service.

Food is exceptional and very affordable for a night out.

Will definitely be back.

Lovely place. Lovely minimal decor. Staff were nice and attentive. Food came fresh, hot and tasty. Would definitely be going there again

Good food and taste amazing.
Love how the kitchen is exposed and you can see how your food’s getting made.
I hope they will increase the seating area and keep on top of the cleanliness.

Food was amazing. The service by Taj was superb and the waiting time was minimal. We went as a group of 12 and the service was highly efficient. Highly recommended 👌

Nice food and best service, Only issue is seating capacity they should start taking bookings to avoid the long queues outside. Food is delicious will go again and again.
Defo recommended..👍🏻👍🏻

Watan

Watan Restaurant

An Afghan halal restaurant. Good space on ground and first floors. Family friendly. Reasonably clean. A bit pricey restaurant. Grilled stuff is healthy and taste good. Recommended for families as well as friends. Staff is polite and helpful. Use Herbert road car park for free from 18:00 - 22:30 every day.

Upon fourth visit: I can tell the portions have become small and with inflation prices have gone up significantly.
Otherwise decent food, most authentic tasting Afghan kebab. The portions are okay, the place is packed and seating is quite compact, so bear kids crying ruining your time. Otherwise not bad.
Second visit: It was packed on a Friday night, so has to wait to be seated. The food was good. A bit spicy for Afghan food, but not bad. Fourth visit, it was very good. Take away was nice and fresh.

No difference between afghani mix grill £28 and £42

absolutely rubbish food and service save your money and dont go their .

Nice food and friendly staff. Good toilet facilities and ok seating area. Acceptable for family evening outs. Not for special occasions with special guests, but casual outing. Food quality is above average

Mezemiso

Had a great experience at Mezemiso yesterday while visiting their terrace bar with panoramic views of the river. The venue is nicely furnished and eye catching.
Our bartender Radoslav was extremely cordial and very skilled in making our requested cocktails, which were flavoursome and expertly blended. He is a practiced mixologist who clearly knows how to put the tastes of his customers first! The kitchen staff also excelled, by providing piping hot and delicious food which was promptly delivered and most enjoyable. The staff in the bar did everything they could to make our visit a memorable one, and thanks to their attentiveness and welcoming nature, we will certainly be coming back! Stanislav also made sure from the moment we walked in through the front door we were greeted with a smile. Although some may find the pricing a little high in comparison with a number of similar nearby venues, the quality of drinks, food and service is definitely worth the additional cost as you can literally taste and appreciate the difference. This fusion of Japanese and Lebanese cuisine has surprising culinary depth, and we will be sure to return and explore more options from the menu!

Food was amazing! And the place is lovely.. the staff were friendly too. Would highly recomend this place.

Amazing atmosphere and the waitress was very nice and friendly. Food was delicious. The view from the restaurant is nice.

A luxury Lebanese/Japanese cuisine with stunning views over the River Thames. 5 star service from start to finish. The food was fantastic and the service was impeccable. I will be returning very soon! Thank you Sami, Ivan, Imad and the wonderful team at Mezemiso!

Alex

I like this place and I love this place I feel comfortable and I enjoy the food best costumer service. Keep pushing to stay 5 star

We are a Halal restaurant with halal meat on the Lebanese menu and seafood on the Japanese menu.

Bilhana Lebanese Deli

Absolutely love this place. Only discovered it around 2 months ago. Their boneless chicken with spicy rice... With a drizzle of garlic sauce is heavenly. I tell my friends that this meal can be demolished without a sip of a drink that's how succulent the chicken is. Slightly addicted as I'm now a frequent customer. Perfect for a Pre Workout meal. Taste, service, prices. Perfect.

Great place to eat good food. Ordered the lamb sharwama with rice which was really delicious. The lamb quality is good. Highly recommended.

Amazing food, top quality and 5 stars without any issues (and HMC too, bonus points for that)  chefs must be of high standard not to mention the layout and display. Customer service was on point. Felt very welcoming, managed very well I could I see,  would definitely recommend and will eat again very soon. Keep up it up.

Nice people, nice food. Not bad prices. Can't ask for more.

The most best Middle Eastern cuisine has an amazing variety of food and drinks the best dish is boneless chicken with spiced rice and the shawarma in a lamb or chicken option the deserts are also fabulous as their milk cakes are freshly made and have a splendid amount of flavours and I would recommend this to everyone who’s looking for a 10/10 rating of food 💯.

All of our meat is 100% Halal. Please make your dietary requirements known to a member of staff before ordering.

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