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London, United Kingdom

Smoked Brisket

List of the 10 best Halal places to eat Smoked Brisket in London

10 Best restaurants for Smoked Brisket in London

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Cuepoint- SUNDAY ROAST ALERT 

*invite*

For those of you who don’t know @cuepointldn have started doing Sunday roasts now but with brisket! And I think there’s a choice to have with smoked short rib too! 

Okay so it comes with roast veggies such as the onion, garlic, potatoes, parsnip I think there was & I’m sure there were carrots too & then ofc the Yorkshire pudding & the green stuff. Also the gravy was amazing & the jalapeño jam in the little tub as well was just insane with this, I have no words. 

Also the cauliflower cheese as well? Perfectly seasoned, solid amount of cheese & bechamel sauce so it’s not too rich or anything it’s just very well balanced & a beautiful side to have with your roast.

They do take walk ins but you defo should book online via their website for the Sunday roast to avoid a disappointment in your journey to risk walking in for this dish particularly!

I am 1000% certain if you do go here & try it you’ll be thanking me after 

Overall: 

Food: 10000000/10 
Service: 10000000/10 
Price: below £25 I believe

@eafoodbae's review of Cue Point Chiswick on Instagram

CUE POINT @ JUJUS BAR

It is a shame we have to give it one star.  We were unfortunate enough to visit for a roast. I really wouldn't waste your time. Cold food. Tiny portion. Looks not even remotely close to what they advertise. Yorkshire puddings were hard dough. Roast potatoes weren't roasted. Lamb ribs had no meat on. Cauliflower cheese was just a chunk of undercooked cauliflower with a tiny bit of melted cheese on top. Staff were useless. One chef was unhygienic. Bar staff eating off the pass. Tried the small plates at Thirteen too and they were over priced, basic and bland. For the money they charge there is MUCH MUCH better places to get a wood fired roast / meal. Go to Temper, Smokestak, or even Hawksmoor. Don't waste your time on this place you will only be disappointed. Reached out to the owner and they didn't bother to call me to discuss. See photos.

We booked Cue Point via OpenTable for lunch. We ordered off their Sunday roast menu. Their oak smoked brisket was simply delicious with incredible flavours and lovely set of Sunday roast sides. Their chicken was also lovely and full of taste. Their cauliflower was a great side but not really a main. Shame they didn’t have any prime beef short ribs today, will be back to try that!

To be fair, I didn’t have the Afghan BBQ meals on a weekday so the review doesn’t reflect that. But for Sunday roast, it was only okay.

There was one choice for vegetarians - celeriac with all the trimmings. The 1/4 chicken was still very red inside but the brisket was fine.

Potatoes were fairly dry.

I wouldn’t come back here again for a Sunday roast but perhaps to try the Afghan bbq one weeknight.

Ordered the ribs- was disappointed. Almost waited 1 hour and spent £28 on the most basic beef ribs. Doesn’t even come with a side, only this rubbery cabbage that seemed boiled, the dip was nice. Not much taste and most pieces were too chewy/over done. It’s located in a bar btw, so a very noisy environment. The smashed burger was ok but the buns were cold. I went there based on the fact that this place was listed “second” recommended place in London for Jan 2025, on TimeOut. I’ll stick to Trip Advisor/Google review next time.

nailing the stumps with juicy brisket, sophisticated home made quality sides and relishes, flying high wings, unique setting on the cricket green. only minus was small buns for a big £10, no platters on weekend (not very obvious on the website menu).

Cue Point

Karv Steakhouse

We’ve been to Karv a couple of times now for occasions and have enjoyed the food and vibe so much! Our steaks were amazing, love the mash and the drinks too. I have heard, however, that the chicken isn’t great from several people so it won’t be something I order here. It is a small shop so seating is packed close to others, but the service from the waiters is excellent! It is slightly pricey but not so much in comparison to other halal steakhouses. Cant wait to go back!

Very fast and accommodating customer service at Karv they were so so lovely!
The seating was slightly packed together but I think great for larger parties. I found the chicken both in the tacos and as a meal slightly dry and could’ve been better with more seasoning but the burger was great and I loved the mojito too I would definitely go back to try the steak too

We ordered the Lamb Tacos, Platter for 4 and 2 mojitos (Lychee and Blueberry).

The lamb tacos were nice albeit a bit pricey for two not very big tacos. The platter was overall very good. The smash burgers were amazing, possibly the best we've had. The Ribeye and Wagyu steaks were also very good (we preferred the Wagyu). The chicken steak was surpsingly good. Very juicy and flavourful. The wings were somewhat run of the mill. Nothing special. Sides and sauces were also generally  very good.

The mojitos were also very tasty and not full of ice like other places, but even so, the glasses were a bit small considering the price.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating.  I would definitely recommend a visit here. My only recommendation would be for them to upsize to a larger location which I was told they are planning on doing.

From the moment we entered the hospitality was already 10x better than my last visit, Ryzen was super friendly and attentive along with the other staff that we interacted with. Starters were nice including the marrow. The platter along with the condiments and side dishes were great. The mushroom sauce needs some work, the rest were punchy. The only real gripe is the floor, a tad slippery. But I would highly recommend. I would book in advance and parking is on the street as it’s in a residential street.

My friend and I stopped by for lunch while exploring the area, and we were welcomed in even without a reservation. The food was absolutely delicious — we had the tacos and shared a rib eye, which was more than enough to leave us full and satisfied. The restaurant did get a little crowded and noisy at times, but overall it was a really good experience and I’d happily come back!

Karv

I'm working back near Leather Lane this week again after a year away. The famous market is one of my favourite places in London for lunch, there are soo many halal options now, even more so than when I last was here. We are talking street food, restaurants and cafes. Love it here .

Whilst walking up and down the market spending most of my lunch break on what to eat I spotted that @tongue_and_brisket had a halal sign in the window. So I had to finally try a salt beef sandwiche. They also have a beef bagel as well. I sampled the roast beef and salt beef, but opted for the salt beef as its something different .

Price is £5.90 for a small sandwich, nothing really special. Pretty simple. With so many choices around I doubt I'll try again, but at least there's finally a place to try salt beef. I confirmed that the meat in all locations is halal and is purchased from Spitalfields Market

@halalfoodguy's review of Tongue & Brisket Holborn on Instagram

Tongue & Brisket

I was taking my friend around Leather Lane, the area, the lovely and very busy food market, lovely coffee shops...etc.
We settled for Tongue & Brisket.
I knew it before and I was glad to go back.
It is a very busy place, especially for take away.
But the service is friendly and fast. We decided to eat inside, as they had a free table on our visit.
We both had the Reuben  sandwich.
It was fantastic, tasty, soft, and a good portion. We also took some fish balls - lunch deal at £ 15.00 for sandwich, fish  balls, and a soft drink.
It was a perfect lunch.
But you have a lot of choices to buy from, all style of cusines... The main issue is that you have very limited space to sit outside in the area, especially on sunny weather, unless you go back to your office...
Highly recommended...

Tender and tasty salt beef and tongue sandwich. Bread soft. Served quick and hot. Good portion for £7.50 (regular), and the sandwich can be customised to your needs without extra charges (I wanted to try two meats in one sandwich, and you can even have 3, though it isn't recommended cos of the different texture of roast meat). Would revisit.

Been here today a bit early and had a nice talk with the guy working there. I got the first cut of the day and it was really delicious. The cole slaw also was refreshing. Should fit nice with the chicken schnitzel as well. Will come back here!

Solid Reuben Sandwich, 4.3 stars. Non-fuss, very friendly service. Found this on my lunch break, large was enough. Lots of meat and fresh fillings.

I was disappointed with my Reuben because of the star of the show - the beef. There was no moisture left in it and the sauces weren’t enough to make it up to a 4/5. It sounds like I got unlucky - will make another trip in the future!

We've had to change some of our suppliers since COVID19. Our salt beef and tongue is no longer Halal. But all other meats such as roast turkey, roast beef, chicken schnitzel, chopped liver and chicken soup are all still made with Halal meat.

Deliveroo UK

Ultra Smashed Burger @holysmokeandburgers. If you guys have been to Cristinas, well the man himself @tiberius_tudor has gone and made his own venture with this smashed burger and smoked meats.

Usually we focus on a decent bun and some good smashed beef in a burger and we don't give much attention to the condiments. This burger not only had bewwdifullyy smashed beef but the gherkins with the red onions made for a sound sound burger. I don't think I'd change a thing with this burger, it's so well made. The exact gherkins themselves were well suited too this as they weren't too strong to away sway from the cheese and meaty taste. It's simple ingredients coupled with the experience from a passionate man which keep you wanting to go back.

It's £10 for a burger which is a bit on the pricey side for me but for many people who've tried it they do think it's worth it - many who have tried it say its the best smashed burger too, tough to disagree, it's a top notch burger.

They have accommodated for Ramadan and are open till 2 am some days, it's a burger that's gotta be tried.

Taste: 9.5, Quality: 9, Value: 7.8


@halalfoodtherapy's review of Holy Smokes BBQ Bow on Instagram

Holy Smokes BBQ London

We recently visited Holy Smokes BBQ in London and had a great experience. The place has a relaxed, welcoming vibe with that classic smokehouse feel. The menu is focused on hearty barbecue staples, and the portions are generous. The brisket was tender and flavorful with a nice smoke ring, and the ribs were well-seasoned without being overpowering. Sides like mac and cheese and cornbread balanced things out nicely. Service was friendly and attentive without being pushy. Overall, it’s a solid spot if you’re craving authentic barbecue in London and want a laid-back meal with plenty of flavor.

The most incredible food I’ve had in a long time! The meat is the juiciest, slow cooked most tender flavoursome meat I’ve ever tasted. You will not find better brisket! The short ribs have so much flavour! Crispy seasoned fries and a selection of perfectly paired sauces. And the chicken burger had the perfect amount of kick and crunch! Trust me, you need to go here at least once!

Absolutely incredible food, we went here for my friend’s birthday! And what a choice it was, we all enjoyed the food, the vibes and the people. Was a great spot, tucked away in the middle of nowhere. Food was so tasty and for a really fair price, considering its in London.

I had the 12ish Hours Smoked Brisket Bun (200g, £15) at Holy Smokes and wow, it absolutely lived up to the hype! You can really taste the patience and care that went into those 12 hours of smoking. The brisket was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavour. The sweet pickled red chillies, splash of coffee BBQ sauce, and sprinkle of Maldon salt added the perfect balance, all tucked into a lightly toasted brioche bun. This burger was spot-on-rich, satisfying, and worth every penny. Highly recommended!

Very good, will return again. They clearly do most of their business through delivery apps and therefore there isn’t much seating available and it’s in the middle of nowhere. The short rib was the stand out but I was a little disappointed in the brisket loaded fries - brisket not the best and a bit dry. I might have missed this on the menu but it might explain why they don’t do brisket on its own. Would like to see them offer bbq trays

Everything on our menu is Halal. No alcohol served.

Holy Smokes BBQ

First visit September 2025.
didn’t expect to find such authentic flavors in the heart of London, but Tongue & Brisket completely impressed me. The brisket was incredibly juicy, tender, and full of rich flavor — the kind of dish that makes you pause and just enjoy. Fresh bread and tangy pickles made it even better. The whole place has that classic deli feel, and the service was outstanding. It felt like stepping into a New York deli with a London twist. Highly recommend the brisket with mustard — unforgettable. Price is 11£ which is ok. We had a brownie and strudel for desert both very delicious

Absolutely banging salt beef with chips (£14). Ask for half salad. The dining area is a windowless bathroomless cavern, but you’ll be too busy wolfing down the goods.

It was a nice place. The deli selection was all halal and the service was very good. I enjoyed the food, however I would have thought the baguette and the meat would have been warmed up but it was cold. Anyways, would want to come back to try something else on the menu

I had big expectations about this place but I have to say they didn't deliver. I can do much better Rueben than they serve here, main issue is bread they use. It feels cheap, it's not toasted and it's falling apart with so many ingredients. They don't save on meat, I can tell you that, sandwich is loaded with it but again, it's not very good quality. Cheese wasn't melted, mustard didn't compliment the taste. It's average at best Reuben. Maybe we visited in bad time, it was lunch hour, very busy. Other suggestion would be hire someone extra to help that lady on the front line.

We also ordered sides: cheesy sticks were completly tasteless, surprisingly very good chips, not chunky ones but good and crunchy.

Shame, it's good service and everything but nothing makes me come back to this place.

Have alway enjoyed the salt beef on rye sandwiches here, but not today. It was the lunchtime rush and the lady making the sandwiches super quick failed to cut off any of the fat, so I didn’t particularly enjoy my sandwich this time and the pickled cucumber was so thin like it had been sliced with a razor. Latkas were good as always.

I stumbled upon this Reuben sandwich in the heart of London, and it was a flavor-packed surprise. The bread was fresh and slightly chewy, perfectly holding together the generous layers of tender, juicy beef. The meat had that deep, savory flavor you expect from a deli classic, balanced by the tang of sauerkraut and the creaminess of the dressing.
Paired with a tropical Fanta, the salty and sweet contrast made each bite even more satisfying. It’s hearty, indulgent, and perfect if you’re craving a taste of New York in London.

Omg my favourite sandwiches in London! Ready to eat every week. Absolutely fresh and tasty. Fresh and hot chips too!!! Amazing and great job team.

Food was fresh and tasty. Service was fast and friendly.
Had to pay £1 each to sit inside to eat our meal.
Roast beef and salad sandwich.
Salted beef and salad sandwich.
Chips.

I had the best tongue sandwich I ever had here!

Super juicy, very tender and flavourful.

The brisket was very nice as well. You can't go wrong here.

The fishballs were only OK.

Highly recommended.

Damn tasty salt beef Reuben. One of the best darn sandwiches we’ve ever had, according to me and my wife who is the sandwich queen. Owner Jon made our sandwich to share one day and we went back the next day for another because it was that delicious. Lovely people, killer food, bread is fresh & soft, sauerkraut was epic & the pickles & homemade mustard & thousand add to the flavor. I almost don’t want to post a review because more people will find out about this gem!

What are you really craving right now? For me it’s a meal from @thesmokedaddies ~ like their “Gr8 Gatsby”... which is definitely GR8... sub roll filled with 10z of Argentinian strip loin... and lots of other good stuff like their homemade sauce 👌🏽
Based in Balham, 100% Halal, no alcohol served. They’ve also refurbished and now have lots of indoor seating too!

@halalfooddiary's review of The Smoke Daddies Balham on Instagram

Smoke Daddies

Tasty food and good atmosphere, but pricey for what it is

We had a great meal at Smoke Daddies, the food was really good, with both the sandwich and burger full of flavour and clearly made with quality ingredients. That said, the prices felt quite steep for what are essentially casual menu items.

The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable, not too loud, which made it easy to chat, and the venue itself has a nice vibe. Service was attentive and friendly throughout, which added to the overall positive experience.

A solid spot for a tasty bite, but be prepared to pay a bit more than expected for classic comfort food.

Let me start by apologising to all vegans, this place is heaven for meat lovers. My personal favourite was definitely the BBQ ribs, they were soft and tender to the touch. The BBQ sauce elevates this dish to a different level. Not only was the food good, but the catering is amazing. The waiter on duty was extremely kind and polite, and the atmosphere was very nice. I can see myself going here many more times in the future. Ps- if you find yourself waiting for a while, enjoy it, the wait is definitely worth it

It was very yummy! It tasted very fresh too! We had the brisket nachos and mac and cheese to share to start and then the steak which was cooked to perfection! The sauces were delicious and lots of lovely flavours! Would definitely recommend this place in Balham! The waitress was super friendly too - thank you and we will be back

My friend and I decided to this smoked meats restaurant as we saw a TikTok food review make a video praising it heavily. We arrived there at 17:00 and there was no other customers in the restaurant (even though it opened at 12) which we thought was a little odd but decided to still try it as we were both very hungry. We ordered The FOODIE FEAST PLATTER which consisted of: dino bone, brisket,  sticky bbq lamb ribs,  brisket Mac n cheese,  slaw pickles and  fries. We also ordered a portion of sweet potato fries, prawns and hash huggets. Incidentally the Foodie Feast said it was £60 on the website but £65 on the menu in the restaurant - perhaps they need to update things.

To start with the hash nuggets were very nice, they were crunchy and fluffy on the inside and came with a sauce on them with crispy onions which made the dish very enjoyable. Unfortunately not the same can be said for the prawns which were frozen then battered so tasted very bad - if you like prawns don’t buy as they’re not fresh.

The large sharing platter then came…the lamb ribs were very tender however they should have been seasoned more as the sickly bbq sauce they put on it didn’t go well with it and added no real flavour. The large beef rib was also very tender but was very bland and had little or no flavour on it. They said it wa marinated in an African spice rub but I could not taste that at all just pure beef which was a shame as it was nicely smoked. The brisket strips were also tender but bland as anything and had no flavour. I’m not sure if this place uses a spice rub before they smoke the meat but I would suggest doing it as favour was seriously lacking. The mac and cheese was nice and creamy and the pasta was Al dente which was a nice surprise but the brisket cubes on top were nicely seasoned but rather tough and were probably not fresh and the rosemary fries that came were very well fried and seasoned with actually rosemary which was pleasant to eat. The sweet potato fries were really excellent too.

Overall I think the food was average and a little pricey for what you get. I’d give it a 5/10. The meat was well smoked but it was seriously lacking in flavour and was very bland. I’m huge fan of smoked meat restaurants and have been to many in London. This place wouldn’t crack the top 10 but it does fill you up and the meat is tender which account for my average score.

I came here for my son’s 11th birthday as he was craving some ribs. Trust me I wasn’t disappointed at all. We called up to reserve a table and was comfortably seated. We are a family of 5 and are big foodies. We ordered the Dino rib,brooks Mac and cheese, 2 x wagyu patty melts, brisket burger and finally steak frites. First arrived the Mac n cheese. Hot and flavourful with a slight kick but not overly spicy, delicious!!!! 10/10. Then came the mains. Well portioned hot and and presentation was spot on. The seasoned rosemary fries were unique and spot on for taste.  I travelled all the way from west London and left with a fulfilling experience that would definitely make a return to this place.  A cozy environment with smooth music lets you relax and enjoy yet with a chilled vibe . The owner then surprised my son out of the blue with a cake which we weren’t expecting and was a finale to the evening. This place is definitely worth a visit.  Thank you and look forward to coming back.

Everything is 100% halal. And we don’t serve any alcohol either. 

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