Edgware Road

Al-Dar Lebanese Restaurant

The server was great with my youngest child. The juices were fresh and cold, and all the food was fantastic. The only minor downside was the server did forget our water but he was very busy. Overall a great lunch out with the kids

Great food really- I came after ten years and it is still one of the best on edgeware road
service so quick and efficient and caring and delicious food. Sohail was one of the servers and he was gracious and so kind. We went to one of the chain ones the day before and the difference is striking . Thanks again

A simple ambiance with good quality food.. loved their platter for 4 … with chops , kofta , lamb shawarma , chicken shawarma and sheesh taouk ….

This was exactly what I was looking for in London! The food was incredible, and the service was attentive and friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere. My meal was prepared quickly, and the apparent owner even treated me to a delicious piece of Baklava on the house! I look forward to returning!

Amazing food and very friendly service. Naim was brilliant and made us feel at home. We ordered the Vegetarian mezze sharing platter and we were so full after. Best falafel we have had, very fresh. The food was so good we ordered some to take home to family. Definitely recommend. Thank you!

The owners of this restaurant are Muslim and have confirmed its halal status.

website:zabihah.com:(https://www.zabihah.com/biz/jVMHqPxP6A)

Al-Dar

BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai

Excellent food and service!  We were in London for a few days and wanted a change of pace for dinner. We are so happy we chose BKC. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, we enjoyed our experience. The staff asked thoughtful questions and made great suggestions to satisfy all our palates. Everything was delicious and fresh. You know a restaurant is good when there are plants of locals enjoying meals. I know this will be a stop on our next trip to London!

Taste was very good but extremely overpriced!!!! 3 small pieces of kebab for £16-17!!! One pot of biryani £17. For one time it’s good but definitely i won’t go back (for the price!!).

Also, the employees were very attentive (may be a bit too much because one employee almost snatched the glass from a table when the customer was still not finished. Probably they wanted to take the dishes to kitchen asap which looked very weird).

Waited for ~20-30 mins which was still understandable because there were other guests before us waiting.

We walked in and got a table straight away.

I was more than impressed visiting @bkc.restaurant. Honestly my impressions were that it's a casual restaurant but I was quite wrong.

Prices are on the higher end but oh my the food was top notch.

The biryani was decent but in my opinion you can pass on that and go for the "kebabs" /grills instead.

All the ones I tried - wow. The quality of the chicken, the marination and flavours made me think this is a top Indian restaurant. The galouti kebab (lamb) which I know as a tunde kebab just broke apart so easily. This is rare to find and just melts in your mouth. Generally all the grilled meats were fantastic.

For curries I tried the lamb bhuna which was on the sweeter side but I really enjoyed the murgh makhni - perfect.

Desserts held up to the mains as well. Falooda was great but my pick would be the gajar ka halwa because it was actually done properly. But even that gulab jaman was lovely.

Quality food and I highly recommend.

I recently visited BKC Restaurant and found the overall food taste acceptable.
I ordered the Bombay Biryani, expecting the typical flavours of Mumbai. Instead, it was predominantly an Awadhi-style biryani, with key ingredients missing. For example, raisins were used instead of prunes, which changed the flavour noticeably. The description did not match how it looked. On a positive note, the thecha served on the side had a good kick and added a nice burst of flavour.
The Pepper Chicken also didn’t match its name. It had more of an Indo-Chinese taste, rather than the bold, peppery flavour you'd expect from a South Indian dish.
Interestingly, when I gave feedback to the manager, the response was more defensive than open. Rather than accepting it, they seemed to justify the choices, which was disappointing.
Additionally, prices are higher than other nearby restaurants, but the food and experience don’t offer much more in return. If you're not familiar with Indian regional dishes, you might not notice. But for those who are, the lack of authenticity is clear.

I tried the chicken biriani, galouti kebab, and house daal with roti and naan. The rice of the biriani was quite fragrant, the galouti felt like lamb tartare as it was very very soft and the daal was ok.
I don't think I would go back, sorry. For indian food, it wasn't all that. The service is good though

BKC Biryani Kebab Chai

Unfussy halal Eastern dishes including grilled meat and fish at a cafe-style Iranian restaurant

Patogh

This restaurant was absolutely fabulous. Small and not pricey. Freshly prepared food which was delicious and generous in portions. Complementary bread and dip. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend anyone to go and eat there . Worth the trip. Helena

I liked the rustic interior and the place has a charm to it. Service was very friendly. The food was kind of mediocre. Big portion but the kebab tasted I dunno, a bit undercooked and not the tastiest. I regret not having the bread instead of rice but the salad was fresh enough. Cost £15 which was fine.

Authentic Persian/Iranian food. Great taste. Freshly made food. Tried their lamb kebabs. Restaurant is very small. Extra seating upstairs. Been going to this restaurant for many years. The interior needs some attention to improve the ambiance of the place.

I visited this Iranian restaurant last week with one of my European friends — it was her very first time trying Persian food, and she completely fell in love with it! We ordered kabab koobideh, and the flavour was just perfect — tender, juicy, and beautifully seasoned. She couldn’t stop talking about how delicious it was and how it reminded her of home-cooked comfort food, even though it was her first Iranian meal ever!

Although the restaurant wasn’t busy at all, it surprisingly took around 30 minutes for the food to arrive. Still, once it did, the taste made it absolutely worth the wait. The cosy atmosphere, traditional Persian tableware, and nostalgic interior design made the experience even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be coming back again — it’s a lovely place to introduce friends to real Iranian cuisine! 🇮🇷🍢✨

As lovers of Persian food, we had high hopes - but unfortunately, this place was a real letdown. The food was incredibly bland, lacking any of the rich seasoning or flavour you’d expect. The rice, usually buttery and aromatic, was plain, and the kebabs were dry and overcooked, not juicy or tender.

We ordered the traditional mint yoghurt drink, but it was so sour we genuinely wondered if it had gone off - or worse, if we’d been given someone else’s leftovers.

We paid £50 for two people: two minced meat kebabs with rice, bread, and hummus. Somehow, the server brought us the most expensive options without clarifying, when we’d asked for plain naan and two glasses of the yoghurt drink (£2 each), instead, we were given a £6 jug. These price differences matter, especially when the food doesn’t deliver.

Overall, not worth the money or the experience. We won’t be returning.

Melur London

Hidden gem tucked away on Edgware Road. Lots of Malaysian people about which says it all!

Food: I recommend the Nasi Goreng Kampung (more authentic than their USA Nasi Goreng) - I licked the plate clean. It comes with crunchy salty anchovies (you can see on bottom left of photo) and an egg on top. If you fancy noodles I recommend their Kuey Teow Goreng. Lychee juice was some of the best I had! These were the stars of the show. Desserts were alright but nothing special (banana desserts: Pisang Goreng & Pengat Pisang).

Atmosphere: restaurant is downstairs so no natural light, not particularly modern but feels authentic and atmosphere is created by the happy chatty air of other customers. Not too busy, not too empty.

Service: was fast when more empty but as soon as there were 3/4 more tables it was noticeably slower. Friendly servers with recommendations and knowledgeable of allergens.

Price: well priced. not a bargain but not expensive. £14.20 for our mains, with mains going up to £16.

Veggie/vegan friendly (coconut milk more prevalent in cuisine rather than milk). Halal. Servers helpful with allergens.

Alhamdulillah, masya-Allah, tabarakallah.. had a lovely iftar experience at Melur Restaurant last March!
It was my first time visiting, and I found the place quite unique, the dining area is located in the basement, which adds a cozy and intimate vibe. We arrived early, knowing how hungry everyone gets after a long day of fasting during Ramadan 😄.

We ordered Nasi Kandar Ayam, Nasi Kandar Daging and Nasi Kandar Ikan with drinks including Teh Tarik, Teh O Ais and Nescafe O. Alhamdulillah, the portions were generous, the flavours were absolutely delicious, just like back home! The curry reminded me so much of the ones from Penang, truly authentic Malaysian taste.

The staff were very friendly and welcoming, providing warm and pleasant service. The atmosphere was comfortable and filled with charming antique decor, suitable for all group sizes. Another great plus Melur also provides a prayer room, making it convenient for Muslim diners to pray.

For me, this is one of the best places to enjoy Malaysian food in London. And it was heartening to see not only Malaysians dining here, but also people from all backgrounds enjoying our cuisine.

A big thank you to the team and especially the chef for preparing such amazing food.
May Allah bless your business with continued success, insya-Allah. Barakallahu fiikum!

Had a lovely work lunch today and an amazing Curry Laksa. It really reminded me of the ones I’ve had when I visited Malaysia many years ago. The staff were amazing and super helpful as they recommended things to my friends who haven’t had Malaysian food before. Really hope to go back again.

We came here for Saturday lunch and the highlight is definitely their nasi kandar which comes with either 1, 2 or 3 side dishes (fried chicken, chilli lamb, sambal sotong, beef and fish curry).

We also tried the keropok lekor, nasi goreng USA (don't ask me why it's called that!), kangkung belacan and fish assam pedas (fish in a spicy tamarind-y curry).

Everything was polished off so safe to say, we enjoyed everything and will probably be back again! Potentially for a buffet which they do every once in a while!

In terms of service, it was probably just average mainly because it looked like there was only one waiter despite having quite a few tables so it was all a bit slow. That said, he tried his best! Food service wasn't the speediest either but luckily worth the wait!

Strange place to find this gem. We went there for lunch. Staff was very friendly who explained the dishes to us and the food was very nice. I had the laksa and it reminds me of the curry I tasted in Hong Kong. Really enjoyed it. The only downside was that the drink took longer than expected.

Halal restaurants in Edgware Road