A sweet and flaky pastry made with layers of filo dough, filled with nuts and honey syrup.
Wine • Casual • Moroccan • American
"I always enjoy going to this restaurant. The service is good and the atmosphere is lovely. However, I have noticed that the portion sizes are a bit smaller than they used to be. Despite this, everything is still..."
Wine • Drinks • Casual • Lebanese
"Very nice food, huge variety of all Arabian and Libanese dishes. Great starters, very tasty. Also a huge variety of wines. The service was not bad or really to complain about, but e.g. the second dish came when we still had some of the first dish on the table and was not very hot (ok, but not steaming). When we've finished the bottle of wine, the waiter never came to ask if we want to order sth else or a desert. Not important, but could be improved. The room (in the cellar) is very nice and authentic, the toilets clean"
Vegan • Lebanese • Fast Food • Mediterranean
"I have walked past this place a few times and always smells amazing. I decided a few weeks ago to try it and it was delicious. The girl at the counter explained what everything was and also gave me a recommendation and i decided to have the mixed meat shawarma loaded box with chips, lettuce, carrot along with a mint sauce and tomato. I asked to have the sauces seperate incase i didnt like the sauces on top. I took this as a takeout and a gentleman came running up the road saying he gave us the wrong sauces and put 2 new ones in my bag that id asked for and apologised. Honestly the customer service was fantastic and the food was so nice that i have been back since."
Kebab • Cafés • Pizza • Asiatic
"This Lebanese restaurant, located just outside the City Centre, offers an authentic dining experience."
Kebab • Pizza • Cafés • Sushi
"What a hidden gem! This place is bursting with exceptional customer service, really capturing the essence of Aylesbury. Now for the food… I was feeling a hearty meal and boy let me tell you it was hearty indeed. Starting with the toast, not a fan of the pre-buttered element as the toast was a bit soggy. However it paired well with in the other components. The egg was cooked to my preference, well-done, the sausages were plentiful, and the sprinkle of baked beans was perfect. Improvements could be made with the mushrooms as they were too chewy and over cooked. Furthermore, the bacon (halal) was a little on the crispy side but the smoke element was *chef’s kiss*. Moving on to the hash browns, an extra few minutes in the oven would have been fantastic for the crispy topping. To top it all off the spicy sauce complimented this dish well. Overall a solid 8.7 out of 10. I will be visiting in the near future."
Cafés • Pizza • European • Fast Food
"Al Khayma is the best hidden secret in Illford! I had been wanting to eat Lebanese food for a while and knew there were a few decent restaurants in the city but my partner convinced me that his colleagues swore by this ‘fantastic’ restaurant in Illford but I was not convinced! However since he insisted and I wanted to eat, I begrudgingly took his suggestion and he booked us in for dinner. The place was easy to find. Just 7 minutes walking from Illford train station on the newly Elizabeth Line or 2-3 bus stop if one does not fancy the walk. There we were greeted by Saad who was super friendly and accommodating. He was extremely helpful and helped us with some choices on the menu while offering excellent suggestions! The restaurant had an ambient atmosphere and the gentle traditional music playing in the background gave it a relaxing vide that travelled the mind to exotic destinations. It also had a well decorated flower wall that would look great for those #hashtags on Instagram (if anyone is up to that kind of stuff! So when the food arrived, the restaurant offered little appetising sides with Lebanese bread that was warm and homely. I ordered the Shish Tawook (charcoal grilled skewers of chicken which was juicy and cooked to perfection with a side of chips but it also came with a complimentary salad. My partner ordered a grilled boneless baby chicken that he said it was crispy on the outside with a soft interior that was super tender and flavoursome. But wait. There is more..! Since it was B.H Monday and were were out-out, we decided to do a little extra and ordered a Halloumi side and another one called Batara Harra. In one word I would describe it as mind blowing! The portion of the Halloumi was surprisingly generous and the Batara Harra was a dish of potato cubes marinated in all sorts of flavours and served on a bed of sweet peppers and chilly. It came with a quartered lemon (which I thought was odd but after a few bites I decided to drizzle some on top of the potatoes (assuming that it might serve a specific purpose and boy was I right about that! I genuinely don’t understand how a few drops of lemon can transform a dish so much but honestly if you order this food, just use the lemon! You won’t regret it. After completion of dinner we were offered free of charge a traditional Lebanese tea which unfortunately did not have the time to be taste but that was not a problem as we were already decided that we would be visiting this place again. Overall lovely staff, great food with generous portions and a relatively reasonable bill that would work out about £20-25 per person including drinks. Extra bonus is the Valentine’s Park across the street. A huge park with a central lake for an evening stroll, that also includes a large playground area if you are visiting the area with children. So yes, that was our culinary experience at the Al Khayma. Friendly service, great food, clean establishment and reasonable prices. Really nothing more to ask. Highly recommended!"
Grill • Lebanese • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern
"I am surprised to see that I am writing the first review. Al Masar is a good Lebanese restaurant. The food, though not exceptionally good is especially brilliant if you do a cost benefit analysis. If I was to rate Al Masar only in terms of value for money, I'd probably give it a 4.5. For me, the dishes which stand out are the Shish Taouk and roasted chicken. I am not a fan of lamb so can't comment on that but some friends who've tried it have said good things about it. Overall, if you're really hungry and want to try decent Lebanese food without burning a hole in your pocket, Al Masar is the place."
Kebab • Syrian • Chicken • Catering
"If anyone want the latest review of this restaurant then I’m giving you it to you today. We have been going to this restaurant over 10 years but sadly the quality of food , the portion size , the service was the worst I have seen. Their standard have fallen below dramatically. The portion for forouj was the tiniest I have even come across which was also very hard and nerdy charcoaled. The tajine dish contained one tiny piece of lamb and even that was covered in boiled vegs and soup in it was so watery. The whole experience was awful. The last time when we went there we promised ourselves not to return back. Sadly we fell into “let’s give it another try “ trap. And we sadly we got caught in it. Rude service. Very facety waiters who didn’t understand why I was complaining about the size of the chicken or why I was asking if he can swap the my tagline watery dish. £65 !!! For the most awful meal ever. Guys do not , DO NOT go there."
Chicken • Lebanese • Fast Food • Middle Eastern
"Open late! Never fails me for a great end-of-the-night kebab. Have not ventured much beyond this and the hummus/other dips/tabouleh/halloumi which is all standard fare for this chain, but of those things none are ever a let down and the portions are extremely generous. Great juice as well, always friendly staff and wickedly tangy garlic sauce. The menu is actually quite substantial and they have a number of dishes which you don't see in every Lebanese establishment. Have yet to try, but they sound tempting."
Cafés • Seafood • European • Fast Food
"My husband and I were disappointed to find out that our favorite Pasta Restaurant had closed, so we were in search of a new dining spot for our Theatre Visits to the Park Theatre. Since we enjoy Lebanese food, we decided to try out My Cottage Restaurant. We arrived a bit early due to lighter-than-expected traffic and were greeted somewhat indifferently. The restaurant was narrow and deep, with slightly worn furniture and fittings. The table was sticky and the cutlery and crockery had water stains. We ordered apple juice with mint and a bottle of sparkling water, which turned out to be a small 330ml bottle of Perrier Water. For starters, we had Potato Harra and Makdous, followed by Qormeh Sabzi and Lahm Mashwi. To our surprise, the main courses arrived before the starters. The Potato Harra was flavorful, but the Qormeh Sabzi was disappointing and lacked seasoning. The Aubergine and Lamb were also underwhelming. The baklawa for dessert was tasty and well-baked. When we asked for the bill, we were informed that their card machine was not working, so we had to pay with cash. Overall, the restaurant was quirky and tired, with mediocre food and service. We felt like we were an inconvenience to the staff. While the meal was not cheap at £85, it did not meet the standards of other Lebanese restaurants in London. It is unlikely that we will be returning to this restaurant."
Halal • Coffee • Lebanese • Mediterranean
"Great to find another good restaurant in the Mile End area. Very reasonably priced £12.95 per person for 4 mezze, 2 mains with bread and olives) and good quality, fresh Lebanese food. Just the owner and the cook working there gave it a friendly feel plus you can bring your own alcohol for £2 per glass corkage. Really enjoyed the broad beans, falafel and spicy lamb in particular, will certainly go back."
Lebanese • Desserts • Juicebars • North African
"update: came here two more times since the first posted because I love this place so much. the service remained quite good, though sometimes somewhat slow when they have a lot of orders. the second time I came, I got the Moroccan Buddha-shot, but replaced the Ghife-Brot for the quinoa. I liked that especially the healed cheeks. the Aubergine-Zalock this time had a tasty taste. for caramelized swirl (quite sweet) or sautéed spinat (rather bland). also the hummus beiruty without the chilis. that was a lot of fun. the third time I came, I got the jackfruit shawarma. was good, not the sharp one I liked, but the portion was quite small and not the filling in consideration of the price. the riders were a fairly small part, although they were well done. the jackfruit had a lot of taste. I have a side of fried plantains, which I didn't think was good. They were barely ripe, pretty simple. would have come back here, but I would not order the schawarma or the plan owners again. ————— this place was very recommended to me. it was surprised to find that it is quite small. but eating and service are amazing. really good portion sizes. had garnished the dynamit that is one of their signature dishes. very realistic and tasteful. the Aubergine-Zaaalock was also recommended. not as good as the garnel. was quite spicy and not smokey. came with something really good pita brot to mop the whole sauce. the Ghife-Brot was my absolute favorite thing! so flick and chewing. in any case they go back, only because of this alone, had their Moroccan pancakes dessert. also very good. uses Ghife-Brot, which is filled with biscoff spread. that alone would be sweet, but the egg that is served with it is not sweet, so went very well. especially the presentation of this was very nice."
Kebab • Vegan • Lebanese • Vegetarian
"Last week, I was invited to dinner at a new restaurant called Aline in Mayfair by PocketHighStreet, and it was without a doubt, the most food I’ve ever eaten in one sitting (and I grew up in Cyprus! I thought I was going to explode on the way home, but it was an incredibly satisfied feeling. As many of you may know, I love a sandwich (I seem to have written quite a few sandwich related posts recently! so when PocketHighStreet told me that Aline specialises in ‘gourmet sandwiches,’ I couldn’t have been more excited."
Lebanese • Vegetarian • Street Food • Mediterranean
"The cuisine of Lebanon is one of the world;s finest. Simple dishes with good flavours, a melting pot of culinary ideas from all of the Middle East. And this unassuming little restaurant does it to a T , We chose from their hot and cold mezze dishes. Stuffed vine leaves, lebanese pizza with meat and cheese, a very good Hoummous Beiruty, a fragrant Tabouleh, good home made pickles and very good green olives,. Kibbeh, vine leaves, far too much really. Generous portions, friendly service. And they do BYOB."
Tea • French • Lebanese • Mediterranean
"since the change of property recently, I have dined twice in this Lebanese restaurant. both paintings, my friends and I enjoyed. decor has an authentic feel. very extensive menu for excellent trips. the personal is most helpful, but a little inexperienced, which in no way makes a pleasant experience. that will certainly improve. also very flexible, for example, there was no objection to me to order a meal to be shared by me and a child. has a large spacious interior dining area, additionally space outside the front for those who want to eat and smoke, or just a break and a zigarette that is protected from the elements when needed. how the dishes are prepared at the order, prepare them to wait, especially when all the appetizers are hot. if some nibbles, such as olives etc. were made available, the waiting time would appear less. because the restaurant has no license, they recommend to bring their own wein or beer with you. however, their unusual taste smoothings etc. are delicious and highly recommended try, regardless of byo. a proposed improvement would be better quality, greater serviettes. I want to visit again in any case!"
Pizza • Asiatic • European • Lebanese
"I really enjoyed the 30-course meze, but next time I think I'll choose something from the main menu instead, as the dishes looked delicious."
Wraps • Salads • Lebanese • Desserts
"During our visit to the local hospital, we ordered takeout from this nearby restaurant and they were incredibly kind to us. The food was fantastic and it's a very popular spot. My personal favorite is their lamb shwarma."
Sushi • Kebab • Seafood • European
Fish • Salad • Cheese • Burgers
"The place was virtually empty and we had to almost bellow across the room to get the attention of the servers. A glass of, admittedly fresh, orange juice should not cost the same price as a glass of wine, which was £7! The wings, cutlets and baklava were good…the fries were flabby and lukewarm unlike the bread which was steaming hot and lovely and crisp. Fabulous baklava. The toilets whilst clean were in a state of disrepair…cracked sink, random pipe/hose on the floor. If I was in the area and fancied some Lebanese food, this wouldn’t be my first choice"
Salad • Mezze • Meal Deals • Mediterranean