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Zayane

Zayane

91 Golborne Rd, London, W105NL, United Kingdom

Vegan • Moroccan • Vegetarian • Mediterranean


"I was here for an event, but the food was so good and the owners so friendly that I'll definitely be going back again some time soon. I arrived almost half an hour early, but I received a warm welcome from the lovely owner Meryem She is such a bundle of infectious and contagious energy enthusiasm! Glasses of lovely Moroccan wine were quickly handed out and our tables were already set with olives, nuts and a olive oil balsamic dip. We stood around chatting until more people turned up and we took our seats. Piping hot bread was soon served at the tables I've lived in the Middle East and North Africa, but I've never tasted this kind of a bread before. It was a combination of eish, griddle cakes and a sponge cake all in one. Actually it defies explanation, except for the fact that it was yummilicious. Our starters of chicken pastilla soon arrived and it had just the right hint of sweetness. I don't like my savoury dishes too sweet, which is a trap easy to fall into with Moroccan style pastilla. The cod tagine was a surprise as I was expecting couscous with it, (also I tend to cook/order meat or chicken tagines) instead we were served a side of butter fried potatoes which were the best potatoes that I have eaten in a couple of years. The meal was brought to a lovely end with a chocolate mousse slice served with a side of orange sorbet. I could happily live or die on that chocolate. There was live music playing through the meal and Meryem managed to get quite a few of our group onto the dance floor. The Chef Christopher Bower came out to say hi and it was a pleasure to meet him. I'd love to go back with more friends to check out more options from the menu."

Bakchich

Bakchich

54 Bold Street, Liverpool, L14HR, L1 4EA, United Kingdom

Kebab • Sushi • Pizza • Mexican


"I've eaten at Bakchich a few times now and popped in with my son for lunch whilst shopping a few days ago. . . It was around 2pm mid week and no problem being seated I'd say they have a pretty extensive menu great choice of dishes! I love the laid back vibe in here and the decor. Great place for lunch. The staff are really pleasant and there's no rush to order. There's so much to choose from it's tough! We both went for the mixed swarma (Lamb&Chicken) cooked in Lebanese spices which is served on a freshly made flatbread with a beautifully fresh salad, rice and fries. We also both got the fresh homemade lemonade. I got the Rosa and my son the Lemon&Lime The food (with condiments) and drinks were served before we knew it. I've got to say that there was enough for two . . . on each plate! Amazingly generous portion sizes. We're big eaters and couldn't finish them. Taste wise it was absolutely delicious! Every forkful was full of flavour and thoroughly enjoyed. I managed to wrap a ton of the swarma plus salad and a few Tzatziki fries in the bread wrap and finish the lot before my drink and there was still loads left on my plate! What I loved about this meal was it was not greasy at all. It was what I would call clean food extremely well seasoned and cooked and plenty of it! Washed down with the zingy fresh and tasty lemonades this was an incredible meal. I will definitely be back!"

Ugarit

Ugarit

7-9 Cross Street Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 2PY, United Kingdom

Pizza • Cafés • Mexican • Vegetarian


"If I could I would give 0 stars. Extremely disrespectful staff for a whole £15 which mentions a mix grill platter on the menu they didn’t give any platter or a proper mix grill they only gave one plate which was full of salad a few odd chips some rice and a very small portion of the chicken that couldn’t even feed one person let alone as a mix grill for two people. The burger was cold after waiting 45 minutes for the food so I asked them to reheat which they did but were rude and calling after me whilst I’m walking to the table. Would not recommend the shwarma burger at all the shwarma wrap was okay but too bland and plain no spices or taste involved at all. At that point I just wanted to eat my food I was really hungry after the long wait yet one arrogant small minded waiter came by to pick a fight with me when it wasn’t even my own food I sent to get warmed as had come with friends and didn’t want anyone to eat cold food. Anyways he came to our table specifically to pick a fight with me and ruin our food more than it was already. Absolutely disrespectful waiters not a restaurant in any terms downright sexist men attacking on us ladies that were on our own and think they get away with disrespecting women since there was no man with us. I don’t know if they were Muslim but if so then astagfirullah as we are Muslim too but know respect when it is shown and this was absolutely disgusting there’s no words that can explain how they made me feel. These words do not sum up how much anxiety and how much those stupid men disheartened me and tried to fight me for no reason when it was their own fault. The food was raw if you go then go at your own accord because the raw chicken will make you ill. Absolutely disgusted appalled and for the first time in my life it will be my first time and last time at a soo called restaurant but more of a takeaway."

Kasbah

Kasbah

72 Bold Street, Liverpool, L14HR, L1 4HR, United Kingdom

Kebab • Cafés • Pizza • Sushi


"This was a last minute decision, after doing a quick google review search we thought this would be worth while based on the rave reviews. Either these are paid reviews or these are the same kind of people that think a ‘chicken korma’ is authentic Indian or your Chinese from the chippy is your authentic Cantonese. The decor is beautiful, the staff are very friendly but are ill equipped, our order was taken then wasn’t given to the kitchen for 15 minutes. Another waiter came and took our order again But anyway, that’s all just white noise, the review is for the food. I want to start this by how I intend to end it. We left most of the food to give to our cat, and to be honest, she wasn’t even that keen either. The lamb Tagine tasted of turmeric. There was nothing more to it. The beef was incredibly well cooked. But just turmeric. I can’t express how weird the sensation is of putting meat, raisins, Seeds, sauce and it all tasting of nothing but turmeric. It was pretty pointless having a meat dish because you could of poured the flavour over bread and not been able to tell the difference. The lamb kofte was dry. It just tasted of parsley and some other spices that didn’t mix well. I don’t even want to discuss. It still upsets me. Won’t ever go back even if it was free. I get more of burst of serotonin from the thought of a Big Mac then the thought of eating this food again"