A Middle Eastern meal in London might begin with warm bread and a bowl of hummus, but there are plenty of directions to take from there. Persian charcoal grills, Syrian family dishes, Palestinian breads and Turkish oven cooking give the city a wonderfully varied collection of places to eat. Alongside them, kitchens inspired by the region turn seasonal vegetables into substantial, satisfying meals in their own right.
The settings are just as varied as the food. You can pull up a stool near a Soho grill, find a small dining room in a Notting Hill townhouse or carry a freshly made falafel wrap through Shepherd’s Bush Market. Some restaurants suit a quick lunch between appointments; others invite a longer evening of passing plates, ordering another flatbread and discovering a dessert you have never tried before.
For anyone searching for the best Middle Eastern restaurants near them in London, the menus below make a useful starting point. Compare the dishes and prices, consider how much you want to share, and choose the location that fits your day. There are appealing options for meat eaters and vegetarians alike, with each restaurant bringing its own traditions and personality to the table.

Berenjak Soho
Berenjak Soho puts bread, dips and charcoal-grilled kebabs at the centre of a lively Persian meal. Kian Samyani’s Romilly Street restaurant draws on the food of his Iranian family, bringing the spirit of a kababi into a compact London dining room. The close quarters and open kitchen make it especially enjoyable for a couple or a small group who want an evening with plenty happening around them.
Begin with taftoon and a selection of dips: the black hummus is a favourite, while black truffle olivieh gives the familiar potato-and-chicken salad a richer turn. Lamb koobideh and saffron-marinated chicken are natural choices from the grill, with saffron rice, barberries or pickles adding different textures and sharpness. Order across the menu rather than concentrating entirely on meat. A little bread saved for the last spoonfuls of dip is rarely a bad idea, and booking ahead gives you the best chance of securing your preferred service.
Address: 27 Romilly Street, London W1D 5AL
Berenjak Soho Menu
LUNCH PLATE
MON - FRI / LUNCH ONLY
KABAB TORKI & SOFT DRINK OR BEER
MON - FRI / LUNCH ONLY
MAZEH
TAFTOON
Clay tanoor baked sourdough seeded flatbread
SANGAK
Whole wheat flatbread baked on pebbles
ZEYTOON PARVARDEH
Petit luque olives, walnuts and pomegranate
MAST O KHIAR
Greek yoghurt, cucumber, mint and green raisins
PANIR SABZI
Persian feta, radish, nuts and fresh herbs
MAST O ESFENAJ
Greek yoghurt, spinach and garlic
OMELETTE IRANI
Broken cacklebean eggs with tomato, onion and garlic
HUMMUS
Black chickpeas, tahini, walnuts and sumac
KASHK E BADEMJOON
Coal cooked aubergine, whey, walnuts, dried mint and onions
JIGAR
Mangal grilled calves liver, onion salad and sangak
KABAB AND KHORESHT
KOOBIDEH KABAB
Minced goat shoulder, onions and black pepper
CHENJEH KABAB
Lamb rump chunks marinated in chilli, tarragon and yoghurt
JUJEH KABAB
Boneless chicken breast marinated in saffron, lemon, yoghurt and tomato
JUJEH KABAB TOND
Poussin marinated in chilli, garlic, sumac and red pepper paste
KHORESHT GHAIMEH BADEMJOON
Aubergine stew, split yellow peas
KABAB TORKI
Mixed meat shawarma on fries, with shaved iceberg and onion salad, kabab shop chilli and garlic sauce
KHORESHT E ZERESHK
Corn fed chicken legs stewed with saffron, onion, potatoes and barberries
GHORMEH SABZI
Lamb shank, coriander, fenugreek, kidney beans and dried lime
SIDES
PICKLED CHILLIS
Chopped chillis, malt vinegar, mint and angelica
KHIAR BA DALAAR
Cucumber, fermented mint and coriander
SHIRAZI
Cucumber and tomato chop salad, onion and mint
HOUSE RICE
Saffron rice, salted butter and tadig
TORSHI
Pickled cauliflower, carrot and cabbage
LUBIA CHITI
Pinto beans braised with onions, tomato and garlic
DESSeRT
DARLISH BAKLAVA ICE CREAM SANDWICH
SHARBATS
PRESERVED LEMON, PARSLEY / BLACKCURRANT SEKANJABIN / BLACK LIME, MINT / SABZI TONIC, CUCUMBER / SAFFRON & APPLE
SHARBAT
Our non-alcoholic Persian fruit cordials are served tall with sparkling water and swizzled with sabzi - fresh herbs.
SPIKED SHARBAT
Supercharge your sharbat by spiking it with a paired spirit.
WINE
Monte del Fra Custoza 2017
Vincent Careme ‘Spring’ Sec Chenin Blanc 2017
Telmo Rodriguez Al-Muvedre Monastrell 2017
Jean-Marc Burgaud Beaujolais ‘Latigne’ 2017
BEER
BERENJAK LAGER 4.5%
Fresh and crisp lager from Habour Brewing Co
BIBBLE PALE ALE 4.2%
Refreshing pale ale with mosaic and amarillo hops
AFTER
TEHRAN-HATTAN
Whisky, Fig Leaf, Apricot, Sherry, Honey
DOOGH
Sparkling yoghurt drink with dried mint
HIBISCUS & CHERRY NEGRONI
Sherry, Vermouth, Campari, Cherry Eau de Vie, Hibiscus Bitters
SOFTS
POMEGRANATE JUICE
Pressed fresh everyday
SPARKLING WATER BOTTLE
PEPSI/DIET PEPSI
MIRINDA
CHAEE
CHAEE
Black Ceylon tea served from the samovar
FEAST MENU
To be taken by the whole table £45.00pp
SANGAK
Whole wheat flatbread baked on pebbles
TAFTOON
Clay tanoor baked sourdough seeded flatbread
HUMMUS
Black chickpeas, tahini, walnuts and somagh
MAST O KHIAR
Rezet Turkish yoghurt, cucumber, mint and green raisins
BLACK TRUFFLE OLIVIEH
Corn fed chicken mayo salad with potato, egg, salted baby cucumbers and black truffle
MIRZA GHASEMI
Coal cooked aubergine, garlic, tomato and cacklebean eggs
KOOBIDEH KABAB
Minced lamb shoulder, onions and black pepper
JUJEH KABAB
Boneless chicken breast marinated in saffron, lemon, yoghurt and tomato
JUJEH KABAB TOND (+£7.00)
Poussin marinated in chilli, garlic, somagh and red pepper paste
BARREH KABAB (+£10.00)
Lamb rump chunks marinated in chilli, tarragon and yoghurt
HAYAT MENU
£65.00pp To be taken by the whole table
TAFTOON
Clay tanoor baked sourdough
SANGAK
Whole wheat flatbread baked seeded flatbread on pebbles
HUMMUS
Black chickpeas, tahini, walnuts and somagh
MAST O KHIAR
Rezet Turkish yoghurt, cucumber, mint and green raisins
BLACK TRUFFLE OLIVIEH
Corn fed chicken mayo salad with potato, egg, salted baby cucumbers and black truffle
MIRZA GHASEMI
Coal cooked aubergine, garlic, tomato and cacklebean eggs
PANIR SABZI
Persian feta, radish, nuts and fresh herbs
GHAIMEH BADEMJOON
Aubergine stew with split yellow peas, dried lime and tomato
KOOBIDEH KABAB
Minced lamb shoulder, onions and black pepper
JUJEH KABAB
Boneless chicken breast marinated in saffron, lemon, yoghurt and tomato
JUJEH KABAB TOND (+£7.00)
Poussin marinated in chilli, garlic, somagh and red pepper paste
BARREH KABAB (+£10.00)
Lamb rump chunks marinated in chilli, tarragon and yoghurt
DARLISH BAKLAVA ICE CREAM SANDWICH
RAMADAN LATE-NIGHT MENU
£40pp Available from 10pm throughout Ramadan
TAFTOON
Clay tanoor baked sourdough seeded flatbread
SANGAK
Whole wheat flatbread baked on pebbles
HUMMUS
Black chickpeas, tahini, walnuts and somagh
MAST O KHIAR
Strained yoghurt, cucumber, mint and green raisins
KASHK E BADEMJOON
Coal cooked aubergine, whey, walnuts, dried mint and onions
KOOBIDEH KABAB
Minced lamb shoulder, onions and black pepper
JUJEH KABAB
Boneless chicken breast marinated in saffron, lemon, yoghurt and tomato
SHIRAZI
Cucumber and tomato chop salad, onion and mint
HOUSE RICE
Saffron rice, salted butter and crispy rice
ZAYTOUN’S MEDJOUL DATES
DO GHAZAL CHAEE

Berenjak Borough
At the edge of Borough Market, Berenjak’s second London restaurant brings Persian sharing dishes to a characterful townhouse. The Bedale Street setting makes it an attractive destination after a wander through the market, or for dinner close to London Bridge. There is more room than at the Soho original, although the atmosphere can still be animated and tables quickly fill with bread, dips and plates from the grill.
Give the opening dishes proper attention. Smoky aubergine preparations and yoghurt-based dips are made for generous pieces of warm bread, while chicken and lamb kebabs provide the main event. Rice, herbs and pickles help balance the richer dishes. It pays to agree on an order together, especially if a large meat platter catches your eye: leave space for the smaller plates that make the meal distinctive. This is a good choice when a leisurely shared lunch can become the main purpose of your visit to the market.
Address: 1 Bedale Street, London SE1 9AL
Berenjak Borough Menu
Dinner
GHAIMEH BADEMJOON
Aubergine stew with black lime, yellow split peas, tomato
GHORMEH SABZI
Lamb stew with kidney beans, black lime, dried herbs
JUJEH KABAB TOND
Poussin, chilli, garlic, somagh, açi paste
BARREH... KABAB TOND
Lamb rump chunks marinated in chilli, tarragon & yoghurt
ZERESHK POLOW BA MORGH
Whole rotisserie Norfolk chicken, saffron sauce, 60barberries, tahdig, shirazi salad
BAGHALI POLOW
Rotisserie Witney lamb shoulder,courgette salad, dill 60& broad bean tahdig
CHELOW KABAB CHENJEH
Herdwick lamb fillet kabab, grilled garlic salad, tahdig
ZAFERAN POLOW
Saffron rice, salted butter, crispy rice (+ Zereshk 2.5)
SALAD SHIRAZI
Cucumber, tomato & onion chopped salad
SIBZAMINI ZOGHALI
Grilled potato, salted butter, chives, golpar
KHIARSHOOR
Brined baby cucumber
TORSHI PHEL PHEL
Chopped chilli, malt vinegar, mint, golpar
TORSHI HAFTEBIJAR
Pickled cauliflower, carrot, cabbage, turnip
Persepolis
To be taken by the whole table £40pp Choose one per person
SANGAK
Pebble baked whole wheat flatbread, sesame seeds...
Tuesday- Friday lunch deal
£30ppChoose one from each course...
JUJEH KABAB TOND
Poussin, chilli, garlic, somagh, açi paste (+£7)
BARREH KABAB TOND
Lamb rump marinated in chilli, tarragon, yoghurt (+£15)
Town house Feast
£48ppTo be taken by the whole table...

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen
Imad’s Syrian Kitchen brings the cooking and hospitality of Imad Alarnab to the top floor of Kingly Court. The restaurant’s menu has enough variety to suit a table with different appetites, from vegetable mezze and falafel to generous meat dishes. Its location near Carnaby Street makes it a useful stop for a relaxed lunch during a day in the West End, while the busy dining room takes on a convivial feel in the evening.
Falafel is an excellent place to begin, followed by shish tawook if you want tender grilled chicken, or a selection of vegetable dishes to share. Larger lamb preparations suit a group ready for a substantial meal. Breakfast offers another way to visit, with a different rhythm from lunch and dinner. Check which menu is served at your chosen time, and tell the team if you would like dishes spaced out. That leaves room to enjoy the dips and salads before moving on to the bigger plates.
Address: Unit 2.5, Top Floor, Kingly Court, London W1B 5PW
Imad's Syrian Kitchen Menu
Syrian Breakfast
Warm pita with date molasses and tahini
Simple! If you haven’t tried it yet, make today the day.
Riaayiq Asal
Pastry with halloumi, feta, cheddar, mixed herbs and honey
Riaayiq Dalua
Pastry with tomato, red pepper, olives and cheese
Ful
A warming dish of cooked fava beans and chickpeas with fresh tomato and cumin, topped with a lemon garlic sauce and served with a pita and hummus
Shakshuka
Found all over northern Africa and the Middle East. 2 gently poached eggs in a tomato, aubergine and pepper sauce served with pita.
Fatteh
You know its a special day when you are told it is fatteh for breakfast. This rich dish has layers of fried flat bread, chickpeas, tahini, and finished ghee.
Meze
HUMMUS
LABNEH
MUHAMMARA
SAROJA
FALAFEL
BABA GANOUSH
ZAHRAA HARRA
FATTOUSH
SUDA
DUKKAH SALAD
PITA
GARLIC PITA
ZA'ATAR PITA
Mains
BAMYA
Okra, spiced tomato sauce, cumin, spiced rice
SARNOA
Roasted aubergine, lentils, broad beans, tahini, mixed herbs
SHISH TAWOOK
Grilled chicken, spiced potato, harissa mayo, pita
AMARAH
Succulent chicken thigh, chili jam, confit garlic, lemon juice
KABSAH GHANAM
Slow roasted lamb shoulder, spiced rice, mixed nuts
SHAQAF
Lamb skewers, sweet potato mash, greens
TAHINI KOFTA
Lamb kofta, cherry tomato, red onion, roasted chilli, tahini yoghurt, pita
Desserts
SYRIAN ICE CREAM
PISTACHIO BAKALAWA
KUNAFA KHASHINA
EAWAAMA
VEGAN ICE CREAM
House
1000 and One Nights
Vodka, pea flower extract, lime, eldeflower, apple
Zaim
Scotch whiskey, brandy, orange bitters, vermouth, amaretto
Syrian Delight
Arak, pomegranate liqueur, honey, lime, mint, soda
Basilico
Gin, lemon, sugar syrup, eldeflower
Pom & Fig Sour
Bourbon, pomegranate molasses, sugar syrup,lemon juice
Arak Ginger
Arak, lemon juice, honey, angostura bitters, orange bitters, ginger beer
Non-Alcohic
Damascus Ice Tea
Hibiscus tea, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice and agave
Pink Lemonade
Pomegranate, Lemon, Pomegranate Seeds
Middle Eastern Sunset
Everleaf, lemon juice, aqua fava, agave
Homemade lemonade
Freshly squeezed lemons, sugar syrup, and chilled filtered water.
Skin Contact
Phoenix Merwah, Mersal, LB
Bianco G, Nino Barraco, IT
White
Verdicchio 'di Gino', San Lorenzo, IT
Efranor, Sclavos, GR
Red
Brezo Tinto, Bodegas Mengoba, SP
Bargylus Rouge, Domaine Bargylus, Syria

The Palomar
The Palomar gives a Middle Eastern meal the energy of a Soho night out. Its counter puts diners close to the open kitchen, while the wood-panelled dining room offers another way to enjoy the bustle. Fresh bread, dips and cooking over fire run through the menu, with acidity, herbs and spice keeping richer dishes lively. It is particularly appealing before an evening in the West End or when dinner itself is the entertainment.
Kubaneh, the restaurant’s soft, rich bread, is a natural starting point alongside dips and pickles. Recent cooking has included whole butterflied sea bream with a harissa glaze, while Sunday lunch brings sharing dishes such as chicken or lamb shoulder into focus. The precise accompaniments change, so let the current menu guide your order. A counter seat suits diners who enjoy watching service unfold; a table is useful when the conversation matters just as much. Either way, leave some appetite for the vegetables and smaller dishes alongside the grill.
Address: 34 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DN
The Palomar Menu
SNACKS
Sweet Potato Crisps
Amba Salt, Zhug Yoghurt
Za'atar Chicken Schnitzel
Cured Lemon Aioli
Lamb Skewer
Carob Molasses
Octopus Kokorec
Aioli, Endive
BREADS & DIPS
Kubaneh
Tomato, Tahini
Pita
Handmade with love
Baharat
Macadamia, Cumin
Crudites "34"
Labneh
Za'atar, Roasted Pistachios
Spicy Experience
Harissa, Shifka
Matbucha
Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Chilli
David's Hummus
Pickled Egg, Harissa Oil
Baba Ganoush
Aubergine, Tahini
RAW
Beef Tartare
Harissa Aioli, Tapioca
Seabass Kubeniah
Harissa, Sumac Yogurt, Pine Nuts
Fattoush
Olives, Tomatoes, Goats Cheese
FIRE
Persian Lemon Chicken
Herb Couscous
Jerusalem Mix
Chicken Heart, Liver & Thigh
Ribeye
Flori's Chimichurri
Spiced Lamb Cutlets
Confit Garlic Yoghurt
Crab Kofta
Yemeni Pancake, Amba Yoghurt
Golden "Metugan"
Israeli Kimchi
Glazed Octopus
Kohlrabi, Molasses, Feta
Mussels
Harissa Butter, Pickled Cauliflower
Grilled Broccoli
Feta, Chirshi
Enoki Mushrooms
Chuma Paste, Spring Onions
Aubergine Carpaccio
White Miso, Tahini
Freekeh Risotto
Kale, Dukkah
SWEETS
Lime Sorbet
Mint, Arak
Yoghurt Ice Cream
Oatmeal Honey Crumble, Mocato Jam
Chocolate Cremaux
Cherry Sorbet, Chocolate & Cardamon Crumb
Jerusalem Mess
Sweet Labneh, Meringue, Apple Curd

Mr Falafel Shepherd’s Bush
Mr Falafel is a rewarding stop when you want a straightforward Palestinian lunch in Shepherd’s Bush. The small market spot concentrates on falafel, serving it in wraps and salad bowls with a broad choice of vegetables, pickles and sauces. It is easy to fit around shopping or a walk through the market, and the informal setting makes it as useful for a solo lunch as for a quick meal with a friend.
A classic wrap brings together falafel, hummus, salad, pickles and tahini, with additions allowing you to make it more substantial. Fried aubergine, cauliflower or potatoes add another texture, while the choice of wrap sizes lets you match the order to your appetite. A salad bowl offers a different way to enjoy the same flavours, and loose falafel is handy if you want a few extra pieces. Come for the fresh food and friendly counter service, keeping in mind that seating is limited and takeaway is a natural fit.
Address: Units T4/T5, New Shepherds Bush Market, Uxbridge Road, London W12 8LH
Mr Falafel Shepherd's Bush Menu
Meals وجبات
Extra Large Falafel Meal وجبة فلافل حجم كبير
Any extra large falafel wrap with fries, and can drink 330ml.
Medium Falafel Meal وجبة فلافل حجم متوسط
Any medium falafel wrap with fries, and can drink 330ml.
Budget Classic Falafel Meal وجبة فلافل صغيرة
Served with fries, and can drink 330ml.
Combo Wraps لفات بدون فلافل
Wraps without Falafel
Vegetable Cocktail Wrap سندويش مقالي
Served with fried florets of cauliflower, and fried potatoes including fried aubergines, garlic sauce, lemon, our usual pickles, and tahina. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Vegetable Cocktail Wrap سندويش مقالي
Served with fried florets of cauliflower, and fried potatoes including fried aubergines, garlic sauce, lemon, our usual pickles, and tahina. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Spicy Potatoes and Halloumi Wrap سندويش بطاطس حارة مع جبنة حلوم
Served with fried aubergines, fresh tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, fresh coriander, a generous serving of spicy potatoes with halloumi cheese, fresh mint leaves flavoured with tahini, and pomegranate syrup.
Za'atar and Cheese Wrap سندويش زعتر مع الجبنة البيضاء
Served in a toasted wrap with creamy strips of feta cheese olive oil, a sprinkle of Palestinian za'atar, and a side salad.
Ful Medames Wrap سندويش فول مدمس
Served with a spread of hummus, pitted olives, fresh tomatoes, pickles, chopped parsley, fresh mint, fresh coriander, a serving of ful medames topped with olive oil, and a light serving of tahini sauce.
Spicy Potatoes Wrap سندويش بطاطس حارة
Served with a spread of hummus, fried aubergines, fresh tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, fresh coriander, and a generous serving of spicy potatoes with sun dried oregano.
Makdous and Feta Cheese Wrap سندويش مكدوس مع جبنة بيضاء
Served with makdous, creamy chunks of feta cheese, fresh slices of tomatoes, fresh mint leaves, freshly chopped parsley, and fresh mint leaves all drizzled with olive oil.
Ful Medames and Feta Wrap سندويش فول مدمس مع الجبنة البيضاء
Served with a strips of feta cheese, pitted olives, fresh tomatoes, pickles, chopped parsley, fresh mint, fresh coriander, and a serving of ful medames topped with olive.
Salad Boxes and Platters علب سلطة و صحون فلافل
Falafel Platter with Bread صحن فلافل مع السلطات و الخبز
6 gluten free falafels served with our homemade creamy hummus, fried aubergines, fresh tomatoes, pickled turnips, pickled cucumbers, freshly shredded lettuce, and chopped flat leaf parsley. The salad is garnished with sun dried oregano, and sumac followed by a drizzle of olive oil, and lemon juice infused with garlic, and cumin. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Falafel Salad Box فلافل في علبة مع سلطة
4 gluten free falafels served with our homemade creamy hummus, fried aubergines, fresh tomatoes, pickled turnips, pickled cucumbers, freshly shredded lettuce and chopped flat leaf parsley. The salad is garnished with sun dried oregano and sumac followed by a drizzle of olive oil, and lemon juice infused with garlic, and cumin. Contains Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Budget Wrapped Sandwiches لفات فلافل حجم صغير
Classic Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل كلاسيك
Served with hummus, fried aubergines, fresh tomatoes, pickled turnips, pickled cucumbers, lettuce, parsley, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Medium Wrapped Sandwiches لفات فلافل حجم عادي
Classic Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل كلاسيك
Served with hummus, fried aubergines, fresh tomatoes, pickled turnips, pickled cucumbers, lettuce, parsley, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Falafel and Spicy Potatoes Wrap سندويش فلافل مع البطاطس الحارة
Served with all the classic fillings and salads plus fried cubes of spicy hot potatoes garnished with coriander and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Hot.
Falafel and Halloumi Wrap سندويش فلافل مع جبن حلوم
Served with tasty strips of halloumi cheese, and fresh mint leaves including all the classic fillings, salads, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Dairy, Vegetarian, Mild.
Supreme Plus Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل مميز إكسترا
Served with hummus, tomatoes, fried aubergines, halloumi cheese, olives, avocado, pomegranate syrup, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Dairy, Vegetarian, Mild.
Deluxe Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل مشكل
Served with all the classic fillings and salads plus fried florets of cauliflower, fried potatoes, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Falafel and Avocado Wrap سندويش فلافل مع الأفوكادو
Served with ripe fresh slices of rich avocado fruit plus the classic fillings, salads, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Falafel and Makdous Wrap سندويش فلافل مع المكدوس
Served with all the classic fillings and salads plus pickled aubergines stuffed with walnuts, garlic, sun dried chillies, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Tree Nuts, Vegan, Spicy.
Falafel and Ful Medames Wrap سندويش فلافل مع الفول المدمس
Served with all the classic fillings plus mashed broad beans flavoured with cumin, garlic, lemon and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Falafel and Olives Wrap سندويش فلافل مع الزيتون
Served with all the classic fillings plus a fine selection of juicy and crunchy green pitted olives and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Supreme Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل مميز
Served with hummus, tomatoes, fried aubergines, feta cheese, olives, avocado, pomegranate syrup and tahini. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Dairy, Vegetarian, Mild.
Extra Large Wrapped Sandwiches لفات فلافل حجم كبير
Classic Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل كلاسيك
Served with hummus, fried aubergines, fresh tomatoes, pickled turnips, pickled cucumbers, lettuce, parsley, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Falafel and Feta Cheese Wrap سندويش فلافل مع الجبنة البيضاء
Served with all the classic fillings plus creamy strips of feta cheese, fresh mint leaves, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Dairy, Vegetarian, Mild.
Falafel and Halloumi Wrap سندويش فلافل مع جبن حلوم
Served with tasty strips of halloumi cheese, and fresh mint leaves including all the classic fillings, salads, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Dairy, Vegetarian, Mild.
Falafel and Ful Medames Wrap سندويش فلافل مع الفول المدمس
Served with all the classic fillings plus mashed broad beans flavoured with cumin, garlic, lemon and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Falafel and Spicy Potatoes Wrap سندويش فلافل مع البطاطس الحارة
Served with all the classic fillings and salads plus fried cubes of spicy hot potatoes garnished with coriander, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Hot.
Deluxe Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل مشكل
Served with all the classic fillings and salads plus fried florets of cauliflower, fried potatoes, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Falafel and Avocado Wrap سندويش فلافل مع الأفوكادو
Served with ripe fresh slices of rich avocado fruit plus the classic fillings, salads, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Supreme Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل مميز
Served with hummus, tomatoes, fried aubergines, feta cheese, olives, avocado, pomegranate syrup, and tahini. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Dairy, Vegetarian, Mild.
Supreme Plus Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل مميز إكسترا
Served with hummus, tomatoes, fried aubergines, halloumi cheese, olives, avocado, pomegranate syrup, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Dairy, Vegetarian, Mild.
Falafel and Makdous Wrap سندويش فلافل مع المكدوس
Served with all the classic fillings and salads plus pickled aubergines stuffed with walnuts, garlic, sun dried chillies, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Tree Nuts, Vegan, Spicy.
Falafel and Olives Wrap سندويش فلافل مع الزيتون
Served with all the classic fillings plus a fine selection of juicy and crunchy green pitted olives, and tahini sauce. Contains Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Mild.
Baladi Falafel Wraps لفات فلافل بلدية
The Syrian Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل على الطريقة السورية
Served the Syrian way strictly with a spread of hummus, fresh tomatoes, pickles, fresh lettuce, chopped parsley, fresh mint leaves slices of lemon, and tahini sauce.
The Iraqi Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل على الطريقة العراقية
Served the Iraqi way strictly with fried aubergines, fresh tomatoes, pickles, chopped parsley, sumac, and amba sauce.
The Lebanese Falafel Wrap سندويش فلافل على الطريقة اللبنانية
Served the Lebanese way strictly with fresh tomatoes, pickles, chopped parsley, fresh mint leaves, and plenty of tahini sauce.
Sides طلبات جانبية و مقبلات
Fries بطاطس مقلية
Chunky crispy steak house fries served with a unique selection of seasoning, and sauces to choose from: tahina fries, chilli fries, za'atar fries.
Loose Falafel with Hummus حمص بالطحينة مع فلافل
5 freshly cooked individual falafels served on a bed of homemade creamy hummus.٥ حبات فلافل مع علبة حمص بالطحينة
Portion of Hummus صحن حمص بالطحينة
Our velvety and creamy homemade hummus, served with warm pitta bread and decorated with whole boiled chickpeas, paprika, chopped flat leaf parsley and drizzled with olive oil.
Portion of Spicy Potatoes علبة بطاطا حارة
Cubes of freshly cut and fried potatoes, mixed with fried onions, freshly fried garlic, sweet red peppers, fresh green chillies and flavoured with chilli powder and fresh coriander.
Loose Falafels فلافل حبات
Freshly cooked individual falafels. Vegan.
Mr Falafel's Combo حمص بالطحينة مع بطاطس حارة
Bowl of hummus topped with a layer of spicy potatoes, garnished with fresh coriander leaves, and served with warm bread. Vegetarian, Vegan.
Ful Medames صحن فول مدمس
Mashed boiled fava beans and chickpeas flavoured with crushed garlic cloves, cumin, coriander, salt, and lemon juice. Topped with fresh parsley, and olive oil. Served with warm bread. Vegetarian, Vegan.
Sauce صلصة
Pickles and Olives مخللات و زيتون
A fine selection of our pickles, and olives including pickled chillies.
Cold Drinks مشروبات باردة و عصائر
Palestine Cola فلسطين كولا
330ML
Coke Zero Can GB كولا زيرو
330ml.
Ribena Black Currant رايبينا عنب بري
Vegan.
Coca-Cola Can GB كوكا كولا
330ml.
Ribena Strawberry رايبينا فراولة
Diet Coke Can GB كولا دايت
330ml.
Mirinda Orange Can ميرندا برتقال
330ml.
Fanta Orange Can GB فانتا برتقال
330ml.
Palestine Cola فلسطين كولا zero sugar بدون سكر
Palestine Cola lemon & Lime فلسطين كولا بنكهة الليمون الحامض
330ML
Sprite Can GB سبرايت
330ml.
Pepsi Can بيبسي
330ml.
Ginger Beer Can شراب الزنجبيل
330ml.
Apple Tango تانغو بنكهة التفاح
330 ML
Ayran لبن عيران
Lightly salted yogurt.
Still Water 500 ML مياه معدنية ٥٠٠ ملم
Sparkling Water 600 ML مياه غازية ٦٠٠ملم
Palestine Cola Orange Flavour فلسطين كولا بنكهة البرتقال
330ML

Akub Restaurant
Akub introduces contemporary Palestinian cooking through the distinctive perspective of chef Fadi Kattan. Its intimate Notting Hill townhouse gives the meal a warm, personal setting, with ceramics, fabrics and the arrangement of small dining spaces contributing to the atmosphere. The food draws on Palestinian ingredients and traditions while making room for thoughtful new presentations. It suits a date, an unhurried lunch or dinner with friends who enjoy exploring a menu together.
Start with bread and a dip such as red lentil moutabal, then look for dishes that show the kitchen’s range. Bukjet mousakhan encloses chicken and onions in bread, while vegetable preparations, fragrant grains and carefully handled meat provide other routes through the meal. The Palestinian wine selection is worth exploring with help from the team. Leave room for dessert: the fenugreek-and-cardamom character of hilbeh baba offers a different finish from the usual chocolate pudding. Brunch has its own menu, so choose your service according to the dishes you most want to try.
Address: 27 Uxbridge Street, London W8 7TQ
Akub Restaurant Menu
Ard (Land)
creamy risotto made with freekeh grains, its nutty flavour combined with charred green wheat infused with saffron, and topped off with dried laban jameed (goat's milk yoghurt) and pine nuts
creamy risotto made with freekeh grains, its nutty flavour combined with charred green wheat infused with saffron, and topped off with dried laban jameed (goat's milk yoghurt) and pine nuts
Bahar (Sea)
kofta made with a fleshy Rye Bay skate, teamed with loumi (black lemon), grape leaves, coriander and tahini
kofta made with a fleshy Rye Bay skate, teamed with loumi (black lemon), grape leaves, coriander and tahini
Lameh (Meat)
mansaf (a classic Bedouin lamb dish)
mansaf (a classic Bedouin lamb dish) is served in a trio of deep-fried filo parcels stuffed with succulent pulled shoulder, rice and garlic set atop a bright yellow laban jameed sauce
Bread
warm, soft zaatar bread topped with sumac, thyme and toasted sesame seeds (plus a drizzle of olive oil)
warm, soft zaatar bread topped with sumac, thyme and toasted sesame seeds (plus a drizzle of olive oil)
Dessert
rich, dark Dead Sea chocolate cake (its sweetness cleverly offset with sea salt) served with caramel and tahini ice cream
rich, dark Dead Sea chocolate cake (its sweetness cleverly offset with sea salt) served with caramel and tahini ice cream
Brunch
Zahra Fritters
Cauliflower fritters fried until golden and crisp, served with coriander tahinia and sumac onions
Bukjet Mousakhan
Tender chicken and caramelised onion wrapped in a flaky bread parcel, spiced with sumac
Grilled Nabulsi Cheese
This homemade cheese had the perfect squeaky bite and was finished with a drizzle of fragrant nigella seed oil
Lamb Kofta
Spiced lamb, marinated sumac onions — perfectly seasoned and charred just right
Labaneh
Creamy, tangy, and topped with olive oil and za’atar
Nigella Seed Crackers & Spiced Focaccia
Both fresh from the oven and ideal for scooping and sharing
Batikh Salad
Compressed watermelon with chilli, cucumber, olives and almonds
The Arabic Coffee French Toast
pillowy brioche soaked in warming spices, topped with sweet whipped laban, cocoa and pistachio
Small Plates
Malfouf
cabbage with pomegranate and laban
Tomato, cabbage and aubergine starters
crunchy mansaf
crispy golden parcels stuffed with rice and tender lamb shoulder
Short rib Fatteh
Lamb Neck
cheese cake with tahini and mughli
maftoul salad

NOPI
NOPI gives Ottolenghi’s interest in vegetables, herbs and contrasting flavours the setting of a full Soho restaurant. Middle Eastern influences meet Mediterranean and Asian ideas on a seasonal menu that moves from small opening dishes to more substantial plates. The upstairs dining room feels polished, while the communal tables downstairs place you closer to the kitchen. It is a useful choice for diners who want variety across several courses.
Vegetables deserve a prominent place in the order. The menu has paired aubergine with tomatoes and spiced pine nuts, and cauliflower with miso butter and pickled ginger. A savoury Valdeón cheesecake offers a richer option, while fish and meat dishes broaden the choice. Ask how the kitchen recommends combining and pacing your selections, as plates differ in size and richness. Lunch and pre-theatre menus provide alternatives to a longer dinner, particularly if you are fitting the meal around a performance near Piccadilly.
Address: 21–22 Warwick Street, London W1B 5NE
NOPI Menu
NIBBLES
Wildfarmed sourdough focaccia, Two Fields olive oil
Ottolenghi roasted spiced nuts
Crispy shimeji mushrooms, Thai basil aioli, Aleppo nori
VEG
Lemon ricotta, asparagus, kimchi cucumber
Miso Aubergine, Datterini tomatoes, lemon galomizithra,
Kashmiri roasted carrots, chermoula, manouri, hawaij crunch
Roasted celeriac, caramelised coconut, winter mandarin
Cauliflower, miso butter, mango chao, pickled ginger
Valdeon cheesecake, beetroot, thyme honey, almonds
FISH & MEAT
Lemon trout, crispy couscous, tabbouleh, tahini yoghurt
Hibiscus octopus, burnt butter hummus, harissa, orange
Ox tongue, aubergine hunkar, pomegranate, pitta chips
Lamb meatballs, smashed cucumber tzatziki, salsa Verde
MAINS
Mushroom Congee, smoked tofu, anchovy chilli crunch
Butterfly sea bream, gochujang caponata, apple, radish
Pork chop, lime Pak Choi, togarashi spice, cashew sauce
Lemongrass chicken, mushroom sauce, spiced parsnip
SIDES
Baharat-buttered new potatoes, tarragon
Butterhead lettuce, herb vinaigrette, roasted seeds
Lunch Set Menu
Monday – Friday; £45 per person; £65 per person with wine pairing
Wildfarmed sourdough focaccia, Two Fields olive oil
Crispy shimeji mushrooms, Thai basil aioli, Aleppo nori
Aubergine, Datterini tomatoes, lemon galomizithra, spiced pine nuts
Ottolenghi White, Brand Bros, Pfalz, Germany, 2024
Riesling & Pinot Blanc
Lemon trout, crispy couscous, tabbouleh, tahini yoghurt
Mushroom Congee, smoke tofu, anchovy chilli crunch
Lemongrass chicken, mushroom sauce, spiced parsnip
Lamb meatballs, smashed cucumber tzatziki, salsa Verde
(supplement £5)
Baharat- buttered new potatoes, tarragon
Butterhead lettuce, herby vinaigrette, roasted mix seeds
Ottolenghi Red, Brand Bros, Pfalz, Germany, 2024
Pinot Noir, Dornfelder
Chocolate & pistachio cookies, matcha milk
Passion fruit sorbet, Urfa Tajin, mezcal, lime
Pre-Theatre Menu
Monday – Friday; Served Until 18:30; £46 per person; £66 per person with wine pairing
Ottolenghi roasted spiced nuts
Wildfarmed sourdough focaccia, Two Fields olive oil
Crispy shimeji mushrooms, Thai basil aioli, Aleppo nori
Aubergine, Datterini tomatoes, lemon galomizithra, spiced pine nuts
Roasted beetroot, gochujang, tofu and almond cream
Ottolenghi White, Brand Bros, Pfalz, Germany, 2024
Riesling & Pinot Blanc
Lemon trout with crispy couscous, tabbouleh and tahini yogurt
Lamb meatballs, smashed cucumber tzatziki, salsa Verde
Baharat- buttered pink fir potatoes, tarragon
Ottolenghi Red, Brand Bros, Pfalz, Germany, 2024
Pinot Noir, Dornfelder
Passion fruit sorbet, Urfa Tajin, mezcal, lime
Vegetarian Pre - Theatre Menu
Monday – Friday; Served Until 18:30; £46 per person; £66 per person with wine pairing
Ottolenghi roasted spiced nuts
Wildfarmed sourdough focaccia, Two Fields olive oil
Crispy shimeji mushrooms, Thai basil aioli, Aleppo nori
Aubergine, Datterini tomatoes, lemon galomizithra, spiced pine nuts
Roasted beetroot, gochujang, tofu and almond cream
Ottolenghi White, Brand Bros, Pfalz, Germany, 2024
Riesling & Pinot Blanc
Roasted celeriac, caramelised coconut, mandarin, numbing oil
Mushroom Congee, smoked tofu, chilli crunch
Butterhead lettuce, herby vinaigrette, roasted mix seeds
Ottolenghi Red, Brand Bros, Pfalz, Germany, 2024
Pinot Noir, Dornfelder
Passion fruit sorbet, Urfa Tajin, mezcal, lime
DESSERTS
Chocolate & pistachio cookies, matcha milk
Malva cake, poached pear, sake custard
Baked custard affogato, coconut meringue brittle
Passion fruit sorbet, Urfa Tajin, mezcal, lime
DESSERT COCKTAILS
Marzipan Hot Chocolate
Worthy Park rum, Amaretto Saliza, cocoa powder, whipped cream
Irish Coffee
Kinahan’s Whiskey, Frangelico, coffee, double cream
Espresso Martini
Sapling Vodka, Fair coffee, espresso
DESSERT WINES
Tokaj Late Harvest, Tokaji, 2020
Hungary (50ml/500ml)
PX Dulce, Verdevique, 2022
Granada, Andalusia, Spain (50ml/500ml)
Monbazar, Chateau Barouillet, Bergerac, 2021
France (50ml/750ml)
The Banished 20y Fortified, Oliver’s Taranga NV
Australia (50ml/500ml)
Amaro
Fernet Branca
Cynar
Amaro Montenegro
Amaro Nonino
Averna
Brandy
Hine VSOP Cognac
Grappa Nonino Picolit
Burnt Faith
Digestifs
Grand Marnier
KiNg’s Ginger
Limoncello
Cotswold cream
Shochu & Sake
Nigori Umeshu
Shochu
Nashi pear
Yuzu
Beer
Zen Pale Ale 4.5%
Unity Lager 4.5%
Bero Pils 0.5%
Aperitif
Cocchi Americano
Lillet blanc
Gin
Plymouth
Noble Rot Old Tom
Tanqueray 10
Renais
No.3
Monkey 47
Vodka
Ketel One
Konik’s Tail
Ammos
Rum
Vieux Sajus
El Dorado 15 yo
WHISKEY
Bunnahabhain
Benromach 10yo
Dalwhinnie 15yo
Nikka from the Barrel
Yamazaki
Hakushu
Bourbon & Rye
Eagle rare
Woodford Rye
Fielden Rye
Woodford
Agave
Ocho Reposado
QuiQuiRiQui Mole Pechuga
QuiQuiRiQui mezcal
Patron Cafe
Neta Ensemble
Non-alcoholic Drinks
Lemongrass iced tea
Lemongrass, earl grey tea, Amarico
Pomegranate & Fig Shandy
Everleaf, Bero, fig soda, pomegranate
Nopi Kombucha
Green tea, lemongrass, pear peel
Picante 0%
Almave, jalapeno gel, lime
Paloma 0%
Almave, lime, agave, grapefruit soda
Negroni 0%
Vault aperitif, Everleaf, Amarico
Botivo Spritz
Ottolenghi Botivo, soda
Spritzes
Honey
Lillet Blanc, Beesou, Prosecco, Soda
Cynar
Campari, Cynar, Prosecco, Soda, olive
Limoncello
Limoncello, Prosecco, Soda
Hugo
St Germain, Prosecco, Soda, mint
Aperol or Campari
Aperol or Campari, Prosecco, Soda
House Cocktails
Bergamot Sour
El Gobernador Pisco, Italicus, pear and lemongrass cordial
Plum Fizz
Sapling Vodka, Umeshu Plum Sake, Maple x Verjus, Top Up with Fig Leaf Soda
Sumac Cosmo
Sapling. Vodka, Beesou, Kumquat triple sec, cranberry and sumac cordial
NOPI Negroni
N.3 Gin, Campari, vermouth
Mango Highball
Benromach, Yellow Chartreuse, Mango cordial, Chamomile air
Nopi Picante
Ocho blanco, QQR mezcal, Jalapeno gel, lime
Pineapple Sage Gimlet
Pineapple infused Renais gin, pineapple sage cordial, grapefruit bitters
Lime leaf Rhubarb Martini
Ammos vodka, lime leaf rhubarb Lillet, Black rice Schu
Passion Fruit Crusta
Hine, Nashi Pear Sake, passion fruit
Apple & Ginger Shrub
Beesou, King’s Ginger, Shrub, Soda
WHITE
125/375/750 ml
Vino Bianco, Ciù Ciù, Marche, Italy, 2025
Passerina, Pecorino, Trebbiano
Awake Blanco, Bodegas Cosecheros, North East Spain, 2023
Viura, Muscat, Tempranillo blanco, Riesling
Abrazos, Reverte, Navarra, Spain, 2023
Garnacha Blanca
Custoza, Casaretti, Veneto, Italy, 2023
Trebbiano, Garganega
Ottolenghi White, Brand Bros, Pfalz, Germany, 2024
Riesling, Pinot Blanc
Vater & Sohn, 2 Naturkinder, Franken, Germany, NV
Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner
Blanc El Soci, Bodegas Clandestina, Penedès, Spain, 2024
Macabeo
Clementia, Domaine Les Aphillanthes, Côtes-du-Rhône, France, 2022
Viognier, Roussanne, Clairette
Gavi di Bosio, Roberto Ghio, Piedmont, Italy, 2023
Cortese
Chardonnay/Pinot Blanc, Krásná Hora, Moravia, Czech Republic, 2024
Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Vernaccia Tradizionale, Montenidoli, San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy, 2023
Vernaccia
Terroir De Beru, Chateau Beru, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2022
Chardonnay
SPARKLING
125/375/750 ml
Ottolenghi Pét-Nat, Brand Bros, Pfalz, Germany, 2023
Pinot Blanc, Silvaner
Prosecco DOCG, Sottoriva, Malibran Ruio, Veneto, Italy, 2024
Glera
Crémant d'Alsace, Domaine Rieffel, Alsace, France, 2022
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling
Blanc de Noir Sekt, Brut Nature, Krásná Hora, Moravia, Czechia, 2022
Pinot Noir
Bee Tree Rosé, Sugrue, Sussex, UK, 2019
Meunier, Pinot Noir (argon preserved)
Signature, Huguenot-Tassin, Champagne, France, NV
Pinot Noir
ORANGE
125/375/750 ml
The Beast, Syfany, Moravia, Czech Republic, 2023
Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Pàro Orange, Buccia Nera, Tuscany, Italy, 2022
Trebbiano
Radikon Slatnik, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, 2022
Chardonnay, Friuliano (argon preserved)
RED
125/375/750 ml
Terre di Chieti IGT, Cantina Frentana, Abruzzo, Italy, 2023
Montepulciano
Mathilde, Cotes-du-Rhone, France, 2022
Syrah, Grenache
Domaine de L'Epinay, Loire, France, 2024
Gamay
Renner & Rennersistas, Burgenland, Austria, 2023
Zweigelt
Ottolenghi Red, Brand Bros, Pfalz, Germany, 2024
Pinot Noir, Dornfelder (served chilled)
Frankovka, Syfany, Moravia, Czech Republic, 2021
Blaufränkisch
Wabi Sabi, Domaine de Mena, Haut Corbières, France, 2024
Cinsault
Estrem, Los Comuns, Priorat, Spain, 2022
Grenache, Carignan
Agricola Foradori, Trentino Alto-Adige, Italy, 2023
Teroldego
Suane Tinto, Alonso & Pedrajo, Rioja Alta, Spain, 2020
Tempranillo
Vigna alla Sughera, I Mandorli, Tuscany, Italy, 2021
Sangiovese (argon preserved)
Radikon RS21, Oslavia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, 2021
Merlot, Pignolo (argon preserved)
Barolo DOCG, Viberti, La Morra, Piedmont, Italy, 2020
Nebbiolo (argon preserved)
ROSE
125/375/750 ml
Côteaux de Varois, Château D'Ollières, Provence, France, 2024
Grenache, Cinsault
Szürke, Fehér & Kék, Franz Weninger, Hungary, 2024
Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
EL Rosado, Casa Balaguer, Alicante, Spain, 2022
Monastrell
NON ALCOHOLIC
125/375/750 ml
Feral N.1
White beet, hop, chilli, Szechuan pepper
Aurore
Sparkling tea, rose, pomelo, hibiscus
Flein Rose'
Sparkling rose' grape juice

Bubala
Bubala’s original Spitalfields restaurant makes vegetables the focus of a generous Middle Eastern-inspired meal. The intimate Commercial Street room suits diners who enjoy sharing and trying several things, with dips, breads, skewers and larger vegetable plates arriving across the table. There is plenty here for an entirely vegan order, as well as vegetarian dishes that use dairy for extra richness.
Warm laffa and hummus are a good beginning, followed by oyster mushroom skewers and confit potato latkes with toum. Seasonal changes keep familiar ideas interesting: recent halloumi has come with chamomile and fennel honey, while cabbage has been paired with baharat, dates and tahini. The Bubala Knows Best menu takes care of the decisions if you want a broad selection served in stages. Otherwise, build an order with a mix of creamy, crisp and fresh dishes, and allow enough space on the table for another plate to arrive.
Address: 65 Commercial Street, London E1 6BD
Bubala Menu
A la carte
Pickle plate
Laffa flatbread
(ngf)
Crudites
Labneh, confit garlic, za’atar
(v)
Hummus, burnt butter, pine nuts
(v, *)
Hummus, mango, lime leaf oil
Bobby beans, tahini, pomegranate molasses
Oyster mushroom skewer, tamari, coriander seed
Falafel, tahini, amba, za’atar, sumac onions
Smacked Lyncroft farm cucumbers, tahini, chilli crunch
Cuore del Vesuvio tomato, gordal olive, green harissa
Halloumi, black seed honey
(v)
Carrot, feta, apricot, dill
(v)
Swiss chard dolma, black Venus rice, velvet tomato
Oak leaf, cherry, pomegranate molasses
Confit potato latkes, toum, Aleppo chilli
v
Batata harra
Set Menus
Bubala Mezze (Weekday sharing menu) - per person
Bubala Knows Best (Evening & Weekend sharing menu) - per person
Bubala Knows Best
Pickle plate, Laffa bread, Labneh, confit garlic, za’atar, Hummus, burnt butter, pine nuts, Oyster mushroom skewer, tamari, coriander seed, Smacked cucumbers, tahini, chilli crunch, Halloumi, black seed honey, Kohlrabi, fig, zhoug, goats curd (v), Radicchio, clementine, date, Sichuan peppercorn, Confit potato latkes, toum, Aleppo chilli

Hafez Restaurant Bayswater
Hafez has been serving Persian food in Bayswater since 1983, and its Hereford Road dining room retains the character of an established neighbourhood restaurant. Decorative teapots, spoons and silverware give the interior an individual look, while the kitchen concentrates on charcoal-grilled kebabs, slow-cooked stews and fragrant rice. It is an inviting place for a family meal or a relaxed evening when you want familiar hospitality and a generous plate of food.
The kebab selection includes ground lamb, lamb fillet and saffron-marinated chicken, with warm lavash ready to accompany the opening dips. Look beyond the grill to the khoresht dishes, particularly fesenjan, which combines the richness of walnuts with the sweet-sour depth of pomegranate. Vegetarian preparations offer another way to enjoy the stew section. Rice is an important part of the meal, and barberries bring a welcome tartness alongside meat or sauce. Ordering a stew and a grill between you is a good way to appreciate both sides of the kitchen.
Address: 5 Hereford Road, London W2 4AB
Hafez Restaurant Bayswater Menu
Starters
Salad-e Olivieh
Finely diced chicken blended with eggs, potato, gherkins, olive oil and mayonnaise
Salad-e Shirazi
Finely chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion served with optional olive oil and lemon
Mast-o Mousir
Homemade yogurt and finely chopped wild shallots
Zeytun Hafez
Persian-style marinated olives with walnuts, pomegranate, herbs
Kashk-e Bademjan (served warm)
Baked, crushed aubergine slow-cooked with yogurt, mint and kashk (Persian yogurt whey)
Baba Ghanoush
Baked, crushed aubergine with tahini, cumin, fresh coriander
Mirza Ghasemi (served warm)
Baked, crushed aubergine cooked with tomatoes and garlic
Sabzi-Khordan
Mixed seasonal herbs, spring onion, radishes, walnuts and feta
Torshi (Persian mixed pickle)
Mixed vegetable pickle, preserved in herb vinegar
Hafez Salad
Mixed leaves, beetroot, feta, cucumber, tomato, walnuts
Mast-o Khiar
Yogurt mixed with finely chopped cucumber and mint
Hummus
Crushed chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic
Freshly Baked Persian Bread
Warm and soft, this aromatic bread is perfect for dipping and sharing.
Mains
Jujeh (poussin)
Tender pieces of poussin, marinated in olive oil, lime juice, saffron and sliced onion
Barreh (‘best end’ lamb chops)
One skewer of tender, succulent ‘best end’ lamb chops marinated in olive oil and onion
Hafez Selection of Kababs (an introduction for two people to enjoy)
Selection of tender lamb chops, boneless breast of chicken and hand-ground lamb
Boneless Chicken
Boneless breast of chicken in garlic, lemon juice and saffron
Kubideh (ground lamb)
Two skewers of finely seasoned ground shoulder of lamb
Barg (loin fillet)
One skewer of thinly sliced, tender lamb loin fillet
Bamieh
Okra with tomatoes, saffron, green pepper and onion
Fesenjan
Rich sweet and sour purée sauce of pomegranate and ground walnuts with aubergine
Gheimeh
Finely diced lamb with yellow split peas, tomatoes, sun dried lime and saffron
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Sea Bass
Two fillets of sea bass delicately seasoned with saffron and Persian spices
Vegetarian Ghorme Sabzi
Vegetarian Bademjan
Vegetarian Bamieh
Desserts
Pomegranate Ice Cream
Homemade with pomegranate juice and double cream
Rosewater Sorbet
Traditional Persian iced dessert, homemade with rosewater and rice vermicelli
Sholeh Zard
Our version of the traditional Persian set rice dessert - fragrant and delicious, homemade with saffron, slivered almonds, rosewater and cardamom. Served chilled.

Meze Mangal
Meze Mangal brings the pleasures of a Turkish ocakbasi to Lewisham Way. The charcoal grill is central to the restaurant, but the menu also makes room for oven-baked breads, vegetable dishes and a wide selection of meze. Its straightforward approach works well for a family lunch, a meal with friends or an evening when you want to share several things without turning dinner into a formal occasion.
Lamb kofte, chicken shish and aubergine kebab are appealing choices from the grill. Before deciding, give the oven section a look: lahmacun and pide with fillings such as spinach and cheese or spiced meat offer a different kind of comfort. A few cold starters, perhaps cacik or aubergine in tomato sauce, bring freshness alongside the richer mains. Portions can be substantial, so ask what accompanies your order before adding sides. Finish with baklava or baked rice pudding if you still have room.
Address: 245 Lewisham Way, London SE4 1XF
Meze Mangal Menu
GUNUN CORBALARI - SOUPS
PACA CORBASI
Lamb soup
MERCIMEK CORBASI
Lentil soup
SOGUK MEZELER - COLD STARTERS
KISIR
Crocked wheat, celery, hazelnut, parsley, tomatoes, green peppers and herbs . (V) (N)
TARATOR
Carrot, spinach & yogurt with garlic
HUMUS
Blend of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice (V)
TARAMA SALATA
Creamy smoked cod roe dip blended with olive oil, egg, white bread garlic and lemon juice (G)
CACIK
A mixture of homemade yoghurt, cucumbers, fresh mint, dill and garlic (V) (D)
CALI FASULYE
Green French beans in special olive oil sauce (V)
ACILI EZME
Tomato, peppers, onions, parsley in lemon juice, olive oil, tomato puree & mixed herbs
ZEYTINYAGLI BAKLA
Broad beans & vegetables with olive oil & herbs
IMAM BAYILDI
Aubergine stuffed with onions, tomato & green pepper (V)
SARMA DOLMA
Stuffed vine leaves with rice, nuts, vegetables, currants, herbs and olive oil (V) (N)
PATLICAN SOSLU
Aubergine, green peppers cooked in tomato sauce with garlic (V)
KARIDES KOKTEYL
Prawn coctail
KARISIK MEZE (for 2 people)
Selection of cold starters plus choice of one hot starters (D)
KARISIK MEZE (for 4 people)
Selection of cold starters plus choice of one hot starters (V) (N) (D)
SICAK MEZELER - HOT STARTERS
LAHMACUN
Turkish pizza topped with meat, onions & peppers
KALAMAR
Freshly fried squid, sauce mixed with walnuts (N)
ARNAVUT CIGERI
Freshly fried diced lamb's liver
HELLIM
Cyprus cheese. (V)
PANCANGA BOREGI
Special Turkish Beef salami, peppers, cheese, filo filled parsley with herbs
GARLIC PRAWNS
Shrimps with garlic & herbs
ANA YEMEKLER - MAIN COURSES
All meat dishes served with salad & bread
SIS KEBAB
Marinated cubes of lamb grilled on 2 skewers, served with salad
COP SIS
Marinated small cubes of lamb grilled on 3 skewers, served with salad
ADANA KOFTE
Spicy minced lamb kebab grilled on 2 skewers, served with salad
BEYTI
Spicy minced lamb grilled on 2 skewers, seasoned with garlic & parsley, served with salad & yoghurt (D)
PIRZOLA
Tender lamb chops seasoned, served with salad
KABURGA-TARAK
Grilled lamb ribs, served with salad
KARISIK KEBAB
2 pcs chicken wings, 1 pc lamb ribs, 1 pc lamb chop, 1 pc kidney, 2 pcs cubes of chicken & lamb, 1 skewer adana, served with salad (D)
PILIC SIS
Marinated breast of chicken cubes, grilled on 2 skewers, served with salad (D)
TAVUK BEYTI
Grilled minced breast of chicken, grilled on 2 skewers, seasoned with garlic, parsley & yoghurt (D)
TAVUK KANAT
Grilled chicken wings, served with salad (D)
BINDIRCIN
Grilled 2 quails on skewer, served with salad
LAMB & CHICKEN SHISH
Combination of Lamb and Chicken Skewers served with salad
PATLICAN KEBAB
Sliced aubergine with minced lamb, served with salad
SPECIAL MIXED KEBAB
2 pcs chicken wings, 1 pc lamb ribs, 1 pc lamb chop, 1 pc kidney, 2 pcs cubes of chicken & lamb, 1 skewer adana, quail served with salad (D)
KARISIK BEYTI
1 skewer spicy minced lamb & 1 skewer chicken seasoned with garlic, parsley & yoghurt (D)
FIRIN KEBABI (Kleftiko)
2 pcs of lamb cooked in the oven with vegetables
BALIK YEMEKLERI - FISH DISHES
All fish dishes served with salad
SWORDFISH
Swordfish marinated in olive oil, lemon and mixed herbs (N)
SEABASS
Grilled or oven cooked
KARIDES GUVEC
Prawns casserole cooked in oven with cheese
PIDELER - OVEN DISHES
All oven dishes served with salad
KUSBASILI PIDE
Pieces of lamb, tomatoes, green peppers, onions & seasoning
KUSBASILI-MANTARLI PIDE
Lamb, tomatoes, green peppers, onions & seasoning
KIYMALI PIDE
Minced lamb, tomatoes, green peppers, onions & seasoning
TAVUKLU PIDE
Chicken tomatoes, green peppers, onions & seasoning
TAVUKLU -PEYNIRLI PIDE
Chicken, tomatoes, cheese, green peppers, parsley & seasoning
ISPANAKLI-PEYNIRLI PIDE
Spinach, onions, peppers, cheese & seasoning
ISPANAKLI-YUMURTALI PIDE
Spinach, onions, peppers, herbs, egg & seasoning
SEBZELI-PEYNIRLI PIDE
Spinach, tomatoes, cheese, mushrooms, green peppers, onions & seasoning
SUCUKLU PIDE
Turkish sausages, , tomatoes, cheese & peppers
SUCUKLU-YUMURTALI-MANTARLI PIDE
Turkish sausages, tomatoes, cheese, egg mushrooms, & green peppers
SUCUKLU-YUMURTALI-PEYNIRLI PIDE
Turkish sausages, tomatoes, cheese, egg & green peppers
KASAR PEYNIRLI PIDE
With cheddar cheese & tomato
KARISIK PIDE
Mixed Pide with six topping of your own choice: Turkish sausage - Lamb - Minced lamb - Mushrooms - Cheese - Tomato - Peppers (Extra Toppings 50p each)
SEBZELI YEMEKLER - VEGETARIAN DISHES
VEGETARIAN MUSAKKA
Aubergine, potatoes, green peppers covered with béchamel sauce. (V) (D)
VEGETARIAN KEBAB
Aubergine, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, onions & herbs (V)
MANTAR SOTE
Mushrooms, tomatoes, onions green peppers & cheese
VEGETARIAN GUVEC
Aubergines, onions, tomato, mushrooms, peppers, garlic herbs with cheese (V) (G) (D)
SALATALAR - SALADS
COBAN SALATASI
Chopped tomato, red onions, cucumbers, parsley and salad dressing
YESIL SALATA
Green salad
EZME SALATA
Freshly chopped mixed vegetables with mixed herbs
SIDES
PILAV (RICE)
YOGHURT
CHIPS
TATLILAR - DESSERTS
BAKLAVA (N)
A rich sweet pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey syrup
SUTLAC (RICE PUDDING)
Oven baked rice pudding
KAS
Elegant glass filled with dairy ice cream layered with thick Cadbury chocolate sauce and Cadbury's Flake
MEZE MANGAL
World famous rich Ferrero Rocher ice cream combined with thick chocolate sauce topped with Ferrero Rocher
CESME
Luxury Vanilla & Strawberry ice cream swirled with strawberry sauce. Presented in a unique glass
FETHIYE
A combination of dairy toffee and vanilla ice creams swirled with toffee sauce & topped with toffee pieces
KUSADASI
Glass filled with delicious dairy ice cream combined with chocolate sauce, topped with pieces of hazelnut
ANTALYA
Traditional Greek-style yogurt Ice Cream, infused with our fresh Amarena cherry sauce
IZMIR
Chocolate ice cream mousse, topped with chocolate & cream
ISTANBUL
Traditional Italian Lemon gelato with swirls of limocello sauce
MARMARIS
Cool & delicious coconut ice cream packed into real half coconut shell
PUNKY
Vanilla ice cream in a free plastic toy.
WHITE WINES
KARMEN WHITE WINE - TURKEY
Produced with Narince grapes from the Tokat region, Narince is a popular native grape varietal that brings good structure with fruit blossom, white pineapple and quince aromas. It has a pleasant freshness with citrus flavours on the palate.
ANGORA WHITE - TURKEY
Angora white is produced from Sultana grapes grown in Denizli to reveal the distinctive aromatic character of the Sultana grape. This wine is rich flavoured, lively and balanced on the taste.
VADI (DEMI-SEC) - TURKEY
This Turkish wine made from native grape Narince and Turkish grown Gewurztraminer more commonly associated with the region of Alsace. Late harvested to decreased acidity and increase sugar & fruit in the grape, full of natural sugars and freshness to delivering mountains of sweetness and fruit to the plate.
VILLA DOLUCA WHITE - TURKEY
This dry white wine is produced from a blend of two local varietals Sulntaniye and Narince. Hand-harvested. Free-run juice, fermentation under low temperatures. Hints of yellow flowers *honeysuckle, lily) and Mediterranean macchia make this wine a pleasant and typical every day drinking wine.
CANKAYA - TURKEY
Cankaya, the favourite white wine of Turkey, is produced from Emir, Narince and Sultana grapes. This elegant, persistent and well balanced white wine matches perfectly with white meats tomato sauced pastas, grilled chicken and fresh cheeses.
VINKARA NARINCE - TURKEY
This wine is produced from Merlot grapes, with a soft, round and balanced body, hints of berry, plum, currant, banana and oak array of matching food options.
VINAIDA SAUVIGNON BLANC - TURKEY
This is really good and a mile away from what you might expect from Turkey. Lovely fresh floral, pink grapefruit and grassy hints on the nose and beautifully balanced palate of lemony, sherberty Sauvignon with minerals and real length Jancis Robinson voted this in the top 100 best Sauvignon Blancs in the world.
RED WINES
KARMEN RED - TURKEY
A blend of four grapes. Okuzgozu grape brings freshness and flavours of raspberry and cherry. Bogazkere grape gives strong tannins and flavours of blackberry and sour cherry. Cabernet Sauvignon and merlot grapes give roundness, balance and black fruits flavours.
ANGORA RED - TURKEY
Angora Red is a blend of Carignan, Alicante, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes grown in the Aegean region. This well-balanced wine reveals the Aegean soils' energy with long lasting flavours.
VILLA DOLUCA RED - TURKEY
Intense nose of dark cherry plum, blackberry is sustained by a significant tannin profile. Some original Mediterranean macchia hints give this wine a unique local character.
YAKUT - TURKEY
Yakut, the legendary red wine of Turkey, is produced from Okuzgozu, Bogazkere, Alicante and Carginan grapes. Yakut is a distinctive red wine with its rich red fruit aromas very well balanced with its ripe tannins.
COLLECTION KALECIK KARASI - TURKEY
This wine mainly made from the local variety Kalecik Karasi (85%) is blended with a hint of the Syrah and Bogazkere varieties. Kalecik Karasi is a gentle red with fruity flavours such as cherry & strawberry.
COLLECTION SYRAH - TURKEY
Produced from Syrah grapes, with a round and balanced body, hints of berry, plum, currant, banana and oak flavours. The diversity of this grape can lend itself to a wide array of matching food options.
VINKARA OKUZGOZU - TURKEY
This wine is mainly made from native varietal Okuzgozu grape. This Okuzgozu is a lovely, structured wine with cherry and raspberry. A full bodied wine with a long palate and smooth tannins. This Okuzgozu varietal is one of the 'Must Try Grapes' recommended by Jancis Robinson
GALI EVERSNE - TURKEY
A dark ruby balsamic colour with black fruits aromas, dominated by blueberry, blackcurrant & white pepper. The plate has a concentrated structure that presents the spicy and fresh characteristic of the Syrah grapes, with delicate tannins and a pleasant finish. (AWARDS: 2020 Masters of wine - 90 pts )
LES MUSES - TURKEY
Les Muses is made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Tokat, an area where Cabernet Sauvignon gains a delicate and complex character. These grapes are meticulously hand-picked and matured in oak barrels for 18 months. It exhibits delicate favours of red and black fruits along with oak.
VINKARA KALECIK KARASI RESERVE - TURKEY
ROSE WINES
KARMEN ROSE WINE - TURKEY
A strawberry, merlon and banana aromas on the nose. Due to the peculiarities of the soil and climate, the high natural acidity in the wine bestows a very enjoyable freshness.
LAL ROSE
A roe wine of Turkey. Lal is produced from Calkarasi grapes grown in Denizli. This wine reveals the distinctive red fruit aromas of Calkarasi, is well-balanced and dry on the palate.
KAYRA BLUSH - TURKEY
Palest pink in colour, this pretty rose delights with delicate notes of citrus, orange flower, pink grapefruit and vibrant, ripe red fruits. The fruity palate echoes the nose with wild strawberry and raspberry notes dominating and finishes lively and crisp.
CHAMPAGNES & SPARKLING WINE
ALTIN KOPUK - TURKEY
The first naturally sparkling wine from Turkey made from Emir grapes grown in volcanic soil of Cappadocia., It has fine elegant persistent bubbles, apples and blossom bouquet with a full bodied and long finish.
PROSECCO - ITALY
YASASIN WHITE - TURKEY
The first sparkling wine from Turkey using the traditional champagne method. The special characteristic of this sparkling wine is that used only Kalecik Karasi grapes, a white wine produced entirely from black grapes.
YASASIN ROSE - TURKEY
Turkey's only sparkling rose made using the champagne method. Made with Kalecik Karasi grapes, and has a pale salmon colour,. A fresh, fruity and flowery nose enriched with citrus notes is followed by a palate of fresh apricot and grapefruits.
PREMIUM CHAMPAGNE - FRANCE
TURKISH SPIRITS
Yeni Raki 45%
25ml Glass
Tekirdag Raki 45%
35cl Bottle
Tekirdag Gold Serisi Raki 45%
20cl Bottle
SPIRITS & LIQUORS
Scotch Whiskey
25ml
Jack Daniels
25ml
Vodka
25ml
Gin (Regular)
25ml
Premium Gins - Bombay & Pink Gin
25ml
Cognac Brandy
25ml
Dark Rum
25ml
Bacardi
25ml
Southern Comfort
25ml
Sambuca
25ml
Tia Maria
25ml
Malibu
25ml
Amaretto
25ml
Cointreau
25ml
Baileys
25ml
Martini Dry / Bianco
50ml
BEERS
Tuborg Draft (Turkish Brewed) 50cl
Efes Pilsener (33cl)
Efes Draft (50cl)
Efes 0% (Alcohol free) 33cl
SOFT DRINKS
SOFT DRINKS (Coke & Fanta)
AYRAN (YOGHURT DRINK)
LEMONADE
TONIC WATER
SODA - SPARKLING WATER (Small)
SODA - SPARKLING WATER (Large)
STILL WATER (Small)
STILL WATER (Large)
PINEAPPLE JUICE
CHERRY JUICE
ORANGE JUICE
APPLE JUICE
Final Thoughts
London’s Middle Eastern restaurants give you plenty of reasons to explore beyond a single favourite dish. Berenjak’s two branches make Persian grills an occasion, while Imad’s Syrian Kitchen and Akub offer different perspectives on the pleasures of sharing. Mr Falafel turns a quick market lunch into something memorable, and Bubala shows how much variety a vegetarian table can hold.
The Palomar and NOPI suit a meal in the West End, while Hafez and Meze Mangal reward a visit to their neighbourhoods. Use the menus above to compare dishes and prices, choose a service that suits your plans, and leave a little room for bread, vegetables and dessert alongside the dish that first caught your attention.