Hiba Express is a family owned and run Palestinian and Lebanese restaurant at 113 High Holborn. The team describes the head chef as Grandmother, reflecting a focus on generous home cooking and a warm, informal dining experience rather than a distant corporate formula.
Cold and hot mezze provide the natural starting point, including hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouleh, falafel, stuffed vine leaves, spicy potatoes, grilled halloumi and lamb filled kibbeh. Colourful salads and several vegan and vegetarian dishes make it easy to build a varied shared table.
Shawarma turns slowly on the spit, while charcoal grills cover chicken shish, lamb shish, kofta and mixed skewers. Traditional mains such as chicken maqlooba, musakhan, stuffed lamb neck, lentils with rice and vegetable moussaka extend the menu well beyond wraps and quick lunches.
Knafeh, baklava, maamoul and other sweets can finish the meal with tea or coffee. Daily opening, table booking, dine-in service and takeaway make Hiba Express equally practical for a fast High Holborn lunch and a fuller evening meal.
Address: 113 High Holborn, London WC1V 6JQ, England
Hiba Express Menu
Wraps
All wraps £7.50 except Chip Wrap £5.00. Additional charge for extra houmous (50p), chips (50p), falafel (£1.00), halloumi cheese (£1.00).
Hiba Mixed Shawarma
Roasted thin slices of marinated prime lamb and chicken, sesame sauce and garlic sauce, onions, lettuce, parsley, tomatoes and pickled cucumbers, wrapped in Lebanese bread
Shawarma Lamb
Roasted thin slices of marinated prime lamb, sesame sauce, onions, parsley, tomatoes and pickled cucumbers, wrapped in Lebanese bread
Shawarma Chicken
Roasted thin slices of marinated chicken breast, garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and pickled cucumbers, wrapped in Lebanese bread
Shish Taouk
Grilled skewers of chicken cubes, garlic sauce, pickled cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes, wrapped in Lebanese bread
Lamb Shish
Grilled tender cubes of lamb, onions, parsley, tomatoes and pickled cucumbers and sesame sauce wrapped in Lebanese bread
Kafta
Grilled skewer of mixed ground lamb, onions, parsley, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers and sesame sauce wrapped in Lebanese bread
Soujouk Wrap
Homemade spicy lamb sausages with tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, lettuce and garlic sauce, wrapped in Lebanese bread
Falafel
Chickpea falafel, with sesame sauce, fried aubergine, parsley, lettuce, tomatoes and pickled cucumbers, wrapped in Lebanese bread
Batata Harra
Cubes of potatoes sauteed with coriander and garlic, lettuce, tomatoes and garlic sauce wrapped in Lebanese bread
Halloumi Cheese
Grilled halloumi cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce and garlic sauce wrapped in Lebanese bread
Fried Vegetables
Fried aubergines, courgettes, cauliflower, potatoes, red and green peppers, garlic, coriander, wrapped in Lebanese bread
Chip Wrap
Chips with pickles and garlic sauce, wrapped in Lebanese bread
Add ons sides for wraps only
Houmous
A Palestinian favourite made with chickpea purée, sesame seed paste, lemon juice and fairly traded organic olive oil
Moutabal Baba Ghanouj
Chickpea purée with a hint of fiery chilli, parsley, crushed garlic and lemon juice
Chips
Golden fried potato chips: simple, classic, delicious
Hiba Salad
Lettuce, cucumber, parsley, mint, onion, radish, tomatoes, mixed red and green peppers in a lemon and olive oil dressing
Salads
Hiba Salad
Lettuce, cucumber, parsley, mint, onion, radish, tomatoes, mixed red and green peppers in a lemon and olive oil dressing
Chook Chook Salad
The Hiba Salad generously topped with 1 skewer chicken shish taouk or 2 Falafels or 2 slices grilled Halloumi
Tabbouleh
Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, fine burghar wheat, lemon juice and olive oil dressing
Fattoush
A hearty salad of lettuce, cucumber, onions, radishes, tomatoes, green & red peppers, parsley and pomegranate with flash fried pitta bread squares tossed in a lemon, sumac and olive oil dressing
Soup
Lentil Soup
Happily dive into Granny’s glossy red lentil soup laced with cumin
Chicken Soup (celery)
Happily dive into Granny’s chicken soup
Recommended Menu
Today’s Platter for 1 Person
4 mezzes: houmous, moutabal, tabbouleh, falafel, and any two grilled skewers (shish taouk/kafta meshwi/lamb shish) OR shawarma (chicken/lamb/mix)
Vegetarian/Vegan Menu for 1 Person
Platter of 5 mezzes: houmous, tabbouleh, stuffed vine leaves, batata harra, falafel
Set Menu for 2 People
Selection of 6 mezzes: houmous, tabbouleh, soujok, falafel, batata harra and chicken wings accompanied by mixed grill (one skewer each kafta meshwi and shish taouk) and mixed shawarma, served on a bed of Lebanese and Palestinian rice, 2 beers and 6 pieces of bakhlava
Set Menu for 4 People
Selection of 9 mezzes: houmous, moutabal, tabbouleh, falafel, batata harra, stuffed vine leaves, soujok, chicken wings and fattoush salad. 2 Main courses of mixed grill (lamb, kafta and shish taouk) and mixed shawarma plus 4 beers and 12 pieces of bakhlava
Cold Mezzes
Houmous Beiruty
Chickpea purée with a hint of fiery chilli, parsley, crushed garlic, lemon juice and fairly traded organic olive oil
Houmous
A Palestinian favourite made with chickpea purée, sesame seed paste, lemon juice and fairly traded organic olive oil
Moutabal Baba Ghanouj
Charcoal grilled aubergines creamed together with sesame seed paste, garlic and lemon juice
Labneh
Deliciously lightly strained yoghurt with garlic, topped with olive oil and refreshing Mediterranean dried mint
Kabis
Mixed Mediterranean vegetable pickles of cucumber,turnip, chillies and green olives
Stuffed vine leaves
Smooth and tender vine leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes, parsley, mint and onions, cooked in lemon juice and olive oil – served hot or cold
Mousakaat Batinjan
Aubergines baked with tomatoes, oniones, chickpeas, green chilli and sweet peppers. (served hot or cold)
Mix Mezze
Houmous, Moutabal Baba Ghanouj, 2 Falafels and Halloumi slices – for the food browsers!
Hot Mezzes
Falafel
Satisfying deep-fried chickpeas patties, with crushed garlic and sesame, – 4 pieces
Batata Harra
Fiery cubes of potatoes sautéed with garlic, coriander, sweet pepper and chilli
Houmous Chicken or Lamb Shawarma
Chickpea purée with sesame seed paste, a simple lemon juice and olive oil dressing, topped with sliced marinated lamb or chicken
Halloumi Cheese
Grilled or fried segments of halloumi with dried mint – 4 slice
Chicken wings
Charcoal grilled marinated chicken wings served with garlic sauce, – 5 pieces
Soujouk
Homemade spicy lamb sausages in a rich tomato and lemon sauce
Kibbeh Shameyieh
Burghar wheat and lamb shells filled with minced lamb, onions and roasted pine nuts, – 4 pieces
Moujaddara
Glossy brown lentils and plump rice topped with crispy fried onions and served with chilli salsa
Foul Moudamas
Slow cooked fava broad beans seasoned with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil
Lamb Sambousek
Filo pastry triangles filled with minced lamb, pine nuts and lightly fried onions
Pastries
4 pieces per serving
Spinach Pastries
Light crisp filo pastry triangles filled with spinach, onions, lemon, olive oil and sumac spice
Cheese Rolls
Filo pastry rolls with crumbly, melting feta cheese, black olives and zatar
Vegetable Rolls
Rich Mediterranean vegetables fill these scrumptious crispy filo pastry rolls
Cheese Sambousek
Filo pastry filled with halloumi and mozarella cheese and zatar
Lamb Sambousek
Filo pastry triangles filled with minced lamb, pine nuts and lightly fried onions
Main Courses
All main courses served with your choice of side*
Lamb Shawarma
Thin roasted slices of marinated lamb: simple, classic, delicious
Chicken Shawarma
Thin roasted slices of marinated chicken: simple, classic, delicious
Mix Shawarma
Thin roasted slices of marinated chicken and lamb: simple, classic, delicious
Shish Taouk
Charcoal-grilled marinated chicken cubes (3 skewers)
Lamb Shish
Charcoal-grilled tender cubes of specially prepared lamb, (3 skewers)
Kafta Meshwi
Charcoal-grilled skewers of seasoned minced lamb with onions and parsley (3 skewers)
Mixed Grill
Charcoal-grilled skewers of seasoned shish taouk, lamb shish and kafta meshwi (1 skewer of each)
Lamb Chops
Marinated lamb cutlets, charcoal grilled (4 pieces)
Half Grilled Chicken
Charcoal-grilled half chicken
Sea Bass
Fresh sea bass seasoned and grilled
Moujaddara
Rich, brown lentils and rice topped with crispy fried onions and served with hiba salad
Mousakaat Batinjan
Fried aubergines baked with tomatoes, onions, chickpeas, green chilli and red peppers
Side Orders
Lebanese Rice
Rice interlaced with fine Arabic noodles ‘vermicelli’
Palestinian Safflower Rice
Rice cooked in a rich vegetable stock, seasoned with turmeric and Palestinian saffron
Chips
Golden fried potato chips: simple, classic, delicious
Mixed Herbs Chips
Rosemary sumac oregano zatar
Halloumi Fries
Halloumi fingers coated with sesame and mint- 6 pieces
Dessert & Hot Drinks
Knafeh Nabulsi
Kunafeh Nabulsi is a gooey dessert made with cheese and soaked in a rose water sugar syrup, topped with ground pistacchio nuts
Bakhlawa
Selection of miniature traditional Lebanese pastries, filled with nuts and syrup
Palestinian Coffee
Fresh Mint Tea
Black Tea with Fresh Mint
Cold Drinks
Beer
Non-alcoholic malt beverage (choose from plain, peach, pomegranate, pineapple, strawberry and apple)
Soft drinks
Choose from Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta, 7-Up, Diet 7-Up, Still & Sparkling water