Stumbled across this place whilst taking a walk.
Grabbed a falafel wrap, portion of meat kubba.
After a short wait, the food came. This was really tasty. Enjoyed the crispyness of the falafel with the other condiments. The balance of the flavours and everything else was just right. The sauce inside the wrap was the right amount and salad too.
Taking a bite into the kubba and this was really tasty too. Loved the flavours, well cooked and so moreish.
A really satisfying meal for lunch.
Encouraged by this, we grabbed some maamoul and sesame biscuits to go.
These are perfect with a cup of tea. Prepared perfectly. The maamoul has a decent amount of dates inside and the biscuit is crumbly too.
The sesame biscuits was lovely and perfect with some nuts in there too.
This place is a low-key gem of a place and would recommend anyone looking for some authentic Syrian food.
My Wife is British and we just recently moved to the UK in April as a retired Nashville Police Detective i have eaten all over the world! No where have I had Syrian dishes as good! The Pride the owner has in pleasing customers with home made food he makes himself is humbling! The Hummus is so creamy and smooth you have to taste it to understand how good it is for your self. Quality and Quantity! Uk Pubs and Restaurants would do well to try to match the large portions! Most of the Pubs and 90 percent of the restaurants would never make it in the USA with their small portions! We would not put up with it! So far it seems only Middle Eastern eateries serve decent portions of food! Even Indian restaurants are stingy with their portions?
Pubs have really Fallen in Quality food since the 1970s Shame! This Restaurant we will keep coming back to!
I have been to a lot of countries in the Middle East but this place serves some of the best Middle Eastern dishes.
Amy Elizabeth Worsfold
+5
Delicious, authentic Syrian food. Great for vegetarians and vegans, but also offers meat options. The food was fresh, really tasty, affordable and nice portion sizes. I'd love to come back again!
Finally went here for lunch a couple of days ago and I can’t wait to go back! I’m not from the Middle East but lived in the region for a while, and the baba ganoush and fattoush took me right back to Abu Dhabi in the best way possible. My very non-vegetarian husband (he’s a big meat eater) had more salad than I’ve ever seen him eat before, and the Hindi kebab he ordered were very flavorful as well, and a generous portion. Best of all, everything tasted very fresh. We chatted with the owner quite a bit afterwards; such a lovely and friendly man, which made the whole experience even nicer!
Oh I wish I could give 100 stars! The food here is amazing . The most delicious food I’ve ever had. I asked for them to make us more so that we could take it home with us. Everyone should eat here - you’ll never regret it. Thank you to lovely guy who freshly made all the food for us today - what a great chef!
Delicious and filling with friendly staff. Portions are big so if sharing don't need 1 dish per person. You can always order more later. Extremely tasty. Will be returning.
I rarely get excited about food but this place has the most authentic traditional food ( I’m not Syrian but I can taste the spirit of an old culture through their food, environment, and the music)
Highly recommending their coffee, herbal tea and desert.
Great flavours of authentic Syrian and Mediterranean cuisine. Owner very friendly and quick service. Will certainly be back!
One of the best Middle eastern restaurant of all time, as a middle eastern I struggle to find good restaurant, but this restaurant has the best food. Everything there is fresh and served with caring. I highly recommend every one to visit the restaurant and enjoy the delicious food there. I will definitely be back again!
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