Abu Maher Restaurant

This place is delicious! It is not in an easy to find spot and we actually stumbled upon it looking for something else, but we are so glad we stopped in! The food was freshly made, which means it did take time, but if you are not in a rush and want to relax while waiting for you for this is the place to go! (Wne bottle on photo was not served to us; we brought it in)

Cute, no-frills Syrian restaurant with a very kind owner. We ordered an array of starters and mains to share, and while the food was good, I did feel like it didn't live up to my expectations given the really high ratings. Maybe we didn't order the best dishes - I did see lots of Arab families dining there so assume that the food is good and authentic! Would come back and try some other dishes next time.

What a gem in Queensway market. I had the chicken and the aubergine dip, both fantastic. The chicken was one of the best chicken dishes I’ve had in my life. It fell right off the bone and was moist and came with saffron rice and a saffron based sauce. The owner has a great story too. He is Syrian and had his own restaurant in Syria before the war, and recently opened up this spot to keep himself busy. He’s kind and runs the restaurant mostly by himself, which was no issue since I came for lunch at an odd but quiet time. Portions are generous (I had leftovers packed for takeaway) and pricing is fair. I’ll be back to try the rest of the menu.

This is the best restaurant I have been too. It was my first time trying Syrian food and the dishes were INCREDIBLE. Amazing and delicious. The chicken curry is tasty, light and with beautiful presentation. The grilled chicken is very tender and delicious. The cheese and spinach pastries were great. All the food is cooked fresh from scratch on the spot. The owner is so friendly and is always smiling. Wow!!!

Mr. Abu Maher is kind and hospitable. The service is very quick. He prepares the food by himself. We ordered a plate of molokhia with rice and a plate of freekeh with chicken which both I highly recommend. In addition, I ordered a half grilled chicken with rice, and it was good. The place is cozy, and is not located on the main street, but inside Queensway market. Anyway, everything was just perfect including the food, presentation, value and the service.

I was sitting in my hotel room about to order some exorbitantly expensive delivery which forced me to explore outside. Somehow I found myself in Queensway Market an odd place full of electronic stores and small eateries. I was actually looking for another restaruarnt when I stumbled across Abu Maher. I ate there back to back for two nights. Food, presentation, value and service was simply super. I'm a hummus fiend and eat it most days of the week. Abu Maher's is the best I've including comparisons to eateries in the Middle East. Additiinally they are nice, warm people. They care about their guests as much as their food. Have fun finding Abu Maher. It's worth it.

If you get there at 12 noon and the door's locked, don't fear. Just call the number on the menu and the kind chef will run down and open shop for you. When we visited it was just him in the kitchen, so you can't expect the food to be served instantly, but it's well worth the wait. Every dish was made with such love. The hummus was incredibly silky and served with warm flatbreads. We had a creamy lamb dish - how does one get lamb that tender? The saffron chicken and rice stays in my head till today, sizzling, crispy and so juicy. Halfway through we needed some greens and ordered the salad, and the chef produced a beautiful chopped salad with pomegranate seeds and three colours of peppers. If you are in need of some warmth and loving in London come here and eat.

I am a regular customer to Queensway Market, and finallt I had my first-time Syrian food experience. This lovely home-like place didn’t let me down at all! My friend and I ordered several fishes, and we were super impressed by the smoothness of the hommus and the tenderness of the slow-cooked lamb with yogurt sauce. The rice was the highlight, we were genuinely surprised at the enormous amount of saffron inside it. The owner was incredibly kind to show us his saffron, and he was so hospitable that he offered us with a plate of aromatic Syrian dessert. The most important thing is that we sense his passion for his culture in every dish. It was a very pleasant dining experience. We hope to come back again with our friends!