Ayam Zaman

I came here with my family on multiple occasions. My mom is vegan and has no problem finding yummy veg options here. The restaurant serves authentic and delicious middle eastern food in good portion size at a very reasonable price. The staff is lovely and the complementary baklava at the end of the meal is always appreciated. Highly recommend this place.

We went to this restaurant in our trip to London for my cousin's bachelor party after going to the QPR vs. Burnley and I am more than pleased. We got there and the workers received us smiling and kindly prepared a table for us 9. We ordered and not only had they prepared all our dishes perfectly, but also gave us delicious sauces to dip our side dishes in. Finally, they invited us to some treats and a mint tea that was the cherry on top. I only have a picture of my falafel wrap, but just by seeing it you can tell their expertise. If I'm ever back to London, I'm going back there. I'm 200% sure.

Great restaurant serving Syrian food. We had a very special Kibbeh and excellent kofta. The place is decorated with a traditional style. Staff were very kind and friendly.

I recently dined at Ayam Zaman and was thoroughly impressed by their all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, which offers an extensive selection of dishes catering to various tastes. The Maqluba was particularly delightful, showcasing rich flavours and a satisfying blend of ingredients. To complement the meal, I opted for the lemon and mint juice, which was exceptionally refreshing and balanced. The staff were generally attentive and friendly; however, there was some confusion when it came to splitting the bill. To avoid any issues, it’s advisable to keep track of your orders if you plan to divide the payment. Despite this minor hiccup, the overall experience was positive. The restaurant’s atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for both casual dining and special occasions. I look forward to returning and exploring more of their diverse menu offerings.

Fantastic authentic Levantine food. Wonderful service, great selection and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Really authentic and juicy Syrian food, one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants I’ve tried in London. It has dishes you wouldn’t get at normal ME restaurants. It’s quite well-frequented by Syrians which is always a good sign of authentic food. Plenty of seating space. I recommend the kebab with yoghurt dish.

Good quality food let down by inept and disinterested staff. Trying to get to attention of waiting staff is the real challenge at this eatery as they just want talk to each other and generally ignore customers, unless they know them personally or are regularly Arab customers. The young waitress that eventually took my order was shockingly poor, very rude and only interested in conversing with her male colleagues. When she served my food she stuck her hand into the side sauces! Shame , as the food was good and I preferred it to other Syrian eateries in the vicinity.

Chicken shawarma was buy one get one free was really nice. However, the service was bad, I was standing there waiting to be asked to order but they were going around looking at me but no one took my order. There was a girl and a guy both serving others and then one guy came and ask whether we were served yet or not. I was thinking really? After I ordered, another person came and the waiter took their order straight away. I’m not happy with the service at all but the food was good

After a loooooong day of travel we needed a good meal. We have smallish kids, so we were a little nervous to try such heavily ethnic food. Im happy to report it was a smashing success. Everyone loved the halloumi appetizer, and we got a variety of meats for the meal. Everyone loved them. The lamb lollipops were the biggest hit, with the mince lamb kebabs in a close second. The staff was very kind and helpful in guiding our choices. There was plenty of food and we had leftovers for breakfast. It was very laid back, we were in casual travel clothes and felt fine. Some families were definitely a little dressier. Very convenient location and worth a tube ride!

Celebrated a triple birthday with family here. The staff was very considerate accommodating a large group. The service was prompt and the food tasted great. Between our table of 18+ people, we got quite a large bit of the menu to try. They pay attention to detail here, which is really nice, stopping by to make sure you have enough condiments and everything is ok. The toum was a favorite at our table being that it was a newer experience for many. The vibe here is really nice and warm. Every table across the room had happy faces. I got the chicken shawarma and just like all the other plates, it was a larger than average portion and the flavor was really good. This restaurant did a great job and I would recommend going here if you have a large group with something to celebrate.

We came into the restaurant, greeted with smiles and joy. A choice of tables, the waiters waited patiently while we looked through the bountiful and scrumptious menu. The food came quickly, hot and fresh. Crispy chips, soft naan and juicy meat. We finished, stuffed to the brim with the generous portions but our wallets still happy. On asking for the dessert menu, the waiter quickly came back with a full plate of baclava completely free. So kind and thoughtful. Being a bit cheeky we asked for tea refills, the waiter didn't even bat an eye lid but took our cups and refilled them adding in fresh mint. Wow, Ayam zaman you are the man.

Best Middle Eastern food in London!!! The service is friendly from the moment you walk in you are greeted as if you are an old friend. The menu offers everything from light snacks to a full meal from the grill. The restaurant doesn't serve any alcohol so instead they make fresh to order smoothies (mint and lime is my favourite). An added bonus is their store next door where you will find they sell many of their mezze dishes for you to take home.

Good persian restaurant. Service is good and restaurant is very clean. I had the lamb kabseh which was tasty, a good portion and fairly priced (£ 9.50).

Note: if I could, I would give this restaurant 3.5 stars out of 5. I have dined at this restaurant on two occasions so far (once on a Sunday evening and once on a Monday evening) and both visits were quite contrasting. On a Sunday evening the place is busy, buzzing with energy, the waiters were more efficient and welcoming, and the food was generally better (e.g. the olives on Sunday were mixed and ripe whilst the olives on Monday were all green and some excessively salty). It was glaringly obvious on the Monday that the male staff were more interested in the football match showing on-screen than paying attention to their customers. This goes to show that even at the same venue the same rule applies that it is the team (from waiters to chefs) on the day that ultimately determines the quality of the outcome. The consistently good features of the restaurant are that the inner decor is well decorated with arches, lampshades and urns that echo the middle-east and the juices and teas are always well presented and taste good. Whilst the meat served is halal and there is a decent range of options on their menu, Ayam Zaman have failed to cater for vegetarians. There are a few vegetarian starters but near to none by way of choice for vegetarian mains. Luckily for me I'm not a vegetarian and the Kebab Hindi is my favourite main dish from here as the lightly spicy, red pepper and onion gravy submerses the lamb to good effect. Other highlights include the traditional cold hummus and the falafel as starters. Overall Ayam Zaman can and will, for the most part, serve up a good, hearty meal that is creative and filling so it is a good stop-off for Syrian food.

I don't know why I disregarded the group wisdom of Yelpers, but I admit that I didn't get the baby chicken here. Greedy fatty that I am, I went for the mixed grill since I wanted some lamb in my system for a rainy day. My friend got the baby chicken grill platter and the morsel he lobbed at me was the tastiest and juiciest chicken I've had in a while. I seriously considered just invading his plate for the remainder of the meal. All platters are served with a big heaping hillock of rice, an onion-heavy salad, and a half pita. We also started with a mix of cold and hot mezzes, though none of these really stood out. Complimentary Arab desserts at the end go well with the tureens of mint tea you can order. Note that no alcohol is served here, so get your booze on elsewhere.

Went to this place before a show at Bush Hall. We'd meant to go to Abu Zab but that is closed and as we were literally outside Ayam Zaman, we came here despite the three stars. We ordered a few appetizers, the young chicken, mixed grill and lamb couscous. They were all tasty especially the entrees and especially the couscous. The downside is that service was pretty slow and we had to ask for water multiple times before we got any. But overall I would be back and it is a solid choice in the area.

My family and I came here with my two cousins on the first day of Eid. It was very busy but our meals were ready in good time. The portions are good and I would recommend the ayam zamman boneless baby chicken. It was soooooo good! We ordered mint green tea with knafa w/cream and it was really nice. My only problem was that when we ordered Kebba after our meal we had to wait half an hour and were then told they didn't have any. In fact, it was because they wanted to make room for the people waiting outside. If they'd just said so from the beginning it would have been fine, but the wait was tedious. That's why I'm taking a star off. Otherwise, it would have been a 4.

THE BEST HALAL CATERING IN LONDON BY FAR!!!. Ayam Zaman Catered for my Wedding, All my guests and I agree that Ayam Zaman provide the best Arabic Catering in London by far. I would recommend then for all events from weddings to a dinner party. The quality was excellent and portions were generous. The are unbelievably reasonable. The manager Essam is excellent and helpful. Definitely the best Halal Catering in London. Thank you Ayam Zaman for all your efforts for making my Wedding ! You are the best!

We visited this restaurant once. It did not meet our expectation. The food was ok and service maybe less than ok. To be fair it was clean and both atmosphere and interior design were beautiful.