Comptoir Libanais

Lively place, nice atmosphere. Seating outdoor with heaters is nice. Food was tasty and great for sharing. However we expected larger portions especially for the stews that came in a small bowl, but disappointing despite the good taste. The salmon was not very fresh.

Great decor and, a very lively atmosphere. No booking just walk-ins. Card-only payments. The food tasted great and came fast however the portion was quite small for the price you pay. I did have to call over the waiters to order and pay rather than the usual come over to you but it wasn't a problem as we were in a bit of a hurry.

It was an okay diner - not the greatest or most mind-blowing, but a regular, pleasant experience. The shish was a bit dry, and the service was slow, but I can’t really complain since we arrived not long before closing, and they were quite busy at the time. So I’m thankful for accommodating us for this quick late evening dish.

Visited at a busy lunch period. Staff are excellent and accommodated us within 10 minutes. Unfortunately the cocktails arrived 15 minutes after our meal was served. This time the mezzo platter fekt stringent. An extra spoonful of the dips would have felt like good value. The whipped feta was two tablespoons worth but it came with the delicious bread. The Safron and ginger drink was flavour less. The Rose daiquiri was good. The staff were very helpful and assisted with the menu for special dietary requirements. Avoid the busy periods as it is very noisy and crammed. It was the staff which made this place star rating today.

We were unfortunately disappointed with our experience at this restaurant. First of all, it was hard to distinguish between the chicken kofta and the mixed grill: both dishes came with the same small portion of rice and a tiny bit of salad, the only additional item was one extra skewer which doesn’t justify such an increase in price Additionally, the meat was cold, bland, tasteless, and at the same time overly spicy, which does not match the idea of grilled food. I’m sorry, but it was really unpleasant. The falafels, also cold, were so hard that we literally had to fight with the knife to cut them. Chewing them was even more challenging. As for the prices, they are simply exaggerated considering the quality of the dishes offered. Another very disappointing point was the attitude of the staff. The servers were visibly stressed, did not smile, and didn’t even bother to ask if everything was fine or if we needed anything. Lastly, the hygiene was really lacking, especially in the women’s restrooms, which were not clean. This left me even more dissatisfied. Overall, an experience I would not recommend.

The food and drink I had was delicious. The waiters were polite but were obviously really busy, had to ask for water etc. luckily there is QR codes to order from (slightly difficult to use, no Apple Pay so I had to put my card number in!) The hummus was delicious and fresh. I was expecting the flat bread to be warm because it was fresh but it was still soft and nice! Wide variety of non alcoholic drinks, good vibe outside and the food came out fairly fast considering how busy it was, so overall it was good!

Go to this place whenever I'm in this area .food always comes out great,drinks are nice atmosphere is nice and chilled not too basic not too extravagant with a nice character. Will always be visiting if we need food in the area especially that the mezze for 2 usually gets shared by more people and is still enough. Overall very good for Lebanese food with flavour and decent prices

Excellent professional and pleasant service. I passed in the morning to the science museum and had cappuccinos, after which I returned for late lunch as was so impressed. Thank you

Stopped here on the hop on hop off bus. We decided to grab lunch and this was perfect! Fresh high quality ingredients! The mezze platter for two was just what we were looking for. Place was very busy, glad we were seated so quickly. Highly recommend!

Being a Yank on a solo trip and having no idea where to eat-was actually pretty fun! I took the Underground from my hotel to visit the museums. Since my inner clock was very out of whack, I visited the museums early and after set off for a bite. Comptoir is so appealing from the outside, I thought for sure-tourist trap-and I didn't care. I ordered a chicken salad which was delicious. I wish I had more time to people watch, this is a great spot for that. Hopefully I can return.

The food was good and the service was ok considering the amount of people in the restaurant. The place is loud but it was convenient because of the location. Wouldn't necessarily go back just because how loud and sort of uncomfortable the seating was.

Both my friend and I said never again especially when so much choice in the area. Ordered the lamb tagine and it came out within ten minutes which surprised us both as in Morocco for example it takes ages to cook this dish. Much to our surprise and disappointment the couscous was in one dish microwaved to heat, in a bowl were tough lamb balls in a gravy which had clearly been preprepared and again been reheated in a microwave. Mistakenly we thought the dish would be freshly cooked as in Morocco or even other Lebanese places such as on the Edgware Road. The best part of the meal was the specialty hot chocolate we had at the end.

A great restaurant with great atmosphere. I would have rated this a 4.5 but I am rounding up because of the great entree, reasonable prices, and very good service. I got the lamb Kofta tangine and I highly recommend it. Lots of flavor ! The pickles entree was really good too. My wife got the spinach fatayer and it was good but a bit too much bread for our taste. Both of our teen kids got the marinated chicken taouk and loved it. The chicken was fantastic!!! On a side note, I got an Almaza beer and probably would not get it again nor would I get a fresh mint frozen lemonade - it was not sweet enough. Overall- The place was rocking with a good mix of couples on dates and families eating there. It was a good casual place where everyone could be comfortable.

Average food and service. Great location and outdoor seating. Expensive for what you get.

Friendly, attentive service with a very colorful cozy vibe. This was my first night visiting London from the U.S. and I was happy to come across this restaurant when it was time to eat dinner. The vodka apple, mint, ginger lemonade was tasty and so was my main course of the falafel wrap platter. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that the bread was a little too hard for my taste (not sure if it's cuz it's Lebanese bread versus Greek bread) and I've had better falafel. But overall a good choice for decent food, an aesthetically pleasing place with great service.

Exceptional middle eastern food. Everything was fresh and delicious. I had the falafel wrap plate. It arrived grilled, warm, flavorful. My friend had fattette with lamb, also superb. Decor is bright, colorful, and service is fast and warm. A great place to stop on the way back from the V&A or other Kensington museum on the way to the south Ken tube!

After walking 19,849 steps, amounting to 8,7 miles, I was parched and hangry AF. Not that we hadn't been stopping to refuel, but sightseeing took a toll that day... Before getting on the metro at South Kensington - very conveniently situated in a colorful square, is this fun restaurant serving up delicious Lebanese cuisine. Just-right-sized portions, delish ingredients mixed and perfectly adorned with sauces, leaves, spices, veggies and fruit. Pure goodness. Excellent service, fun decor, dinner for two hungry tourists: £38. Perfect.

We stopped by Comptoir Libanais after the Natural History Museum and were happy to see all the outdoor seating on such a beautiful day. We ordered olives and the mezzo platter with prosecco, and we didn't stay long due to all the bees - beware if you have allergies - but the service and food were amazing and convenient to other cool local bookstores, shops, and restaurants. If you're craving Lebanese food and are sauntering around London, Comptoir Libanais is a great stop with beautiful decor, food, and service. Visual Review: https://youtu.be/rbeeZLHOEcY

I've seen a couple of these restaurants around, and given my love of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare, thought this would make for an easy and casual dinner before a night out. The food was actually very good, 3-4 stars. We had the assortment of dips, which was generously portioned and seasoned nicely. I ordered the Spinach Fatayer for my main, and it was very good, deeply flavored, smooth, savory, and tart with lemon. The service however, was abysmal. The dour mug on the server was unfortunate, but coupled with his barely there service it was just intolerable. We waited so long just for water, and forget about trying to get the check. I think we waited over 15 minutes with empty plates and glasses in front of us before he came over to cash us out. Too bad, it's a fun lively spot otherwise.

Such fun and unique food to try in London! We stumbled across this restaurant and decided to try it. The decor was bright and fun and we really enjoyed the food!

Amazing and can't wait to return. Didn't think I was a fan if the food but was pleasantly surprised. Presentation ultimate! The scenic setting of wall art and hand bags artisan food etc were a pleasure to look at. My place on London for sure. Don't miss this experience!

This is a nice spot to dine alfresco when the weather is nice in London. My family and I had just arrived in London on August 2nd and we had some relatives staying down the street from us in Knightsbridge. We ended up just stumbling upon this place while we were walking around the Kensington area and we all decided we would try this restaurant out for an early dinner. My relative and Yelper Mina R. was able to get Wi-Fi from one of the surrounding businesses and she let me use her phone to check in. I love Yelping with friends and relatives! Food: 3/5 Stars I ended up ordering the chicken taouk wrap which was good. They had really good garlic sauce. They also serve beer and wine and I had a nice glass of chardonnay. We ordered the Hadath baklava for dessert and it was o.k., but not good enough to take the remaining pieces to go. Service: 3/5 Stars It was an early dinner and we didn't have to wait long for a nice table outside in the square. Our orders were taken promptly and the food was delivered shortly thereafter. Follow up could have been a little better and far as replenishing drinks and checking to see if we wanted dessert. Ambiance: 3/5 Stars It is in a busy area, but the interior is nice and it's fun to people watch out on the square. I did feel that I really needed to keep an eye on my handbag though, so be careful. Parking: Not applicable since I wouldn't get stuck driving on the wrong side of the road if you paid me. If you're in the area and want some Lebanese home style dishes then check it out. They also have four other locations in and around London.

A curious thing happened whilst in the UK. Unlike in America, I was attracted to and found myself eating in chain restaurants, much of the time completely unaware of their chain status. And you know what? I liked them. Perhaps chain restaurants are better in the UK or perhaps my largely negative feelings about most chain restaurants in America are wrong. Anyway you slice it, I liked every chain restaurant I tried in the UK and Comptoir Libanais was no exception. Having closed down the nearby Saatchi Gallery (a must see if you're a fan of modern art) I hit up this bright, stylish cafe with bold graphics and great merch. Upon entering I was wowed by the atmosphere: vibrant and colorful and impeccably designed. I know their focus is Middle Eastern cuisine but the atmosphere struck me more as an amped up Mexican restaurant; sort of what San Francisco's old La Rondalla (RIP) would look like if it were rethought by a great interior decorator. Comptoir Libanais (Lebanese Canteen, literally) has lots of artsiness and bright, shiny things to look at. As you dine, you're surrounded by shelves full of interesting products for sale. I rose from my seat several times to go get a closer look at the non-menu items available for purchase. There was a namesake hardcover cookbook with large, mouth-watering photos, packaged candies, Chiclets (the gum of the Middle East), Pomegranate Syrup, and jars of artisan jams. My favorite were the sparkly, stylish bags/totes from Marrakech in an array of colors and sizes, adorning high and low shelves. I didn't need a new purse but I the longer I sat there eating, the closer I came to convincing myself I did. We began our dinner with a bottle of Lebanese red wine (Heritage: Plaisir du Vin 2011, £17.95): An adequate wine but not one which would fare well against most wines from other countries. We also tried the Mira, a (green) frozen lemonade made with fresh mint, lemon, lime, and orange blossoms. Perhaps this would taste luscious on a hot summer day but in the dead of winter it tasted more like perfume. Not a fan. No problem, since all was redeemed with their: * Fresh Rose Mint Tea - pre-sweetened and satisfyingly delicious * Mezze Platter (for one, £7.95) - Baba ghanuj, hommos, tabbouleh, falafel organic lentil salad, cheese sambousek, pickles & warm pita bread. This was a quite perfect dinner option, full of variety and wonderful flavors. * Aubergine Tagine ( £7.95) - Baked aubergine (eggplant) in a rich tomato and chickpea sauce, topped with roast onions, pomegranate seeds, and fresh yogurt. A perfect blend of rich and enticing tastes and colors. Dinner ended with a visit to the window where there was a wide array of baklava on display. We selected 5 assorted pieces (£3.85) and our waiter threw in a couple extra treats that we'd not chosen. With its high style concept, bright clean environment, good merchandising, and bold graphics Comptoir Libanais could have overlooked the food entirely. That the vibrant food complements the souk-inspired decor is a testimony to the strength of concept. There was nothing not to like about good food with lots of unique colors and textures served up in a matching environment.

Comptoir Libanais is the perfect place to have a quick Lebanese dinner before or after (depending on the length of the concert) a visit to Royal Albert Hall. Within the two weeks of my London summer holiday I ate there five times and was never disappointed. Don't expect any flights of gourmet fancy - just solid Middle Eastern food - and you'll be happy. Prices here are very competitive: a decent Mezze platter will cost you 10 UKP, almost a steal considering the competition in this popular residential area. The outside seating area is frugal but appealing - the inside quite as frugal, but not quite as appealing. You will have to wait in the queue to be seated, but if you're a single traveller or just two or three people you will be pointed to a table within ten minutes max. It is a popular place though - tables during peak hours (early evening in particular) will always be occupied. Later in the evening, the outside seating will close (after about 9 pm). Staff are usually very nice and welcoming - not a given at London restaurants, I can tell 'ya! I had the Mezze platter (twice), the mixed grill (twice), and the roasted half-chicken (nicely spiced), and they were all of decent quality and served reasonably quickly. I can't recommend the Middle Eastern beers, but the freshly made lemonades are certainly a good alternative. There are several small restaurants along this part of Exhibition Road. Comptoir Libanais is your best option.

Close to the Tube stop at S. Kensington, Comptoir Libanais caught our eyes with its colorful graphic motif peering through the glass windows and beckoning us to come in. Lebanese cuisine in London? Yes! Our host seated us at a long narrow table elbow-to-elbow with other diners so we could steal glances at their plates while poring over the menu with familiar items like hummus and falafels, and some unfamilar names like fattoush and sambousek. More thirsty than hungry, I was intrigued by the apple-mint-ginger juice. The first sip sparkled with bright flavors and became the perfect complement to the cold mezze platter of hummos (their spelling!), baba ghanuj and a homemade cheese drizzled with olive oil accompanied by thin slices of warmed pita. Delish! My less hungry friend ordered the fresh rose mint tea which came in a tiny teapot and was slowly poured into a glass teacup. The heady aroma was intoxicating, akin to a spa aromatherapy facial. A surprisingly very sweet tea! Dessert was a plate of baklawa (baklava), five bite-sized morsels that were variations of the phyllo dough pastry mixed with nuts and honey. Try some!

This place was between a 3-4 to me but decided that service was too bad to rate it higher. We basically seated ourselves after two staff looked our way but continued with their own tasks for a few minutes. Finally someone came over to take our order, after we got our own menus. No hellos or apologies for the wait, just 'what would you like?' without a smile. My friend got the smoked salmon and eggs scramble atop a slice of brioche bread which came with some pomegranate seeds that she enjoyed alongside her tea. I went with the vegetarian meal, which had an assortment of items - chickpeas, fried egg, grilled mushrooms, tomato, haloumi, and potatoes (hash brown style) along with pita bread. It was quite the spread. I asked for it without tomatoes, but again, service was lacking. I enjoyed a very nicely made mocha with it, creamy and sweet. The ambiance lacked much at 10am but there was seating inside and out. Decor is fun and colourful. Selection is slim in terms of breakfast items but a larger menu for lunch. It was good to try something different for a Lebanese breakfast. Just come with a good friend so the service doesn't matter too much.

I was famished after walking all over the V&A Museum. I walked towards the tube and came across this Lebanese restaurant. I walked a few circles to check out other places but still came back to Comptoir Libanais for lunch. I had the MEZZE PLATTER for 1 which had a nice combination of things. Hummus, baba ghanuj, tabbouleh, falafel, flatbread, and of course pickles. CARROT GINGER juice is super nice as well. ENJOY!

Amazing food, amazing drinks, nice staff, variety of vegan options...walking distance to museums, tube, and boasts a great outdoor seating space. What more could one desire?!

Lots of good Mediterranean food in LA, but wasn't expecting such good quality in London. Especially the Tangine dishes. Very, very flavorful. Great location if you can sit outside and people watch/admire the architecture. Only issue is that we sat at the end next to a cafe with 4 young smokers. I still can't get over how many people smoke in Europe and seem oblivious to blowing smoke right at kids.

Comptoir Libanais is a great place with great service. I've been here a few times now and have always been impressed by their good food and friendly servers. My typical go to is their Mixed grill. It's served with basmati rice and a salad. Lots of flavor and you have variety when you pick the Mixed option. I'd recommend checking it out!

A rainy Saturday night in London set the scene for our dinner. After a brief wait, as Baklwa tempted us from the window., we were served a complimentary refreshing lemonade made with mint, ginger and apple juice. We were seated under the awning at a sidewalk table. I could people watch as the closing time exodus of museum visitors strolled down exhibition road in search of the perfect spot for dinner. We were surrounded by cosmopolitan diners having conversations in french, a Balkan dialect and English as they were eating tagines of fragrant spiced meats and platters of dips and mezze. This self styled "Lebanese Canteen" was decorated with retro 1960's advertising, with bottles of oils, wine and condiments lining the walls - we could play the fantasy of being ex-pats in 1960's Beirut, or we could just be happy that we were in a European culinary melting pot. We shared a bottle of Lebanese red wine. The plates all came at once, overwhelming our little table with choices... a dip plate with the flattest pita I have ever seen. (a bit too flat for my taste) fried Hollumi with cured olives and tomato, A lamb, lentil and prune tagine with couscous and a baklawa sampler plate of five little squares of not too sweet goodness...It seemed to last for hours as we listened, watched, chatted and sipped the light and lively Lebanese table wine, but soon we were strolling through the South Kensington rain, back to the hotel. Day two in London was over.

This place was amazing. The service was fantastic. The waitress explained the menu extremely well and the food was phenomenal. I got the salmon Shakshuka and highly recommend it.

We found this place on a whim after emerging from the South Kensington stop in the middle of a rainstorm, and deemed it one of our favorite places from our 3 weeks in London. We stopped by for breakfast another time and were greeted warmly and served promptly. My favorite is the vegetarian breakfast platter, very filling but won't weigh you down. Looking forward to returning again to sample their other dishes, particularly the mezze platters!

Great Lebanese food, great ambiance, and stellar service. If you like this kind of food, what's not to love? They sell all of the difficult to acquire / imported ingredients to the food they serve along with recipe books. They also have a large selection of Lebanese metalware and exotic wares.

After spending a few hours at the Victoria and Albert Museum, we were hungry. We stumbled upon the Comptoir Libanais. (Lebanese Cafe) The inside decor is really cheerful !!! Since it was a beautiful/sunny day, we sat outside. (good people watching). The host and our restaurant server was extremely friendly and inviting. I mention this because it was a stark contrast to other restaurants that we had visited up to that point. We started off with a plate of Hommos and Baba Ghanuj (from what I remember, it was a combo platter). It tasted very good/ refreshing. The fresh lemonade was good. Kate had the Chicken Kofta and I had the Chicken Taouk, both were tasty. Prices were reasonable. The service was great. The scenery was relaxing. We had a great time. A solid 3.5 stars.

Absolutely amazing! Love low. Love this place and would hope to see something like this in the states! The food was amazing, loved the decor and the staff was very helpful and attentive! Highly recommend this place!

Although the wait time was annoying (since it was already pretty late, but the restaurant was so full), the staff were all so courteous and accommodating. We were served tea while waiting for a table. As soon as we sat down, the menu was awaiting us and service was really fast and good despite the busyness of the place. The food was heavenly! We had a mixed grill (of which each and every piece of meat was cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and delicious), a tagine of aubergine, salad and hummous. Three people's meal came up to less than £12 per person. Very worth it!

Why doesn't this place have more reviews? Every time I pass by hear (and I do pass by A LOT...), it's always packed, and if I want to grab lunch, I need to look out for customers who are almost done eating. This place has decently priced, flavorful dishes that are perfect if you are craving Lebanese style food. From lamb tagines to hummous platters, everything sounds (and tastes) authentic. I don't eat lamb, so I was happy to find that they had chicken as the other alternative meat. I got the chicken taouk wrap and the Lebanese style fries. I've also tried their hummous. The wrap was very flavorful and I loved the way they grilled the pita: crispy, juicy, and hot. I only wished they added more sauce and some onions for some additional crunch. As for the hummous, you can really taste the difference. It's definitely not some kind of store bought spread. With their pita bread to dip, it's excellent for sharing. The Lebanese seasoned fries? Mehh, I can skip out on those. They're more like fried potato cubes doused with some coriander. With London being famous for its chips, you can get better ones elsewhere. If you're in the South Ken area and need something to eat after a long day of enjoying the Museum District, come here!

I visited Comptoir Libanais, a Lebanese restaurant, after just a short walk from Hyde Park and the most popular museums in London. Of course there were many options that stood out but this place drew us in by the smell. The prices were expectedly quite high but the amount of food for the price was fair. However, my girlfriend ordered the lamb platter and I ordered the mix platter. I wasn't happy with higher price on my platter because it was essentially the lamb platter with 3 pieces of grilled chicken added and a price of 3 pounds more. So don't be surprised if you order this and feel like you paid a quid each for some chicken nuggets. Also, the rose mint tea was just okay. Not as strong of flavor or aroma as I was hoping or expecting, especially with my throat quite sore. Otherwise, the food was great in terms of flavor and aroma. The lamb was made into a sort of sausage link with chives or onions mixed in. There was a garlic dipping sauce and a spicier curry-like dipping sauce. The pomegranate lemonade was good stuff. And for a hot London day, the frozen yogurt was perfect.

I was surprised to find a place that was relatively affordable near Sloane Square. This place is super cute and welcoming. Our server was very patient with our menu questions and gave good advice. I got a chicken wrap and my friend got a veggie wrap. Both of us were satisfied. They let us sit around for over 2 hours and totally didn't care. I'll be back.

Excellent Lebanese dinner! I had hummus as an appetizer, my husband had kibbeh & battatas. The main course was lamb & prune tagine with cous-cous. For wine we tried a dry rose wine from Lebanon & it was divine! Dessert was a vanilla frozen yoghurt with pomegranate and rose sauce. Again excellent! We topped it off with a fragrant mint And rose tea. I just may need to go back! Our waitress said her parents were from Lebanon and Romania. She was quite helpful and friendly.

Delicious typical Libanais food, served with a smile. Restaurant is very well curated and colourful. Service was impeccable and quick.

On a rare day off, the Mrs and I decided to be tourists and go to the Museums. You'd be hard pressed to find a better place than this to grab a quick, fresh lunch. Fun and funky branding, ample outdoor seating and quick service. We both got a flavored lemonade, home made and really refreshing - and a wrap each, halloumi and hummus Both cam with a really fresh salad with a nice zingy dressing. For a quick lunch under a tenna each, to sit down from the hustle and bustle of South Ken, it's well worth it.

Not really a Lebanese restaurant They have some Lebanese dishes but also north African Moroccan dishes. Very very good meal. We had the couscous stew with vegetables and chicken which is a Moroccan dish and some Merguez lamb sausages.

Ignore the grubby laminated menus and decor ; this reasonably priced little gem is absolutely top class. The most wonderfully presented authentic Lebanese food - one of best meals I've had in London at a fraction of the price is most. First class.

We were trying to get a late bite around 10:40 Pm on a Wednesday, and were deny by 2-3 Restaurants that yelp states closes at 11 pm ( excuse was kitchen closed at 10:30pm) so we headed toward this area with many shops and get into this nice place. food was good and fresh, service very nice and price decent. Recommended.

This place was delicious!!!!!! Very busy but the the wait goes by fast, the staff is so busy that you don't get their full attention so I have it four stars instead of five because if the service.

In the interest of full disclosure, let me first sate : I love eating meat, barely a meal goes by without it - I like it rare, raw or cook thru too, fill me up a plate of meaty goodies and Im a happy man, But today I'm dining with a vegetarian friend - so it no meat for me, I could but look longingly down the line of tables. Falafel is a risky order, but this would be one of, if not the best falafel I've ever had, EVER. Not dry and crumbly, not soft and sticky but the perfect in-between. served on a plate with silky smooth hummus and a crunch chunky french salad filled with gorgeous herbs. The frozen Lemonade Mira might just be my new favourite not alcoholic drink, fresh lemony and minty - that they can add to if you are feeling that way. The service isn't the fastest, and the manager who took over was very apologetic, given with less than 1/3rd full, it shouldn't have been slow at all. Sitting outside watching the world go by sipping on the frozen Mira lemonade drink is the best way for a summers afternoon to be passed.

This restaurant is casual and fun. I have eaten at three London locations of Comptoir Libanais. The food is as vibrant as the decor and the merchandising. Everything I have tried at this "Lebanese Canteen" is fresh and delicious. The waitstaff and chefs are passionate about their work, they are engaging, and make having a proper lunch a delight. The prices are very affordable. The small Mezze platter is my favorite dish to order with baba ghanuj, hommos, tabbouleh, falafel, lentil salad, cheese sambousek, pickles, and pita bread. The Souk Shop has quality Lebanese ingredients, Turkish delight, beautiful bags, and pretty silver tea pots. The chefs were so sweet to sign their pictures in my "Comptoir Libanais Express" cookbook. www.comptoirlibanais.com

Nice organic yogurt, lovely tea and tiny seating space per person. Close to all the shopping, obviously:)

We loved this restaurant. The 3yo fell in love with the Roomana lemonade, the freekeh and the baba ghanuj were my favorites, and my husband sent me out for a takeaway chicken taouk wrap the next night.

Don't miss this spot! The decor is original and well-conceived. Plenty of vegetarian options. The flavors of every dish were unique, tasty, and also traditionally Lebanese. The rose lemonade was delightful, and the desserts were very high quality, especially the rice pudding. Enjoy!

This is the place I always go to after visiting exhibitions in South Kensington. It does get very busy in the afternoon, especially on weekends. Nevertheless the queue is worth it (if you are a fan of Middle Eastern cuisine)! Today I tried the Fattet Lamb Kibbeh (minced lamb wheat parcels with pine nuts, warm tahini yoghurt, garnished with crispy pita & fried onions) for £8.45. I liked the idea of minced lamb in wheat parcels. The lamb was good but the dish was covered in too much tahini yoghurt. I could hardly taste the flavours of the lamb. I love the chilli sauce. It was full of spice and herbs flavours. I asked for extra chilli sauce but was told by a waitress that another waitress would bring the chilli sauce to me. She said that was not her job. OK, so they have a 'chilli person'? After 10 minutes, still no sign of the 'chilli person' or my chilli sauce. So I asked a different waitress for my chilli sauce. She gave it to me in less than a minute! :) Next visit I will stick to my favourite tangines (slow-cooked casseroles served with couscous or vermicelli rice). I like both Lamb Kofta Tangine (spiced minced lamb, tomato, carrots, peppers & courgettes, garnished with mint yoghurt) for £8.75 and Lamb & Prunes Tangine (tender lamb with prunes & roasted almonds) for £9.25. Please note that the tables are a bit cramped and quite close together, so conversations can be easily overheard. Hehehe...

Not quite sure what to say here. Everything seemed ok. An ok selection of vegan or veganizable food. The food itself was ok (except for the pickled turnips which were 90% salt, 10% turnip). Falafel were nothing to write home about, or to Yelp about. Some dishes were complained to be very oily. It is extremely cramped and very busy. I would have not chosen to go here, and will probably not choose to go here again. So while nothing was wrong, nothing was great either. So it get's a meh OK.

My spicy lamb tagine entree - which sounded quite exciting - was a small bowl of rice, 3.5 meatballs, and a dollop of non-spicy sauce. In other words, it was a total rip-off, benefitting from the tourist trade.

Had the Shakshuka (slow cooked tomatoes, peppers, onion and egg) with Armenian sausage. An amazing brunch. Welcoming and friendl

I'd been meaning to try this place for years, and when it opened in my neighborhood I was quite keen to grab a quick bite. Every time I tried, however, it was so incredibly busy with tourists that I couldn't be bothered. We had: Lentil Soup -- salty as hell but I sort of enjoyed it and it came with fantastic bread (almost like challah bread) Falafel wrap -- served way too hot, dry pita wrap, falafel was not traditional balls, but rather broken up into a clumpy mess with a few pickles interspersed. Not good. Hummus -- really good hummus Cheese Samboussek -- Strange cheese filling with great harissa dip. Not a bad attempt, but not nearly as good as other traditional lebanese places in London. Overall I just couldn't enjoy my meal, hence the low rating. I'd recommend going to Beirut Express down the road on Brompton for a better wrap sandwich, and betters food as a whole (which still isn't a great lebanese place). The room and service, however, were really nice.