Imad’s Syrian Kitchen

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"A recommended inexpensive eatery offering flavorful mezze and Middle Eastern dishes that make for wallet-friendly dining in a city known for diverse cheap eats." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Affable Chef-Owner Imad was a restaurateur in Damascus before fleeing and settling in London, and his desire to provide and nourish is the motivating force behind his very likeable restaurant. Its move in 2023 to bigger premises at the top of Kingly Court was testament to its popularity. The appealing, great value menu focuses on Middle Eastern flavours; expect generous sharing dishes and plenty of lamb – the slow-cooked shoulder is particularly good, as is the hummus and falafel. The 'Express' weekday lunch is a steal." - Michelin Inspector

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"Unlike some thoroughly bowlable varieties, Imad’s £2 coin-sized, doughnut-holed delights are probably the finest snacking falafel on this list. They measure perfectly on the crunch-to-softness ratio, and were we to be given a bowl of, say, 50 of these falafels at midday, we doubt there would be any left come late afternoon. In any case, you’ll find this Imad’s Syrian Kitchen over in Soho and you’ll find your simply dressed plate with tahini, sumac, and sesame seeds finger-wiped clean in no time." - jake missing

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"Yeah, we didn’t think the words “Kingly Court” and “cultured” would ever appear in the same sentence either, but hear us out. This airy, blue-window-framed restaurant on the top floor feels like a courtyard in the Mediterranean—and obviously we feel most cultured on holiday. The menu has excellent traditional Syrian small plates and an amazing wine list where you can show off your (googled) knowledge before eventually landing on a Macedonian orange number. Bring some friends, wait your turn as owner Imad makes the rounds introducing himself to the dinner guests, and eat some of the best baba ghanouj in London." - rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley, jake missing

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"A restaurant with a menu full of enticing Middle Eastern flavors designed for sharing." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team