Mihbaj

"The tahini-heavy fattoush salad at this Middle Eastern spot on Praed Street tastes too good to actually be healthy. But we’re not going to ask any questions, because that’s not the only dish at Mihbaj that tastes even better than it sounds. The maqluba—a traditional Levantine dish of layered aubergines, tomato, tender lamb, nuts, and rice—is an excellent, wholesome plate of food too. There's a warm, independent coffee shop atmosphere, with the menu—and wait times—of a full-blown restaurant. But rest assured, the food is just as good out of a takeaway box as it is in their tiny cafe. " - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

"Every day of Ramadan, you’ll find a range of different dishes on Mihbaj’s set menu. This Middle Eastern spot in Paddington is serving everything from kabset lahem to fajita chicken. Keep an eye on their Instagram to know which £25 feast will be served before booking." - rianne shlebak

"The tahini-heavy fattoush salad at this Middle Eastern spot in Paddington tastes too good to actually be healthy. But we’re not going to ask any questions, because that’s not the only dish at Mihbaj that tastes even better than it sounds. The maqluba—a traditional Levantine dish of layered aubergines, tomato, tender lamb, nuts, and rice—is an excellent, wholesome, huge plate of food that you’ll almost definitely end up taking home in a takeaway box. It’s a small space with limited seating and a back garden with a single table for when the weather’s cooperating. There's a warm, independent coffee shop atmosphere, with the menu—and wait times—of a full-blown restaurant. But even though you could end up having to get your food to go, rest assured, it’s just as good out of a box as it is in their dining room. " - Rianne Shlebak