Sabiib Somali Restaurant - Harringay

Green Lanes is incredibly fortunate to have Sabiib. My family and friends absolutely adore this place! The food is not only amazing but also offers excellent value—we always leave completely satisfied and full. The interior is consistently clean and beautifully presented. I've visited several times, and the service has always been outstanding. A special shout out to Zamzam, who took care of my family and me during our recent visit for breakfast. Her service was exceptional; she was incredibly polite and helpful. Thank you so much, Zamzam! Sabiib has quickly become my favorite spot, a must-visit whenever I'm back in Green Lanes. I highly recommend the platter for two to experience a variety of their delicious offerings. The Haniid (slow-cooked lamb shoulder) is so tender it literally falls off the bone! I always order their Shaah (spiced chai) and mango lassi. Plus, their breakfast options are delicious, and they serve complimentary Maraq soup until 4pm daily. If you’re curious about Somali cuisine, it is very much worth the visit! I’m still working my way through their whole menu, but everything I've tried so far has been delightful. I've heard great things about their timir date cake, which is definitely on my list for my next visit!

My first time trying Somali food and it did not disappoint. I had Maraq vegetable soup for starters nice and spicy, and Hummus Oodkac which is hummus and Somali dried beef jerky. Main course had the Haniid which was rice, spaghetti, lamb which fell off the bone, some salad. Traditionally you get a banana which you normally slice up and put in your Haniid. Good combination. For desert I had Timir Date cake was out of this world with hot caramel sauce yum, with Somali spiced Chaii tea. Beautiful interior and clean restaurant. They even had a prayer room at the back. Super friendly staff excellent service. I’LL BE BACK here very very soon😊👍🏾

I’d always been curious about Somali cuisine—it had long been on my foodie bucket list. So when a family member suggested dining at Sabiib, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. We started with the Hummus Oodkac, a creamy, perfectly seasoned dip elevated by a topping of spiced Somali beef jerky. It was a beautiful balance of texture and flavour—a wonderful introduction to what was to come. For mains, we ordered the sharing platter, a generous feast of lamb, beef, and chicken over fragrant rice—and, to my surprise, spaghetti. The unexpected addition of pasta hints at Somalia’s history and its Italian influence, resulting in a fusion that’s become a hallmark of Somali meals. As if things couldn’t get more intriguing, the whole spread was served with a banana on the side. The lamb Haniid stole the show—so tender it fell effortlessly off the bone. The beef and chicken suqaar were equally impressive: juicy, well-spiced, and bursting with flavour. The two house condiments added depth and contrast, rounding out the meal perfectly. While I noticed subtle Middle Eastern influences, Somali cuisine stood out as distinct from Ethiopian food. I didn’t try the banana combination this time, as I was too busy savouring each dish on its own, but I’ll definitely give it a go on my next visit. A special mention goes to Samira, our wonderful server, who patiently explained the menu. With her contagious smile, she also told us that Somalia was once the world’s largest banana exporter—hence the beloved tradition of pairing banana with almost every meal. Sabiib truly delivered a memorable first experience of Somali cuisine—warm hospitality, bold flavours, and a meal that told a story, enriched by fascinating Middle Eastern and Italian touches.

Came here with a friend to try Somali food for the first time and it did not disappoint. We went for the platter for two which honestly was such a generous portion and could feed 4 easily. The meat was tender and the rice was perfectly cooked. We then had the pancake with Shaa for dessert- such a good combination. Our server Sabrin was also so lovely! She was very attentive, polite and helpful. The service from seating to end was impeccable. We will definitely be coming back! :)

This my new favourite restaurant on Green Lanes. We ordered a sharing plate between 3 people and it was absolutely delicious. It was full of different flavours, freshly prepared and also served with a soup to start. The stuff was very friendly and the place looks beautiful inside. Can't wait to go there again.

As a group of 6, we ordered the platter for 4-5 (with Chicken Suqaar and Busteeki), Beef Suqaar, Mango Ansalaata and Stuffed Sabayad. The stuffed sabayad was very tasty, (we actually ended up ordering another portion), However the Mango Ansalaata was the star of the show. The sweet and tangy flavour with the chicken and salad was surpsingly good. The platter in general was very tasty, the rice and lamb shoulder being the standout. The chicken Suqaar was also very nice. The Pasta was okay, although somewhat plain. The Busteeki and Beef Suqaar was very dry compared to others I've had. Tasted slightly overdone and ended up being quite chewy. The platter could possibly be improved if they served larger portions of the sauces included as the meat, rice and pasta were quite dry. Overall the food was very good, the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating and the decor was very modern and cosy.

If you haven’t been to Sabiib in Haringey, you’re seriously missing out. The food? Outrageous. The lamb shank was so tender it basically packed its bags and walked off the bone. I’d throw hands in the car park for another one, no questions asked. And then… the dessert and Shaa landed on the table. My jaw dropped. My soul left my body. Whoever made that deserves their own Netflix special. Final verdict: worth every bite, every calorie, and every second of my food coma afterwards.

I had a great experience at Sabib Restaurant in Haringey. The food perfectly combines traditional Somali flavors with a modern touch, and everything was full of rich, authentic taste. The atmosphere is elegant and welcoming — you can really feel the quality in every detail. Special thanks to samıra Barre, the waitress, who was very friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. Definitely one of the best Somali restaurants in London