Sabiib Somali Restaurant - Harringay

Great introduction to Somalian food. First off, there was complimentary soup which was very tasty. We got two starters and a main to share, along with a side of pasta. The chicken mango salad was okay, but the sambus and hannid lamb were delicious. The bone slid right out of the lamb. The somali chai was creamy and well spiced, but a little too sweet for my liking. The service was very friendly. I would come back!

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!

Really loved this place: the food was very good, the atmosphere and the decor was extremely pleasent to be in. There are no music playing in the background which makes it adult and family friendly. If you prefer a private booth, they have a few of those too but I'd prehaps suggest reserving in advance. The restaurant also has an added bonus of a musallah and a wudu area, which I found to have been very clean and well maintained. Special thanks to the two young sisters: Samira and Sabrina for their high level waiting and customer service. Would I come back here again? Of course I would. Would I recommend friends and family? In a heartbeat. May Allah bless this place and all the people working there.

Went here for a date night and was an amazing experience. The staff were so lovely and friendly and Alvi gave us the best recommendations for food as it was our first time trying Somali food. Would definitely recommend as the food AND drinks were DELICIOUS. We had the sharing platter and had so much leftover and was very affordable. Amazing value for money, would definitely recommend!! Thank you guys for a lovely meal!

4th Somali restaurant I’ve been to in London and probably ranks lowest. Got the platter for 2 which includes Lamb shoulder - soft and tender. Could do with slightly more seasoning or marination but best part of the meal. Chicken steaks - fairly standard, I like the homemade style cooking. Pasta - too basic, no creaminess or sauce. Has a abit of tomato sauce but very bland. I’ve had great Somali pasta at other places Rice - this had 0 taste, they just make it fragrant with cardamom and cloves. No or little stock used, so the rice tasted of nothing, it was very disappointing. RED ONIONS in the rice are delicious though. The platter for 2 is good value for money, it easily feeds 3 but the rice and pasta was very disappointing. Sad to say I could not recommend sabiib

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.

We had an amazing experience at Sabib Restaurant. A special shoutout to Samira I she was absolutely amazing at her job. She made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. She was genuinely such a sweet person to talk to, which made the experience even better. The owners have truly done an incredible job with this restaurant. The decor, the atmosphere, and the overall vibe are honestly like no other we’ve experienced. There is a real sense of barakah in the place (you can feel it) especially knowing that everything is run in a fully halal and wholesome way. The food is 5 stars with absolutely nothing to fault. Everything was outstanding, from the starters to the mains, the desserts, and even the somali chai all top quality. We will definitely be coming back and would 100% recommend this restaurant to everyone.