With a name like Strut & Cluck, one would be forgiven for thinking Shoreditch’s latest establishment is yet another outpost for finger-lickin’ chicken; what with Bird, Chick & Sours; Chicken Shop and a whole host of others rearing their feathered heads in recent years, it seems to be London’s thing. But, how wrong could you be, as Strut & Cluck doesn't serve chicken but instead focuses on the humble turkey. Yes, you heard correctly. A lean, high-protein super-food, turkey is often underrated and cast aside in favour of its chicken cousin. Founded by husband and wife duo Amir and Limor Chen, Strut & Cluck stems from their love and heritage of classic eastern Mediterranean home cooking, with a menu of healthy, free-range turkey dishes served in new and exciting ways (no Christmas dinners here) alongside delicious sides, salads and sharers. At Strut & Cluck, the turkeys are reared in East Anglia on a drug-free diet, before being carefully selected for your plate. On arrival at the restaurant it’s marinated for 24 hours in the family herb and spice blend, slow-cooked to ensure the tenderness of the meat, then served in a variety of dishes all inspired by the founders’ Eastern Mediterranean heritage. THE VIBE In stark contrast to the dark and depressing Mexican that was its predecessor, the Commercial Street space has been lightened and brightened beyond measure by Amir and Limor, with white wooden floors, pale green accents, naked lightbulbs overhead and plenty of greenery. The vibe is cosy, comfy, homely and chilled without being too informal; with lots of natural light, hanging baskets and wooden shutters, it feels like turning up at a mate’s for a casual Friday night supper round the kitchen table. THE FOOD Allow yourself ample time to peruse the menu, as I guarantee it will be a difficult decision, with so many tasty options on offer. With a host of sharing dishes, smaller starters, hearty salads packed with fresh, jewel-toned ingredients and of course the main event of the big bird, everything looks incredible. Start with some of the smokey aubergine and tahini dip with warm pitta bread and a portion of the charred cauliflower; served with the most DIVINE lemon zest infused creme fraiche, Nigella seeds and pomegranate. It was insanely moreish. Be warned though - even a quarter of the dish is a decent sized portion. We accompanied our starter with a crunchy, juicy salad of roasted halloumi, orange and beetroot with lambs lettuce, roasted walnuts and citrus dressing. Perfect summer supper fodder. Mains come either on the bone (such as the utterly incredible looking sticky wings, smothered with harissa, honey and rosemary and topped with roasted sesame and crispy rosemary) or bone-free, such as the house smoked pastrami and hand-pulled shawarma with dates. I plumped for the charcoal-grilled escalope (an ENORMOUS slab of meat). marinaded with za’atar - a middle eastern spice - and served with skordalia-style mash, a thick puree made with garlic. Difficult though it was to find room for dessert, the levant milk pudding (like a panda cotta) with raspberries, rosewater treacle and pistachios was delicate and light, while the flourless valrhona chocolate mousse cake, served with candied orange peel and creme fraiche, was the finishing touch that slipped me into a food coma on the journey home. Perfection. THE COCKTAILS With such a spectacular cocktail menu, it would have been rude not to try a few. My points go to When Basil Met Ginger, a fusion of ginger and lemongrass infused gin with basil leaves and tonic water. An Affair With Sharon (sharon fruit jam and prosecco) and The Strickland Rose - gin, lemon juice, raspberries, egg white, rosewater and creme de framboise - may have somehow also found their way to our table… and to be quite frank, I would order any one of them (multiple times) again and again! Throughout our meal the staff were knowledgeable, chatty and friendly to us newbies of Middle Eastern cuisine, with Limor even coming out to chat at one point and explain how her giant couscous - chik chak - was inspired by the way her Grandma in Tel Aviv used to make it. If you’re after a delicious, nutritious, casual, cosy supper, Strut & Cluck needs to be on your radar. With starters and sides from £3-4 and mains from £8, it’s the perfect pit stop on your way home.
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A unique Goan and Portugese fusion restaurant in the heart of Waterloo...Assado is a new(ish) Indian restaurant situated in the Hampton Hilton Hotel on Waterloo Road. The spacious restaurant spreads across both sides of the hotel's ample entrance, with plenty of room between tables, making it a nice option for those looking for a comfortable restaurant within the hustle and bustle of Waterloo. The Goan and Portuguese fusion menu boasts a generous selection of starters, mains and (unusual but welcome) desserts. Starters Based on the waitress’ recommendation, we started with the mixed platter (£16.50). Highlights were the chicken tikka with top-quality juicy chunks of meat seasoned and baked to perfection, and the lamb samosas, which had a lovely crispy pastry and flavoursome meat with just the right amount of spice. Amongst other dishes on the platter, the prawn rissoles were a bit on the bland side, and the chick pea xiaccuti, had good clean flavours, but was too dry. We also tried the “dynamite squid” (£6.50), which sounded intriguing, but was disappointing as it was a bit rubbery and lacking in spiciness. Mains For mains, we chose the classic Goan prawn curry (£15.75), the lamb xiacutti (£15.75), and a Goan pork dish (£15.50). The prawns in the curry were succulent and of a good size, but the accompanying sauce lacked a sharpness of flavour. We loved the rice, however, which was wonderfully fluffy. The lamb xiacutti was very tasty. The spices were expertly balanced and the texture of the masala was almost perfect. The only fault was that the some of the lamb was a bit on the chewy side. The same could be said of the Goan pork, which was (very slightly) undercooked. This Goan pork dish was similar to a sweet and sour dish and was served with a delicious risotto that was much enjoyed by our group. Dessert From the enticing dessert menu, we selected a freshly baked Portuguese custard tart (£6.50). The pastry crust was deliciously light, and the mango and coconut cheesecake, was almost perfectly textured with a nutty base. We also tried the bebinca (£6.75), which we were informed by the waitress was ‘a cake like no other’. The texture was certainly unusual – think solid mousse - and was accompanied by an utterly gorgeous cardamom-infused cheesecake.
Renowned as one of London’s best Thai establishments, Nipa Thai is a 55-seat Thai restaurant located on the first floor of the Lancaster London hotel. Boasting unrivalled views across Hyde Park, it's perfectly situated for those looking for fabulous Thai cuisine in central London. Nipa Thai strives to be as authentic as possible. Everything from its Thai staff to the decor (a teak panelled interior with traditional Thai furnishings), to its cuisine (made using original Thai ingredients), helps to reinforce this. Given that Nipa Thai has received the prestigious 'Thai Select' award from the Thai Government for its excellence and that it's further bolstered by its 2AA Rosettes rating, and one can gather that they must be doing something right when it comes to nailing authenticity. The menu at Nipa Thai The extensive à la carte menu at Nipa Thai includes starters such as Por Pia Tod (crisp spring rolls containing glass noodles, cabbage and crab meat with a sweet plum sauce). Main course dishes include specialities such as Pla Nueng Ma Nao (steamed seabass in a garlic, lemongrass, lime leaf and chilli broth). There is also a wide selection of Thai salads, pan-fried dishes and red or green Thai curries. Delicately flavoured Thai desserts include favourites such as Caramel Lychees (caramel delice with a crunchy lychee centre, chilli and pineapple Carpaccio with salted caramel ice cream). Our visit to Nipa Thai During our visit we were well looked after by Nipa Thai’s Restaurant Manager, Kaseam Jongpitakrat. Given the extensive size of the menu, Jongpitakrat talked us through the options and provided recommendations. Starters We started with the Por Pia Tod (£11.00), deep fried spring rolls filled with glass noodles, cabbage and oriental mushrooms, and a portion of prawn crackers (a classic favourite). Next we tried the Satay Kai (£11.00), char-grilled marinated chicken served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish, which was nutty and scrumptious. It was also recommended that we try the Kao Krieb Pak Moh, a steamed rice wrap, sautéed chicken, shallots, roasted peanuts, served with crisp lettuce, fresh chillies and coriander. The lettuce provided a pleasing crunch and it was very tasty indeed. Mains For our mains, we had Panang Nuea Rue Moo (£16.00), dry and aromatic beef red coconut curry with basil and kaffir lime leaves, the Kaeng Kiew Warn Kai (£16.00), vibrant chicken and Thai aubergine in a spicy green coconut curry, and the Kuey Tiew Phad See Iew Kai (£12.00), wok stir-fried rice noodles with chicken and oriental greens. All of the dishes had great depth of flavour and were nicely presented. My favourite dish hands down was the Kaeng Kiew Warn Kai,which was gorgeous and had a bit of a kick without being too over-the-top spicy. After our meal, the waitress provided us with a steaming hot hand towel, which is always a nice touch. Although we were ridiculously full after our Thai feast, my friend and I shared a banana fritter with ice cream. Our verdict As Nipa Thai is located in a hotel, it can be a bit lacking in ambience, depending on the time of day that you visit. Overall, the food is fantastic, and it's a great place to visit if you're seeking premium quality Thai food in relaxing surroundings.
Royal China is a popular chain of gourmet Chinese restaurants, with six restaurants in London and three restaurants internationally. Across all branches there is one menu for diners to peruse. Royal China is renowned for its dimsum, which is served until 5pm with an evening dimsum platter offered only in the Fulham branch. The smallest of the restaurants in the group, The Fulham branch has a distinctly intimate feel.The restaurant’s exterior is dark and inconspicuous with a black and gold-themed décor including a quirky wave and bird mural design and an ornamental arrangement on the bar. Quirky decorations aside, the professional and knowledgeable staff and the crisp white tablecloths help to create the impression of a well-oiled machine. Throughout our meal a head waitress cast a watchful eye over the dining room and even spotted my napkin as it slipped off my lap without my knowledge. The staff were also quick to help with the menu, something I’ve found very helpful thanks to my new-found indecisiveness when it comes to ordering! Without hesitation, we ordered the steamed chilli pork dumplings (£6.80) to get our dim sum fix and they were perfect silky mouthfuls of umami. Next up was the pork chop with salt and chilli (£8.20), which I always use as a benchmark of a good Chinese given its combination of the well-seasoned coating, moist and tender meat and the zingyness from the fresh chillies and spring onions that adorn it. For me, it’s the perfect dish and they do it very well here. To accompany our meal, we needed a bit of veg for colour, so we opted for the sautéed green beans with minced pork (£10.80), a popular Sichuan dish and one of my favourites, which was gorgeous. I adore chilli and I really crave spicy food, so our main course was selected to incorporate this. The Sichuan prawn (£13.50) was a touch too sweet and sticky and lacked those qualities we associate with the province (numbing peppercorns, chilli bean paste), but the extra punch of the birds-eye chillies (at our request) was a welcome touch. The Chiu Chow chicken (£10.80) was beautifully smoky and savoury and the classic Cantonese-style roast duck (£11.20) was rich with glazed skin and doused in the most moreish sweet soy. Steamed rice (£3) with a hit of chilli oil on the side was all that was needed to soak up the delightful juices. For our chosen libation for the evening, we selected the Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon (£20.50), a very palatable wine that's smooth yet tart enough to cut through the strong flavours of the food we selected. We found that the wine list and the drinks menu was varied in both region and price to cater for your every whim. And finally, to end where we began, we ordered Vietnamese pancake rolls filled with pork and prawns (£5.80) as our 'dessert'. If some people adhere to the motto ‘life’s short, eat dessert first,’ then is this really that unacceptable? Food and drink: ★★★★★
Ambience: ★★★ Staff attentiveness/friendliness: ★★★★★ Royal China 805 Fulham Road London SW6 5HE www.rcguk.co.uk Luci Lyne Enjoy healthy salads, homemade cakes and much, much more at this laidback cafe...Having first opened in February 2011 on Soho’s busy Wardour Street, L’ETO’s cafés and restaurants have become renowned for delicious, hand-made cakes and savoury delicacies, served in a laidback atmosphere. With six London-based locations under its belt, tastiness isn't far away. L'ET'O serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in its Belgravia, King’s Road and Brompton branches. Resident chefs prepare everything on site from coffee and cakes to salads, artisan sandwiches and main courses, with dishes available to eat in or to order as deliveries. Enjoy a wealth of healthy lunch options... My friend and I visited on a weekday to enjoy a lunchtime pre-Christmas catch up. Upon our arrival, it quickly became apparent that L'ETO is a true feast for the eyes, with a wealth of freshly made dishes and desserts on offer. With so many delicious options to choose from, the most difficult task is deciding what to order! During our visit the friendly staff talked us through all of the salads and mains to help guide our decision. While we debated on our mains, I enjoyed a refreshing peach and elderflower iced tea, which was served in a stylish glass (see below) and my friend opted for a glass of sauvignon blanc. We were pleased to see that the drinks menu was very extensive and included tea, coffee, fresh juices, smoothies, vegan juices and the option to add a healthy booster to your drink of choice. The display lunch menu The display lunch menu provided a variety of options including fresh salads and hot meats (see below). The salad options were amazing and included everything from couscous to aubergine and everything in between. The meat options included turkey, teriyaki salmon and fish cakes. All items in the display lunch menu are seasonal, so the options are continually evolving throughout the year. As we couldn't decide whether to order off the ala carte lunch menu or the lunch display set menu (£14.90 for 2 salads + 1 main course or £16.90 for 3 salads +1 main course), I ordered a main and my friend ordered from the lunch display set menu, so we could enjoy the best of both worlds! The fabulous display lunch menu options... Mains Mains options include pastas, salads and risotto. For my main, I ordered the Beef Fillet tagliatea di manzo style (£28.96), which consisted of chunks of beef filet served iwth rocket, fresh tomatoes and parmesan. Although it was seriously tasty and the beef was lovely and tender, it's a bit pricey at nearly £30, so I personally feel that the lunch display menu is the best option as it's more reasonably priced and provides so many options to choose from. Desserts L'ETO's desserts are fantastic, so ensure you leave room to enjoy one of their delectable delights. Options include everything from honey cake to spinach cake (which sounds gross, but it's very moreish) to various tarts and cakes, all of which looked incredible. For those of you who don't live near a L'ETO, they also provide the option to order cakes, pastries, muffins and other treats online. We found that L'ETO is a great place to catch up with friends while enjoying scrumptious, freshly made cuisine in stylish surroundings. Our experience overall Food and drink: ★★★ Ambience: ★★★ Staff attentiveness/friendliness: ★★★★ L'ETO 243 Brompton Rd London SW3 2EP www.letocaffe.co.uk The new Rossopomodoro restaurant in Kingston-upon-Thames is much classier than your typical chain restaurant with a light, cool and airy decor and ample space between tables for a relaxed dining experience. Staff are plentiful, attentive (but not overly so) and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy simple Italian food. The menu is predominantly pizza and pasta with a number of Neapolitan specialities. For early risers, the restaurant is open from 9:30am for breakfast with an Italian twist. For our starter, we selected a platter of melt-in-your-mouth Buffalo mozzarella, Parma ham and bruschetta. The bruschetta was fresh with a spicy tang of garlic, and very traditionally prepared (deeply toasted with lashings of olive oil), as a fellow diner pointed out with a hint of nostalgia. We also tried the calamari, which was very tender and cooked in a light tempura batter and accompanied (interestingly) by thin strips of courgettes.
For mains, we selected the Fru Fru pizza with Buffalo ricotta and Neapolitan salami, mozzarella, Parma ham, rocket and basil, the restaurant's most popular pizza, which was deemed by my teenage son to be one of the best pizzas he has ever tasted! He particularly enjoyed the softness of the dough, achieved, we were informed, by cooking the pizza at 500c for 90 seconds. We also had The Pescatora pasta, which had a delicious sauce enriched with octopus and cuttle fish. The pasta was, however, slightly too al dente for my liking. The third of our dishes was the Tonno e Pistacchi; a fresh tuna salad. The fish was cooked to perfection, but the salad was a bit bland. For the perfect accompaniment to our meal, we enjoyed a bottle of the Valpolicella Ripasso, a lovely dark purple wine with dark cherries on the nose and a rich, spicy flavour. My son, who isn't old enough to imbibe, enjoyed the Lurisia Gazzosa, a fantastic, tangy homemade lemonade. To round off the meal, we enjoyed an indulgently rich chocolate soufflé (very moreish), and three scoops of delicious ice-cream. Overall, we had a thoroughly enjoyable experience at this family friendly restaurant, which is great for families with children of all ages. So if you are in the centre of Kingston, whether shopping or not, this is a great place to visit. Our experience overall Food and drink: ★★★★ Ambience: ★★★ Staff attentiveness/friendliness: ★★★★ Elinor Seath Shoreditch is facing stiff competition to keep its long held crown as the 'go to' location for exciting urban dining, with contenders Bethnal Green and Dalston becoming established foodie hotspots with clever chefs openings pop-ups every other day, or so it seems. Despite some recent rivalry, Shoreditch’s food scene holds our attention by continuing to constantly evolve. The peopople behind Beach Blanket Babylon bring to us Boneyard, part of Pump Shoreditch. Pump Shoreditch occupies the premises of a former petrol station, which has been converted into a permanent street food market, with stalls offering a variety of cuisine such as sticky pulled pork, rustic wood fired pizzas, and gourmet indulgent vegan fare. Boneyard is Pump’s offering that closest resembles a restaurant, occupying the former off-licence area of the petrol station. It specialises in serving 'meat on the bone' meats – think ribs and chicken – sinfully delicious American comfort food. We visited on a Wednesday night, and although the heavens had opened and we’d forgotten an umbrella, our spirits lifted upon entering the cosy wooden space. Warmed by large pillar candles and the friendly welcome of Boneyard’s lovely manager Roxanne, we felt instantly relaxed. Cocktail o’clock called for a couple of Porn Star Martinis (£9.50) and a round of Margaritas (£9.50), it was hump day after all. Food was a gargantuan feast, a real sampling of southern American cooking, and for a moment, we felt as though we could have been transported to New Orleans... During our visit we had Chicken Bones (£6), which are double dipped in buttermilk and fried in a crispy herby coating; Pork Bones (£15 for a full rack or £4.50 for one portion), which consisted of soft tender ribs slow cooked for 24 hours in a smoky bourbon maple glaze; the Bone Marrow Burger (£8.50), a classic that was executed well, with double patties on soft brioche, smoked tomato, good cheese, and a delicious gloopy sauce to tie the whole thing together. Sides were fun. We had Chili Chips (£4), a fun take on classic game chips, lattice style fried potatoes smothered in chilli con carne with crème fraiche. The green salad (£4) with avocado and honey mustard dressing helped to break up the richness of the main courses, and the Rex’s Tater Tots (£4), delicious little bundles of potato joy, were not to be missed. We didn’t have any room left for a pudding, but if you didn’t gorge quite as much as we did, they have a delicious selection of milkshakes that are no doubt sinfully indulgent.
Boneyard was just what we needed to perk us up for the rest of the week. A relaxed, chilled out place that would no doubt be perfect for catching up with a group of friends or bonding with co-workers after a long day. My only criticism was the cocktails – although tasty – they were a bit overpriced at almost £10, considering their small size. As we emerged into the rainy, darkness of Shoreditch my friend turned to me and exclaimed that she had completely forgotten she was in London, and marvelled that Boneyard had made her feel so snug. Boneyard Pump Shoreditch 168 Shoreditch High Street London E1 6HU Hours: 11am – very late. Patrick Hamilton Courtney
Once you get past the fact that Ekachai is located in a shopping mall (in Wandsworth's Southside shopping centre to be exact), and that it's a bit awkward to get to if you're hoofing it on foot (as I did), the food is actually surprisingly good.
Specialising in Southeast Asian cuisine, the menu at Ekachai features a wealth of Asian classics such as pad thai, spring rolls, curries, noodle dishes and soups.
For our starters we enjoyed the tasty pork and chive sticky dumplings with Chinese vinegar dip (£3.90), which had a unique tangy soy and ginger flavour sauce, and the crispy squid with Schezuan peppercorns £5.50), which was light, crispy and not at all greasy or chewy as can often be the case with squid.
For our mains we opted for the Char Kway Teow (£7.50), which consisted of wok fried flat rice noodles, stir fried with egg, chilli, soy sauce, bean sprouts and chives and the Beef Kendang (£7.20), a traditional Indonesian curry, which featured slowly simmered beef with roasted coconut, galangal, chilli and lemongrass.
The Char Kway Teow was OK, however the Beef Randang was fantastic, with tender meat and a great depth of flavour, which was perfect paired with coconut rice. We also enjoyed the bok choy, a classic Asian vegetable, that made a nice accompaniment to the other dishes. The only disappointment was the drinks list, which was very limited and featured only a handful of wines. We opted for a bottle of the Chilean Sauvignon Blanc (£18.90), which wasn't great, so I'd recommend sticking with an Asian beer, which usually goes down well with spicier dishes. The service is fast and efficient, but sometimes lacking in warmth, apart from the restaurant manager Eddie, who is quite possibly the friendliest man on the planet! Overall, it's a great place to go if you're out and about in Wandsworth and you fancy something cheap, cheerful and tasty, but you can't bear going to the neighbouring Nandos or Prezzo yet again. Our experience overall Food and drink: ★★★ Ambience: ★★ Staff attentiveness/friendliness: ★★ Ekachai Southside Shopping Centre Unit 205, Upper Concourse Wandsworth SW18 4TE A.A. Miln If you enjoyed this post, you might enjoy these reviews: Pennethorne's Cafe Bar Brassserie Blanc, Charlotte Street Want to stay up to date with all of our favourite restaurants? Subscribe below to receive an overview of our latest reviews. Pennethorne's unveils new cocktail menu for Summer Screenings with Film4
Pennethorne's Cafe Bar at the renowned Somerset House, is celebrating the opening of its annual Summer Screenings with Film 4 with a fabulous selection of cocktails to match the al fresco films.
Situated in the New Wing of Somerset House, Pennethorne’s Cafe Bar offers an, elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere, which is perfect for enjoying cocktails and nibbles with a friend.
Film4 Summer Screen – Pennethorne’s Cafe Bar Cocktail List
A French Affair - Gemma Bovery | 9.5 Cognac, sherry, agave syrup, mint, bitters 60’s Fizz - The Man From U.N.C.L.E | 6 Sloe gin, gin, sugar, grapefruit, bitters, soda Tropical Tonic -The Second Mother | 7 Cachaça, coconut milk, passion fruit, lemon, agave syrup Hibiki Sour - Princess Mononoke |12 Hibiki, lemon, sugar A Nice Chianti - Silence of the Lambs | 7 Chianti, bourbon, port, cranberry, lemon The Sound of Silence – The Graduate 7 Gin, grapefruit juice, lemon, elderflower Colonial Cider – Last of the Mohicans 9 Apple cider, spiced rum Serendipity – Me & Earl & The Dying Girl 5.5 Gin, apple juice, green tea, ginger The Dirt Nap – True Romance 8.5 Cider Pomona, whisky, lemon, bitters, champagne
During our visit, I enjoyed the 'A Nice Chianti, which was amazing - rich flavours of Chianti, bourbon, port and lemon, made this a bit like sangria, but with a kick. My friend, who prefers her cocktails a bit on the frutier side, opted for the Tropical Tonic, a sweet concoction comprised of Cachaça, coconut milk, passion fruit, lemon, agave syrup.
To keep peckishness at bay, we ordered a selection of sharing plates and nibbles, all of which were fantastic. Our selection included the manchego cheese (classic, Spanish cheese with a mild flavour) on toast triangles and drizzled with olive oil; the meat sharing platter (Oxford air dried ham, Cornish coppa, smoked duck and venison salami); the fig and apricot bread (fruity, without being too sweet); mushrooms on toast (earthy sauteed mushrooms on a half toasted bun). The meat platter was by the most impressive of the sharing plates, with a hearty portion of meats that is pure Heaven for any carnivore. The venison was lovely and not too 'gamey' and the thick slices of duck had an amazing smokiness.
The beautiful manchego cheese traingles and the mushrooms on toast...
The stylish decor at Pennethorne's Cafe Bar...
A great place to unwind ....
So, the next time you find yourself looking for a stylish cocktail on The Strand, ensure you pop by Pennethorne's Cafe Bar - you won't be disappointed.
Our experience overall Food and drink: ★★★ Ambience: ★★★★ Staff attentiveness/friendliness: ★★★ Pennethorne's Cafe Bar West Wing Somerset House London WC2R 1LA A.A. Miln If you liked this post, you might enjoy these posts... Brasserie Blanc, Charlotte Street Suvlaki Athenian Grill Fresh, simple, delicious food in the heart of the West EndI love simple food done well, so I was pleased to pop by Lazeez Lebanese Tapas to sample a selection of Lebanese delights. Located only a stone's throw away from iconic Selfridges, it's the perfect place to drop in for a quick and tasty morsel after a long day of shopping. 'Lazeez', which means 'tasty' in four languages, specialises in Lebanese sharing dishes. From chicken or lamb shawarma to falalfal platters to wraps with falafel, halloumi and chicken or Lebanese-style burgers, you'll find it all here. Other favourites such as hummus and babaganoush, are made fresh on-site. Lazeez always uses fresh ingredients in their cooking, many of which are sourced from Lebanon. All meat is cooked over a charcoal grill and sprinkled with herbs, to give it a natural taste and flavour. During my visit, I enjoyed the Lazeez Tapas Sharing Platter (see pics above), which included delicious hummous, chicken and lamb shawarma, falafal, olives and bread. Post dinner you can enjoy Lebanese-inspired cocktails made using ingredients such as fresh mint, lime, lemon and arak, or if cocktails aren't your thing, you can indulge in the indoor shisha pipe. Owner and operations manager of Lazeez, Emilio Malik, who has plans to expand the brand this year, said, 'The main ingredient in our food is passion. We want to encourage people to take the time to slow down, switch off and enjoy what they eat." If you ask us, that's what life's all about.
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