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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Middle Eastern restaurants in London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
5 restaurants
Middle Eastern BBQ · £££ · Haggerston
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Cauliflower Shawarma
Described as 'vibrating with lusciousness' under a dressing of salt, cumin, pomegranate, and rose, this dish is a signature highlight that even meat-lovers shouldn't miss.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
North African / Middle Eastern · £££ · Covent Garden
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Cauliflower Jaffa
Described as deep-fried and scattered with a coriander-laced tomato salsa, critics say it is 'enough to gladden any meat-avoider’s heart.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern Jerusalem / Middle Eastern · £££
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Kubaneh Bread
Described as an 'air-filled, buttery bread from the Yemen' baked in a pot, it is a must-order served with tahini and 'velvet tomatoes'—vines fruits emulsified into a rich, fruity dip.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Middle Eastern · ££ · Bloomsbury
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Mezze Sharing Menu
Critics advise going 'straight for the sharing menu' to experience the 'vibrant, fresh, and moreish' spread of small plates, including a 'remarkable' peach salad with goat's cheese and hummus with 'pungent green chilli tatbila'.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Middle Eastern Grill · ££ · Fitzrovia
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Cauliflower with Amba & Tahini
A crowd-favorite mezze dish featuring crisp-edged florets paired with a savory mango pickle sauce.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.