Near Me — Best Middle Eastern in London

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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.

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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.'

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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.

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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'.

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Cauliflower with Amba & Tahini

A crowd-favorite mezze dish featuring crisp-edged florets paired with a savory mango pickle sauce.

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Machneyuda’s Polenta

Regarded as a 'signature polenta starter' and a 'must' by critics, this dish features parmesan, asparagus, and mushrooms.

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Confit Potato Latkes with Toum

Regarded as a 'must-have' by critics; Hot Dinners insists you 'don't leave without trying this' and The Guardian describes them as delightful, deep-fried concertina’d spuds served with a puddle of Lebanese garlic sauce.

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Confit Potato Latkes

Described as 'delightful, deep-fried concertina’d spuds' served with a 'puddle of toum' (Lebanese garlic sauce), they remain the restaurant's most essential order.

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Falafel Wrap

The falafels are freshly fried, crunchy, and spiced to perfection—a failsafe option for under a fiver.

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Fried Cauliflower

Described as Amber’s "secret weapon" and "next level," it is served with crispy shallots, green tahini, pomegranate, and dukkah.

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Paneer Kebab

Consistently cited as the menu's winner, even by meat-eaters, thanks to excellent grilling and accompaniments like beetroot purée and crispy onions.

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Falafel in Pitta

The signature item: crisp, herb-packed green falafels with generous tahini and chilli sauce.

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Humus and Falafel in Warm Pita Bread

This sandwich provides a "musical experience" for the tastebuds with its "crunchy exterior" and "soft, flavoursome interior." Reviewers are pleasantly surprised by the numerous small falafels tucked inside—often counting more than five per sandwich.

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Shawarma

The signature dish packed with authentic flavors, served alongside fresh pickles and crisp salad.