A steadfast neighborhood favorite on Finchley Road delivering distinctively tender kebabs and massive portions in a modern, art-filled setting.
Ordering Strategy
Portions are notoriously generous; consider asking to swap half the rice for salad if you aren't starving. Perfect for sharing family-style.
What to order
Kabab Barg
Reviewers consistently praise the lamb fillet for being "not over cooked at all, tender and juicy," serving as a benchmark for the restaurant's authentic grill quality.
Joojeh Kebab Soltani
Described as a "literal MOUNTAIN of rice" served with succulent boneless chicken and a minced lamb skewer (koobideh) that is "out of this world" for its juicy texture.
Lubia Polo
The Guardian identifies this as the best version of the green bean and tomato rice dish in a London restaurant, noting it as a popular Iranian home-style staple.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Saeed Kamali Dehghan (90%)
Editorial Weight 60 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 8 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 6 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 12 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 0 Editorial · 3 total signals
Public signal
4.6★ (395 reviews)
Good to know
The restaurant has moved back to its original Finchley Road location after a stint on Haverstock Hill. It is Halal and offers gluten-free options.
Locations
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