I have been a customer for Al-Farooqs for over 25 years and feel its time to give their verdict!
They claim to be the 'First and Finest Kebab House in London' which is complete nonsense. Those who are from London will probably know the early kebab places were always around the Arab and Turkish communities in Central and North London.
The hygiene level isn't great and the hygiene rating certificate doesnt seem to be seen anywhere in the restaurant.
Their Doner Kebabs are awful and are made from the cheapest to cheapest meat available. Those of you whom are Kebab lovers will know straight away meat is poor quality. But they charge a premium for the Doner by adding loads of salad, fried onions and chilli source so the Doner has taste.
They also claim to use home made chilli sauce but infact is just 'Cash and Carry' factory sauce.
The fries are ok but they tend to reheat the fries if not sold within 15 mins which makes them taste awful.
The grilled Chicken Burgers which are one of their specialities are ok but they all seem to charge different prices. Some works charge £3.00 and others £3.50 which is a joke. Occasionally the chicken will also be undercooked.
All their customers are locals who will rave about their Doner and Chicken but those of you who enjoy their food and have eaten around London will know its just awful food.
There aren't many other great places to eat in the Upton Lane area so its just best to stick going to Stratford Westfield for a decent Kebab.
They have a few branches around East London in East Ham, Leyton and East Ham and they are all as awful as Upton Lane. read more