Every major cosmopolitan city in the world has something unique to offer that one does not see in…read moreother places. In Hong Kong, go crazy with Dim Sum; in Singapore, chili crab; in Amsterdam, Indonesian, no doubt; in France, definitely stay with French cuisine; in New York, deli food; in San Francisco, Californian cuisine; in London, for me, it's always been Lebanese, Indian and Moroccan. Of the three though, Lebanese is my favorite. It's competitive here, and it's not something you see much at all in the San Francisco bay area. You see middle eastern food, or Persian food, but never just Lebanese. So it's a treat to have it here in London.
Byblos Harbour has a nice view. It also has good reviews on TripAdvisor. I find, when abroad, Yelp is not always the most accurate. It's a couple DLR rides away and it's fine for someone who's jet lagged. I've been eating Lebanese food all over London over the last few trips. I have a few of my favorite but this time a new one is warranted.
What I liked about their mezza is that it's fresh and plentiful. And their grilled meat dishes warm, tender and flavorful. However, my favorite is their lamb shank with rice. Completely satisfying for the first meal upon setting foot in this country. Every dish came with peppers. I told the staff that I loved it. She brought me a whole box to take away. On the house. Amazing.
It also offered a good selection of Lebanese wine. I have NEVER had Lebanese wine in San Francisco. Their red is quite different than other reds and as it's customary here, whatever you don't finish, you could take home with you. I did. And now I have a nearly whole bottle for the remainder part of the trip.
The view is great. People were enjoying Sheesha (Hookah) out at the patio, which overlooks at the Canary Wharf.
The view is really something. It's also, as it seems, a local's favorite. Even at 9:10 PM on a Friday evening it's crowded. It does take online reservation. It also has a nice take-away service.
If you have to get one dish, as a single person, get the lamb shank.