While exploring the Royal Mile, we stumbled upon a Kurdish eatery whose terrace overlooked Victoria Street. What used to be called Hanam's is now Daika; same menu, same offerings, I don't know if they've changed ownership. We ordered: -- Mixed Grill (£24.95): three meat skewers that he said were middling. -- Halloumi Fries (£9.85): usually my favorite thing on a Mediterranean menu, but theirs was a bit tough, took chewy to the next level, & the pomegranate molasses did nothing to improve the flavor. -- Babaghanoush (£9.80): nice texture with the eggplant bits, properly smoky, & went well with the pita that stayed warm in its parchment bag. -- we also had lemonade in a bottle that was tart & refreshing. Rather than having lunch at Daika, we instead should have ordered a hookah; smoking shisha on their beautiful terrace with a view of Old Town around us would've been more enjoyable. read more

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To be honest everything was fine, however I just thought it would be a little bit better. The fattoush salad was not very flavorful. The best thing we had was the fried halloumi. It was actually excellent and I would give that dish five stars. The Falafel was a bit dry. The grilled prawns were served with the shell on so they had to be peeled which was a bit messy. I usually don't expect to peel my prawns at the dinner table. The meats on the mixed grill were average. The minced meat kabob was the most flavorful. The others were a bit overcooked. Also, they may have been a bit understaffed but they generally did not clear any dishes when we were finished with them unless we asked them to. read more

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A Kurdish and Middle eastern restaurant? Yes ! Always so good this cuisine ! Hanam's was no exception. Actually walked by it during the day and walked in to make reservations, so 1980's! They were really nice and hospitable, and even called me again later in the day to remind me. A really nice middle eastern vibe inside, with the decor, I loved the great lighting. Tasteful artwork, loved the darker colors. Service was good, and they were patient as we took our time. Nice little wine list, covers all the basics. The menu had all the known and unknown, they also had shisha on their terrace! Started with a glass of really good Tempranillo, and a Sauvignon blanc for my friend. I ordered the Tapsi, kinda like a ratatouille , stew like veggies cooked down, with lots of spices, kinda comfort food, served with rice, and I got a naan. Loved this warm bowl of veggies, with the naan that was so good, chewy and crispy and soft all in one naan! My friend had the Merishke kebab, marinated chicken, served on naan, served with a couple of sauces. Nice spices, great sauces, one yogurt based, other more like a salsa. Chicken, fell apart perfectly, cooked so well. Both our dishes were very authentic and so good, was so nice to have some of my favorite cuisine. Just a really nice place and really quite location, great views below if you have a window seat! So glad we walked past this little gem during the day, made dinner a breeze. read more

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Amazing place! Our waitress (the owner) was extremely friendly and was very interesting to talk to. Apart from that the food was absolutely amazing, I had the lamb shawarma (see picture below) and it was very tender and tasty. Would definitely come again! read more

Fantastic food very authentic and presented beautifully. The quality of the meat and chicken is first class locally sourced and Halal. There is a bit of everything for all the tastes here. My recommendation for starters is the Baba Ghanoush and Humus. Try the mixed grill with Fatoush salad and the best dish is the Tipsi a real gem of a dish. read more

The hummus and pita was the best I've had. Chicken wrap was delicious. The wait staff was very kind and patient. The view of Edinburgh was beautiful. read more

Hanam's - The view from the restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Scotland has an undeserved reputation for limited food options. Hanam's is just one example of restaurants that shatter that myth. The food was absolutely fantastic. Great combination of meat and vegetarian dishes. Lot's of small plate options which allow you to sample and share a wide variety of menu choices. Some our favorites were the lamb with spinach, the marinated grape leaves and the Kurdish chicken. Also try the vegetable casserole, it is phenomenal. I also have to give a huge shout out to the naan. It has to be the best naan I have ever tasted. Light, flaky and a little crispy. It was such a beautiful night when we ate at Hanam's we enjoyed the outdoor back terrace overlooking Victoria Street. It didn't have the sumptuous ambiance of the indoor dining rooms, but very enjoyable. Lastly, our waiter was extremely friendly and helpful in navigating the menu. read more

This place, just off of the Royal Mile caught our eye because my travel companions were yearning for halal food. Otherwise, I would have been enjoying haggis at one of my favorite places on the Royal Mile. Be that as it may, the food at Hanam was quite good. There were five of us and we ordered the Pasha Meal for 4. This is a well put together assortment of kabobs, medallions, rice, and many other things. It's enough for six people. The food was flavorful, nicely seasoned: just delicious. So why only three stars you ask. Service or lack thereof! The quickest way to kill quality food coming out of the kitchen is by providing bad, bad, bad service. It was not very busy, but the wait staff was perhaps on a go-slow routine. Just getting water was a major effort. Not coming back. read more

We searched Yelp and Trip Advisor and come up with this place. Awesome food and I'm kind of picky when it comes to Mediterranean. I had the Chicken Shawma and it tasted great. We had the trio dipping for an app and that was great too and so delicious. There is a patio downstair and more setting. Service was very quick and the staff very helpful. If you're looking for Mediterranean food stop here its worth it!!! read more

Pretty Bad experience. We visited here for lunch thinking it's good restaurant based on the reviews. Food was Ok and the service was worst. There were too people servicing a female and a male. Female server was helping us with order and food. It looked like she was pretty upset with something and was not serving us best. We asked for a warm water and noted they charged the warm water in bill too. Unfortunately we were visited the boy wizard in evening and as my cousin noticed sheesha, he thought this might be another restaurant of the same chain and told us to try. There you go, same servers again. He ordered sheesha and the server mentioned to order 2 sheeshas, which we were not planning to. Then the female server came and forced us to order food to which we were surprised. Terrible! As pretty new to Edinburgh we didn't realize it was the same restaurant. Overall, expensive place, Bad experience and not friendly at all, won't visit here in future. I wouldn't recommend going to this restaurants. read more

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Not one to leave reviews but this was the best meal I've had while in the UK! Maybe best chicken I've ever had even! I got the slow roasted chicken and it was phenomenal. Wish I would have taken a picture as it was beautiful plated as well. Service and ambiance was also very pleasant, especially with a toddler. Would go back in a heartbeat. read more

We were recommended this place and it did not disappoint. The menu choice is great, with lots of interesting sounding dishes, and you can choose between Kurdish or Iranian style. The food seems really fresh and authentic, and I was actually quite stunned by how delicious my vegetable kebab was. These vegetables were really succulent and tasty! The nan bread is vegan, and I chose a sauce to go with my kebab, which was a wholesome, thick veggie sauce and also remarkably tasty. Service was quick and friendly, and portion sizes were very good. Both me (vegan) and my very hungry boss (meat-eater) were delighted with our choices. We had rose sorbet to finish - a massive portion. Heads up that it's not licensed. There are plenty of non-alcoholic beers and wines (if that's your thing), but I had a peppermint tea - lovely with fresh mint leaves. read more

Hanam's - Vegetable kebab. Vegetables have never tasted so good! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I'm trying to write this review but my fiancé is trying to grab my phone out of my hand to write it because he is OBSESSED... OBSESSED I TELL YOU. Tiny back story: I always try to get fiancé to eat Med Food with me, because THIS GIRL LOVES THE SHAWARMA, alas in Los Angeles he always puts up a stink and winds up at the shawarma equivalent in the states: Chick Fil A.... (Bah ha ha HARDLY the same thing)... Any who, we got to Edinburgh around lunchtime just in time for HNAGRY GIGI to come out and sightsee. I was on a mission to find a place to eat, but nothing looked good. Being here once before, fiancé recommended we walk over to the castle and explore the food options there because he recalls there being some good ones. I looked over at the vista.... The castle all fine and mighty in the distance... But all HANGRY GIGI could think is, FING CARRY ME because that castle is about 3 miles away and I am SOAKING WET, UNCOMFORTABLE & TIRED. Ha! I give fiancé tons of credit for dealing with me... Seriously. Anyways... What felt like an eternity later, we finally arrived at the castle but before going in FOOD WAS 10000000% necessary. Fiancé couldn't find the restaurant he ate amazing food at the last time he was there... But there was a guy holding a sign for Afghan food/Kebob/Shawarma and I directed us over there.... Initially fiancé was SKEPTICAL but he knew if he didn't feed me soon (and feed me food I actually wanted), he might not leave Edinburgh alive, thus he acquiesced... WELL BOY IS HE GLAD HE DID BECAUSE THIS WAS BY FARTHE BEST MEAL HE HAS EVER HAD ON THE FACE OF THE PLANET. I kid you not. He is going to be talking about it for the REST of his life.... The pita type bread served alongside his lamb shawarma in hummus was LIFE CHANGING apparently and has replaced me in his heart - lol!!! He was LICKING his bowl and ate all three HUGE PITAS... And they were massive! I got the chicken shawarma, and while pretty good, it wasn't life changing... Dare I say I've had better in LOS ANGELES? I like a little cinnamon flavoring in my shawarma and this one didn't have any such flavors... Shockingly fiancé let me have a tiny and I mean TINY bite of his lamb/hummus (I don't blame him for being stingy) and oh yes, it was insanely tasty. IF MY CHICKEN SHAWARMA came with hummus, the meal would have been better for sure. We left full and satisfied, fiancé over the moon... And it gave us lots of fuel to continue walking around COLD AND RAINY EDINBURGH. We even were the last people to leave the castle because he kept wandering around (to be fair, there is LOTSSSSSS to see in the castle).... And when we finally started walking down the hill again, fiancé couldn't look at this restaurant again because he knew if he did, he'd want to get TAKE OUT, if nothing else, just for the pita bread.... We asked our server what it was made of and how it was made (my guess being correct)... Water, Salt & Flour... Baked like a pizza. I will however NOT try to re-create it because I know if I try, fiancé will be disappointed with the results... Looks like this place needs to offer delivery to Los Angeles, ha! Thank you for giving my fiancé a life changing meal... And thank you for CURBING my hangry. read more

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We stopped in for dinner last night on a whim. It was delicious! Great service as well. The meatballs were to die for. That sauce! I basically licked the bowl clean. The falafel were great as well WITH the sauce from the meatballs. The hummus was great...everything. Even had baklava cheesecake and Turkish delight. Wish we were in town longer to go again! read more

One of our favourites for Kurdish / Middle Eastern cuisine. We got a huge sharing meant for two people but it could easily feed 3-4! We started with our usual hummus swarma and a mixed dolman starer but be warned.. there's so much food on this platter you'll be struggling! It comes with rice and bulgar wheat, some veg and a couple saucy side dishes like bamya..which prevents everything from being too dry! We like this place because the food is fantastic (although is a sister business to. Pomegranate, has a better menu I think) and service is usually pretty good! Some people like to enjoy a shisha on the outdoor terrace on a nice day! read more

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4 star ambiance 4 star naan 4 star eggplant side that came with biryani 3 star hummus/other dips 1 star biryani I sooooo wanted to love this place. Kurdish cuisine?!? Awesome. It's decorated very lovely inside with beautiful lamps, textiles, and other art from the Middle East. The naan was tasty as well as the eggplant dip. The hummus was okay as was the yogurt with cucumbers. Overall everything here needed salt. The Kurdish style chicken biryani was a real disappointment. I would give that one star if I could, but the bread and eggplant that came with the biryani made up for it. The biryani tasted like it was DAYS old. The peas inside looked shriveled and old. The chicken had a weird crust on it that only old food gets. You all know what I mean. I'm sure they had made it days prior and microwaved it for us. The menu description made it sound so heavenly, but I urge you to take a pass on this dish. read more

Hanam's - Naan and dips. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Ah it were a February Wednesday night and Lucie suggested going for some nice Middle Eastern cuisine. She has been going on about us going here for ages but finally last night we made it. The first thing that hits you when you go in is the smell, strong wafts of BBQ'd meat.....I knew this was a carnivores restaurant already - this makes me happy. The restaurant itself it really nicely decorated - lots dark reds and Kurdish/Turkish frunishings. The friendly staff quickly make you feel at home and are fast to help you get your BYOB wine open - with no corkage charge to be seen which is a credit to them. For starter we had the Mushakal sharing starter, this was a delightful selection of the houses favourite starters, complete with hummus and a fresh side salad. My favourite was the Dolma, marinated vine leaves stuffed with aromatic rice. After considering the mains very carefully we both opted for the Mushakal Kebab, a generous helping of 3 skewers of minced lamb, chicken breast and lamb fillet. The star of the show for me was the lamb mince. It had so much fklavour going on. Wrapped up in some of the plentiful naan with some garlic sauce it was delciious. The chicken was juicy and tender with a light marinade, the lamb fillet was little bit too charred and being fillet had gone a bit tough being overcooked. The flavour though was very nice. Overall I liked Hanams, I would come back very happily and enjoy some more of their Middle Eastern delights. read more

Hanam's - Meeeeeeat! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The food here is so good. Mitchell and I came in expecting good food, but what we got was GREAT food. Seriously. Wherever else you were gonna go, screw that and go here. Mixed grill was amazing & the bread was to die for. So epic read more

Hanam's is a great restaurant. Everyone who waited on us was very friendly. We had a fatoush salad, a dip of whipped feta and dates with naan, and a borek dish with ground lamb and pine nuts. Everything was flavorful and very well spiced. read more

Very low key restaurant. Do come hungry. Ordered the lamb gosht with pomegranate rice, washed down with a bottle of Portuguese non-alcoholic beer. FYI - there are no booze in this establishment. Lamb was moist and charred in the right places. Mouthful of raisins (or sultanas - whatever) in every bite. Our Turkish waitress was friendly and chatty. read more

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If you are in the mood for Middle Eastern food, Hanam's is without a doubt the place to go. Situated just off the Royal Mile, Hanam's is right behind the castle and so it is in an ideal location for all the tourists to reach. Hanam's specialise in Kurdish and Middle Eastern food and the interior of the restaurant is decorated with bright cushions and throws, creating an authentic atmosphere. Their menu offers a huge choice of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, including hummus, falafel, baba ghanoush, shawarma and shish kebabs. I have been here several times for lunch and I absolutely love the place. I completely adore their vegetarian kebab, where the vegetables are marinated in the most amazing tomato sauce that was full of fresh spices - yummy! Their wee balls of falafel are also amazing, tasting really fresh and it comes with hummus which is freshly made. The prices are pretty reasonable, with starters and side dishes costing about £5 and main courses priced at around £10. The staff at Hanam's were super friendly and welcoming. I love this restaurant and will definitely be going back soon. read more

Hanam's - Middle Eastern Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Great food, relaxed atmosphere... helpful servers. Plenty of food (had the chicken shwarma and couldn't finish the whole thing). Highly recommended! read more

Really good food and nice staff.ake sure you order a side or two of Tabsi. It's so good. Also, freshly baked naan is to die for.

Recommended to us by a Turkish street vendor, this place met all of our expectations (but for the lack of pide). The naan was hot and flaky, the lamb was tender, the hummus was flavorful, and the tea was strong and aromatic (though I needed a dollop of milk for mine which our charming server was happy to provide). Highly recommend this lovely place. read more

Hanam's - Sabzi korma, hummus and lamb, basmati rice and strong chai which the staff assisted me with by bringing a dollop of milk. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We passed by Hanam's during a walking tour, and the menu looked so good we had to come back to eat there after the tour finished. Everything is wonderfully cooked and all 8 of our dishes (shared amongst 3 people) came out in less than 15 minutes of ordering. They recommend that you order 2-4 dishes per person, and I think it is a wise recommendation. You'll be happy with anything you order, and there are many vegetable-based dishes as well as a meat based ones. Not sure if those vegetable dishes are actually vegetarian, but they were delicious!! read more

I booked Hanams for a team night out for 7 people - it was a hit! The food was extremely tasty and ideal for group sharing or basically "getting stuck in"! Very informal atmosphere. The service was a bit slow but in a way it was nice to be left alone when in a large group to pour your own wine. The quality and quantity of the food was top notch. Particular mention to the falafels! Yum. We did a complete school boy error though and chose 7 different starters to share amongst the 7 of us. By the time the mains arrived, along with an abundance of rice and bread (no stingy portions to be seen), we were all far too stuffed and our stomachs had to kick into greed mode. The BYOB facility the main selling factor for me in choosing a dinner venue for a larger group however it's also worth noting it's an ideal venue where you have a token vegetarian or vegan in your group! I am looking forward to trying it's sister restaurant - Pomegranate. read more

This place was OK. I didn't think anything was really that great. We saw a lot of younger people coming in and going downstairs - maybe for hookah? I feel like this place may be popular for the college students since it is BYOB. I wouldn't come back but the food was average and the staff was friendly! read more

If you are looking to enjoy really tasty succulent food in Edinburgh then this restaurant will deliver across a wide range of menu choice. They have authentic Kurdish & Iranian cooking methods which is reflected in the flavours of the meals from vegetarian to meat options. They do not serve alcoholic drinks but they are happy to let you bring your own wine etc. and they'll provide the corkscrew with no corkage charge! We left here absolutely delighted with the meals we had chosen & eaten and the staff were friendly and helped us choose from the vast menu choice & variety available. read more

First time trying Kurdish dishes and wish i had tried before. Service was excellent, fast and efficient. Highly recommend the whipped feta and dates!! read more

I was here for a works lunch and was really pleased with the vegetarian options that were available. There is no alcohol licence so it is BYOB and no corkage, which is amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was fresh and tasty. The Monday - Thursday lunch menu is very reasonably priced £9.95 for two courses and £12.95 for 3 courses on the set menu. I would certainly like to come back here. read more

I want to like this, but I am not able to. The owner is lovely. The food is plentiful and tasty. the service is fantastic. So I hear you say: what is your problem? Every single time I have eaten here I have had issues. This is just me as none of my fellow diners on 3 occasions has the same issues. There is something in the spices or flavouring he uses that just doesn't agree with my digestive tract. Poor me. As the food is delicious and succulent. I have eaten lamb stews, kebabs and curried meat (goat, I think) here. All were yummy! But inevitably I will get a stomach upset. So Hanams.. It is not you. It is me. So I really do want to like Hanams, but I just can't. Call it a gut feeling. read more

Stopped in for lunch while walking Old Town, on a whim because the restaurant looked warm and inviting. Very glad we did. Very generous portions on the lunch menu. We tried quite a few dishes here, everything was well seasoned and the spices brought out the best in the food without overwhelming it. The lamb shawarma/hummus dish was phenomenal and quite memorable. Also the Qozy (sp?) lamb was a big hit (ordered off main menu). Vegetarian options were numerous and delicious, especially an aubergine/tomato dish we tried. And the huge naan-type bread was delicious enough to eat by itself. We surprised ourselves by eating as much as we did, but it was just that good. Service was friendly, professional, and fast. Hope to stop back by when in Edinburgh. read more

Hanam's is one a restaurant i've heard a lot about but for some reason never seemed to actually go to. but after the boyfriend's friend decided her birthday dinner was to be there, i was walking through the door on a saturday night. now the place was moderately busy, but it was only 6pm which was the only time she could get a booking for a large group. in fact people who were coming in as we sat down were being turned away if they didn't have reservations as the majority of tables were reserved. i really liked the look of the restaurant, lots of colour and dark wood. maybe a stereotype but i felt like it made it feel a bit authentic. menus are fairly straight forward and have all the dishes you would expect that a middle eastern restaurant would have. i went with the falafel wrap and asked to have the halluomi starter as a side dish as well. despite us being a large party the food arrived fairly quickly which was nice, but made me wonder if a lot of it was pre-made and then reheated. my falafel wrap was tasty, but i found the falafel a bit crumbly which made eating things a bit messy. there was side dish of tahini to go with the wrap but i used the garlic sauce that came with my halluomi instead as this was tastier. the tahini was actually really bland which was a disappointment. my halluomi was tasty as well, being fried and slighty crisp on the outside. my boyfriend enjoyed his shwarma wrap and the rest of the party seemed to enjoy their dishes as well. so perhaps a more meaty option is the way to go in this restaurant... we didn't have dessert and just got the bill. in total it was about £13 per person which is pretty cheap for a saturday night out so definitely a plus point there. the restaurant is BYOB as they serve no alcoholic beverages, but they also don't charge you for corkage. so yes a cheap meal that was fairly tasty, but i left not being super impressed or wanting to plan a return visit in the short term. this is usually what i look for when rating a restaurant, but that said i did enjoy Hanam's and if i was looking for some place to eat in the old town, i would give this place another try. read more

Absolutely in love with their lovely set of Christmas lunch! Spicy but not too spicy and the owner always tried to make sure that we had everything we need! Highly recommend this place! read more

I think Hanam's is great if you want juicy hunks of meat on a skewer, but less so if you order anything else. I've been twice, both times had the mixed kebab plate, and it was AMAZING. Tender, delicious, beautifully cooked pieces of chicken, lamb and minced-lamb kofta. But other people had a variety of underwhelming mushy stews, and my vegan friend said hers tasted like .... a bowl of spinach. "It's like they made the recipe for lamb and spinach and just left out the lamb without adding any other flavour". I'd agree with Lou, below, about the felafel, too - you could use them as weapons. The stuffed vine leaves head in the opposite direction, being too soft and floppy. So - if you want a delicious feast of meat, this is great. If not, maybe not ideal. read more

I really wanted to like this place, however I found the food to be lacking in flavour even the Chilli Gosht Kebab lacked heat, the green chillies (all 2 of them I suspect) seemed to be for colour and effect with the flavour removed! As for the veg shila sauces that accompany dishes like the biryani, the two I tried were just uninspired and not in the least bit interesting. Two stars because the staff were professional and friendly, however I won't be back... Perhaps Middle Eastern food just isn't for me. read more

My friends and I came here as a celebratory meal after exams. After we were seated we soon were told (to our horror) that they didn't serve alcohol . This doesn't really ever define our dining experience except this was a celebratory meal of rather gruesome exam period. Too ashamed to get up and leave we proceeded to order. Our food came and to be frank with you it left me feeling very indifferent. Despite the exotic feel to the shop, the food was rather bland and well uninteresting despite their names. Food from this area is usually rich with spices but it felt like they forgot half the spices and gave us a bland variety which I guess the great British public would consider exotic but for us (mostly international students from areas close to that region) left us feeling a bit cheated. We also wanted to smoke a (rather overpriced) sisha pipe but were told we couldn't cause it was too early in the day (?). Having said that the service was really efficient and friendly. The view from the windows is grand as you look down on Old Town rooftops. I hope this was a one-off experience and their cuisine has improved a bit since then. Some friends of mine who went (not those who were with me) said they really enjoyed their meal. I hope to come here again... watch this space. read more

Hanam's, a Kurdish restaurant, is conveniently located across the street from the Hub, and just down from the castle and at the top of the Royal Mile. The proprietor meets you at the door with a smile. Hanam's has a friendly feel. With its bright white tablecloths, the whole place feels clean and fresh (the toilets were notably clean too!) The menu offers lots choice- including vegetarian. Within each section (starters, mains etc.) the dishes are interesting and exotic (to the likes of me at least). It's something different from the ubiquitous usual Indian or Chinese. All the dishes come with rise and Kurdish naan. I went with two friend and we shared three dishes. one sweet dish with apricots, one based around okra and one spicier aubergine dish. There could have perhaps been a little more flavour in the latter two but they were still delicious. Between this and the rice it was surprisingly filling. For the sake of this review I thought we should sample the very tempting dessert menu. We settled for the sharing platter for two (which was actually fine for three) which included various little sample sweets like baklava and ice cream. As an other reviewer has pointed out, Hanam's does not serve alcohol. Presumably this is because it is Muslim restaurant, so I think we can look past that. They do however offer many alcohol free drinks including a traditional yogurt drink, which although I didn't particularly like, am glad I tried. Hanam's is highly recommended. read more

Okay, I'm very divided about this review. First of all, let me say that the service was absolutely top-notch. Very friendly staff and lovely ambiance. And because of that I really, really, really, wanted to give this place more than one star, but in all honesty, I can't. Here's what happened last night: I was with a group of friends and I ordered a starter as a main (I tend to eat smaller portions). While the rest of my friends seemed rather happy with their choices, one was very happy the rest meh-ish happy, I received three falafel balls on shredded lettuce with a small cup of humus. It was so disappointing, I don't even know where to start. The falafel were deep fried for so long that they were clearly burned on the outside, dark-dark brown almost blackened. There was no moisture, none, left in them. The shell of the falafel, what should have been a thin crispy crust, had turned into a half an inch thick uncrackable concrete-like substance. I had to hack away at it (really) with my knife to get at the inside, which was dry and tasted like sawdust with a tiny hint of chickpea. AND because I didn't want to ruin my friends birthday by complaining about my food, I ate it like a good little girl and suffered a massive stomach ache for the rest of the evening. No wonder, those balls were so hard they would have shattered like glass had I thrown them on the floor. And that's also what they felt like in my stomach, shards of glass. Now, the rest of the group was -let me reiterate- okay with their choices. No matter that the bread that came with it was kinda bland and the humus was ... well,... meh. Maybe I should give this place another chance, but I really don't want to suffer through another brick-induced 6-hour stomach ache again. This was a horrible experience. read more

Ate here on a dummy run for a party booked later in the year. We arrived at 7pm on a Friday night to a cavernous, slightly daunting empty space, saved only by the smiling staff and the most delicious aromas wafting around. As we sat drinking our wine (the restaurant is byob, bring a screwtop or your own corkscrew) and eating our way through some of the tastiest lamb ever, the tables around us began to fill. Actually we lingered so long over our meal that these tables filled, emptied and filled again. And never, not once, were we made to feel unwelcome or rushed. 5 hours we were there; a personal best! read more