Solid koshari, just wanted it to be more spicy and with beef liver (which they don't have)-- there isn't a lot of seating inside, but I really liked the decor and the general storefront, it's cheery yellow and welcoming. Fast service, it's order-at-counter type. I do prefer the koshari from Koshari Zooba in Port Moody, Canada (I know, I know, it's literally across the world-- even further from Egypt than the UK). It's just more homey there and they have beef liver! read more

Koshari Street - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

Great spot for an affordable, healthy bite. It's a small restaurant, but there are several seats available. We've always had a positive experience with helpful staff. read more

Koshari Street - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

If you're on a budget or just don't feel like paying for those overpriced Soho restaurants, but still want a satisfying meal with lots of flavor.... this is your new jam. The smell alone will tell you all you need to know, and I guarantee it tastes as good as it smells. Brownie points for the health value, as well, because you won't find that in most places in this part of town. The menu - like the space - is pretty small, yet you don't feel like you're sacrificing much given the exotic Egyptian flavors and different fillings you can get in your bowl or wrap. The proteins consist of typical Egyptian spiced chicken, beef, and lamb. The Chicken Shwarma and Labneh Chicken are my two favorites, but the beef seems to be a fan favorite, too. Everything is fresh, so no worries about getting food poisoning in this little joint; which may sound like a weird thing to say, but trust me, that's more common around here than you'd think. They also offer a plethora of bottled drinks, packaged sides, and even a few Egyptian desserts to satisfy that sweet tooth. The service is very friendly, and if you play nice, they might offer to let you try a few of the ingredients to see which one you prefer. And, if there's no space for you at one of their counters, fret not! You're in Covent Garden; there are plenty of places you can sit outside. The best part: regardless of what you order, you're going to be spending less than £20 per person for your entire meal. So, if uncomfortable eating conditions don't throw you off, this is the best place to grab your lunch while doing your touristy thing. read more

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Tasty food served fast. We wanted a quick bite on a day trip to London. We enjoyed the Lamb and Beef bowl Service was fast, friendly and efficient read more

Koshari Street - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

I'm always on the hunt for good, healthy lunch options near Piccadilly and Koshari fit the bill! I ordered the California bowl which came with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, quinoa, tomato sauce, and fried onions. It also came with jalapenos (?) which were unbelievably spicy so I picked all of them out. The food gets a 4/5 because it was lacking salt and the quinoa was a bit overcooked. But overall Koshari is reasonably priced and I'll definitely return. read more

Tiny little Egyptian takeaway spot that's easy to miss, but since I was waiting to get keys made across the street, decided to stop by. The menu was mostly wraps and bowls where you can choose the filling. I got the meal deal bowl of their Chermoula Chicken (they didn't have the lamb & beef available that day) with a choice of salad (I chose the cucumber and pomegranate one) and drink. The Koshari bowl had a pasta and lentil / grain base in a tomato sauce mixed with the spiced chicken and stopped with a yogurt sauce and crispy fried onions. The base was quite soft, so if you like Al dente noodles this isn't for you. Personally I don't mind soft pasta so it was fine. The whole bowl had a very soothing comforting feeling; with the tomato based sauce it reminded me of a take on spaghetti with tomato sauce but with Mediterranean spiced chicken and other stuff mixed in. I enjoyed the dish and want to support this little shop, so will be back to try other options. read more

Koshari Street - Chermoula chicken bowl - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

Egyptian street food?? Yum, absolutely yes. Both the Chicken and beef and lamb bowl were really delish. Lentils, roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, fried onions, macaroni in a tomato sauce- a tasty mix. Very warm in the tum on a cold day. read more

Quick and really good food. Very friendly and d easy to order. The shop is cute and easy to navigate

When we were in Cairo, we went to a famous koshari restaurant called Abu Tarek. We loved it so much we tried to duplicate it at home, but found out that 1) its labor intensive and 2) you have to make it for an army. Koshari is a popular, inexpensive Egyptian vegetarian dish made of rice, pasta, lentils and chickpeas topped with zesty tomato sauce, caramelised onions and doqqa... a crumbly spicy mix. While walking toward Piccadilly's Circus, we spotted the Koshari Street restaurant, and stopped in for a take away. The dish comes in layers. The first layer is the lentils, pasta (which is any kind of pasta like macaroni, spaghetti, etc.), rice mixture, topped with the warm tomato sauce. The next layer are the spices, vinegar, chickepeas, and fried onions. Mix it up later and you get an inexpensive, delicious Egyptian comfort food meal. read more

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This has to be one of the most unique, and one of the best, lunch places I've been to. It's kinda like Chipotle in that there are a couple options for base, protein, and toppings, but so much better. They have a couple suggested bowls but I always build my own as their suggested chicken bowl doesn't suit my tastes. Koshari is the base and consists of lentils, macaroni, chick peas, and maybe one or two other small things. It's a good mixture that's quite filling. They then traditionally put tomato sauce on it. I then add their chicken which is good and seasoned already in some green spice. You can pick two of six toppings but they say the onion straws are the most traditional (and the best) and I also get the spicy hummus which is tasty, adds to the filling as well. I like to throw on a ton of harissa to maximise the spice and it's a great lunch Reasonably priced as well and super quick/friendly service. read more

Very, very tasty falafel wrap and bowls. Staying next door at the st martins lane hotel and just keep coming back for a quick, delicious bite. read more

Omg, this place is so good! I accidentally ended up here and so glad I did. The food was excellent, the customer service was good and I will definitely be coming back for more. The texture and flavours were really good. I loved the pasta/lentil/rice/rice noodle dish, with the fresh tomato sauce, chickpeas and the crunchy onions and herbs on top! So good!! read more

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A little store based around authentic street food of Egypt first opened in London in 2013 serving a selection of Egyptian streetfood classics, both savoury and sweet. I have not seen or experienced many Egyptian restaurants in London and really should have more of these places in London as you will truly enjoy the food. THE FOOD: Classic Koshari (Classic Base, Tomato Sauce, Chickpeas, Garlic Da'aa Dressing, Fried Onions, Spicy Doqqa Nut Mix) - Pot of rice and pasta with a nice zesty and spiced tomato sauce. From the website it seems this is a national dish, sold on roadside stalls and restaurants throughout Egypt, captures the heart of the nation. Well I can't wait to go to Egypt to see how authentic this is. But a great fresh taste with enough spice and kick and full of flavour and texture. THE VERDICT: An impressive little place to eat and enjoy the various pots on offer, the food is delicious and nutritious and you cant say that with a lot of food these days. I want to go back and try the other dishes and would be top pick for a quick bite amongst the many of the usual offerings from the chain restaurants. Highly recommended. There should be more Egyptian places to eat and I for one will be looking into this more. read more

Koshari Street - Classic Koshari - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

First time trying Egyptian food. I took the classic Koshari meal with falafels as extra topping. This is vegetarian food, full of flavors. Pretty good and fulfilling. Very nice take out food for a good reasonable price read more

Egyptian food you say? And it's vegan? Already sounds like a must-try. And try Koshari Street I did, and I can verify that it is delicious. The small cups magically fill you up (probably because carbs I guess), even though you want to keep eating it because it's that good. Make sure you stop by for a quick bite~ read more

What a delicious treat!!! So wholesome and yummy. And the nicest owner (please open a branch in Florida!! ). Explosion of flavors, practically licked the bowl. read more

Koshari Street is an Egyptian Chipotle-like fast casual restaurant . Their staple are bowls where you pick a base, a protein, and other toppings and sauces to enjoy mixed together. The quality is good, and the staff are friendly. Prices are a bit high for what's just glorified takeaway, but that's perhaps what you need to expect in Covent Garden. Overall a fun and tasty experience that I'll likely come back to every once in a while. read more

Never in my life did I think I would try one of the best Egyptian dishes for the first time in London. Koshari Street serves koshari (gasp), a street food made of rice, pasta, lentils, and chickpeas topped with tomato sauce, caramelized onions, and dogga (a spice mix). It's vegetarian, nutritious, and ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. The pasta, lentils, and chickpeas are cooked to a pillowy, soft texture that complements with the crunchy onions, and the tomato sauce throughout the bowl is in an amazingly well-seasoned, thick consistency. Prices are ridiculously cheap. For £7 pound, you can get the King Koshari size and you might not even be able to finish it. I walked into Koshari Street on an early evening, and the server was very friendly. He told me what koshari was and then showed me how ordering works. You only need to them what size bowl you want (Klassic, King, or combo with Baladi salad), and then they'll fill up your order. You can also do add-ons such as lamb, beef, or okra, but I personally like the simple version. They also offer salads, teas, and Arabic Kahwa coffee. Koshari Street is a cozy storefront, where there is only a narrow, long table that faces the wall. I sometimes still dream about visiting London again and having koshari as one of my meals. It's such a fantastic establishment, so please don't overlook this place when you're at Covent Garden or Borough Market! read more

Koshari Street - Absolutely love koshari - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

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My son being vegan can be a blessing or a curse in a "strange" city. It's definitely a blessing when you find hidden gems like this - I even had a vegan bowl too and it was awesome - full of flavor read more

I got to taste Koshari at Borough Market. Koshari includes lentils, lentils, rice, vermicelli, spicy tomato sauce, chickpeas, and caramelized onions. It's a delicious combination and definitely one of the cheapest and fastest options if you're looking for a meal at Borough Market. It was fulfilling, unique, and light all at the same time. I definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Koshari Street - Stand at Borough Market - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

I absolutely love this pure carb Egyptian dish. When we lived in Egypt, this was the only local dish that we truly loved (other than fattah) as the chilli sauce is served on the side and we could up the heat quotient as much as we liked. While it's pretty easy to make at home, it's a bit time consuming with the different pastas, lentils, pastes and fried onions that need to be prepared, so it's not something I cook frequently. Egyptian friends in London introduced us to this place and we keep going back when we want a carby overload. Koshari street offers a selection of chilli sauces with their kosharis and we obviously favour the king chilli - the spiciest one. Other than koshari, they just have a dessert or 2 and drinks in the menu. It works well as a takeaway and can be eaten a day later too. I always pick up an extra large container of the fried onions (they charge for it), but it saves me so much time when cooking biryanis and other Mughlai food. The onions keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks. read more

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Five stars for being absolute stars at what they do. My parents, husband, and I discovered these guys at their stand in Borough Market, giving out samples of their special dish, koshari. We weren't sure what to expect since we couldn't really tell what was in it, but the tiny samples were sure packed with a lot of flavour and we all ended up getting a serving each! I've since been back to their store on St Martins Lane several times now and have loved it every time. Their koshari is a wonderful mix of flavours and always fresh. I love the spicy sauce, but the mild sauce is still delicious if you're not one for spicy food. As for size, the regular is enough to fill you for hours, very budget-friendly, AND healthy! What a package. I also love how they think carefully about where they source their ingredients. Check out their website about it and GO TRY IT! read more

Koshari Street - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

Authentic Egyptian food in West End area. Small but cosy place to grab a box of super tasty Egyptian food in really good prices. For a quick lunch break or just after your theatre show, it is the ideal stop to have your hunger easily sorted! read more

Koshari Street - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

I'm so disappointed by their new setup. I understand wanting to expand the menu offerings, but now the traditional Koshari pot is smaller, slightly more expensive, and not as fresh tasting. It used to be one of my favorites for a quick bite, but now it's (unfortunately!) just solidly average. read more

One male employee here had questionable customer service and appeared to be arguing with a fellow employee. Food is also in my opinion not what I was hoping for. I guess this whole area is way too touristy for me so I cannot expect good value or quality but nonetheless this is not a 4.5 place read more

I really like Koshari Street. It's cool to have Egyptian street food served up in the heart of the West End. And the prices are amazingly low. A hearty and tasty bowl of Koshari will cost less than five pounds. You can't beat that in Central London! read more

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Surely this is the next food trend to explode across the capital? I mean, the food is ridiculously tasty. I won't go into the actual ingredients as such because other Yelpers have done a good job, but I would like to suggest you carefully consider the strength of sauce you run with. The difference between the Hot and the Mad (yes, really) could be a game changer. Tread carefully. All of the hot food is vegan. Some desserts and the wraps are not. The servers are super friendly and the shop is in such a handy location. You can place you order online for pick up or delivery. Koshari Street for President of the food universe! read more

This is a wonderful restaurant. It is walk up counter service with about 16 bar stools. The food is flavorful and great quality. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. This is a simple and clean restaurant but the food is not simple. If we did not live in Los Angeles we would return often. read more

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You can't ever judge a book by its cover but when I walked by this small open shop on St. Martin's lane - I couldn't help but think that this place will have healthy options. I think most people walk in looking a bit confused and wondering what this place is about so the girl at the counter asked straight away if I wanted to try a sample and explained all of the ingredients that go into it. It was the first time I've had koshari which is a mix of chickpeas, pasta and other wholesome good stuff that is topped with a tomato based sauce with a spice kick of your choosing and topped off with fried onions. It is surprisingly really tasty and really like that it's quite healthy. I've been trying to cut back on my meat intake so this was a great option for a hearty and filling meal. read more

This was my first time smh I enjoyed this meal but I wish i had the option of not including the pasta because it definitely tasted better without the pasta read more

Was in Central London, looking for a 'cheap, healthy and delicious lunch' so googled it, naturally. First on the list was Koshari Street and I am oh so happy it was! Reading about it online seemed like quite a strange mix, lentils, macaroni, chickpeas, a tomato sauce and crispy onions, who would've thought it would be such a winning combo! Very impressed at a price of £3.50 for lunch, I'll be telling everyone about this fantastic place! read more

Relatively inexpensive, healthy and tasty - all near covent garden? Its kind of a shocker that this place even exists - I'm quite happy to have it relatively near my office. Highly recommend getting a rice pudding at one point or another as well. Its kind of a 'gelatin' texture vs. rice pudding that's from Greece or other countries that's more textured. Both are good - just different. What I really like is the rose water - very tasty. One caveat - the 'mad' sauce - its best suited to small children recovering from surgery. Seriously I should be careful because everyone has their own heat tolerance but I would say the flavour is great, the spice level is paltry. Which is fine - hey they're in covent garden, right? read more

This was my first time trying Egyptian food and I really enjoyed it. I ordered the Klassic Koshari and the Feta & Thyme Bourek (feta in filo dough). The Koshari was amazing, a little spicy but I am weak when it comes to heat. You can ask for a not spicy version of the tomato sauce. As well as adding or not adding the red pepper flakes. The Bourek was just okay. I would definitely come here again! Lots of nice seating downstairs. The bathroom is actually quite cute lol. read more

Koshari Street - Making my food! - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

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Koshari Street offers a cheap, quick, tasty option for Egyptian street food. The koshari is a unique mix of textures and flavors: mixed grains and noodles topped with chickpeas, fried onions, and zesty tomato sauce with your choice of spiciness. Really delicious, and at a fantastic price of £3.50 for a 'small,' I think I will be returning to St. Martin's Lane again! read more

Koshari Street - Yummy, partially-eaten (sorry!) Koshari goodness - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

Came here because of a Groupon, and it was well worth it! It is very simple to order because you get the base - mixture of noodles, legumes, and other - then you add the sauce, and finally toppings such as fried onions and nuts. I got everything on it with a mild sauce, and the large definitely filled me up for dinner. The place is small though, but food is great! read more

Koshari Street - Large cup with mild sauce! Fried onions on the top - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

I discovered Koshari at the Borough market and was taken back with their design and colours and thought it was really interesting and yet I did not try it for a long time. When showing some visitors to London Borough market we received a sample from Koshari and we were hooked. It is a great option if you are looking for something low in calories but filling and cheap. The store in Covent Garden is very small with limited seating but it is easy to eat on the go if there is no space. Follow them on twitter if you want to know where they are situated as they do have stalls all over London. read more

Koshari Street - My hot pot! - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

Simple but delicious, great snacking option that doesn't weigh you down. Solid flavors but could be a bit spicier. Great option when you're looking for a change from the "usual" middle Eastern food. read more

Koshari Street - Small bowl from Bourough Market - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

Simple and delicious. Unfussy menu that doesn't give much choice beyond level of spice. Combination of flavours is truly delicious and excellent value. Provided a much needed fuelling stop between our errands in Central London. A different approach to fast food which is refreshing in the sense that the emphasis is very much on flavour as opposed to quantity. read more

First time I've had Egyptian food and this restaurant is excellent especially if you are vegetarian / vegan. And the owner is super cool and helpful. read more

I've been here twice and the current star-rating represents the average of the two visits. Both times were close to closing. The first time, all of the ingredients in the koshari bowl were room temperature / cold. Not worthwhile at all! The second time, got a nice hot bowl, with the "Mad" hot tomato sauce (if you like spice, it's nice, though would even prefer it spicier). Got the deal with a salad and drink (and regular size koshari bowl) - very filling, very tasty, very healthy. Tabouleh salad perfectly balanced out the koshari pulses, grains, beans and tomato sauce. Loved the pear juice - they offer some really nice flavors. Also got the dessert with apricot puree/compot, pistachio, rose (?), and creamy goodness. Overall a really good deal. Just have to catch it on the right night - for now, strikes me as inconsistent, at least towards closing time. read more