Mark S.

When I saw timeout recommend it as the best kabob in the city, I modified my pre-theatre plans for a detour. The website described a compelling happy hour, but most of the interesting drinks were omitted from the promotion. I got one of the few remaining options and found it to be nearly all ice. Not recommended for happy hour. Apps were good but not especially memorable. Some store bought hummus with some nuts and parsley on top would have been indistinguishable. The kabobs themselves were good, but made me long for the cheap kabob stand version for half the price or less, and yet much more satisfying and less pretentious.

Jennifer S.

Fantastic kebabs and side dishes. Seriously, get a rez if you can. This place is tiny and buzzy. I got the cauliflower pastilla to start and it was delicious! A bit of spice and a hearty cauli mash in a crunchy wrap had myself and even my carnivorous husband fighting for the two rolls! I got the paneer and beetroot kebab and my husband got the lamb. OMG so good. Even the somewhat crispy wrap they are on is perfect as a wrapping base. The curry mayo that accompanies both dishes complements them perfectly. To top it off, the staff gave us on the house a hefty, DELICIOUS sticky toffee pud for my birthday. With a container of cream. And the best part is it was quietly given to me, no drama. No candle, thank god. I would definitely return here.

Tejel P.

Met a friend for lunch and we decided to try Le Bab as I heard from friends it was a must try. We didn't have a reservation, but there were seats available at peak time, which was great. We were seated at the kitchen, which I loved as I like to see how the kitchen works and the creativity happens. We had a lovely waitress and she helped me with my selection. I asked what the deer tastes like and based on her advise I decided to go with the corn fed chicken shish. The deer is an acquired taste and a rich meat. I hope to go back one day and try it though. The pomegranate mojito tasted refreshing and well worth £8.50. The fondue fries were different and tasted great. I liked the crispiness of the fries. The chicken shish was delicious and full of flavour and I could have had another! I like the presentation of the food where the wrap is unfolded so you can see all the amazing ingredients and colours of the filling. The waitress even suggested the best way to eat the kebab... with your hands of course.

Caroline L.

Take the food you only eat when drunk or hangover and add a gourmet twist to it and you get Le Bab: Kebab wrap with fancy ingredients in Carnaby Street. And it's good. Combination of ingredients are really well balanced and tasty. We took the 3 starters to share: Meatlafel (Meat falafels - really good), Feta Risotto (I think it was barley, it was nice) and doughnut filled with chicken liver (not good - and I like chicken liver). Then wrap with roe deer/jerusalem artichokes crisps and kale. Interesting flavours. My friend got the chicken one and said it was really good as well. They do fries fondue on the side: Yes you picture this right, fries you dip into melting fondue style cheese: delicious. Service was slow though, and the place was pretty empty. It took a solid 25min to get our dishes and we add to ask several times for the bill/water. Also a bit overpriced, even for a meal with quality ingredients: £25 for a starter, a main and a side.

Sophie L.

I love this place and it's so affordable considering it's in Kingly Court. After trying their amazing paneer kebab a few weeks back, I brought a friend with me to try their Sunday brunch menu. It's a small restaurant and the kitchen looks tiny but there is some really delicious food coming out of there. I'm very into the white, bright interior and simple design. One of the few places that accepts bookings, there were a lot of larger groups here for the great food and cocktails. Service is good, the staff is super friendly and don't rush you at any time. It's always great to see a Vegan option on the menu, so I went for the Vegan Hash with tater tots, sauteed chard leaves, roasted squash, hummus and crumble. Only £7, but oh so good. Great flavors, textures and it didn't feel too heavy. The hummus is amazing and the side of spicy chili tomatoey paste that came with was a nice add-yourself kick to the dish. My friend went for the Hawarma Spiced Pork Hash, with Dingley Dell pork, Maris Piper tater tots, fried Cotswold Legbar eggs. Again at £9, this is really quite reasonable. The pork is really tender and sliced thinly. This dish was recommended by our waiter, and rightly so. Only feedback I have would be to have some more add-on sides available on the menu, as I'm a hungry lady and probably would have needed just a little more food. We'll be back for sure.

Sheetal M.

So I'd heard about this place in Time Out and other various free London newspapers and magazines and thought that it sounded pretty good. When myself and my lunch companion happened to find ourselves in Kingly Court, deciding where to eat, I saw this place and remembered that I had wanted to try it. They were fairly busy, it was in the middle of their lunch rush hour but we were seated fairly quickly. The menu is quite basic with 3 starters, about 5 mains and one pudding with a small selection of drinks. The specials are written on the wall above the kitchen but they are quite hard to see and we weren't alerted to them by the staff when we sat down or whilst they were taking our order. The tap water came in an empty Sipsmith bottle which was cool. To start with, my companion and I ordered the Lokma to share. This is a doughnut filled with chicken liver. They come with a sweet and sticky sauce which the donuts had been dipped in. It was okay. I'm not a big fan of liver anyway so I wasn't too keen. For mains, I had a Tikka Barnsley Chop which was a lamb chop served with masala potates and tamarind slaw. The lamb was okay however I couldn't taste any of the spice on it. The masala potatoes had way too much spice on them making them taste too salty and I just didn't like them. The tamarind slaw was okay. For a main that cost £17, I was disappointed. My companion ordered the Chicken Shish which arrived on a flatbread with salad. The waitress advised that they recommend you wrap it up to eat it. I tried some and it was tasty. To share we ordered the Fondue Fries which were crispy chips, served with a pot of melted cheese which you dip in. This was pretty good, however it got a bit sickening after a while. I think overall, although the staff were helpful, we left feeling very underwhelmed and a bit out of pocket! I have had much better meals in and around London, similar to this where it has tasted better and has been cheaper. I also think I went in with quite high expectations as I had read so much about this place and I left feeling quite disappointed.

Jonathan L.

When I heard of the concept of Le Bab, I was intrigued. The term 'Gourmet Kebab' was quoted, and I was fascinated to see what they had to offer. Neatly placed on the top floor of Kingly Court, moments away from the hustle and bustle of Carnaby St, Le Bab offered a number of different gourmet kebabs including a vegetarian option; but also a pork option! The food menu is simple but effective, offering that gourmet twist. Meatlafel was ordered as a starter. This dish was delightful, the elements of a falafel were still present as expected, but the addition of the meat made these balls of goodness more moreish and moist. Kebab wise, both the Corn Fed Chicken Shish' & the Panner were ordered. These two did not disappoint. The chicken shish was absolutely delicious. The chicken was tender and the flavours were mind blowing. With the Panner being the vegetarian option here, it did not compromise on taste and flavour either. The different flavours here worked well and offered an exciting kebab for those non-meat eaters.

Rozwana H.

A close friend of mine and i have a regular once a month meet up whereby we try and find new and great places to eat and just catch up. Keeping in mind that its a girly catch up so we require a easy menu and a good selection of drinks with a fast and attentive staff (not the kind that will keep hovering over your table). We had dinner here and both enjoyed our open meals - I took the chicken wrap which came open piled with amazing tangy yet spicy mixture of salads. She took the lamb which looked totally yummy too. We also took two sides of fries which accompanied a cheesy fondue dip. The atmosphere was buzzy as are most of the restaurant around Kingly court. All in all a great place. One Tip: Take advantage of booking online/phone.

Jalpesh T.

I knew the restaurant will be small being in the upper floors of Kingly court but surprisingly there was enough space and not hitting or fighting for space with the person next to you so the space planning seems to work well. I heard a lot of good things about Le Bab and they are about to open another much larger resturant on a few floors with a fine dining area and different menu so I am looking forward to going when its up and running. It is nice also to see someone try something different and modernise such a classic cuisine. You will not be disappointed. A great drinks selection that you would never usually get at a middle eastern resturant so am sure a welcome addition. Service was excellent with one of the owners really showing his passion and energy and you can tell he cares as I could see him attending to every table even though he had serving staff and giving his recommendations. The food is served in good time and not a huge menu but it is just right, there are vegetarian options although limited. Starter portions are small but just right for a starter and mains i think could be larger to give more value for money. Something that may also help is to have some sauces added to each dish to compliment it and a wider vegetarian selection may also really help. Service is great and very friendly. Great feeling and good design also helps. Going in a group between 2-8 would be best here given the space. I liked the food and the slight twist in the dishes and flavour so I would be looking to visit again. Dress Code: Casual Decor & Lighting: The resturant has a nice feel with country panelling and high ceilings giving a sense of space where the actual space is limited but you never feel trapped. Lighting was good, not too dim and not too bright. It however had no connection with Middle East design or architecture. I don't think thats necessary a bad thing as the food is also not traditional so decor reflects this is a fusion and modern take on the cuisine. Heating and Cooling: Good temperature, it was cold out and inside just the perfect temperature. Maybe i need to take a thermometer in the future so i can be more accurate for you all in my future reviews. Let me know if you would like to know the actual temperature in future reviews? Ambience & Acoustics: From the reading you will see below the noise levels where good to give some ambience but you could easily talk and hear your groups conversation without the need to raise your voices and the resturant was 3/4 full. DB Level: Average reading of 77.9db Drinks: HH The AD, I don't drink so i cannot comment on the drink but there is a wide range of cocktails on offer here and a happy hour. Le Bab Hummus (With levantine nuts dressing / with pork shawarma) - A nice humous with a peanut topping which made it a little more interesting. Served with a flat bread which was a little salted but i liked the smoky taste of the flat bread personally. Grilled Cod Cheeks (Charcoal grilled cod cheeks, lemon hummus, wild garlic, szechuan pepper and dukka) - I did not try these but my guests did not like the dish as they felt it was a little chewy and had peanuts on it which did not seem to work with the cod. Grilled Onglet Steak - Cooked Medium Well, where i normally have this well done I compromised with the recommendation and glad I did. This was the special of the day and the meat was cooked perfectly and tasted great, there is a little tanginess from the pickled sliced onions. I would say for the £17.00 i would have expected more in terms of portion size. There was also not enough sauce and this item could be improved by having two sauces served with the dish on the side. But i still really enjoyed the dish and i would order again and hopefully it will have the separate sauces and larger portion to justify the price. Paneer Kebab (BBQ paneer, beetroot puree, crispy onion, pickled celery, curry mayo) - I did not eat this but my guests really enjoyed it with 10 out of 10 from one and 7 out of 10 from the other. There was sauce with the paneer but maybe having some complimenting sauce on the side may have lifted this dish a little. Desert: Sticky Toffee Pudding (With double cream) - A good size portion and should not really say this but you could easily share one between two. Served on a warm skillet and with sauce already within, you should definitely have this dessert as it was warm and fluffy and full of flavour. Sweet but so good. Bill / Cost: £70.00 for three Conclusion: Location and Service is second to none. Resturant maybe small but well laid out and you feel homely and comfortable. Food was good and not too heavy with a great drinks selection on offer. Worth a visit and a nice twist on the usual kebab.