I will give it four stars considering that they opened the restaurant after closing hours just for us to get a meal. That was very kind of the owner. The cook also put his apron back on again and came and made us a nice meal. After a few hours at pub we decided to take a taxi back to the Excel only to realize many of the restaurants around here were already shut. I walked in here and asked if they would kindly serve us a meal and they obliged. The menu is big and has plenty of choice for veg and non veg eaters. The hummus to start was very nice and flavourful and the shawarma from chicken that followed was also very nice. I had takeaway from here one night and it was also quick and very nice indeed. A decent place for a meal in the area and I would happily come here again. read more

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In ExCel and have limited time to travel into town for proper food, and wanted some nearby ethnic food? This is THE spot for it. Second night here, and had previously gone to another Lebanese restaurant the night before. This is only 0.6 mile away from Aloft and is 5 short minute walk from the ExCel. I ran pass by it the day before and I was quite pleasantly surprised this is NOT inside of the ExCel but rather close to the dock. Took photos of it so that I'd remember to come for the evening meal after the show. At 9:30, the restaurant was not too crowded. Ordered Beirut hummus and Lebanese sausage to start. For mains, we had lamb stew, lamb shank, mixed grill and chicken kabobs, It was a lot of food, and they were very very tasty. The place is average priced for Lebanese food, and the portions are fairly decent. The flavors are really good, especially that it came with chips (for us Americans, it's fries, but for the little people who grew up with Charlie and Lola and Doctor Who, they know what's what) for the little people instead of the rice. A very nice gesture. Bread was very fresh. A super satisfying meal. An unexpected treat of that evening: there were fireworks off the dock. While in Britain, someone is celebrating Fourth of July like us. I can assure you this never happens in France over Fourth of July. As happy as it can be. read more

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I was staying at the Aloft nearby and took a nice walk and came here to get some takeout. Nice little Lebanese restaurant, it is not fancy but quite nice inside with big windows and chandeliers. They have a open kitchen. The grilled chicken kebab and schwarma wrap were just OK. The best part was the complimentary garlic cream sauce and fried bread. The waitress was nice but the cooks very gruff and curt when I tried to engage. read more

We ordered from this amazing spot last night and I have to say, WOW...what an underrated establishment. First, the hummus Beiruty had a perfect amount of spicy kick and we tore through it in no time with our respective dishes. We ordered the moussaka and cheese sambousek for appetizers along with chicken shwarma and braised lamb. All of it was perfect, all the way down to the pickled vegetables and seasons rice. The chicken was citrusy, well-seasoned, and perfect. The lamb? Nearly falls off the bone and juicy. This is our new favorite Lebanese restaurant to order from now and certainly one to support as we head into yet another lockdown in London. read more

Came here at 3pm on a Friday. It's only a 5 minute walk from ExCel West Gate, and much better than the food found inside. Chicken Soup - very bland and strong cilantro flavor. The shredded chicken inside were obviously just boiled with simple turmeric probably because there was no taste to them and it made it more bland Turkish tea- great and delicious. A small pot for 2.50 Pounds. Lamb Shank- Huge Portion! The women at the other table were astonished when it came out. Rice mixture has meat pieces inside (not mentioned in the menu). Sauce is slightly tangy. Pretty delicious combination. Meat melted off the bone. For those who like fat there was plenty of it. read more

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I walked in, I was seated. Twenty minutes later I stood up walked away. Because in these 20 minutes no one came and took my order, not even offered a drink. I never got to try the food. The place was not particularly busy at 9pm. read more

I visit ExCel a lot but I've rarely explored beyond the exhibition centre to the docks. After writing a particularly nasty exam today, I was ravenous and went in search of food. It's not cheap here but I had a massive vegetarian platter for £10.95 and it was delicious. I'll definitely bring back my other half next time we take a flight on the Emirates air-line. read more

Al Masar - Vegetarian platter for one. Filling and delicious. - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

BEWARE!!!!! I waited over 2 hours for food delivery, it NEVER came. After the first hour, rang them up and they said they were out of chicken shawarma and that I gave them the wrong telephone number to contact me about a possible substitution. I apologized and informed them of my hotel and room number. They asked me to choose another entree and told it would be delivered ASAP, so I choose another and went back to my room. I double-checked my e-mail confirmation from them and found the number was indeed correct. After another hour of waiting, I tried to ring them again but the phone was off the hook. All hope was lost for a meal that night. FAIL! read more

After reading reviews I expected good food and poor service. Instead I had very good food and excellent service! I started with hummus which could have used some more garlic but was otherwise quite tasty, served with hot pita that was excellent. My waitress, Yasmin, helped me choose a lamb dish that was served with two tasty, homemade sauces. I declined dessert but went for mint tea, a perfect end to the meal. My waitress brought me 2 typesof baklava, on the house. Service was prompt, friendly, and first class. Two times a manager stopped by to ask how things were. Let me add that the restaurant was full It seems to me that management listened to the concerns. Between the quality of the food and the excellence of the service I would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant, that had different names on the bills: Al Masar and Reem-Albewadi! read more

Delicious and perfectly spiced lamb chops. Tonight I went to Al Masar. It was incredible. Started with the fresh squeezed Pineapple, Mango, Strawberry juice. What a treat. The lamb chops were served on small cut French fries. There was also a colorful, beautiful, sliced vegetable garnidh! Highly recommend El Masar when near Excel London and the Docklands. read more

Al Masar - Fresh strawberry, mango, pineapple juice. Yummy. - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

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The food tore up my guts for 24 hours, which made getting things done--in the leadup to Christmas and in a strange city--difficult. I had the mixed grill with chicken chunks, minced lamb kebab, and lamb chunks. Very little accompanied the dish, and as another reviewer stated, the pita is pretty stale. Before my hours on the toilet, though, I thought the main dish was tasty. I thought the service was friendly and fairly quick. Agree with other reviewers about the "hmmmm" that is the TIP added to the bill! We don't do that in the great tipping satan of USA, (unless there are 6 or more at a table, at the discretion of the restaurant and CLEARLY presented ahead of time. I wonder if they do that to people they assume to be foreign tourists? Definitely "not on" as my British friends say. read more

Amazing - walked in at 9 pm and asked for a table for 1. Lots of empty tables. Their answer was that it would be over 1 hour wait because they could not seat me at any other table because they were for larger parties. Avoid. read more

My wife and I ordered the set menu for two. We got hommos, moutabal, tabbouleh, falafel, soujok, batata harra, jawaneh followed by mixed grills and Lebanese sweets. This was £39.95 for both of us. The starters were ok. I liked the hommos and moutabal which went nicely with the pita bread provided. I wasn't really a fan of the other items. After a while, we got part of the mixed grill which was a plate of small sausages. The taste was ok, but I just didn't like the texture. It had the feeling of something defrosted from the freezer. It felt like a long wait until the rest of the mixed grill arrived: charcoal grilled cubes of chicken, cubes of lamb and lamb mince. These dishes were actually delicious and a clear highlight of the meal. We got a plate of baklawa at the end, which looked as if they had bought a box of it from the convenience store across the road. Really, it did. The place had a cafeteria feel to it with the tables and chairs all over the place. read more

Absolutely perfect! We enjoyed two late lunches while staying at the Good Hotel. The quality and variety is outstanding! We enjoyed the authenticity of the various heavenly flavors. We took advantage of the fabulously priced wraps both times. All three types were divine. We enjoyed multiple apps and the veg platter too. Honestly, I truly believe you can't order a bad thing. Eat here! read more

Food: Great. No doubt. That is my opinion and the one of the 2 people I ate there with. Service.. Definitely not chic. Service is not (well) trained. I tried getting the attention of one of the 4 waitresses when we were the only people in the restaurant, but failed. They couldn't hear me shout 'excuse me', because the music speakers are right over their heads where they stand. However the enthusiasm and friendliness of the service is great. I guess it's the kind of place to go with friends or on a vacation. One thing to watch: a tip is added on the bill. Something I have not before seen in Europe. I don't know if one is required to pay the tip, or if it is a suggestion. (In the UK tipping is not expected and rarely done). Ah, one more thing. They are a Lebanese restaurant but they do Pizza too (Yet ONLY for take away). read more

Very good! Had the spicy hummus which wasn't spicy but no biggie for to us. I ordered the chicken kebabs and my husband ordered the mixed kebabs. Good portion size, my husband had to help me with mine. Service was good, and food was fresh and just right! read more

I had lunch here today and it was ok. The fries were pretty good however the chicken shawarma was just ok. I didn't feel that it was very fresh. It also had way too much Garlic sauce that was extra thick not pleasing at all. The restaurant it's self was very clean and the service was slow. Overall it was filling for a quick lunch but if I had the option to return I would try something else. read more

Went there With a friend and have to say I will come back. Went there for the first time because it was next to my place and it surprised me. The prices are really affordable with great food. It was about to close but they let us in for a quick meal, but then served us really well. The salads are really fresh and the fish is tasty. The juices are amazing and made out of fresh fruit. I highly recommend this place. read more

Great place! We needed to eat despite not being super hungry because our clocks are all screwed up from our travels. We had two mezza's (hummus shawarma and kibbeh Shameyieh) and then two dessert plates (baklava and Lebanese milk pudding called mouhallabieh). The highlight of the food was that pudding ! I'd go back for that every day if I could! But the true highlight was Gabriella! By the end of our time, my wife and Gabriella were sharing stories about family and even arm-wrestling! To all the manly-men out there, do yourself a favor and don't try and impress your date by challenging Gabriella, it won't go well (she has the videos to prove it)! Till next time. read more

Wow! Best Lebanese food I've had in a long time. A lot of choices in London. So freaking tasty! Give it a try. Service is lacking and frustrating though. You've been warned going in. Too bad. Otherwise 5 stars. read more

I've been meaning to write a review on Reem for ages now, but not got around to it. It's not the kind of place that sends you seething in search of a keyboard, nor it is a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. What it is, is good quality food at low (by London standards) prices with good service and friendly staff. It's situated in the Excel Centre, so you'd expect it to be expensive and snooty, but you'd be wrong. A meal for two is generally cheaper than any pub in our area, and significantly cheaper than similar meals at Hazev on the wharf. You could easily double your spend and get worse food just by walking across the road and eating in the hotel restaurant. My wife and I have been going there fairly regularly for a few months now. We've tried a fair section of the menu including the lamb chops, various wraps, the Shwarma meat (with hummus and pita) plate, the mixed grill and the spicy salad (they're not joking about that by the way - it's _spicy_). It's all been good quality, tasty food in reasonable portions. The Turkish coffee goes well with what seems to be the complimentary small pieces of baklawa that have arrived after every meal we've had. It's fun to watch the spoon stand upright and then even more fun to see time and space separate into distinct components after it kicks in. Just don't try it before bed and you'll be fine. The kitchen is in plain sight of the dining area, so you can see that most of the main dishes are freshly prepared, and the skewers of meat are pure temptation - they're not the usual compressed reconstituted meat you find in so many kebab places. The staff are friendly and polite. You won't get anyone taking your order until you close your menu from what I've seen, so as soon as people know what they feel like, steal their menus and hoard them to stop that one person browsing for hours on end. It's got a bit of a cafe / diner vibe going, but at the prices, that actually works well. Get in, get fed, get going. read more

I do like every dishes in this restaurant. It is clean and delicious. Moreover, they do delivery in just 30mins. Don't miss to try Keba shamya, wrap brown, Sayadiya, Mahshi. It is really as you have the middle east dishes in your plate.. read more

Our company ordered the large selections. They were delicious! Not one complaint! Service was on point, facility was clean and inviting, and all in all it was a delightful place for dinner for 8. read more

I'm sorry. Maybe this place is highly rated simply for lack of choices in the area. But I can't BELIEVE I just spent £20 on 7 chunks of ok chicken (lettuce scraps struggle to fill the rest of the container), meh hummus, and a day-old piece of leathery rubbery pita. You've got to be kidding me! And as an American, to think I just spent something like $35 (which would get you the most fabulous feast for you and two friends at a New York City Lebanese joint), makes me want to cry. Pathetic. But, just as I learned from having a similar horrible overpriced tiny meal at the Thai place nearby, that must just be the Excel area for you. read more

Enjoyed this place before, but lost reservation for return visit for a group of 7. Unfortunate, beware if planning a visit.

Loved it! Fabulous shwarma. Loved the tomato and onion salad. Baba ganoush was excellent. They were very busy. I would say there service is great for the amount of business they get. This is a popular restaurant for good reason. If you want fast service go to a fast food restaurant. read more

Food was good but service was very poor. Waited around 15 minutes to be asked about our food order. Didn't get asked about about drinks, had to request it. Waitress and waiter seemed disinterested in us. Specifically requested that my partners food (salad and homos) would come with my main course. This request was ignored and brought along with my starter. We raised this issue with the waiter who once again seemed disinterested. Didn't even apologise. When the food came it was tasty. We did enjoy it. Then the bill came and there was a mandatory service charge of £5 from a bill of £40. On the bill at the bottom it stated "service charge not included", but the "not" was crossed out. This was unacceptable considering we were unhappy with the service. Perhaps the mandatory service charge attributed to the lack of service and general manners from the staff. read more

The food was very delicious and price was very reasonable. Highly recommended if your a fan of Lebanese food.

Disaster. Long wait, waitress has zero personality, she clearly can't handle a crowd. I can't believe this restaurant is not prepared for lunch crowds when there is a major exhibition center next door. Pure craziness read more

This place looks tempting but once inside, things go downhill. Four staff, three tables but inattentive and unprofessional service. The food was at best average, but a grill chicken dish was served burned. Deep into the flesh. We left it entirely but didn't make a protest. We simply asked it be taken from the bill on leaving. Drama! We were wrong. It was only the sauce. (Er, no - this was black). Four guys angry even intimidating. Does this still happen? I guess so. Really - not fun. read more

Excellent food and really good service. Ate here the other night. Was really impressed with the restaurant overall. The manager Mohammed seems like a nice guy too. Service is very good and the food was really fresh and tasty. They also do delivery and take away service. Highly recommend you try it read more

We had been there yesterday 1st Nov 2014. Very unfriendly and unwelcoming Staff and awful service, I have to say. We ordered few starters and main dish and most of them were served cold and didn't taste good compared to other Lebanese restaurants. Our bill came to £68 including a £6 compulsory service charge. Apparently they offered free Baklawas (sweet) to other customers along with the bill like in other Lebanese restaurants which they didn't offer us. We would never ever go there again. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!! read more