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Wanted something local and not touristy. Figured Mediterranean in London would be close to the best I could get without going to the Middle East. WOW!!! Yalla Yalla crushed it. Don't let the photo fool you, we got there right at noon but it was packed by the time we left. Probably the most moist chicken kebab I have had and DEFINITELY the best hummus we have ever had. Highly Recommend!!!!
Small family style restaurant with seating for about 20 inside and a couple of tables outside. Located on a side street. Excellent. Split chicken touak plenty for two. Also had lamb wrap. All very good. The hummus that came with the wrap was amazing.all the dishes came with a salad with balsamic vinegar dressing.
Yalla Yalla serves up fantastic Lebanese cuisine in a cozy, hole-in-the-wall restaurant in busy Soho. It has a family-run feel, and our table was right next to the kitchen counter. The food is delicious, and I'd recommend the village mezze platter the most--it comes with a ton of variety for a good value. The grilled halloumi with figs was also delectable and a nice mix of sweet syrup with savory halloumi. The lamb kofta was wonderful for something meaty. And of course, you have to finish off with the baklava. Overall a delicious meal in a fun ambiance. Check it out!
Awesome spot! The dishes were PACKED with flavor. My wife and I shared the hummus/pita and that was a great starter. As an aside--we are big water drinkers, so the fact that they put mint and lemon in their water was a very nice touch. We both ended up ordering the chicken shawarma (picture attached) and boy was it amazing. We definitely left full but in the greatest way possible. The garlic and chili sauces that they provide are excellent additions to the meal. The atmosphere is very unique and just an fyi, the bathrooms are hard to access if you're not ok with crouching down and climbing down steep stairs. The only downside to me were the prices were a little bit higher than expected for entrees but like I said, you leave very full, so you get what you pay for as far as that goes. All in all, come here! It's a great spot!
Such a cute little hole in the wall restaurant. This is a great place to stop by for lunch or dinner that doesn't break the bank. We arrived here at 8pm on a Monday night and were seated immediately. After ordering, it took quite a while to get our food to the table but it seemed like only 2 people ran the store. A salad and bread are given to everyone as a starter. The salad is refreshing and light, featuring mint and cucumbers and a light balsamic. It's a great way to start off the meal. We ordered a fish, a lamb, and a chicken plate. Each came with rice, bread, and pickled vegetables. Everything was delicious! The chicken was definitely my favorite. You can tell how freshly made everything is and how good the produce they use is. Overall, this is a great option for lunch or dinner if you don't mind waiting longer to get your food.
We loved our meal here. The place itself is super cute and inviting inside. It's tucked away in a side ally, so it's a quiter place which we enjoyed. We split the mezze platter for 2 and it was more than enough food. All of it was absolutely delicious. I also ordered the homemade lemonade and it was fantastic. Our waiter was very attentive and kind. A very great experience here.
If you're in London and in the Soho ares this is a must try middle astern Lebanese family restaurant. Service is amazing and the place is really clean and easy to find on yelp and google maps. Food was made fresh in house and as tasty as you'd expect. Must try the Lebanese strong coffee before you leave to give you some boost to walk :) Definitely recommended
Absolutely love this place!! the tabouli is amazing and with the combination of the grilled chicken it was delicious!! A very cute & cozy place and not a whole lot of seating. People get turned away, so make a reservation or go early. I've never been to Lebanon, but here it felt as if I was there and I had walked into grandmas home and received some homemade cooking!
Beirut Street Food? What? I randomly walked by this place recently when it was closed on a bank holiday and had to go back to check out the food. I'm happy to report that this tiny hidden gem on Green's Court in Soho is fantastic! It's a small sit down cafe with cute wooden tables and pillows made out of middle eastern scarves turned hipster fashion signature turned cafe decoration. They've got a counter filled with seriously droolworthy snacks and desserts, from multiple kinds of baklava to a selection of meat, spinach, or cheese pastries, to some incredible looking tarts like fig, apple cinnamon, and rosemary. Then they've got a kitchen hidden somewhere that turns out fabulous hot dishes at great prices. We sat right next to the counter, where the smell of the desserts was overwhelmingly delicious. I think i basically stuck my face in them to inhale the scent, so my apologies if you get a nose print in your pastry next time. We ordered a bunch of different things whose names I can't remember - a really fresh, lemony, zesty salad of greens and crunchy pita chips , a spinach pastry, a kibbe appetizer of small chunks of lamb, and a fantastic slow cooked lamb casserole with rice where you could cut the meat with a fork. Yum. I also had a big pot of mint tea and they brought ample warmed pitas to dip in the olive oil they have bottled on every table. We chatted with the owners, who let me try a baklava for free. They just opened and will hopefully soon have a liquor license as well as tables outside. They're super nice and the food is fantastic. I will definitely be going back soon to try everything else on the menu. Best of all, we were stuffed with the four dishes and the grand total was under 20 pounds. You can pop in for a sit-down meal or grab a tasty snack to go. Beirut street food...who knew?
Cozy and romantic place in Soho, great for a dinner date. Very popular as well. Went there on a Saturday night and it was packed. Not too noisy, though. The food is Beirut street food, I wish I could have tasted the whole menu. A lot of kafta and shawarma, but also other exciting things. I had a slow cooked lamb stew which name I will never remember. You'll know it when you see the menu. Very nice with a tomato/bell pepper sauce. The staff is busy but very friendly.
Yalla Yalla has had raving reviews, and the consistent line outside the door of their tiny shop is testament to how popular it is. My family and I waited an hour and a half, so I highly recommend you make reservations or come at non-peak hours! For starters, we had the baba ghanouj, spicy potatoes, and the deep fried seafood plate. The baba ghanouj had an amazing charcoal flavor, which was elevated by the pomegranate seeds, lemon, and mint leaves. We sopped up every last bit of the dip with the warm pita bread, and was still craving more! The spicy potatoes reminded me of breakfast potatoes in the US, but I did like how crispy they were without being greasy. They also had a delicious spicy seasoning that made it unique. The seafood plate is also a great deal, with calamari, shrimp, smelt, and eggplant that had a light fry on it. I loved that it was paired with a yogurt dip that cut the grease and heaviness of a deep-fried dish. Next, I had the chicken shawarma, which was a little disappointing. The chicken was a little dry and salty enough to keep me chugging water for hours after the meal. I loved the basmati rice though, which was fragrant and fluffy. My brother had the shish taouk, which was marinated chicken breast cubes on a skewer. His meat looked much more tender and well-cooked than mine, so if you're looking for a chicken dish I recommend this one instead! My parents both had the sea bass, but were doubtful about whether the fish really was sea bass. It was lightly pan-fried, then covered with a delicious tomato sauce. I really appreciated the freshness of the ingredients, but the food had a few missteps along the way that took away from the meal as a whole.
1 year ago
It was a nice catch up with the friends was a bit hard to find but great food maybe that wasn't the last time read more
3 years ago
Excellent dinner here. We were tourists (two adults one rambunctious two year old) and based on what we'd read the place was family friendly. They didn't have a child's seat, so my son sat along the wall and bounced around all night. They were family friendly in that my toddler's whines and messiness did not appear to offend the waitstaff. THANK YOU! We ordered falafel and the Palestinian chicken samboussek. Both were excellent. My husband got the lamb and halloumi burger--massive portion size! He only ate half as it also came with fries. I ordered a variety of things to share with my son. When I ordered the lamb and chicken kafta, I don't realize they were plates and not just skewers. I ended up with two plates that had rice, salad, and meat. I would have preferred to have one of each skewer and one plate with rice and salad. My son loved the rice! He also really enjoyed the Palestinian chicken samboussek. I enjoyed everything we ordered. The food was prepared in under 20 minutes and the service was good. Great spot! Thankful to have had the food here. Please note: the setting is incredibly intimate and not large at all. read more
Wanted something local and not touristy. Figured Mediterranean in London would be close to the best I could get without going to the Middle East. WOW!!! Yalla Yalla crushed it. Don't let the photo fool you, we got there right at noon but it was packed by the time we left. Probably the most moist chicken kebab I have had and DEFINITELY the best hummus we have ever had. Highly Recommend!!!! read more
4 years ago
Small family style restaurant with seating for about 20 inside and a couple of tables outside. Located on a side street. Excellent. Split chicken touak plenty for two. Also had lamb wrap. All very good. The hummus that came with the wrap was amazing.all the dishes came with a salad with balsamic vinegar dressing. read more
2 years ago
Yalla Yalla serves up fantastic Lebanese cuisine in a cozy, hole-in-the-wall restaurant in busy Soho. It has a family-run feel, and our table was right next to the kitchen counter. The food is delicious, and I'd recommend the village mezze platter the most--it comes with a ton of variety for a good value. The grilled halloumi with figs was also delectable and a nice mix of sweet syrup with savory halloumi. The lamb kofta was wonderful for something meaty. And of course, you have to finish off with the baklava. Overall a delicious meal in a fun ambiance. Check it out! read more
Awesome spot! The dishes were PACKED with flavor. My wife and I shared the hummus/pita and that was a great starter. As an aside--we are big water drinkers, so the fact that they put mint and lemon in their water was a very nice touch. We both ended up ordering the chicken shawarma (picture attached) and boy was it amazing. We definitely left full but in the greatest way possible. The garlic and chili sauces that they provide are excellent additions to the meal. The atmosphere is very unique and just an fyi, the bathrooms are hard to access if you're not ok with crouching down and climbing down steep stairs. The only downside to me were the prices were a little bit higher than expected for entrees but like I said, you leave very full, so you get what you pay for as far as that goes. All in all, come here! It's a great spot! read more
Such a cute little hole in the wall restaurant. This is a great place to stop by for lunch or dinner that doesn't break the bank. We arrived here at 8pm on a Monday night and were seated immediately. After ordering, it took quite a while to get our food to the table but it seemed like only 2 people ran the store. A salad and bread are given to everyone as a starter. The salad is refreshing and light, featuring mint and cucumbers and a light balsamic. It's a great way to start off the meal. We ordered a fish, a lamb, and a chicken plate. Each came with rice, bread, and pickled vegetables. Everything was delicious! The chicken was definitely my favorite. You can tell how freshly made everything is and how good the produce they use is. Overall, this is a great option for lunch or dinner if you don't mind waiting longer to get your food. read more
3 years ago
We loved our meal here. The place itself is super cute and inviting inside. It's tucked away in a side ally, so it's a quiter place which we enjoyed. We split the mezze platter for 2 and it was more than enough food. All of it was absolutely delicious. I also ordered the homemade lemonade and it was fantastic. Our waiter was very attentive and kind. A very great experience here. read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
If you're in London and in the Soho ares this is a must try middle astern Lebanese family restaurant. Service is amazing and the place is really clean and easy to find on yelp and google maps. Food was made fresh in house and as tasty as you'd expect. Must try the Lebanese strong coffee before you leave to give you some boost to walk :) Definitely recommended read more
4 years ago
Absolutely love this place!! the tabouli is amazing and with the combination of the grilled chicken it was delicious!! A very cute & cozy place and not a whole lot of seating. People get turned away, so make a reservation or go early. I've never been to Lebanon, but here it felt as if I was there and I had walked into grandmas home and received some homemade cooking! read more
Beirut Street Food? What? I randomly walked by this place recently when it was closed on a bank holiday and had to go back to check out the food. I'm happy to report that this tiny hidden gem on Green's Court in Soho is fantastic! It's a small sit down cafe with cute wooden tables and pillows made out of middle eastern scarves turned hipster fashion signature turned cafe decoration. They've got a counter filled with seriously droolworthy snacks and desserts, from multiple kinds of baklava to a selection of meat, spinach, or cheese pastries, to some incredible looking tarts like fig, apple cinnamon, and rosemary. Then they've got a kitchen hidden somewhere that turns out fabulous hot dishes at great prices. We sat right next to the counter, where the smell of the desserts was overwhelmingly delicious. I think i basically stuck my face in them to inhale the scent, so my apologies if you get a nose print in your pastry next time. We ordered a bunch of different things whose names I can't remember - a really fresh, lemony, zesty salad of greens and crunchy pita chips , a spinach pastry, a kibbe appetizer of small chunks of lamb, and a fantastic slow cooked lamb casserole with rice where you could cut the meat with a fork. Yum. I also had a big pot of mint tea and they brought ample warmed pitas to dip in the olive oil they have bottled on every table. We chatted with the owners, who let me try a baklava for free. They just opened and will hopefully soon have a liquor license as well as tables outside. They're super nice and the food is fantastic. I will definitely be going back soon to try everything else on the menu. Best of all, we were stuffed with the four dishes and the grand total was under 20 pounds. You can pop in for a sit-down meal or grab a tasty snack to go. Beirut street food...who knew? read more
14 years ago
Cozy and romantic place in Soho, great for a dinner date. Very popular as well. Went there on a Saturday night and it was packed. Not too noisy, though. The food is Beirut street food, I wish I could have tasted the whole menu. A lot of kafta and shawarma, but also other exciting things. I had a slow cooked lamb stew which name I will never remember. You'll know it when you see the menu. Very nice with a tomato/bell pepper sauce. The staff is busy but very friendly. read more
Yalla Yalla has had raving reviews, and the consistent line outside the door of their tiny shop is testament to how popular it is. My family and I waited an hour and a half, so I highly recommend you make reservations or come at non-peak hours! For starters, we had the baba ghanouj, spicy potatoes, and the deep fried seafood plate. The baba ghanouj had an amazing charcoal flavor, which was elevated by the pomegranate seeds, lemon, and mint leaves. We sopped up every last bit of the dip with the warm pita bread, and was still craving more! The spicy potatoes reminded me of breakfast potatoes in the US, but I did like how crispy they were without being greasy. They also had a delicious spicy seasoning that made it unique. The seafood plate is also a great deal, with calamari, shrimp, smelt, and eggplant that had a light fry on it. I loved that it was paired with a yogurt dip that cut the grease and heaviness of a deep-fried dish. Next, I had the chicken shawarma, which was a little disappointing. The chicken was a little dry and salty enough to keep me chugging water for hours after the meal. I loved the basmati rice though, which was fragrant and fluffy. My brother had the shish taouk, which was marinated chicken breast cubes on a skewer. His meat looked much more tender and well-cooked than mine, so if you're looking for a chicken dish I recommend this one instead! My parents both had the sea bass, but were doubtful about whether the fish really was sea bass. It was lightly pan-fried, then covered with a delicious tomato sauce. I really appreciated the freshness of the ingredients, but the food had a few missteps along the way that took away from the meal as a whole. read more
Great tasting food that won't cost you an arm and a leg. It's not necessarily cheap though either. I'm a fan of the chicken shawarma, hummus, and baba ghannouj. That's enough food for two people to share. I've also gone the route of ordering two mains and sharing a starter. The place is located in a smaller walk way, just off a busy Soho street. I've seen DeliverRoo folks grab food from here, so I assume they do delivery. It sometimes get crowded, so you may have to wait for tables to clear. Coming after 1:30, you should have no problem with a lunch crowd. read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
FRIGGING UNCOMFORTABLE CHAIRS/STOOLS. I popped to Yalla Yalla for lunch last Thursday: the room is extremely small and it's more of take-out place I'd say, even though they managed to squeeze in a handful of tables. Ours was right in front of the door, which was for some reason kept open with a stool. We sat down and I had no space whatsoever where to put my coat and handbag (I don't mind leaving my stuff on the floor but...there's no space on the floor. And it being a stool I couldn't hang anything on the back of a chair either). Particularly peeved at how uncomfortable it was. That said, the food was really nice. My friend ordered a wrap and I had lamb cutlets with an aubergine and pomegranate sort of salsa. I couldn't spot any aubergine in there, but the lamb was very very nice nonetheless. I could have eaten double that. It was also a bit difficult to get the staff's attention, which is weird considering how small the place is, and our table was nearly in front of the counter where people queue to order/pay. I think one of the tables against the wall would have made for a better experience, but alas we didn't get one. So I'll have to leave it at that. read more
On my first visit to London, I managed to go to Yalla Yalla 2 nights in a row. I really couldn't get enough. I grew up and lived in an area with AMAZING middle eastern food, and Yalla Yalla really hit the spot for my cravings. Fresh hummous, delicious pitas. Recommend the arayes (pita bread stuffed with minced lamb) and kibbe lahme (deep fried lamb and cracked wheat parcels filled with onions confit, minced meat and roasted pine nuts). The next time I'm back in London, I'll go for a main dish! Upside: Authentic Lebanese Downside: Small space with little seating read more
10 years ago
Tiny place with comfort food. Huge portions and friendly service. I ordered a shawarma which came as chicken, rice, salad and a piece of bread on top of it. They also served garlic sauce on the side. Food was good, a bit modernised for the city I feel. Should have come with some Arabic pickles and tahina as well. read more
14 years ago
It's eh at best...we went for a late lunch and despite having an extensive wrap menu, we were told that they didn't have any. For starters, we shared hummus, babaganoush, and falafel. The babaganoush was not smoky enough for my taste and the complimentary pita was straight from a bag and chewy. For our mains, we got the chicken kebab and a chicken/lamb mixed kebab plate. While the chicken was tender, it was nothing particular special. Probably any other place it would be fine but the competition for this kind of cuisine in London is pretty stiff, hence the three stars. read more
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