Of all the foods
across the globe, Lebanese is by far my favourite cuisine. I love the fact that
you can order lots of different plates of food which can be shared amongst friends,
allowing you to nibble a bit of this and that – and importantly allowing you
not to get food envy across the table!
I headed down to Yalla
Yalla, located just behind Oxford Street on Monday evening for a catch up with
an old work colleague. I arrived a little earlier, and as guests aren’t seated until
the whole party arrives, sat down to wait for my companion at the bar whilst
enjoying a glass of apple, mint and ginger lemonade and taking in my
surroundings.
The vibe of the restaurant
is very noisy and lively, owing to the fact that you sit on long communal
tables (think Wagamamas/Flesh & buns) so it makes it a great place to
socialise in big groups. Once we were seated, we got ahead with ordering a selection
of dishes to share, which arrive as they are cooked rather all at the same time
– for this reason I didn’t get a snap of some of the dishes as I was too busy
scoffing to remember!
‘Tabboule’ –
my go-to Lebanese dish a salad comprised of chopped parsley, mint, spring
onion, tomato, olive oil, lemon juice and cracked wheat. A little lacking in in
lemon juice– the best tabuloueh, for me, packs a real zing!
‘Halloum meshoue’ – chunks of grilled halloumi
cheese served with with tomato, black olives, fresh mint dressed in olive oil.
Hommos – deliciously creamy and very moreish!
The Chicken Rakakat
(delicious fragrant fried pastry filled with marinated chicken, garlic and
harrisa) were the star of the show and the Falafel served with tahini and
garlic youghurt sauce were moist and delicious. Sadly these were devoured before I got the
chance to photograph them – but I can vouch for how delicious they are! All the
above, plus two drinks came to £15 each which I think is great value – highly recommend
if you’re looking for an informal lunch or dinner venue!
Yalla Yalla
http://www.yalla-yalla.co.uk/
12 Winsley Street, London W1W 8HQ
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