You will probably find me in one of these! These are the places I choose from when I go out for food in London. These are purely based on my taste and what I like to eat. Thankfully, my friends love them as much as I do. I surly need to expand the list. I tried loads more, but I only put the ones I really enjoyed here.
For Arabic food: you are really spoiled for choice. There are so many options in Edgware Road and I only tried a few. I like Beirut Express for breakfast. I love the Green Valley to get some fresh or frozen Arabic special food. Maroush and Abu Zaad are also yummy!
For Burgers: Stax, Burgista Bros and Guanabana for chicken burgers: GBK.
For Indian: Hands down Dishoom. It's just so so good! There is also Roti Chai. It's in a similar goodness range.
For Turkish: Iskele (Barbican area) and Babaji Pide.
For Mexican: I still haven't found the prefect Mexican place in London, but Wahaca is nice. It's not halal, but I get their veggie or fish tacos.
For Pizza: Homeslice and Zizzi
For Noodles: Shoryu Ramen (be careful though. About 95% of their menu is pork. I go for the one vegetarian noodles that they have. It is so good!)
For Sushi: Sticks n Sushi (beware! It's really pricey, but so yummy!)
For Persian: There are so many amazing Persian restaurants in London. These are my favourite. I really enjoyed eating in all four: Behesht (Kensal Green), Alounak (Bayswater), Kish (Maida Vale) and Kabab Mahdi (Hammersmith).
For Stake: Steak and Co (they have a special halal stake) I haven't found another good halal stake in London, but the search continues.
For General/Please everyone classics: Jamie's Italian. It's not halal, but their prawns linguine and vegetarian dishes are nice.
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