Funnily enough (I live in London, I should be able to eat that stuff whenever I please, right?) I now get to eat Lebanese far less than I used to back home. On average, it’s more pricey than most other cuisines: not the easiest thing you can order loads of when on a budget. So when my parents came to visit, and asked me where to eat good Lebanese food for dinner, my mind drew a blank. Noura is at the high end of a scale I don’t know I’ll ever be able to climb. Maroush screams Knightsbridge to me, and money-wise, that’s not a good omen either. Then I remembered Al Waha, and all the rave reviews I’d read about it. Best Lebanese food in London, and good value for money? Sounds like a winner to me.
I eat here every week. The houmous and tabbouleh are staples of my diet along with vine leaves, fatoush salad and the halloumi. The cold mezze are always fresh and so incredibly tasty. The pitta as smaller and puffier than the typical, glorified-paper pitas you tend to get elsewhere. They top off my order with mini baclavas which are just the right mix of sweet and salty. I have eaten here probably fifty times (take out mainly, but also in the nicely done restaurant) It has always been amazing and my main reason to not go even more often is they know me so well already, that it is getting embarrassing that just saying my name instantly makes them know what my order will be.
As good as it gets!!. As a Lebanese , I can hand on heart say this is the best Lebanese in London. The mezze is absolutely amazing! Al-waha manages to even make hummous exciting - their version is smooth and rich with tahini. Try the cheese sambusak, fried kibbeh balls, and arayes (minced lamb on flat bread). Every single plate you'll have will be a treat in its own right. We are regulars at Al-waha and already look forward to our next visit there!
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