So so glad to be able to visit Kebab Queen before Chef Philli takes a well earned break herself. The concept is absolutely brilliant, wonderful intimate and unique dining experience with great ingredients and dishes. Absolutely delightful! Everything was at the highest quality and thank you to all the staff making a great night to remember. If I really really really have to pick out a stand out dish it would be very difficult but the shokupan might just gets that spot with a fun twist on the butter from Chef.
TLDR: In summary, WOW
Review is for the kebab queen , the 10 seater counter downstairs.
Very nice vine , intimate without plates , nice music and lights. Everything is made in front of you , food was overall very good. My only issue was the gap between each serving which I found a bit long. In general , I would recommend to try it at least once.
We loved every second of our time at Kebab Queen – the food, the venue, the service, the atmosphere, everything was on point. Such an original and playful experience, and all the flavours matched up! You’ll be dreaming about the monkfish taco once you’ve tried it. A must try in London!
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*CONTAINS SPOILERS* 😜 We didn’t read up on it and was pleasantly surprised.. however, for those who would like a little more detail on this incredibly unique dining experience, read on…
You will be seated at a 10 person bar. The tabletop is heated and food is served straight onto the table - no menu, no plates, no cutlery (but you’ll get glasses for your drinks otherwise that would be awkward). The whole evening is expertly handled by sommelier and all round legend Ed; Head Chef Manu explains the dishes and serves the delicious food and sous chef George does the heavy lifting, cooking silently in the background. We had the drinks pairing which is amazing as it’s not confined to wines but also brings in other drinks to perfectly match the meals.
The signature main is a monkfish kebab and what a stunner… a perfectly cooked monkfish loin in chicken skin, alongside chicken crackling, a tiny monkfish liver on a cabbage leaf ‘pita’. When you wrap that morsel up, the sauces are oozing out like it’s 3 in the morning at your local kebab shop but the taste and quality is truly fine dining.
The team have done an amazing job! There are also some very nice touches where you are offered some extras such as little focaccia breads, chicken crackling, sauces… (more great food is always a bonus). A very well thought through menu with changes with the seasons, so look forward to visiting again.
"I think that's ruined kebabs for me" I muttered to my wife after we left. The set menu presented here is inventive and brilliantly balanced. Beautiful flavours created with great quality ingredients. It would be value for money for just the food alone, but what Kebab Queen offers is a unique experience that feels intimate, exclusive and engaging. With no plates or cutlery each dish is assembled right onto the heated counter infront of you and guests are encouraged to use their hands - what this achieves is much more than simply dining. It's a personal, almost primal, experience delivered by the fantastic staff and chefs at this establishment. Truly unique and exciting. This should be the top of everyone's wish list.
Incredible, incredible meal. One of a kind, I've never experienced anything like it and was blown away by the atmosphere, quality and taste of the food, service levels, and evening overall. I can't recommend enough- it's so fun to head downstairs behind closed doors to this private area, almost like going to a speakeasy, and be blown away by the staff's attention to detail, passion for the food, explanations of each dish, and amazing orange wine.
Wow. Simply wow.
Kebab queen is the best dining experience I’ve had in London.
And it’s really an experience. It’s not a dinner, they are fricking artists 😍
Be ready to eat with your hands. No cutlery at Kebab Queen 😉
This was by far the most incredible experience and delicious flavours I ever indulged myself in. The skilled presentation of the food right in front of you makes this a very intimate affair and eating it with your fingers was bringing a wonderful sensuality to the whole dining experience. One feels like being in an exclusive bubble with the chef and the food being prepared just for you!
A truly unique, exquisit and unforgettable dining experience 👏
Simply. Blown. Away. This got to be the best fine dining experience in London. The tasting menu just keeps on giving and having Manu create every dish right in front of you makes it so unique and special.
Best duck I’ve tried and I just LOVED eating everything with my hands (no cutlery). Never experienced anything like this before!
These guys take you on a journey and you won’t shut up about it for weeks and months after. An absolute must try.
Special. Delicious. Professional. Really genuine chefs table experience which is lacking in so many restaurants.
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