Middle Eastern

Berenjak heads to Borough Market for their next restaurant
18/5/22 - Updated with the opening date
We only heard a few weeks back about the closure of Flor in Borough (although they do still have their bakery in Bermondsey) but a replacement has been lined up already. Flor was backed by JKS so it's no real surprise to see another JKS restaurant is poised to fill the gap, Berenjak.
Berenjak, if you're unfamiliar, is all about
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Black Cow is a Middle-Eastern steakhouse in Camden
The big new Hawley Wharf development in Camden has brought with it a lot of new restaurants - including some brand new ventures. One of those is Black Cow, being billed as a "Middle Eastern steak house."
It comes from Shiri Kraus (previously Palomar and The Barbary)
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Test Driving Jiji - a buzzy new sushi and shawarma spot for Islington
Top rate sushi and plenty of buzz in this glamorous new addition to Islington's dining scene.
Test Driving Berenjak Bazaar - next level kebabs and mezze for your summer BBQ
Looking to give your summer BBQs a bit of a boost? We took a browse through the online store from Berenjak to try a few of their kits out.
Test Driving Bubie - the new delivery-only restaurant from Bubala
Popular veg-led Middle Eastern restaurant Bubala has launched this delivery only restaurant - we ordered it to try at home.
Bubala are launching Bubie - a new delivery service with laffa sandwiches
Last year it topped the list in our readers' vote as their favourite restaurant of the year. Now, the folk at Spitalfields veggie spot Bubala are about to open a brand-new delivery arm.
Bubie is a pared-down spin on the restaurant's Middle Eastern, plant-focused food. So
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Shuk are launching Erev - their evening supperclub at Borough Market
Joining a range of restaurants finding new ways back to reopening in Borough Market is Shuk. Their market stall first opened as part of the Borough Market Kitchen section last year. Now they're about to start doing dinners at the weekends.
Erev (it means evening in Hebrew) will be all about small sharing plates and some off-the-hook hummus.
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Test Driving Kubba takeaway by JUMA - Iraqi food and DIY knafa to your door
Delivering fresh Iraqi food across London, JUMA Kitchen is great for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. We gave it a try.
Arabica's new Mezze To Your Door service includes DIY falafel and more
We've made no bones about how much we enjoy the food at Arabica. So much so that if we're not popping into their King's Cross restaurant, we're grabbing stuff to go at their deli in Selfridges (obviously all of this pre-lockdown).
So we're quietly thankful that they've joined the growing ranks of restaurants offering a delivery service. Once a week they'll be sending out everything from falafel kits to mezze meals for
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Test Driving Bubala - a Hot Dinners readers' favourite in Spitalfields
This plant-based restaurant in Spitalfields is a big hit with Hot Dinners readers - we went to find out why.
Test Driving Barboun - a classy Levantine spot on Great Eastern Street
From the group that brought us Yosma and Hovarda comes Barboun - an all day spot in Shoreditch with food inspired by all things Levantine.
Test Driving Oren - a warm fug of hospitality on Dalston's Shacklewell Lane
Having popped up in residencies across town, Tel Aviv chef Oded Oren has settled on Dalston for his permanent and hospitable home.
Test Driving Arabica King's Cross - a place to return to again and again
This Levantine-inspired all day space in King's Cross has a modern Middle Eastern menu you'll want to work your way through.
Arabica KX sees Borough's Levantine-inspired restaurant expand to King's Cross
This new all day restaurant will open up right next to the Aga Khan Centre in King's Cross and they're promising very special hummus, the best halal steaks and more.
HAYA in Notting Hill will serve up food inspired by Tel Aviv
If you're after a casual meal of Mediterranean small plates, with a menu inspired by Tel Aviv, then HAYA in Notting Hill will be the place to head.