Abd el Wahab London | Belgravia | Lebanese cuisine | Map
I’ve always loved Lebanese food, so when I heard a new restaurant was popping up I just had to try it. The latest addition to Belgravia is Abd el Wahab, situated on Pont Street – the first branch to open outside of the Middle East. The elegant interiors of the restaurant compliment the neighbourhood well. Pplenty of thought has gone into the decor, and it’s contribution to the dining experience as a whole. With a ‘living wall’ of plants, tons of natural light, and comfy chairs, I was suitably impressed. Now all they had to do was win me over with their food…
Our menu for the evening
Cold Starters
- Fattouch Salad
- Tabbouleh
- Mixed Pickles
- Moutabbal (smoked aubergine dip)
- Hummus
- Stuffed Vine Leafs
- Flatbreads
Hot Starters
- Sojok (sliced spicy sausages)
- Pan Fried Eggs with Kawarma Meat
- Cheese Rolls
- Kebbeh (deep fried ball stuffed with minced meat)
Main
- Mixed Grill
Dessert
- Maamoul Flake
- Lebanese baklawa
Final thoughts on Abd el Wahab London
The hot & cold starters are not to miss at Abd el Wahab, and I would recommend eating them with plenty of friends and family. Why? Because it means you get to order and share even more! Luckily for us we were able to try all of the dishes. My personal favourites were the ‘Pan Fried Eggs with Kawarma Meat’ (we all agreed it would make a great brunch food), the ‘Sojok’ (ever so slightly spicy), and the ‘Hummus’ (because, hummus).
However, the stars of the show are admittedly the desserts. The ‘Maamoul Flake’ was a masterpiece, which was quickly devoured…once the appropriate amount of photos had been taken, obviously. And the ‘Baklawa’ did not disappoint my cravings for the honey soaked pastry. In fact I enjoyed it so much I may have just stolen some from the table next door.
My personal opinion is that some cuisines are so good you don’t need to go to an upscale restaurant to enjoy the best of them. Lebanese is one of these cuisines. That said, if you live in West London or you feel like something slightly more fancy, then Abd el Wahab is the place for you.
Would I go back? If I was in the area, I’d love to stop by for coffee and baklawa. Or perhaps some prosecco, if appropriate (when isn’t it?).
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This post is in collaboration with Abd el Wahab, however all words and opinions are my own.
