Middle Eastern

Nour’s new chef sure knows how to have fun with Middle Eastern food.

An all-day wine bar serving Lebanese wraps for lunch and share mezze from the charcoal barbecue in the evening.

Crunchy, herby-green falafels, fluffy on the inside, are Khamsa’s claim to fame.

They come with cocktail bars, delis and even an art gallery bolted on, as restaurateurs create go-to destinations for all hours of the day.

From Palestinian soul food and late-night Lebanese to a vegan falafel joint, there are now even more Levantine food options to explore.

Syrian restaurant Al Shami’s big menu goes beyond the usual grab bag of the Middle East’s greatest hits.

Dani Valent gains an informal, intimate insight into Iranian home cooking in a low-key suburban shopping strip.

The nomadic chef famous for his luxe versions of Lebanese favourites will finally be serving his hit dishes on a more permanent basis.

It’s hard to go past Rumi’s greatest hits. But changes at its new home ensure it’s relevant to a new generation of diners.

It’s not just the Middle Eastern sandwiches and gooey cookies that keep fans coming back to this tucked-away spot, it’s the service.