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Summary
“Sensational kebabs of exceptional, freshly grilled breads and meat” inspire ongoing rave reviews for Kian Samyani’s high-flying group, which – inspired by holes in the wall in Tehran, and backed by JKS Restaurants – has now spread to three outlets in the Gulf and Soho House in Brooklyn, as well as its London operations in Soho, Borough and – open in 2025 – in a new development next to the Barley Mow on Duke Street in Mayfair. But while most reports say “everything is delicious”, some growing pains were in evidence this year, with a slight slip in ratings and a couple of mixed reports (“the menu looks balanced and execution was carefully thought of… some dishes were outstanding while some very disappointing”).
Summary
“I can’t stress how addictive it is!” – Kian Samyani (backed by JKS Restaurants) channels his Iranian heritage at this “friendly” Soho charcoal grill (one of Dua Lipa’s fave raves, apparently) to deliver “terrifically tasty kebabs grilled over the coals, with sourdough tandoori flat breads that are perfect for dunking in any of their truly moreish dips”. And it’s “fun to sit at the bar and watch the action”, too. As of summer 2022, it’s on the expansion trail, taking over the two-storey Borough Market site that was until recently Flor (RIP), to offer a wider menu incorporating larger dishes and an expanded wine list from the Eastern Med.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £28.50 |  |
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| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £6.00 | £18.00 | £3.50 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £32.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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