Halal restaurant eating guide in Shepherd’s Bush, London
SPONSORED CONTENTThe most obvious place that comes to mind when speaking of places to dine at in Shepherd’s Bush, is Europe’s largest shopping complex, Westfield London.
And while it certainly offers an impressive range of quality Halal restaurants to choose from (see our Halal food guide in Westfield London), what it isn’t, especially when compared to the options available down the road, is cheap!
In comparison, not only is the sheer diversity of eateries located down Uxbridge Road, past its historic street market, and along the Green towards Shepherd’s Bush station, far more impressive, with 14 types of cuisines, but more affordable too.
Okay so there’s a number of low-key takeaways scattered about the place; but in between, what we found were quality burger joints, Oriental food spots, Middle Eastern dining places, as well as a few curry houses. And we’ve done the hard work of putting together a comprehensive guide below.
If you’re looking for the exotic flavours of Lebanese and Syrian cuisine in and around Shepherd’s Bush, look no further than Ayam Zaman.
Weekend Breakfast Buffet 10am-12.30pm
This large and spacious restaurant is located in the heart of the district’s neighbourhood, and designed to offer diners a taste of the rich culture and colourful vibrancy of Middle Eastern culture.
With reservations conveniently made directly via their website, Ayam Zaman offer both traditional dishes and those with a modern twist, including Muhammara, Hummus Beiruty and the famous Moroccan chicken couscous.
More impressively, they serve an array family oriented dishes, along with a selection of perfectly chargrilled meats. For dessert, there’s the highly sought after French-Middle Eastern fusion Rhubarb, Pistachio and Orange Blossom Frangipane Tart with Rhubarb Syrup, as well as the classic Om Ali, Kanafeh, Mohalabiah and, of course, the best Baklava you can have.
Breakfast buffet during the weekend anyone?
If you’re looking for an elaborate breakfast, then be sure to visit them during the weekend from 10am till 12.30pm for an incredible range of traditional dishes.
Ayam Zaman also offers a loyalty points scheme for online orders, with a 5-point welcome gift on your first order. Points can then be redeemed off orders in discounts of 10%, 15% and 20%, respectively (minimum order: £30).
Additionally, Ayam Zaman is known for delivering exceptional catering services too, with experience that matches an ideal blend of dishes to suit any occasion.
Next door to the mini-supermarket also owned by them, is the brand’s bakery, which of course means that Ayam Zaman serve the freshest bread possible. Damascene Bakery offers “traditional authentic pastries”, and offers seating therein.
Ayam Zaman
258 Uxbridge Rd, White City, London W12 7JA.
T: +44 (0)20 8740 6816 | W: ayamzaman.co.uk | E: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-22:30 | Sat-Sun 10:00-22:00
They started out as an Oriental buffet serving just mainly Chinese food, but have evolved and transformed in recent years into something completely different, and most of all, offering a fully Halal food menu. The menu now consists of food cherry picked from all corners of South East Asia.
Aroma Buffet
First Floor, West 12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd’s Bush Green, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8PP.
T: +44 (0)20 8743 0333 | W: www.aromabuffet.co.uk | E:Â [email protected]
FB:Â @AromaW12 | Insta: @aromabuffetw12
Opening Times: Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00
Another buffet place, but one that’s quite unique in that while there’s a “Thai Chinese Buffet Vegetarian” sign, this all-you-can-eat restaurant has also been described online by reviewers as vegan.
Tai Buffet
86 Uxbridge Rd, White City, London W12 8LR.
Opening Times: Mon-Sun 12:00-22:30
If you fancy a Middle Eastern buffet, however, then Liwan Alsham, just up the way from Uxbridge Road in White City is the place to go. They specialise in Syrian and Lebanese cuisine buffet.
Liwan Alsham
91 Bloemfontein Road, White City, London W12 7DA.
T: +44 (0)20 8749 1961 | W: www.liwanalsham.co.uk | E: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-00:00
For those who know their Halal burgers in London, Siirgista Bros needs little introduction, being one of the better burger chains currently around. Here’s our review of this branch when it was previously known as Burgista Bros back in 2016.
Siirgista Bros
132 Uxbridge Road, Shephard’s Bush, London, W12 8AA.
T: +44 (0)20 8248 0156 | W: www.siirgistabros.co.uk
Opening Times: Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00
Amigos is another burger joint just a few doors down from Siirgista Bros making the competition in that short space quite fierce.
Amigos
120 Uxbridge Rd, White City, London W12 8AA.
T: +44 (0)7555 264467 | W: www.amigosburgersandshakes.com | E: [email protected]
Opening Times: Sun-Thur 12:00-23:00 | Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00
If you don’t feel like burgers, then perhaps healthy doner might be an option with the leading doner kebab franchise, German Doner Kebab.
German Doner Kebab
220 Uxbridge Rd, White City, London W12 7JD.
T: +44 (0)20 8742 9868 | W: www.germandonerkebab.com
Opening Times: Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00
For chicken it has to be everyone’s supposed favourite, Nanado’s, with the Shepherd’s Bush branch offering a fully Halal food menu.
Nando’s
284-286 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 7JA.
T: +44 (0)20 8746 1112 | W: www.nandos.co.uk
Opening Times: Sun-Thur 11:30-23:00 | Fri-Sat 11:30-23:30
Gringos is a Mexican fast food restaurant that’s styled itself after the build-your-own Subway sandwich franchise. And it’s one place that actually impressed us. Check out our review here.
Gringos
122 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8AA.
T: +44 (0)20 7427 6051 | W: www.the-gringos.com | E: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Sun-Thur 11:00-23:00Â |Â Fri-Sat 11:00-00:00
Woody Grill has been around, well, forever it seems. What makes this grill house unique is their openings hours being open right throughout the morning until 5am.
Woody Grill
1 Uxbridge Rd, White City, London W12 8LJ.
T: +44 (0)20 8749 9767 |Â W:Â www.woody-grill.com
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-5:00
You can’t speak of Middle Eastern restaurants in Shepherd’s Bush and not include Abu Zaad. Seemingly been around forever, Abu Zaad was founded in 2000 and specialises in Moroccan cuisine.
Abu Zaad
29 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8LH.
T: +44 (0)20 8749 5107 | W: abuzaad.co.uk | E: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-23:00
There is then the unique Naama, which not only serves Lebanese food, but also houses a butcher service, meaning that you won’t get more fresher meat. The restaurant also offers chargrilled as well as vegan and veggie dishes.
Naama
384 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 7LL.
T: +44 (0)20 8740 0004 | W: naama.co | E: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-23:00
Pacific Blue Ocean Restaurant is a small place to eat which has more of a cafe feel than a restaurant, and offers Arab and Yemeni cuisine.
Pacific Blue Ocean Restaurant
358 Uxbridge Rd, White City, London W12 7LL.
T: +44 (0)7525 707575/ 8749 1755
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00
With a restaurant also in Hanwell, Nepal Authentic Dining is well decked out and serves a fully Halal traditional Nepalese and Indian cuisine (alcohol is served on the premises).
Nepal
121 Uxbridge Rd, White City, London W12 8NL.
T: +44 (0)20 8740 7551 | W: nepalrestaurant.co.uk | E: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Thur 17:00-23:00 | Fri-Sat 17:00-00:00 | Sun 17:00-22:30
This is, as far as we know, the only remaining Turkish place in the area. Harana is a meze bar and restaurant with all the traditional dishes from that part of the world you’d expect.
Harana
118 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8AA.
T: +44 (0)20 8749 1052
Opening Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00-2:00 |Â Thur-Sun 8:00-4:00
There are then two Somali restaurants to try. Savannah appears to be one, in that while its called Savannah Somali Restaurant on its Facebook page, its menu appears a mixture of Middle Eastern, Italian and even Thai than Somali.
Savannah
105 Uxbridge Rd, White City, London W12 8NL.
T: +44 (0)20 8743 9666 | W: www.savannahrestaurant.co.uk
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-23:00
There’s then this more informal and certainly more Somali-oriented restaurant called Banaadiri which promises to serve “special homemade food”.
Banaadiri Restaurant
342 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 7LS.
T: +44 (0)20 8740 8888/ 8723 8000
Opening Hours: TBC
You then have this Yemeni, Ethiopian, Eritrean and Abyssinian cuisine, which offers alongside some very traditional dishes making this one of those restaurants that are definitely different.
Red Sea Restaurant
382 Uxbridge Rd, White City, London W12 7LL.
T: +44 (0)20 8749 6888 | W: redsearestaurant.co.uk
Opening Hours: Mon Sun 12:00-23:30
Ochi Carribean Takeaway is another place that’s been around in Shepherd’s Bush for a long time – 15 years to be exact. It’s a small place, with just two tables, with all the classic dishes from the region including Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat and Steamed Fish.
Ochi
226 Uxbridge Rd, White City, London W12 7JD.
T: +44 (0)20 8742 9620 | W: www.ochitakeaway.co.uk
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 12:00-23:00 |Â Sun 12:00-22:30
There’s quite a few Shahi Nan Kebab restaurants about across London. This one is another of main stays in the area. As the name suggests, they specialise in Pakistani seekh kebabs, along with doner kebabs and some curry dishes.
Shahi Nan Kebab
410 Uxbridge Rd, White City, London W12 0NP.
T: +44 (0)20 8740 4058
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 12:00-01:00 | Sun 12:00-00:00
If you fancy a full English breakfast, then Caffe Latte is the place to be, located right next door to the iconic Shepherd’s Bush Market, with seating both indoors and out.
Caffe Latte
15 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8LH.
T: +44 (0)20 8740 8300
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-00:00
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