Abu Zaad, 29, Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 8LH
Posted by pop at Oct 28, 07 03:19 PM ... Comments (0)
On Friday night I was very happy in the knowledge that I was meeting the husb near his work and dining out - I needed a glass of wine to subdue the work-related tension. We were off to experience some Syrian food. On arrival at Abu Zaad it was quiet and we got a window table. Husb recommended a house juice, which I'd normally go for, but I searched for the wine...until I realised that this was of course (blatently!) not the sort of place that serves alcohol.
The Abu Zaad feels like an oasis as we look out onto the Uxbridge Road at the various money lending shops and the Costcutter. The service was excellent and as the restaurant filled, it was clear it attracted a range of people - families (and babies) included.
To drink....
Me: Melon Juice (though it turned out to be Mango - still good though)
Husb: Lemon and Mint (fantastic green colour!)
Starters/Mains...
Tabbouleh, Hommos, parcels of spinach and pine nuts, halloumi cheese (all gorgeous)
Me: Chicken Kafta in flat bread ('sandwich')
Husb: Sausage in flat bread (with requested chilli sauce)
Dessert...
Assorted baklawa (cashew and pistachio nut) with a pot of Arabic tea (morrocan mint)
All for something silly like £26!! The food was so good, I forgot my urge for alcohol. I really like this place.
Go there, but your husband may tell you to put away your ipod nano hanging around your neck as you walk around White City/The Bush...for this ain't South Ken you know!