Reviewed by Ruman
The kebab renaissance project. Who knew such a thing existed?
When I think of a kebab, I think of one of two things – a greasy takeaway or a sit down meal at one of the many Turkish restaurants that line the streets of North London. Changing our perceptions of the humble kebab is the team behind Le Bab, a cosy restaurant reinvigorating kebabs in Soho’s Kingly Court. Zohra met with the Founder and Executive Chef, Ed Brunet, just before their switch to using halal lamb and chicken in their Soho restaurant and we promised to try the food as soon as they launched.
At Halal Gems, our mission is to encourage transparency in the food chain and improve standards across the industry. Ethics play a big role in what we do and it is always refreshing to meet restaurant owners whose values align with ours. At Le Bab, the team sources seasonal, organic vegetables and special wild and free range meat. On top of that, everything you eat in Le Bab is made from scratch in house. Having opened in January 2016, Le Bab is popular amongst Londoners and tourists alike and we expect them to see a rise in halal diners as news of their halal status spreads (just take a look at the queues at Stax which is on the floor below as an indication). We visited on a Saturday afternoon around 1.30pm when a few tables were filled. By 2pm, the restaurant was packed, with more diners still coming in to see if there was a table available.

We started off with drinks. Zohra ordered the Cucumber and Mint Cooler while I went for the Pink Lemonade. Both were refreshing and just what we needed!




The Herdwick Lamb Adana was served on a flatbread just like the chicken shish, but topped with curry mayo, pickled onions and crispy parsnips. Beneath the adana kebab was a carrot and cumin purée. These flavours and textures combined were an absolute delight. The spices from the kebab, the crispy texture of the parsnips and the sharpness of the pickled onions combined created an explosion of flavours in our mouths.



Service: 9/10
Atmosphere/Decor: 8/10
Value for money: 8/10 (£53.50 total bill excluding service charge // £26.75pp – we received a complimentary meal)
Overall: 8.3/10
Address: Top Floor, Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, London, W1B 5PW
Nearest station: Oxford Circus (Circle, Bakerloo and Victoria Lines) and Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly Lines)
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About Ruman

Ruman eats a brownie a day, but only with coffee. She struggles to eat more than 2/3 of an adult size portion of food, but always has room for dessert. When not exploring restaurants, galleries or cities around the world, Ruman is a Marketing Ninja at Halal Gems, where she also holds the title of Chief Chocolate Officer.
Forever consumed by a mixture of wanderlust and FOMO, her interests include all things social media, travel, charity, photography and food.
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