Yalla Yalla

The starters here are excellent and interesting. Try the Muhammara. The grilled meat mains are a let down - quite dry and needing a dressed salad rather than just chopped onions.
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James
6 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Eagerly anticipated trying this as love Lebanese cuisine and read some good reviews in the media about it. Really disappointing, first time I've ever seen pre cooked wraps being re-heated, absolutely awful, tasted bad, reheated bread never works.....had to ask three times for extra bread with starters which were nowhere near the standard of Noura....won't be going again very disappointed, nothing impressed.
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4 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 6
Monday, October 24, 2011

Good selection of Mezzes but the grills where tired and unexciting, service was rushed and unfriendly and it was so obvious they wanted me out so they could turn the table over, pity if they dedicated a bit more time looking after their punters this would be a place I would go back to as it stands I shall have to think twice.....
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Terence B
4 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 5
Monday, July 18, 2011

Popped in for a quick lunch after hearing good things. Cafe style ambience. Service was slow but a wrap & a starter for £5.50 is fantastic value for West End, also came with complimentary olives & capers! Will go back with more time on my hands.
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Kieran
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 10
Thursday, July 07, 2011

Excellent food with a wide offer of authentic Lebanese dishes, service at times is messy and unpredictable and the toilets definately need some attention, all in all though a good experience but a bit rough round the edges
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Rachid
6 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 7
Sunday, June 12, 2011

very crowded with unpredicatable service but makes up for it with the quality, pricing and variety of food on offer, improve the service and the toilets it would be a 10 out of 10
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Bel Ami
5 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 6
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

It's small. It's cramped. It's uncomfortable. The service is scatty.

But you'll forgive it all that for the excellent food in cute surroundings slap bang in the middle of soho.

Fresh ingredients, well put together, generously served, authentic menu.

Great stuff. Something's got to give if you want all that in that area at that price.

I loved it and will deffo be going back, even if I do decide on their extensive take-out menu instead.
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benjamin163 - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Thursday, April 21, 2011

I have been to Yalla Yalla 3 times for dinner and all the food is always superb! I'm half Lebanese and although I'd never admit this in front of my grandma, this place does the best knefe (Lebanese cheesecake) that I've ever tasted! Despite this, the service makes me leave with a bitter taste in my mouth every time I visit! Each time I've been there I've ordered red wine, which arrives promptly and then I have to ask over and over again for some water to accompany it! Through a rude interruption in the middle of an in depth conversation, I've been told to pay the bill as they need the table back...despite for the fact that we've only been there for just under an hour! I have also been told I can't book a table in a very abrupt way by a waitress (on the phone) although I know that I've been able to book on other occasions! Honestly fantastic food but please please please get some waiting staff that don't resent their jobs!
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Potta K
8 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, February 03, 2011

Excellent as ever food, service and ambiance.looking forward to visit their new site in Oxford circus.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, December 20, 2010

What an amazing find. We were looking for somewhere in Soho but we're tired of the usual overpriced, underflavoured Soho tourist rubbish. We literally popped in as we were walking by because it was raining. The first thing that hits you is the atmosphere which is exciting, relaxed and bubbly all in one. The greeting we received was lovely and although they were full to almost bursting we were immediately shown to a table with a smile. The menu is just the right size, not a bloated self indulgent "look at how much food we can make" affair. We had the Hommos shawarma, Tabboule' and Lamb Samboussek to start which were fantastic. Great portion size, the food was fresh and perfectly spiced - the taste amazing. For mains we had the shawarmas - lamb and chicken which were spectacular. The meat crispy on the outside, soft succulent and juicy on the inside - fresh off the grill. Served with a paper-thin bread to just hold it all in position and fluffy beautifully spiced rice underneath. As you look around you will see that the servery is heaving with beautiful breads and pastries - both sweet and savoury. The customers are an eclectic mix of Soho types. packed together on the tables are suited office workers, trendy models, shoppers, foreign students and characters from Soho. The staff are brisk, friendly and efficient who rush around with plates of steaming aromatic food adding to the bustling atmosphere. We had to wait barely any time at all for our meal which as well as being amazing was piping hot too. We had a great Lebanese Sauvignon Blanc that complimented the food perfectly and finished with espresso. We could literally not fit any more food in at all (it's rare that I dont clear my plate but the portions are extremely generous - dont overdo the starters) so it was a shame that we didnt try the desserts (great excuse to revisit as soon as possible eh?) The whole meal for two with starters, mains, wine and coffees fit to burst was £48- absolute bargain. The true test is whether a) will we return and b) will we recommend to our friends which a resounding yes to both. I would like to add that my fiance and I both used to live and work in the Middle East and are well used to Lebanese food. A gem of a find, a new "our place" if you know what I mean.
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Heath
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, November 18, 2010