Akub Restaurant

You'll find Akub tucked away on Uxbridge Street, just off Kensington High Street, in a neighbourhood that's usually all chain restaurants and tourist traps. This place breaks that mould completely. The kitchen takes Middle Eastern food seriously without the theatrical faffing about—your mezze arrives as it should, your grilled meats have proper char and seasoning, and the whole thing feels like somewhere locals actually want to come back to. It's the kind of spot where you can drop in solo for a quick lunch or book a table for something more substantial, and either way you'll leave properly satisfied.