Reviewing an AUTHENTIC LEBANESE RESTAURANT in LONDON!
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- Опубліковано 27 гру 2023
- Today is a channel first. After so many of you recommend that I try Lebanese food, I've decided to head to Kensington to review Baba Ghanouj who supposedly serve some of the best authentic Lebanese food in London.
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I fancy a T-shirt with 'As always, let's give it a go'
And… “chips are chips”
“Fries are fries”
Yeah I'd ask my wife to wear it 10pm on a Saturday night 😂
Mercgandise: I think Gary should give lets give it a go T shirts a go!
I would wear that 😂
Oh Matthew, I'll see what I can do!
I'm glad that you enjoyed your Lebanese meal. The 'purple stuff' is a type of pickled white turnip that gets coloured from slices of beet root that is added to the jar. It is called 'lifit' in Lebanese Arabic.
As in many societies Lebanese bread is used as a 'utensil' to pick up dip or other foods from your plate as you did with the Hummous
Thank you, I wondered what it was👍
yes, but additionally he refered to the purple spice that was sprinkied on the chicken and the meat. It is ground sumac and I love it! It has a somewhat lemony flavor. I cook with it all the time.
Yes Stephen, worked out it was turnip after eating it. It was sumac which I was looking for that was sprinkled on top of the chicken. Thank you very much, loved it 😄
@@GaryEatsyou're very lucky to such nice knowledgeable subscribers. Credit to them and you Gary 👍
Indeed I am. A lovely community :)
(3) I really like middle-eastern food. It has a character all its own. And just going by the way the food looked, I think your "9" is spot on!!! Thanks for once again taking us out for a fabulous meal, even though we are only spectators.
I totally agree!
Oh, this took me back thirty years to staggering around Hammersmith in the wee small hours with a vaguely famous Irish guitarist looking for what he promised was "the best Lebanese in London". We ended up with empty Rizlas at 5am but a great breakfast from an all night place place run by Armenians on the border with Chiswick.This restaurant looks superb.
I remember frequenting somewhere called Yazz in the 90s, A Lebanese restaurant in West London. Don't think it's still there.
Lol. Thanks for watching!
Who was the guitarist? Hanging out to know. 😆🎸
@@aussiemouth747 I sent a long reply which has vanished. It was Belfast musician Jackie McAuley who was in "Them" with Van Morrisson and was in many other bands. If yousearch for him or "Poor Mouth" (the name of his own band) here on UA-cam you will find some of the best Celtic Rock ever made.
I had a better paid job 10 years ago and used to enjoy this kind of eating out, these days I'm earning half as much but have a better life, I try to cook to similar standards at home although you can't beat authentic food served to you. I now eat out vicariously through your video's, thanks Gary.
You’re more than welcome Matt.
Love that you review restaurants that are a bit out of your comfort zone and always respect their cuisine while giving an honest assessment.
You are truly a breath of fresh air on UA-cam, keep on" Giving it a go" Gary.
My pleasure John. Middle Eastern food has become a huge favourite of mine
Wonderful....both the food and your delivery , open honest and gimmick free ...the extra 5k subs over Xmas proves you're on the button 👍
Wow, thank you!
Really enjoy watching all your videos on here Gary - you have 'found your format' 👍 it's an incredibly watchable channel - every single video. You are an absolute natural in front of the camera Gary, and you just keep it moving along. But I realised as I watched that you are as only good as your cameraman (or it might be a lady !) - the camera (or iphone) work is highly impressive and both of you really make it a great Channel - I'm going to give you both a 10 out of 10 !!!!!!!!!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
I love how he tastes each item and the videos don't drag on .
It's a cameraman. Thank you so much!
Thank you Shahid.
Really good to have you reviewing a cuisine you haven't tried on your vids yet. All those dishes had my mouth watering so I'll definitely make a note to try that place one day. The food certainly looked worthy of your high rating.
Thank you!!
The colours in that mixed grill and presentation looked absolutely delicious, Gary! Definitely now on my bucket list. Love the diversity of your reviews - food always breaks down all barriers and has a universal language all of its own. Cheers, mate!
Absolutely. Enjoy!
I really appreciate that you are happy to try out ANY style of cuisne...breakfasts...burgers...pub grub...curry house...and today a Lebanese feast!..it all looked delicious ...and definitely going on my 'to visit if possible' list!
Thank you Wendy!
Thanks Gary, it's just 5 minutes down the road from where I live so off to give it a go.
Have a great time Peter.
It's dark, cold, wet and windy at the moment and then Gary has a video up. I personally find the videos chilled, relaxing, informative and often sparks my appetite - great stuff Gary.
Can't beat a bit of Gazza to lift the spirits.
I always watch the videos twice, at least.
Thank you Stephen . All the best 😄
Thank you Nigel 😄
This is one oustanding place, been here a dozen times-another enjoyable review!
Thanks Mike you know how good this place is
Please order Baba Ghanoush. De-li-ci-ous! Lebanese/Syrian cuisine is Arab food at its very best. I must follow your foodsteps and visit this place myself. Thank you very much for showing us. Happy New Year!
I will do Sylvia!! Thanks :)
This channel just keeps on delivering quality after quality uploads well done Gary 👏 😊
Thank you kindly George 😄
Oh it’s made my Christmas that the cameraman is getting fed! 😊 The food looks lovely! Excellent video as always Gary! xx
Aye it's about time for the poor lad
Hope you enjoy!!
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Lebanese cuisine is one of the greatest. That white sauce is likely not mayo, but toum, which is essentially just oil and garlic blended into a smooth consistency.
Thanks for the tips!
Great on the roasted potatoes too.
It's really fun to see you going to so many different kinds of restaurants. That shwarma looked really tasty.
Very impressed that just one day and you already have over 500 comments. Great job, Gary!
Thanks mate :)
Made me so happy today Gary for this video. Thought your next one would be in the
New Year. Smashing chap. Your a star.
You’re welcome. Another one coming tomorrow Paul 👍🏼
Enjoyed that! Lebanese food is my favorite. The hummus looked excellent, swimming in oil, just the way I like it.
So good Sandria. Glad you liked it 👍🏼
Evening Gary 👍that looked fabulous, I've never had Lebanese food or even seen the style of cooking before so thanks for the education. I'm not a fan of houmous but it looked amazing as did the colourful chicken. The shawarma is definitely something I would have a go at. It would be great to see a Gary eats chilli video with all your comments such as 'let's try the chilli, that's enough chilli' 🤣🤣like a blooper reel for a 35k special. Anyway, great job and as always honest with the review, nice one, cheers🍻✌️
Evening Martin. You’ve given me a superb chilli idea although I don’t think my stomach would thank me 🤣
This little gem is up there with the very best restaurants you have reviewed to date Gary, next year on our hit list to try from your reviews, thank you!!
Please do!
Gary you're a top bloke mate, really enjoy the videos
Thanks so much 👍
I've never tried Lebanese but always wanted to, and I can definitely see myself giving Baba Ghanouj a try next time I'm in the area. Everything looked superb - and at a reasonable (for London in 2023) price. A great review Gary and Cameraman, as always. Irrespective of the varying qulaity of the establishments you review, your channel gets the maximum 3 michelin stars from me.
Now, back to my beans on toast
Please do! Really kind of you, I don’t deserve 3 Michelin stars but I appreciate you awarding them to me 😄 thank you!
These independent eateries deserve our support. Good food cooked with love of what they are doing. As always, it was an excellent review. Thanks for taking us along.
@@GaryEats The feedback you're getting from the comments on your channel tells you you're doing a great job. I watch a lot of review channels on youtube and you've quickly become my favourite. Combining the range of establishments you look at, your easy manner in front of the camera (not forgetting the exceptional camerawork) and your always honest and informative reviews. It all adds up.
Very kind. Thank you!
Another cracking upload -great to see the sub count rising. I think that pink 'turnip' is pickled mooli - used a lot in Lebanese cooking - can't be sure though as i didn't taste it. All the best boss.
Thank you Roman. Much appreciated!
I have to admit that looked very nice Gary, it's good to highlight these relatively unknown places.
and to show food from different countries and those taste sensations. See you on the next one Take care, Gareth
Cheers Gareth!
4:53 this is Lebanese garlic sauce called "toum". Basically emulsified garlic and oil, amazing stuff. I'm jealous as I used to live in the middle east but am now in rural Wiltshire where this is only available if I make it myself 😂 where I lived this whole meal would be £7 with drinks included but I don't expect to see those prices again 😢
Thank you!!!
The chickpeas for the houmous were probably de-skinned (as they're supposed to be) which removes the slight bitterness it often has and gives it the 'velvety' texture you found.
Wow, thanks for the info 😊
When a restaurant knows how to properly cook the food they are serving it shows and just by the way you reacted to the simple dish of hummus displayed this! Those shawarmas looked delicious and really filling on their own. Decent food,decent score. Cannot get fairer than that in my view!
Spot on Joe. Thanks mate.
Really enjoy your content Gary. Keep up the good work. Your authentic style is refreshing.
Thank you mate!
Ohh Gary, that looked lush, delicious!!!! Whatever they charged, it wasn't enough. Crowded and popular. Speaks for itself.
I'm glad you had a good time and lovely food. Well worth every penny.
Thank you so much!!! Enjoyed this immensely.
Great review 👏 👌 👍 🙌 😀 💯
At a lebanese restaurant. You order mix grill without rice, Bread instead. homus, taboola, fatoosh. Araayes.
Thanks for the tips. Next time, I'll get a much different seletion!
Just in time for me to sit down and watch the video when having me tea, thanks Gary, never been to a Lebanese restaurant, interesting to see what's on offer 👍
good lebanese food is amazing - I love complex persian food too
Hope you enjoyed it Malcolm!
That looked lovely Gary and you obviously enjoyed it, thank you and best wishes for the New Year.
Best wishes to you Colin.
Beautifully done, Gary and lovely cameraman! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💖💕 Hope our fave Cameraman enjoyed a meal too. You both are rocking this year brilliantly!!🎉🎉❤ Thank you to your fab followers recommendations and sharing your meal with us.
Thanks so much Mona 😄
I live near Dearborn, Michigan (USA) and we have the largest Middle Eastern population outside of the Middle East. I really enjoyed this video and I even took a moment to peek at Baba Ghanoush's menu online. It looks great and I've decided that on my way home from work tomorrow, I will stop for this type of cuisine. I know a place where the hummus is velvety, as Gary described it. Once you've had hummus like that, you're ruined for the stuff you buy in the grocery store. Everything looked fantastic!
You’re spot on Christine. Thanks for your comment!
I knew you wouldn’t be disappointed Gary. Lebanese is tops.
The purple was sumac 👍🏾😊
Thanks mate. It was delicious.
Looked great Gary. Thanks for your review and looking forward to more and your channel growing.
Thank you kindly. Have a good Friday and weekend.
I'm addicted to your food reviews. I've been binge watching, really like your channel
Awesome! Thank you!
Ive never tasted Lebanese food. The starter didnt do it for me but the main did look fab and I by your mmm's..very tasty. I would swap a chilli for a mushroom..😂😂..happy to try new food experiences,otherwise we cant comment. Ty for sharing, so pleased Mr Cameraman had a taste too !😊
You would love it 👍🏼
Gary your face eating the chilli hahaha 🤣 " no more chilli great video again mate
Hi David. How are you mate? Haha no more chilies indeed!.
@@GaryEats I'm ok mate trying to be strong like everyone else in this crazy world 🌎 keep up the great work mate
You are strong mate. Keep going and all the best.
Another excellent review Gary and the food looked wow, only thing Is the paper cup with the dip in, not in a restaurant, ok for take away. Love the different food reviews.
Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼
Hi Gary, love the content mate. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching my friend!
That food looked so good, especially on a cold, rainy day.
Oh yes!
Never been, but after seeing this, mate, think we have to pay them a visit. Not too keen on lamb but more of a chicken man myself. The food looked really good and done to almost perfection. Just from the looks and your description, I would give them a 9 out of ten! Have a wonderful weekend, mate and check your email when you got time. All the best! 😊
I will do Frank. Have you sent a new one? I got one from you yesterday that I will reply to very soon.
@@GaryEats no, I referred to the one I sent yesterday, mate! 🙂😁
Stonkingly good vlog as ever Gary. That meal looked awesome from start to finish.
Excited to follow you on your '24 travels and reviews. 🙂😎👍
Thank you my friend :)
Hi Gary great video. Really glad you went to middle eastern restaurant. I live over in the UAE and since moving over here from the UK this is the type of food we eat everyday especially the khobez which is pronounced 'hubz' and is a generic flat bread. Over here price for this type of meal is around half of what you paid for double the amount. Hope to see you over here someday to sample the delights of our UAE cuisines outside of Dubai
I’m currently in Dubai from UK. Any restaurant recommendations?🙂🙂🙂
Thank you my friend. Hope you're enjoying it over there, maybe one day!
@@tom24057 my advice would be to stay away from the tourist spots. If you have transport, try going to the northern emirate of Ras Al khaimah for authentic cuisine at Afghan Mandi or Madfoon. If you want to stay in Dubai get a cab to Al Meshwar on the Sh. Zayed Road. It is a wonderful Lebanese restaurant. Have a great vacation 👍
@@savvasothon5100 Thankyou my friend!! Sadly we fly home today!😂😭 but I’ve saved these for next time 🙏
Lebanese food is quite popular here in Australia due to the many Lebanese migrants who fled here 40/60 years ago,i can eat it but prefer Asian or European food when i go out for a meal.It certainly was well presented and looked like an enjoyable meal.Your mark seemed accurate judging by the amount of pleasure you had from it.Great review again
Abdul's on Elizabeth st Syd, when going back to visit sisters it's train from airport to central and a short walk back to heaven
😊he forgot the tabule though
Thank you my friend 👍🏼
Keep them coming, another must visit for me when I'm back in town.
Indeed Sam. All the best!
Thankyou for the great review Gary Happy New Year to you and cameraman 🎉🎉
😄😄
Lebanese r’ good.
Oh yes.
How's you keeping did you have a lovely Christmas
Had a wonderful Christmas Luke. How about you!
It's been a ok Christmas thank you just would like to say a very happy new year to you before hand 2024 🥳 🎉
oh man.. u just so great to watch and comment !!! best food reviews ever from a great great humble man ... pls never change
I appreciate that!
Oh wow Gary, just a few days ago I asked you to try Lebanese food for the channel and now you have done it. Amazing 🤩
You’re more than welcome Michael. I’m always listening to new recommendations 😄
The "purplish" (in my eyes it's more scarlet) spice on the meat is likely sumac. It is used all over the region a lot, especially in kofte and kabob.
Excellent review as always.
Thank you!
first!
Great stuff. You’ve got my double as your photo 🤣
Been here before and agree it's great! I can see you like your meat so would recommend trying afgani cuisine. Specifically, their chapli kebab and charsi kharais. Best places for this are Namaak Mandi and/or Wataan both in Tooting. You won't regret it! Love the channel
Thank you!!
cheers Gary looks great might try that next time im around kensington great little vlog mate
You should Tony. Thanks mate :)
and thinking about the people of lebanon in the face of spiralling Israeli aggression
nah, food can just be food n doesnt need geopoliticised
@@joep5080 respect your opinion but profoundly disagree
Political agenda pusher I see ....Am here for the brilliant food and review only thanks .
@@2tone2thebone. fair dos, each to their own
Can you keep the politics out of Gary's channel? People are here for light relief or we're just hungry.
I'm usually nervous of things I've never tried before but it looked delicious. Thank you as always for this wonderful review Gary.
You are so welcome!
Hi Gary and Mr Cameraman, wow this Authentic Lebanese food looked amazing and so fresh, those breads had clearly just been made.
The mixture of the herbs and spices on that lamb made it look so mouthwatering.
Stake is great, but this Lebanese food with all its herbs and spices makes a refreshing change, i would defiantly give this place a try.
Chris. 😋
Absolutely excellent Chris. Couldn’t recommend the cuisine anymore - excellent!
Wonderful! I must say you're populating my restaurant bucket list fast.
I'm so sorry for increasing your expenditure lol
Hello Gary. This is your friendly Sporran from the north. Mate; You may have eaten that Lebanese food but I enjoyed it. I love the stuff. You must remind me to tell you about the Lebanese restaurant I went to in Caulfield. Victoria. it was a scream. On the first occasion I took our Parish Priest and his Acolyte to dinner, and it was a real hoot. We ordered the MEZZA, and it was scrumptious. A month later; I took my beautiful wife to dinner at the same restaurant for our Wedding Anniversary and again had a MEZZA. This time the owens who were Lebanese Christians included a bloody big fish in the offerings at no cost. Imagine my Scots heart singing at that offering. I topped off the meal with ALMAZA Lebanese Beer which was a beautiful drop. Take care my friend.
Great stuff Angus. Glad you enjoy Lebanese good as much as I now do!
This one made me recall a story told about the late actor Kenneth Williams' mother, Louie, a sparky lady and wit in her own right, who sadly outlived her outrageously talented son. As you know, the taste for Lebanese cuisine grew in the 1960s, and any number of such eateries began to pop up all over London. Hilariously, Mrs Williams noticed this, but mistook the word "Lebanese" for quite another entirely. "All these Lesbian restaurants", she was heard to tell a friend: "It's terrible! Wouldn't have happened when I was a girl"!
All good fun, and a little bit of social history about London. Kenneth Williams grew up on Marchmont Street in Camden, where his father, Charlie - who was part Welsh - kept a barber's shop which I believe still functions to this day, albeit under different ownership.
Glad you enjoyed your taste of the Lebanon. That food could so easily have been up there with the German doner fiasco, and shawarma has a bit of a rep. However it all looked lovely, and I wanted to reach through the screen and neck some of that humungous helping of hummus.
While we're on the subject, might I suggest you review Biagi's restaurant in Upper Berkeley Street, W1. It has associations with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and Kenneth Williams regularly entertained his friends there, occupying table number nine, if that helps!
He also took his old mum there, apparently always choosing for her but making her pay her own bill.
All just a suggestion. In the meantime, "Carry on Gary"!
Julian I will definitely take up the recommendation I thought Kenneth was a fantastic actor and yes I’ll Carry On lol 😂
@@GaryEats good to hear. I believe the place is still in existence.
Always great to try different types of food, Gary. Looked very nice 👍
Many thanks Sheila.
Looked fabulous Gary that mixed grill looked so good and beautifully presented, just had my hair cut in Wimbledon by my Lebanese barber, i'll have to send him your video.
Great stuff mate. Thank you :)
Super review and for me an insight to Lebanese food it's without question something for me to explore
Astonishing menu I just love the whole diversity on that plate
Thank heavens the cameraman's hungry..... happy New year 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Glad you enjoyed it Steve!
your enthusiasm is a real joy
Thank you Julie 👌
You should try falafel next. Gary, you're a classy eater and a fantastic reviewer. I like your classic British way of eating food with less talking. Keep it up Gary. Happy new year!!
I will do! Thank you so much, you’re very kind 😄
Another great video, thanks Gary.
Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼
Another great review as usual Gary and I'm suddenly starving after watching it , Looking in the fridge I don't think the leftover turkey is going to cut it.
Hope you enjoy Kevin 😄
Visited this restaurant about 10 years ago. Hasn’t changed much, I’m pleased to say because it was a fantastic experience. Superb food.
Totally agree!
thanks for your great review,despite today awful weather,your a star.
Thank you Angela!
Lebanese food is truly amazing glad you liked it gary
It’s superb mate. Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant vlog Gary Been catching up with all ur vlogs.I've now subscribed 👍U seem such a lovely trustworthy person .Guess thats why u have so many subscribers so soon. All the best for 2024 🎉
Thank you very much Linda. All the best!
That was a superb delicious meal Gary. Never eaten Lebanese food before and that was exceptional. Many thanks for sharing with us. See you soon 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it Andreas!
Looked amazing .lamd is my fav .great vids first thing I look forward to at 7pm every night is your post❤😊
Thank you Graham :) video coming for you tonight.
Another great video Gary!
I always pause the video just before you give your ranking to make my guess. I was thinking you were going to say 9.5. Why a 9 and not a 10?
The service wasn’t great sadly.
Wonderful video Gary. The food is lovely and the price is absolutely fine. I love these types of restaurants as you get a lot for your money. Superb.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video again Gary, will definitely give this place a try. I would have loved to see you give their baba ghanoush a try , one of my favourite dips . Look forward to see more of your videos this year. Happy New Year to you and the camera person.
Thank you mate. Happy new year!
Looked so appetising, great to see different takes on tasty food! I now have to try a Lebanese restaurant down my way soon!
You should!
Helo Gary subscribed just today. Calm videos and simple and smooth. Good luck from India.
Thanks and welcome! Hello to India :)
Hi Gary hope u and the camera man 👨 had a lovey Christmas snd 🥊 day your video s are amazing thank you always enjoy them 😀
Thanks Caroline 👍 hope you're all good.
We had lovely Christmas thank u what is Cameron man name and will he himself i hope had good one yeah ur have come and vist worthing one day and i hope u have good new year 🤗
Congratulations on 35K, Gary. You keep on growing. Best wishes, mate. Paul xxx.
It’s growing fast and it’s throughly deserved
Thank you Paul :)
Really good review of some Lebanese food. You don't always have the right words for what your trying to say. but I can tell when you're enjoying a meal, and that speaks volumes.
Thanks! 😃
My favourite Lebanese thing is a mezze platter which often includes some lovely hummus, so I can imagine the taste of yours. It looked delish! It's years and years since I had a Lebanese meal in London but used to use a superb restaurant on the Edgeware Road, which is long gone now. Not been to Baba Ganouj (though eaten quite a lot of that dish over the years). The shawarma looked really delicious. Your whole meal looked lovely and I'd be very happy to give Baba Ganouj a try! I hoped you were heading for a score of 9. That's what I'd have rated the meal too. Nothing there to dislike!
Great stuff. I’ll mix it up next time 😄
Oooh that lamb, another great find Gary - and yep we need you to do merch 👍
Haha. I will try my best Carol.
Well gary what can I say. Lovely food and you certainly enjoyed it. Thank you for your videos really enjoy them👍👍
Thanks Helen 👍
Another brilliant video Gary 👏 I’m hungry now 🤣
Glad you enjoyed it!!
That looked really good Gary. Haven’t tried Lebanese food before but will certainly do so when I get the chance. Certainly worth a 9/10 that’s for sure. I hadn’t eaten before I watched that today but I sure did when it finished as I was salivating!
Can only highly recommend Tony 👍🏼
The houmous and bread looks amazing. I think that would fill me up😂. Thanks for the video!
You’re welcome 😊
Love your reviews Garry. I love the fact you go through each and every item - well detailed!
12:22 good attempt 😆 it’s pronounced “khoobz” which in Arabic means bread. Every country in the Middle East has their own version and as a half Moroccan (not being biased) I can say the Lebanese bread is the best and one of the softest
Thank you!! Appreciate the education as it always helps 👍🏼
Great review as always Gary, Happy new year mate 👍
Thanks Scotty. Happy new year!
Looks fantastic Young Gary! Keep 'em coming mate! x
Thank you, I will!!
Wow chap the food looked amazing…the bread and the hummus 👌👌 The mix grill looked lovely too I love rice, and it’s nice to see different types of foods. Great video chap 👍
Thanks David!
The food looked delicious and £6.90 for a wrap that size and quality is incredible. Thank you for the recommendation I hope to visit in the future!
Hope you enjoy it!
What a delicious banquet of Lebanese food Gary.. made me very hungry watching you tuck in.
Good stuff. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼
Wish you the best with this channel mate, I can see you going far!
You're too kind. Thank you :)
Yes, smashing place Gary. Liked the look of everything. Now you've got me searching for humous recipes! LOL.
Have fun. Love Hummus.