Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
New Somali restaurant - Sabib
Quite nice and a little bit different from the standard Green Lanes fare. It's worth a visit. The customer service is good too, very friendly. And if you like chai, it's the place to go.
It's the bright orange place a few doors south from the Salisbury.
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Permalink Reply by michaelw on
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Just went today - very nice food, good service & fast too. It's a second branch of an established restaurant in Acton: https://www.sabiibrestaurant.com/about
They do have veggie/vegan options, and both spiced tea & spiced coffee!
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Permalink Reply by Dick Harris
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On Friday morning around 10.30 I dropped in to this delightful place (which is, by the way, called Sabiib) to check it out. Although they have breakfast offerings the place seemed deserted but what struck me most was that, on that very hot day, it was wonderfully cool inside. The decor and furnishings are refined and comfortable.
Trudy and I went there as walk-ins for dinner last evening (Saturday). It is quite large and there were already many customers but there was no problem in quickly finding us a table. The service was especially welcoming and helpful to newcomers to Somali food. More than half of those present were from the Somali community evident from their style of dress - especially the women - who were very well turned out.
The ambient noise level was on the high side although Trudy and I could converse OK. There seemed to be some kind of music virtually inaudible against the general hubbub.
The food was well cooked and served. The dishes (and especially their names) although new to us showed clear similarity to things we had eaten in Turkish, Indian and Kenyan establishments but with a pleasant individuality. No alcohol is available. We shared three "small dishes" and one "main dish" and I had a mint & lemon crush mocktail. The bill was £48 with no service added.
I would recommend giving it a go.
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