
Zakkum Restaurant
Quick info
About Zakkum Restaurant
Renamed from Shishbourne under new management, Zakkum Restaurant is a restaurant on High Rd in Broxbourne, with kebabs on the menu. It opens daily and serves lunch, with a separate lunchtime menu running alongside the full list. The owner is often on the floor greeting guests. The restaurant caters for parties and events and hosts live entertainment, which suits groups planning a night out. Parking sits at the front of the restaurant.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsHas kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beautiful restaurant decor, generous portions, cocktails and live entertainment.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beautiful restaurant decor, generous portions, cocktails and live entertainment.
Customer Review Summary
Food is the draw reviewers return to most, described as fresh, flavorful and generously portioned, with several singling out how tender the chicken and meat are and rating the presentation top marks. One diner picks out the Ribeye as among the best they have eaten in a long while, and another calls the lunchtime menu reason enough for an impromptu visit. Cocktails come up close behind, with one reviewer calling this the place to come for one. Beyond the plate, several mention the clean, well decorated room and a welcoming greeting from the owner, whom multiple guests describe as professional and unbothered by extra requests. Longtime fans of the previous restaurant on the site say the change of name and management did not disappoint. One reviewer found a Saturday brunch a bit quiet, though they enjoyed the waiters who were keen to chat. Another describes live entertainment pitched low enough that conversation across the table still worked.
Customer Review Summary
Food is the draw reviewers return to most, described as fresh, flavorful and generously portioned, with several singling out how tender the chicken and meat are and rating the presentation top marks. One diner picks out the Ribeye as among the best they have eaten in a long while, and another calls the lunchtime menu reason enough for an impromptu visit. Cocktails come up close behind, with one reviewer calling this the place to come for one. Beyond the plate, several mention the clean, well decorated room and a welcoming greeting from the owner, whom multiple guests describe as professional and unbothered by extra requests. Longtime fans of the previous restaurant on the site say the change of name and management did not disappoint. One reviewer found a Saturday brunch a bit quiet, though they enjoyed the waiters who were keen to chat. Another describes live entertainment pitched low enough that conversation across the table still worked.
Featured reviews
- Avril Rios
“Absolutely stunning restaurant, the service was impeccable. The owner I met tonight was very nice and welcoming. The service was outstanding and the food was honestly someone of the best I have tasted in a long while, I had the Ribeye …”
- Bradley Perkins
“Lovely food and great atmosphere, the staff were friendly and tentative, really enjoyed our meal, will be returning. Went at 6 on a Sunday and was more than enough parking at the front.”
- Terry Leadbetter
“Saturday brunch ... Good service.....great waiters..... Lovely food...tbh it was a bit quiet but we enjoyed our waiters who were keen to talk to us. Must go back for the full menu. Will go back . We both enjoyed the venue”
- Nico Stan
“Absolutely wonderful experience! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can really taste the authenticity and care in every bite. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Generous portions and great service make this place a must-visit. Highly recommended!”
- Andi M
“Wow. Met my friend for lunch and was going to go somewhere else until we turned up and saw the place and decided to look for a different place to eat. Walked a little bit and saw Zakkum. We thought it looked nice from the outside, looked at …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Popular for popular for lunch
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Has kids' menu
Show more amenities
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Dining options· 5
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Highlights· 4
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Zakkum Restaurant
- 0.7 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
fish and chips, curry sauce, homemade tartare sauce
- Andrews Fish Bar4.32044.2 mi
large chip portions, battered fish, curry sauce and chips
- Nando's Harlow4.21,3485 mi away
peri peri grilled chicken, loaded fries, halloumi fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakkum RestaurantReservations | 4.9193 | — | £20–60 | beautiful restaurant decor, generous portions, cocktails |
| The Captain's Fish & Chips HoddesdonVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.7436 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, curry sauce, homemade tartare sauce |
| Andrews Fish Bar | 4.3204 | 4.2 mi | — | large chip portions, battered fish, curry sauce and chips |
| Nando's Harlow | 4.21,348 | 5 mi away | — | peri peri grilled chicken, loaded fries, halloumi fries |
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