
Azmar Restaurant
Quick info
About Azmar Restaurant
Azmar Restaurant serves Middle Eastern food on Edgware Rd in London, with mezze, skewered meat, and shawarma on the menu. Kaleh Pacheh, a sheep head-and-trotter dish, is offered as a full serving alongside recurring orders like the Lamb Kuzi and a mix grill that includes lamb. Meals arrive with complimentary starters, fresh naan and bread, salad, lentil soup, and pickles, plus free tea. Staff bring dishes out in courses, starters first, and portions run generous throughout, including a lamb shank served in a large portion. The restaurant takes walk-ins rather than bookings, with no reservations needed before sitting down.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingPaid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb kuzi, complimentary bread, salad and soup, lamb shank and generous portions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb kuzi, complimentary bread, salad and soup, lamb shank and generous portions.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently return for the lamb kuzi, praised as tender and fragrant with perfectly spiced rice, and for the lamb shank, described as generous enough to leave diners full. Close behind is the kaleh pacheh, called outstanding and exceptionally clean, and the mix grill, singled out for its lamb. Nearly every review highlights the complimentary spread of fresh bread, lentil soup, salad and pickles arriving before the main, alongside portions repeatedly called generous and prices called fair or reasonable. Hospitality comes up again and again, described as warm, attentive and free of the "nickel and dimed" feel some diners associate with other Middle Eastern spots in London. One reviewer, while calling the food delicious and service exceptional, found the atmosphere poor enough to prefer takeaway next time. Otherwise the pattern is steady: diners describing themselves as regulars who keep returning specifically for the lamb kuzi and the free starters that arrive before the main course.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently return for the lamb kuzi, praised as tender and fragrant with perfectly spiced rice, and for the lamb shank, described as generous enough to leave diners full. Close behind is the kaleh pacheh, called outstanding and exceptionally clean, and the mix grill, singled out for its lamb. Nearly every review highlights the complimentary spread of fresh bread, lentil soup, salad and pickles arriving before the main, alongside portions repeatedly called generous and prices called fair or reasonable. Hospitality comes up again and again, described as warm, attentive and free of the "nickel and dimed" feel some diners associate with other Middle Eastern spots in London. One reviewer, while calling the food delicious and service exceptional, found the atmosphere poor enough to prefer takeaway next time. Otherwise the pattern is steady: diners describing themselves as regulars who keep returning specifically for the lamb kuzi and the free starters that arrive before the main course.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I am originally from the north of Iraq and now live in Edinburgh. Every time I visit London, I make sure to come to this amazing place at least once or twice. In fact, there have been times when I’ve travelled to London with no other reason than to eat here. Although I have eaten at many Kurdish restaurants in UK disappointingly which I always compare them to you but sadly nothing like what you guys provide. What makes this place so special is its uniqueness and simplicity. Please don’t ever change it or modernise it—that is exactly what I love about it. It reminds me of the traditional restaurants back home and brings back wonderful memories. I have tried many dishes here, and every single one has been exceptionally delicious. As someone who enjoys cooking traditional dishes for family and friends, I can always tell when food has been prepared with love, care, and passion, and that is exactly what you taste here. I never mind waiting for my food because I know it is freshly prepared and always worth the wait. The portions are also generous and great value. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff for your hard work, dedication, and for consistently providing such a wonderful dining experience.”
- Google user
“I have visited azmar a few times and they dont disappoint. You will be served with the compliment hummus, salad, bread, soup. Then i have picked a mix grill and the lamb shank. The mix grill especially the lamb is so nice. Lamb shank is really big portion. You will definitely leave with a full stomach”
- Google user
“One of the best Kurdish restaurants in town. It excels in both quality and quantity/price ratio. Well done to the owners and managers.”
- Google user
“Absolutely fantastic experience! The food was delicious and full of authentic Kurdish flavours. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent, very friendly, attentive and impressively fast. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a lovely place to enjoy a meal. I would highly recommend Azmer Restaurant to anyone looking for great Kurdish food and outstanding hospitality. I will definitely be coming back!”
- Google user
“this is the best place in the area. food are reasonable priced and the quality of food is perfect. they bring so many free side and really polite. the portion size are generous. the lamb kuzi is my favourite”
Highlights
“Down-to-earth restaurant for Middle Eastern dishes including mezze, skewered meat & shawarma.”
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Paid street parking
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
Show more amenities
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Planning· 1
- Usually a wait
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Quiet
- Trendy
Location
Restaurants near Azmar Restaurant
- Sarchnar Restaurant4.42,1390 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsGood for kids
complimentary tea, complimentary bread and salads, dolma
- Damascus Bride4.09220 miWheelchair accessible
mixed grill, chicken shawarma, complimentary lentil soup
- 0.2 mi£20–60Good for kidsReservations
ramadan menu, live singer, chicken shawarma
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmar RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.63,108 | — | £10–20 | lamb kuzi, complimentary bread, salad and soup, lamb shank |
| Sarchnar RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.42,139 | 0 mi | — | complimentary tea, complimentary bread and salads, dolma |
| Damascus BrideWheelchair accessible | 4.0922 | 0 mi | — | mixed grill, chicken shawarma, complimentary lentil soup |
| Maroush St John's wood | Crockers FollyGood for kids · Reservations | 4.3913 | 0.2 mi | £20–60 | ramadan menu, live singer, chicken shawarma |
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