
Habiba's Smokehouse
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About Habiba's Smokehouse
Habiba's Smokehouse is a restaurant on Finchley Road in London serving Texas BBQ under KLBD kosher certification, and it describes itself as London's only kosher smokehouse restaurant. That gives kosher-observant diners a place to eat smoked meat at lunch or dinner. The menu is built around smoked brisket and beef pastrami, and pulled beef is served on nachos, on chumus and in croissants. A smashed croissant burger leads the burger list, and loaded fries and chicken wings sit alongside it. The kitchen also sends out desserts, and the drinks list covers mocktails, cocktails and a dirty milkshake. The restaurant is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are taken by phone.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pulled beef nachos, short rib, smashed croissant burger and beef brisket.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pulled beef nachos, short rib, smashed croissant burger and beef brisket.
Customer Review Summary
Pulled beef is what reviewers mention most, piled on nachos, spooned over chumus and tucked into croissants. Short rib and brisket come close behind, described as fall-apart tender and smoky. The beef pastrami, a smashed croissant burger, honey glazed tangy beef and a beef wellington special are also singled out. Diners praise the chocolate fondant and chocolate souffle, along with the inventive mocktails and cocktails. Complaints centre on value and pacing. Several find portions inconsistent or small for the price, with one calling a steak and chips plate tiny and noting that no sides were included. One reviewer found a croissant had a freezer taste. Another waited a long time for food. A lunch party had to ask repeatedly for missing items and found the dirty milkshake was just a cup of milk with a treat on top. Others report food arriving quickly on a full-house Sunday, and one anniversary table was given a lemon meringue on the house.
Customer Review Summary
Pulled beef is what reviewers mention most, piled on nachos, spooned over chumus and tucked into croissants. Short rib and brisket come close behind, described as fall-apart tender and smoky. The beef pastrami, a smashed croissant burger, honey glazed tangy beef and a beef wellington special are also singled out. Diners praise the chocolate fondant and chocolate souffle, along with the inventive mocktails and cocktails. Complaints centre on value and pacing. Several find portions inconsistent or small for the price, with one calling a steak and chips plate tiny and noting that no sides were included. One reviewer found a croissant had a freezer taste. Another waited a long time for food. A lunch party had to ask repeatedly for missing items and found the dirty milkshake was just a cup of milk with a treat on top. Others report food arriving quickly on a full-house Sunday, and one anniversary table was given a lemon meringue on the house.
Featured reviews
- Jeremy Gilmore
“I cannot recommend Habiba Smokehouse enough the Smashed Croissant Burger is definitely the best burger outside of Israel I have had the Nachos with Pulled Beef was enough to satisfy the three of us as were the chicken wings . Kol Hakavod to the owners once they start marketing themselves this will become the best Kosher in the UK”
- Avi Freud
“Absolutely fantastic experience! The meat was cooked to perfection-juicy, tender, and packed with flavour. The portions were generous, and every dish tasted fresh and well-seasoned. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. If you're a meat lover, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. I'll certainly be coming back!”
- Porfirio
“I finally tried Habiba's Smokehouse on Finchley Road, and if you're into proper smoked meat, this place delivers. The brisket and short ribs are the stars of the show – tender, smoky, and packed with flavour . The beef pastrami is also solid, and I appreciated that they serve everything with proper sides like coleslaw and corn on the cob . The chicken burger is another winner – juicy, well-seasoned, and surprisingly generous for the price . The atmosphere is casual and cosy, and the staff were friendly and welcoming throughout . A few things to note: they're closed on Saturdays, so plan accordingly. Also, the portion sizes can be a bit inconsistent – sometimes you get a feast, other times it feels a bit light for the price . But when they're on form, the food is genuinely phenomenal.”
- Devora Weil
“Great vibe and incredible meat taste! Didn't have to wait long for the food. All hot when arrived. Loaded chips were spot on - well seasoned and generous beef portion. Croissant had a bit of a freezer taste but the sauces and burgers were insane 🤤. One downside - no sides included and pricey for what you get. Steak and chips portion was tiny for the price 😕. Overall, tasty food but price needs to match the portion size. 3/5 stars”
- Kivi Honig
“Food is banging💥 Service is amazing🧡 Drinks are🔥 New space and and new team! In my humble opinion best spot In London’s kosher dining scene!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
Good to know
“Certified Kosher with KLBD. Dine in for lunch or dinner- or take home. Londons only Kosher Smokehouse resturant. Offering a unique dining experience of Kosher Texas BBQ in the heart of Northwest London. FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
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- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Habiba's Smokehouse
- Nu Nosh4.41040.1 mi
english breakfast, chicken burger, chinese chicken salad
- TUK TUK Golders Green4.34410.7 miGood for kidsReservations
bao buns, chicken wings, ramen
- Bagels Bar Grill House4.51950.8 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habiba's Smokehouse | 4.2147 | — | pulled beef nachos, short rib, smashed croissant burger |
| Nu Nosh | 4.4104 | 0.1 mi | english breakfast, chicken burger, chinese chicken salad |
| TUK TUK Golders GreenGood for kids · Reservations | 4.3441 | 0.7 mi | bao buns, chicken wings, ramen |
| Bagels Bar Grill House | 4.5195 | 0.8 mi | grill house burger, steak wrap, sweet and spicy fries |
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