Hiba Express

Name: Hiba Express
Address: 113 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6JJ, GB
Telephone: +44 20 7831 5171
Price range: £10-20

Restaurants London, ENG

4.2(2,733 reviews)RestaurantsLondon

Quick info

+44 20 7831 5171

113 High Holborn, London WC1V 6JJ, United Kingdom

£10–20

About Hiba Express

Hiba Express is a Palestinian restaurant in London, on High Holborn at number 113, opposite Holborn tube station and next to Palestine House. Lebanese and Palestinian dishes are cooked in an open kitchen at the centre of the dining room, so the cooking sits in the middle of the space, and Palestinian decor surrounds it. The menu includes shawarma, with a lamb shawarma at lunch, and the Hiba mixed meat wrap. Knafeh is the dessert. Vegetarian and vegan options sit alongside the meat dishes, and a lunch deal is offered. The restaurant also caters for events.

Good to know

Reservations
Accepts reservations
Parking
Free street parking · Usually difficult to find a space
Accessibility
Wheelchair: entrance, seating
Good for kids
Good for kids · High chairs
Dietary
Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.2/5

2,733 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention lamb shawarma, complimentary baklava, toum garlic sauce and knafeh.

5★

1,752

4★

461

3★

183

2★

113

1★

224

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention lamb shawarma, complimentary baklava, toum garlic sauce and knafeh.

Customer Review Summary

Shawarma is the dish diners name most, with one reviewer calling the lunchtime lamb shawarma the best in London and another finding it very tasty. Close behind is the staff, repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and kind, including to a parent with a child. One reviewer who ordered catering for a work event found them flexible with last minute changes. Reviewers also single out the toum garlic sauce, the Hiba mixed meat wrap, knafeh for dessert and fresh lemonade with mint. Several call the portions generous and the prices fair for central London, and one notes plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. The one caveat comes from a long-time regular, who found dinner service with a large group so-so, with a dish or two not arriving until they asked. Several reviewers end by describing a free piece of baklava, and one a pair of walnut pastries with warm tea, brought out on the house.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Google user
1 month ago
“Best food we had in London! The staff were incredibly friendly, the restaurant was clean and had a great atmosphere. Every dish we tried was absolutely amazing! Great portion sizes and value for money. 10/10 could not recommend enough.”
Google user
2 months ago
“Delicious food, staff were so kind and generous. It was my first time visiting and I look forward to coming back. The shawarma was very tasty and the fresh lemonade with mint was 10/10. Everything tasted so fresh!”
Google user
2 months ago
“The food was very nice and yummy and the staff were very welcoming and kind to me and my kid. When we finished our food the owner was so nice to give us freebies we got this free walnut pastries as and an nice warm tea”
Google user
4 months ago
“Amazing Palestinian food. Authentic, fresh and tasty. It has to be the best shawarma in London. Reasonably priced, specially for central London. Lunch time lamb shawarma is only £7.50!!! Located opposite Holborn tube station. Staff are super friendly. Outside seating available. Authentic Palestinian decor throughout. Really clean and well maintained. A definite favourite.”
Google user
4 months ago
“The food was absolutely amazing and flavourful. Portions were good too. End of meal they provided a complimentary piece of baklava which was very thoughtful. Next door is also the beautiful Palestine House. Would for sure recommend the experience to others.”

Google user
6 months ago
“everything you’d expect and more. phenomenal customer service and staff are so hospitable. even gave us free baklava after, no questions asked. the type of kindness you’d expect from Pal estinian people, of course. plenty of veggie and vegan options. i got the Hiba mixed meat wrap though, along with Knafeh for dessert.”
Google user
7 months ago
“I have been coming to Hiba on and off since 2017. The main constant has been the quality of the food which has remained delicious the whole time. Prices are also very reasonable for its location in Zone 1. The lunch deal remains competitive and a student favourite. When I have come for dinner in a large the service has been a bit so-so, with a dish or two not brought out without a reminder. But overall, I'm a happy customer and recommend this place to everyone who wants some delicious Levantine cuisine. The toum (garlic sauce) is well above the average for what you usually get offered in London and keeps me coming back.”
Google user
7 months ago
“The place is a vibe. The staff were grooving to the music, friendly, helped us with the menu and to figure out what Arabic song was playing. Food: tasty, cheap for the area”
Google user
8 months ago
“What a delightful place. You really feel at home here with a real sense and closeness to Palestine itself. The food, the staff and of course the layout were all amazing. Thank you to our waitress who was so friendly and kind. Can’t wait to come back!”
Google user
10 months ago
“Ordered catering for a work event - so generously portioned and good value for money. Beautifully presented and very friendly staff. Catered to all dietary preferences and Sayeda was flexible to my requests and last min changes. Would highly recommend!”

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Highlights

“Lebanese and Palestinian cuisine prepared in an open kitchen in the centre of a modern restaurant.”

Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Popular for solo dining
Healthy options

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Free street parking
Accepts reservations
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in
Good for kids
Vegan options
Alcohol
Cozy
Onsite services

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Dine-in
Good for kids
Vegan options
Alcohol
Cozy
Onsite services

Dining options· 8: Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Parking· 1: Usually difficult to find a space

Offerings· 7: Beer
Coffee
Healthy options
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Atmosphere· 1: Casual
Family-friendly· 1: High chairs

Highlights· 2: Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for· 1: Solo dining
Facilities· 1: Restroom
Crowd· 3: College students
Groups
Tourists
Accessibility· 1: Wheelchair accessible seating

Location

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Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
Hiba ExpressOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options	4.22,733	—	£10–20	lamb shawarma, complimentary baklava, toum garlic sauce
Mirror RoomWheelchair accessible	4.5368	0.1 mi	—	monet-themed cakes, scones with clotted cream, tea pairing selection
The Black Penny \| Covent GardenOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options	4.41,531	0.2 mi	£20–30	crispy duck hash, poached eggs, halloumi starter
Ben’s Traditional Fish & ChipsGood for kids	4.89,301	0.3 mi	£10–20	fish and chips, haddock and chips, tartar sauce