
Queen of Sheba London
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About Queen of Sheba London
On Bouverie Place, Queen of Sheba London is a Yemeni restaurant and lounge decorated with Middle Eastern antiques and run as a family business. Every meal begins with a complimentary lamb and chicken stock soup, and finishes with mint tea. The menu covers Mandi, Haneth, and Kabsa with baby chicken, alongside lamb kabsa, hummous with homemade bread, and musakaa aubergine. Masoub, a banana cream pudding with nuts, is offered for dessert. Seating combines regular chairs with traditional Yemeni-style arrangements, and traditional music plays in the dining room. The restaurant takes walk-ins rather than reservations. Its location on Bouverie Place puts it within a short stretch of central London.
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Menu & Prices
103 dishes · mains £3–45- Lamb Soup With Meat£7.00
- Yemen Kebab£7.50
- Shafout£5.50
- Lentil Soup£4.50
- Lamb Soup Without Meat£3.00
- Seafood Soup£8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb kabsa, complimentary yemeni soup, hummus with homemade bread and mint tea.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb kabsa, complimentary yemeni soup, hummus with homemade bread and mint tea.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb dishes anchor the praise, from lamb kabsa and madfoon to lamb with special rice, described as full of flavour and cooked to perfection, with generous portions. Close behind are hummus with flaky homemade bread and the musakaa aubergine, with mandi and grilled sea bass also named. Desserts and drinks draw praise too, including the Masoub banana cream pudding, mint tea and a mint virgin mojito. Service is called friendly and polite, and one reviewer says the owner served their table personally. One reviewer found the soup unevenly spiced across a group of five, missed Zurbian on the menu, and said newcomers struggle to picture unfamiliar dishes, while a regular says the Masoub tastes different each visit. Several tables received complimentary soup, and one finished with free Yemeni tea.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb dishes anchor the praise, from lamb kabsa and madfoon to lamb with special rice, described as full of flavour and cooked to perfection, with generous portions. Close behind are hummus with flaky homemade bread and the musakaa aubergine, with mandi and grilled sea bass also named. Desserts and drinks draw praise too, including the Masoub banana cream pudding, mint tea and a mint virgin mojito. Service is called friendly and polite, and one reviewer says the owner served their table personally. One reviewer found the soup unevenly spiced across a group of five, missed Zurbian on the menu, and said newcomers struggle to picture unfamiliar dishes, while a regular says the Masoub tastes different each visit. Several tables received complimentary soup, and one finished with free Yemeni tea.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Mohammed was our server and he was very polite, friendly and efficient. He gave us drink recommendations which turned out delicious and also treated our kids to lollipops! They were very happy. The food was very nice and cooked beautifully. Would defo recommend and come back again! Masha’Allah”
- Google user
“This place is definitely a hidden gem. The food was mouth watering and the service was wonderful. I had a mint virgin mojito and it was probably one of the best mojitos I’ve ever had. We originally were planning to get the mixed grill, however we were given recommendations and they definitely did not disappoint. We will definitely be coming here again.”
- Google user
“I always stop by here to enjoy their Masoub (banana cream pudding with nuts). It tastes different every time - I think that’s because of different chefs they have at different times of the week and day. Excellent service!”
- Google user
“Tried this Yemeni restaurant for the first time and was very impressed. The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavour, and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent, friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. Overall, a wonderful dining experience, and I will definitely be returning. Highly recommended!”
- Google user
“The service was excellent, not to mention the food. It was our first time trying the Yemen cuisine and it truly went far and beyond our expectations. We ordered the hummous, musakaa aubergine and the lamb kabsa. My personal favourite (which surprised me) was the hummous with homemade bread, the bread is flakey and super crunchy. My boyfriend’s favourite was the musakaa aubergine which he paired with the lamb kabsa. It was the best meal we’ve had in London and definitely for its price range. After ordering we also received a clear lamb & chicken stock soup on the house and after finishing our meal we got a complimentary Yemenis tea at the end. All and all we would had a great experience, and we would definitely recommend anyone to give it a try! :)”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Middle Eastern antiques adorn this family-run restaurant and lounge, specialising in Yemeni cuisine.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Queen of Sheba London
- Valentino London3.91820.2 miReservations
undercooked shawarma, dry plain rice, mint tea without teabags
- Bella Italia - Paddington4.76,7510.2 miOutdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
set menu, lasagne, carbonara with pork belly
- Taste of Lahore4.76,5360.2 mi
biryani, nihari, haleem
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen of Sheba LondonWheelchair accessible | 4.42,793 | — | lamb kabsa, complimentary yemeni soup, hummus with homemade bread |
| Valentino LondonReservations | 3.9182 | 0.2 mi | undercooked shawarma, dry plain rice, mint tea without teabags |
| Bella Italia - PaddingtonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.76,751 | 0.2 mi | set menu, lasagne, carbonara with pork belly |
| Taste of Lahore | 4.76,536 | 0.2 mi | biryani, nihari, haleem |
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