Sabiib Somali Restaurant - Harringay

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  Raisha Choudhury

  ·1 month ago

  “I’m a bit of a regular taking new friends to this spot always. Food is always 10/10 and flavourful. The best Somali restaurant I’ve been too. Alvi and the curly haired Indian bloke is always giving great service and such a warm approach. Redwan was such a lovely helper in ensuring our time at this visit was great. He’s full of a bubbly personality and great hospitality manners. We had the beef suqaar and salmon with Somali rice.”

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  Maryam Hamedi

  ·2 months ago

  “Very pleasant experience. We had a shared platter which came with salad and bread, great taste and generous portion. Finished food with date cake which was just right. Spiced coffee was a bit odd. Staff were also very warm and nice.”

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  Eloise Lyons

  ·3 months ago

  “Absolutely lovely meal and service was great. Alvi was our sever and was very polite and attentive. Portions are big, we were given vegetable soup which was superb, we ordered stuffed sabaayad and the mixed platter for 2 with lamb and chicken . This was easily more than enough for 3-4 people. The date cake and Shaah (spiced Somalian tea) was delicious. Highly recommend and delicious. If you are lucky enough to get Alvi as your waiter you are sure to have a great meal and service.”

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  M.aesthetic_xo

  ·4 months ago

  “Soooo delicious — this was my first time trying Somali food and it definitely did not disappoint. The portions are very generous and the food was absolutely amazing. We ordered the platter for 3–4 people (there were three of us), which came with rice, pasta, saladata, and their signature Haniid slow-cooked lamb shoulder that literally falls off the bone. It was served with a fresh side salad and a choice of beef suqaar, busteeki, or chicken suqaar we chose the chicken suqaar. There was so much food left over that they kindly packed it up for us to take home. We also tried the desserts the Timir date cake and the pancake wow, both were so good. Definitely try the tea as well 🤌🏼 it’s a must. The staff were amazing from start to finish, really welcoming and attentive, and the décor was beautiful. Such a great experience overall, we’ll definitely be back”

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  Ayesha

  ·4 months ago

  “5 stars through and through. All the staff were super friendly and helpful, greeting with salaam every time they came to the table. The restaurant is so clean with a well kept sink for hand washing. The food is delicious, fresh and flavourful, without being too spicy for the kids. The complimentary soup is a generous and heart start to the meal. The desserts are hefty and so yummy without breaking the bank. One of my favourite items was the tea. Packed with flavour, piping hot and so comforting. Looking forward to our next visit already.”

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  Tsegab S. Getachew

  ·5 months ago

  “Choosing Sabiib, I didnt know what to expect as it was my first time trying somali food any unease was swiftly put to rest when I enter into the beautiful resturant, and when I was served, the staff were very friendy, polite and really guided me through the menu. When the food arrived I wasnt disappointed! Sweet, Spicy, Beef was amazing very tender and flavourful, the meal was like nothing I've tried, flavours I havent enjoyed together before. 10/10!! Would defo suggest paying a visit.”

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  Elizabeth Barrell

  ·5 months ago

  “Delicious food and great service. It was our first time at a Somali restaurant and we were very impressed with the food and hospitality in the restaurant. The restaurant had a great atmosphere, made only better by the lovely staff. Elvi, who served us, was so kind and hospitable. He even brought extra rice when we were near finishing ours! Fantastic service! We ordered a few sides as well as the platter for two to share between the four of us and it was more than enough as the food portions are very generous. The lamb and rice on the platter were a key highlight for us - delicious! Green Lanes is fortunate to have Sabiib and I’ll definitely be back :)”

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  BizzyLizzy

  ·6 months ago

  “Amazing Culinary and Cultural Experience... Where do I begin... After being greeted at the door, I was shown to my seat by Alvi, front of house and our server for the evening. I have l8ved in London for over 40 years...eaten in many restaurants here and abroad... I have NEVER recieved such warmth and hospitality in a resturant before...the food.... magnificent, seasoned, plentiful, graciously served. Alvi and the team paid great attention to detail without being intrusive. Please thank the chef's from myself and our dining party. Whether you are celebrating, want a quiet evening, a first date maybe, a family meal or a work meal...please make this resturant your first choice. Everywhere from the seats to the bathrooms were spotless clean...what we expect as customers, but don't always get...the awning was also engaged as it was a sunny evening... Staff welcoming, courteous, smiling and professional...the photos cannot do justice...Please visit...for an out of this world dining experience... Thanks Alvi and the Team, We will be back, Liz”

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  Mx

  ·9 months ago

  “I really enjoyed my experience here. Excellent service from when I walked in to when I left. The interior is very beautiful and cozy. Very clean The staff were all very kind and warm natured. The food was delicious. Soft Xaniid, flavourful rice and the best Somali shah ive had. Thank you to all the staff especially Fos M. Her service was 10/10 she was very kind and sweet. definitely be returning. Thank you”

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  Anastasiia T

  ·9 months ago

  “Great food and service. It was our first Somali restaurant ever and we were very impressed with the hospitality, amount of food that was brought and the space in the restaurant. The two of us were seated in a very spacious booth and it was a blessing - it had enough space to put all our things and plates and it didn't feel crammed like many other places in London. We got a nice vegetable soup as a compliment and it was a perfect dish to ignite the appetite. We ordered a platter for two which had a salad and flatbread on the side, plenty of meat (lamb and chicken), rice and pasta and some vegetables. It was definitely more of a portion for 4 so we took some away and finished it the next day. They didn't put the service charge on the bill, but the experience was so nice, we were surprised they don't do it. It's a bit remote from the city centre but was worth a ride.”

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