JUMA Kitchen (Kubba Iraqi cuisine) — Restaurant in London

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Juma Iraqi Cuisine, and the experience was nothing short of fantastic. From the moment we arrived we were greeted with warm smiles and hospitality, setting the tone for a delightful evening.

The star of the evening was undoubtedly the Iraqi food itself. We had heard great things, and it exceeded our expectations. The Kuba and kebabs were masterfully cooked to perfection, and each dish burst with flavor, offering a delightful journey through Iraqi culinary traditions. It's rare to find such an authentic taste outside of the region, and Juma truly delivered.

One standout element of our meal was the Amba sauce. It was an explosion of tangy and spicy flavors that perfectly complemented the dishes. In fact, it was the best Amba sauce I've ever had, and I couldn't get enough of it. It's a shame they don't sell it separately, as I would have taken a jar home without hesitation.

In summary, I wholeheartedly recommend Juma Iraqi Cuisine to anyone looking to savor authentic Iraqi food in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. The chefs warmth and the incredible flavors of the dishes make it a experience you won't soon forget. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the rich culinary heritage of Iraq right here; it's a hidden gem waiting to...

Started off with two of the kubba/chap: fried rice flour balls with beef and lamb with a mango chutney sauce, and the potato ones with lamb and a tamarind date sauce. Really enjoyed these: great flavour meat filling and both very different. The sauces make them not too dry and give a good kick, would recommend.

Then tried two of the specials: the Dolma (stuffed veg with rice and meat) cooked with lamb ribs, and the Hummus with braised lamb shoulder. I thought the dolma would be the star of the night but unfortunately the stuffed veg were good but the lamb ribs were a) almost non existent and b) poor pieces meat and overcooked till dry. On the other hand, the lamb shoulder on the hummus was divine and would definitely take again.

Overall the service was alright. Wanted to try the knafeh dessert but they denied because the place was closing at 10, wish they had told us before as our reservation was at 9 so we would have ordered ahead. Also the flatbreads were absolutely not fresh - they might have run out but this was a joke. Lastly, when we arrived at 9, half of the menu was sold out which is not always a bad sign but something to be aware of. Was expecting a big 5 star after reading the reviews, but a 4 it is, all driven by the big...

I was wandering around the Borough Market, sampling various foods here and there, when this place caught my eye. I had never had anything branded as Iraqi food before, so I was like, I Have to try this place. I looked at the menu, talked to the very friendly employee, he called me bro a lot, very warm and inviting, and I decided. Dumplings are like one of my favorite foods, and this place had four different types of dumpling. Sold.

There were four different types, and they had a 4 for 10 pounds deal, so I was like, I'll take one of each! I got a Spinach Fatayer, a Mushroom Chap, and a Potato Chap. They were out of the Kubba Haleb, so I got two of the Mushroom Chap. But that was ok, because these were delicious. Very little batter, a ton of filling, and the filling was excellently flavored with various spices and sauces.

The guy gave me three dipping sauces with the three dumplings and gave me instructions on which one went with which. I do always appreciate that.

Crispy, deliciously mushroomy, crispy potatoes, a little freshness from the spinach, and the very vibrant sauces. So good. Come give these people...