Z & Z Bakery — Restaurant in London

I've lived in London for five years and always lamented the fact that despite the great restaurants, nowhere does good manoushe...

But this morning I stumbled across Zeit w Zaatar by accident. I'm over the moon.

The manoushe is crisp, the Zaatar khodra excellent and akawi is just like home. They were made in an actual furnace so I had three in a row, how could I not? For someone who will happily eat manoushe for breakfast almost every day when in Beirut this is that rare thing - a Lebanese manoushe in London you can tell your friends about. It's got the charm of a street shop in Beirut, with its music, clientele and boisterous warm owner greeting you like it's your place when you walk in. The counter offers la7me ba3jeen, falafel and other baked Lebanese gems. Rarely do London days start...

Best Lebanese Food, Fresh Man’oush & Coffee in Shepherd’s Bush . Zeit & Zaatar

If you know, you know, Zeit & Zaatar is the hidden gem of Shepherd’s Bush Road. I’ve been coming here for almost two years, 3 to 4 times a week, and it never misses. Whether you love vegetarian dishes or meat, everything is fresh and full of flavour. The man’oushis are unreal, hot, freshly baked bread you can’t beat.

The coffee puts the big chains to shame – proper artisanal cappuccinos and lattes, made with care. It’s a welcoming, family-friendly restaurant where kids and all cultures mix. Sam and all the staff are amazing, friendly, hard working, and they make you feel right at home every time. Great food, great coffee, great atmosphere, my absolute go-to in...

I visited Za’atar ou Zeit bakery/ cafe very early morning— bless them they were still setting-up! Enjoyed Za’atar mana’eesh, with fresh mint, cucumbers, olives and slices of tomatoes— bliss!! Also ordered foul mdamas, which came with freshly baked flat bread that my friend and I picked at until everything was done! Enjoyed all this with black tea with fresh mint.

Went to use the facilities, and honestly, this is the cleanest toilet in London! For me that’s a reflection on the place and its capacity towards hygiene (especially their kitchen). I am very impressed.

Before leaving, I ordered half a dozen mana’eesh to...