Top 10 Lebanese Dishes You Must Try at Grilandia London

Grilandia is one of the top Lebanese restaurants in Westbourne Grove. Each bite of our dishes delivers an unforgettable taste of generations-old recipes made with the freshest ingredients.

If you want to try traditional Lebanese food at Grilandia London and need some suggestions, here are our top 10 picks for you. 

Hummus

Hummus is known for its incredibly smooth and silky texture, which comes from blending chickpeas with tahini and lemon juice. It is served with a generous pool of olive oil in its centre and whole chickpeas scattered across the top.

At Grilandia London, you can order it as part of a mezze spread. Some people also eat it with flatbread. When eating it with bread, you taste the fruity olive oil first, then the chickpeas, and finally the tang of lemon.

Baba Ghanouj

This dish offers a contrasting taste with a creamy texture. You can spread it thick on bread or use it as a dip for fresh vegetables. Its main ingredient is roasted aubergine. 

The traditional way to eat Baba Ghanouj is to scoop out the flesh once the aubergine cools, then mix it with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. This is the same supporting food as hummus, but with different proportions.

Tzatziki

Tzatziki offers this balance with a thick and tangy yoghurt base. It also consists of finely diced cucumber, garlic, dried mint, and olive oil. The cucumber adds a fresh crunch, while the mint adds a slight sweetness and a cooling effect. The garlic makes the overall flavour stronger.

At Grilandia London, you can order it plain or drizzled with olive oil. Both options are available.

Batata Harra

The name means "spicy potatoes." Our cooks fry or roast them until they're crispy, while the inside stays fluffy and soft. The real magic happens when we toss the potatoes in sizzling oil, add fresh coriander and a generous amount of garlic to enhance their true flavour. A kick of chilli provides a spicy touch, while a fragrant coating clings to every potato cube.

It is a perfect vegetarian option at Grilandia Westbourne Grove, pairing well with grilled halloumi.

Musakaa

It is a lighter, stew-like dish that combines soft, silky aubergine with chickpeas. They simmer in a tangy tomato sauce, with onions and spices building the flavour. The aubergine absorbs the savoury sauce, but some modern versions add melted cheese as well. 

The best restaurants in Westbourne Grove, like Grilandia London, serve it with vermicelli rice that soaks up the delicious sauce.

Kibbe

Many call Kibbe the national dish of Lebanon. It is a paste of finely ground meat and bulgur wheat, seasoned with onions and spices. It comes in many delicious forms. Some serve it raw, like steak tartare. Caramelised onions and pine nuts add sweetness and crunch. Many food lovers at Grilandia London describe this taste contrast as magical.

Warak Enab

This dish means "stuffed grape leaves." Each leaf is filled with a rice mixture, finely chopped parsley, and tomatoes. Sometimes, it also includes minced meat, seasoned with mint and lemon.

Pomegranate molasses adds a tangy-sweet note, while the stuffed leaves complement the herbal filling. Warak Enab made at Grilandia London will leave you admiring it for a long time.

Arayes

Arayes are pita breads stuffed with spiced minced lamb. It is grilled or pan-fried until the outside is crispy and the inside is cooked through. When grilling, the lamb fat soaks into the pita bread, making it rich and flavourful. This dish combines crunchy bread with juicy, spiced meat.

Muhammara

This dish is a complex yet addictive combination of sweet, spicy, and nutty flavours. The base consists of roasted red peppers and walnuts mixed with olive oil and garlic. A touch of chilli provides spice while pomegranate molasses adds fruity tang and depth. The texture of Muhammara is thick and spreadable with a strong but layered taste.

Grilled Halloumi

This dish consists of thick halloumi slices marinated in olive oil. A whisper of za'atar adds fragrance before the slices are put on the grill to develop a golden-brown crust. The inside stays soft and springy, while the charring balances the saltiness. Halal Lebanese restaurants in West London, like Grilandia, serve it on a bed of fresh rocket leaves, with juicy tomato slices on the side. A final drizzle of olive oil and za'atar ties everything together.

Conclusion

Exploring Lebanese cuisine at Grilandia London is an endless journey. You will always discover something new, but these ten dishes offer the perfect start to your culinary adventure. Gather your friends together or invite your family. Enjoy the meals together and mix the flavours boldly. The true taste of our Lebanese dishes lies in mixing and sharing.