SUMER Restaurant & Shisha Lounge in Kingston upon Thames

Under New Management A wonderful Eid celebration at Sumer! We visited Sumer in New Malden to celebrate Eid as a family, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and perfect for a special occasion. A special mention goes to our hostess Iysha, who made the evening even more memorable. Her service was outstanding — attentive, kind, and genuinely thoughtful. Our children adored her, and nothing was ever too much trouble. She made us feel truly looked after. The food was delicious — full of flavour, beautifully presented, and served with care. Every dish brought something special to the table, and we left feeling full, happy, and grateful for such a lovely experience. We’ll definitely be returning. Highly recommended for both families and anyone looking to enjoy great service and authentic cuisine in a lovely setting. Thank you, Sumer, and thank you Iysha!

Delicious food , quick to arrive , very tasty snd at a good reasonable price. The staff are extremely friendly and made us feel comfortable. I would 100 percent recommend this place to everyone. Will come again !!!!!!

Brilliant healthy food served by very friendly and caring staff

The food is so delicious! And they have one of the best Lentil Soups I’ve ever tried! I literally go there few days a week just to get the Lentil Soup.

If you're looking for a place that offers not only delicious food but also a truly welcoming atmosphere, look no further than Sumer Restaurant. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with genuine warmth that instantly makes you feel at home. The menu is wonderfully diverse, featuring a rich selection of Asian dishes as well as classic English favourites — perfect for families with different tastes. Every meal is full of flavour, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or planning a family dinner, this place delivers on quality and experience. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates great food and friendly service. Sumer Restaurant is definitely a place you'll want to return to again and again.

Best service. The two new owners are expected to take this to the new level

Firstly, I was coming here to watch football with my friend. I asked the person who was working in the cashier I asked for large chicken sheesh but unfortunately she didn’t understand what I am saying so I asked somebody else to take my order. Then when she brought the food she was coming with card mashing and asked me to paying straight away I was paying because I didn’t have any choice. Finally, that’s pushing me more to write down this review was that the bread of the bottom of the food was not fresh and tested so horrible. Hopefully they’re making sure to keep it fresh and healthy.

Great service! Will definitely visit again

Love baby chicken. Great valued and it's a big baby.😀

I loved the food ! Everything was amazing , specially their Kurdish Dishes 😍

I've been a regular customer, but I was really disappointed recently. I popped in at 22:10 on a Thursday evening just to grab some flatbreads, but the person making them refused to sell me any, saying it was too late. Nearly an hour before close time which has never been an issue before. That’s not how you treat a loyal customer. Unfortunately, the service let me down this time and hence cannot recommend. Food is very competitive business and clearly service is NOT close to their heart. Very dissapointing. UPDATE: PS. Since writing the nterview the management have come back with a response. I really respect it when management steps up to the mark—no excuses, just a genuine effort to make things right. There's no need for any freebies; the way the restaurant handled the situation shows a clear desire to please and take care of their customers. As a result, I’ve decided to update my rating to 5 stars. Credit where it’s due. Thank you!

I had been looking forward to trying the food here for months, but I was really let down. We ordered a mixed shawarma and a kebab to take away, and when we got home, we discovered they had messed up our order. We might have kept it, but what we received was overcooked and dry. Fortunately, we live nearby, so we returned to sort it out. Instead of asking for a full refund, we opted to exchange it for a whole grilled chicken. To our disappointment, it was even more overcooked, dry, and bland. The only positive was that they were willing to correct their mistake and gave us a £4 refund. Still, I wish we had just requested a full refund. Unfortunately, I won’t be coming back.

I passed by for a quick meal tonight whilst working locally to the restaurant. The lentil soup was really nice, which was free. The bread was amazing and the main course was perfect,up there with some of the nicest lamb iv ever tried. Very friendly Service with a smile too. Highly recommend this place. Thank you 👍

I love the food, it’s so yummy. Everyone in my family loved it. The food is fresh and has a taste of uniqueness. The herbs of the nun are so good. We came day after day to the restaurant because it was just so good. The price is much cheaper than the other restaurants but more than enough. Even my father would normally eat a lot couldn’t finish it!

3 of us had an amazing 3 course meal with a delicious lentil soup to start for under £50. Can't reccomend this restaurant enough! The atmosphere was very welcoming and our server Inga was incredibly helpful and attentive! We will definately be visiting again!

The best restaurant in Modern I’m so grateful when I’m Get Shisha and eat Really appreciate thank you summer restaurant

Hi, Mr.David I hope you are doing well, I am really sorry for the inconvenience caused to you, the time you waled in we were very busy and this caused the incident we are really sorry and we would love to accommodate you in future and when you walk in next time please show this message to avail your 20% discount on our food. We deeply apologise for the inconvenience and delay in your food. Thank you Regards Sumer Restaurant Management

Ordered a mixed grill (3 Shish) for takeaway, all the meats were extremely dry and rock hard. Was also given no sauce and it’s shocking this is 16.99. Would’ve returned the food if I could. Service was poor as it was impossible to communicate with stage staff. I wouldn’t recommend.

The kebab chef was very good and I can say that he makes the best sandwiches and especially the falafel one if you don’t eat meat, waiters are very polite and welcoming with a friendly face. I am looking forward to come back again when I will pass by in new malden.

The lamb here is really delicious. wow… I couldn't take a picture because I was eating it, but the sandwich was delicious. Chicken is delicious, but I highly recommend lamb.

Definitely will go again, nicest customer service I’ve seen in a while , ordered a kebab and chips, they offered us lentil soup and said it was on the house, it was delicious then gave us a big naan 🫓

The best experience in London from the Middle East. Recommend it🥰🥰

I tried shawrma lamb very delicious, don’t forget to ask for special sauce (amba sauce) , nice vibe and friendly staff, they also have a tasty Kurdish tea 🫖 always ask the tea at the end to complete the full taste of Mediterranean cuisine

A very disappointing restaurant which we have booked a table for the new year and when we arrived we found up it’s closed and the owner was standing outside with no apology and couldn’t explain why they have closed without informing the customer’s who have booked few weeks in advance. Shame on you Somer.

The food here is absolutely delicious, with every Kurdish dish offering an exceptional burst of flavor. The menu showcases a wonderful variety of authentic Kurdish specialties, all expertly prepared and full of rich, aromatic spices. Each dish is a testament to the quality and care put into the cooking, making every bite a delight. Whether you're familiar with Kurdish cuisine or trying it for the first time, this restaurant is a fantastic choice. Highly recommended for an unforgettable dining experience!

Great food. Great Service. Will recommend and come back.

It’s very good food I’m happy I will be back. There’s a five star, but if they had more star, I will give you more star but I can’t give you more star I can give you 10********** it is she rose very good service and she’s very friendly we are happy with her service with us and we are group coming here for lunch and then she services us and she is doing for us. We’re very happy thank you very much for Rose

This was a good plate for 2 people and the food was nice,the service was fast,and the service was good..

The customer service by Rosie was excellent.

The customer service was excellent and professional,we were served by Rosie. The food was okay with big portion size.

Just had a mixed shish kebab for the first time and it was delicious especially the bread. 🥰🙏

Marzieh is very kind and professional and beautiful and patient this is very good restaurant and every food is fresh. Kozy place. The best restaurant in this area.

Ihad a disappointing experience at this restaurant. Although my order was ready, a tall chef deliberately delayed handing it over, which felt unnecessary and unprofessional. Unfortunately, due to this service, I don’t plan to return.

Very good service food was great nice relaxed atmosphere as aposed to the last time we ate there .wood definitely recommend .👍

Had a delicious mixed shawarma with rice. Nice vibe, devour and friendly service by Rosie 😊

Food were great and delicious..Staff was also friendly and nice..Shout out to Rosie for a wonderful service😊

Portions of chicken shawarma has improved and the guy on the kebab stations have been nice ! Thank you !

Amazing food. Great and friendly service. Rosie takes great care of her customers, my family has a great evening.

very good service and amazing food

Love the food. Portion was good . The best is the naan tht was served before the main meal

This is Kurdish restaurant 10 minutes from Currys. Food tasted good and there was a delicious complimentary lentil soup at the start. The atmosphere and decor very pleasant and the music just wants you to dance. Reasonably priced the chicken and lamb shawarma with bread and chips. Will visit again.

Excellent service! Specially Hamza

This is my first experience in this restaurant, unfortunately their service was very bad, Before our food was ready, they didn't give us plates and glasses, and when our food was ready, we were waiting for plates, glasses and even bread. They were very indifferent towards us. I was very disappointed with this type of service and I do not recommend☹️

Very very bad experience!!!! Not recommended at all. They didn’t care about customers. Even there wasn’t enough glasses on the table!!!! Very rude !!!

Great food, the lamb is absolutely delicious and amazing. It just comes off the bone. And the staff is the sweetest you can find. Strongly recommend and will return whenever I’m in the area.

Very disappointing dinning experience. Food took too long to be served and the mixed cold starter tasted weird, the tabouleh and fatoush were not fresh and had no dressing; falafel was overcooked and crumbly. We complained to the waitress and did not eat it but were still charged for it. Overall the service was poor and will not eat there again.

£15 takeout mixed grill. How do these places get away with this. First time I’ve tried it last time ate the meal it was ok but left hungry.

I would like to share our Dinner in Sumer Restaurant with all of you guys. I went there with my mates we liked the place and they have a shisha place at the back of the restaurant which makes the restaurant different from other restaurants we have been to. The shisha with great food was delicious we had no complaints whatsoever last but not least I want to say a big shout to Sumer restaurant 👏👏

So delicious, good service, nice space, friendly staff, high quality food and fresh, I recommend to try

I just order kebab was so cheap when i start eat i know why very salty dont buy and waist money

Amazing place, food is great. Definitely recommend!

Food was reasonably ok. Could have been better and slower cooked but I say it’s an average.

Used to be good but not any more, poor quality of service and foods lack of experience of staf

Annush & Ahmed provided us a wonderful service and the food was absolutely amazing! Looking forward to back soon. Thank you guys

Very nice place with delicious food. Service was excellent and ambiance was really good too. Will highly recommend this place

Wonderful food and beautiful atmosphere. Staff were incredibly welcoming and the owner looked after us very well. I recommend the sea bass and rice if you check it out.

I tried pacha and it was very delicious. The staff is also very friendly and the service is really nice. All should come here once and try the food.

It's a very great restaurant 5 stars : I really recommend it. 😀

Fresh salads tasty food, nice decor. service always with a smile.

Very delicious food and huge portions, highly recommended!

I could not believe how rude the staff was to a few young teenagers who was ordering some chips after me, you could tell they looked a bit upset how they was spoken to. I must say the teens was polite and well mannered… so respect to the parents. Also the kabab that I ordered could of done with some more meat and not just a Mountain of salad.

I have been to this restaurant few times and commented on the dip orders hoping next time they may get it right. I usually have mix grill. Portion is good but the mince meat kibbab was not good. Meat was crumbling in the plate (too much fat). I ordered aubergine dip it was not nice at all. I tried their tabbola before but did not taste anything like Middle Eastern tabbola. I must admit their complimentary soup was nice which I enjoyed more than my mix grill also their flat bread was very nice too. You need to sort out your dips recipe guys and work on you kibbab recipe too. Good luck!

Lovely service and delicious meal recommended to all 5*

The wrap which was to take away, they fill only a small amount of meat compared to Aroma. Also the mangement was extremely rude. The way they spoke to their staff was disgusting. One girl went crying outside which is not acceptable

Very good and professional customer services, amazing food and very reasonable prices. Will definitely come back.

The food is very good, and the Argula is very light, cold and delicious

This restaurant has made a very nice impressions with its hospitable and friendly hosts, cool environment with the amazing interiors beside the delicious dishes. I recommend this for everyone want to try the traditional Iraqi cuisine that will left your stomach full and happy :D

The food is good, delicious, very delicious. I recommend it to anyone who loves food. Fresh bread and drinks, and the meat is very delicious. Come and pray for me, Yummy Yummy. Their shisha is light, cold, and very sweet. I recommend it

Very nice food and excellent service

Great service great food thanks guys

Very friendly staff and really good food! Always feel so welcome when I come here thank you!

Very friendly, great food, very clean

What an amazing place; great food, won't be disappointed! Wow!! Very happy. Check out the dishes...

Bit pricey but it is lovely, I got the lamb kebab with basmati rice. Also I got some free tea !

First time coming to the restaurant for Shiaha was unaware they start serving at 1 arrived 12:30 the lady mentioned that the shisha guy wasn’t here yet but went out of there way to make a batch for me. Shisha very smooth and strong and taste good. Highly recommend this place will come back again for a full meal and shisha. I choose raspberry and blueberry was amazing.

Number one restaurant new Malden High Street

it was the little touches that made it nice (complementary soup, lemon water). we came for our sisters birthday. the waiters were extremely nice. I would definitely recommend. we had IFTAR here.

Had a great time with nice food 🥘.

Menu missing a page. New one showed future prices. Table not cleaned. Food OK

The service was really good. They were readily available whenever we needed them. We were served quite quickly as well. They even set the mood to celebrate our friend's birthday when they brought the cake 🫶🏼

On this visit dirty tables . Poor service cold rice.. shame last visit was so much better. Had to get Everything ourselves cutlery .tissue. drinks

Great food, service and atmosphere. Also reasonable prices.

they have very good and high quality food with good price i recomment you guys to give try. Even their service is very good, the staff are very kind and the most important their staff can speak many language like Turkish, kurdish arabic,persan and much more for customer which prefer their own language. mashalla they have very nice atmosphere which you csn eat in peace. so if you looking for middle east food give try 10/10

Good, great, amazing and fantastic. Best of the best

Best Kurdish food in London I ever had thanks guys

Amazing food, very delicious, great stuff great service.

I was there the shawrma was so delicious and that was amazing I never think the test will be like that I would like to tell my friends to try the summer restaurant

Very welcoming staff, greeted by Rosie. Food was faultless had the soup and chicken tikka wrap. Beautiful inside and very clean, looking forward to coming back again :-)

The food is absolutely beautiful and service was amazing. This restaurant is really one of a kind in the area. We will definitely come back and I will recommend it to anyone who loves Iraqi/Middle Eastern food. Let me also not forget to mention the shisha that we had afterwards was incredible. Beautiful place 👍

Incredible food every time whether eating or taking away. Very generous tasty portions

Very tasty pacha and ambiance, definitely will try it again.

Shisha flavour was soo good! Aswell as food and service! Highly recommended!

Had the (lamb) wrap to takeaway, what made it was the bread, very very delicious, unlike anything I've had before. The meat was perfectly salty and more-ish and fresh, good salad options, again all freshly prepared salad. Chilli sauce nicely sweet. But the star was the bread and the quality of the meat. Washed down with cold Ayran. 10/10

Great food. Try the lamb's head stew if you dare. Was lovely.

Shocking restaurant. The food was very mediocre and extremely overpriced. When I complained to the owner he was rude and unhelpful. NEVER COME TO THIS RESTAURANT.

Worst quality, portion and most expensive I have ever paid in kebab shops absolutely it is not value for money It was the worst kebab exprience.

Very rubbish not good at all .. they look is money nothing else they make any staff like a slave not recommended at all

Excellent food Excellent service

Delicious food and phenomenal service. The staff are very friendly and helpful!

Excellent Service Excellent Food