Ya Hala in City of London, Westminster

Everything was great, the juices were flavorful and the food was delicious! Jad was a great waiter and everything came out quickly.

Very nice spot for dinner ! The staff is very sweet and the food is really good. The only downside is the wait, be ready to wait up to 30mins if you didn’t make a reservation!

Food was salty, also everyone else's food along with mine was too bland for our liking. The best thing was their apple & ginger drink.

Jad was amazing! Such good food and great service. I’ll come back every time I’m in London.

Sensational food and extremely friendly staff. I tried their food couple times it melts in your mouth.

Jad, our server, was great. Food was solid!

Had was awesome! Good was great too.

The food was so incredibly good, it deserved 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, the humus was a dream, the best we have eaten so far. Also super friendly attentive service. We'd love to come back.

The delicious food. The attention of the staff is very friendly. Reasonable prices. The chicken is delicious and the hummus is exquisite. My first time trying Lebanese food and I will definitely return. Congratulations

Very tasty food! The eggplant mousaka is highly recommended. Vegetarians get their money's worth. Fast and friendly service. Gladly again! However, it's more like a fast food restaurant and you can't make a reservation.

First of all it was execrable, he was pissed that we didn't understand their card in English, not even a goodbye. However, with the English he was very nice. Then their kofta tomato sauce was acidic. I had symptoms every night. Expensive paid do not recommend.

We went here a few nights ago, without having booked. We waited for a table only a few minutes. The staff was very kind and the dishes were delicious. I absolutely recommend the drinks and hummus - delicious!!

Loved everything about this restaurant. The food quality is amazing and the chicken was cooked to perfection! Staff is really helpful and welcoming. Opened late at night

Popped in because it was busy. Tasty food, wonderful service. I loved the chicken and my mum had a tasty Okra dish.

An absolute highlight in Paddington. Delicious food and a very friendly staff. Gladly again 👍👍👍👍

For the first time I felt Lebanese taste. They deserve more than 5 stars. I liked it very much.. everything, the restaurant and the atmosphere, but the treatment was elegant

Good food, good price and friendly staff.

Really delicious food and quick service. Had the lentil soup here and it came with delicious crispy pita, asked for tahini and they gave me loads. Only downfall was the soup was a teeny bit cold. Kinda spenny too

Came in to get a lamp snack while waiting for the train….super impressive. Next time I will see if I can book a table, such a nice place 💫💜💫

It is a nice place with nice staff, but I expected the place to be bigger. The waiting time was a bit long, but I wanted to try this place. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap with fries and asked for the shawarma to be with very little garlic. I also ordered the pomegranate juice which tasted very nice. After finishing I got a small plate of Baklava on the house and it tasted great.

Open late when other places are closing or already stopped serving food. I advise giving it a try, it’s worth it. Staff are super kind and friendly. Kitchen is on view for diners to see food being cooked/ prepared. Everything we tried was tasty, really good quality. Portion sizes are big, couldn’t finish the meal. Drinks weren’t that nice. Prices were reasonable

Every time I have travelled to London, Paddington I have always visited the best Lebanese restaurant. Good prices,good staff and the best service. They sometimes also give you some little pastries on the house! I recommend you to eat here if you are around.

Just great Lebanese food in the city!

This place is always a hive of activity and is justifiably popular. However, service is lightning fast and they turn around tables quickly as well as churn out take out orders like a well oiled machine. Food options include all the Lebanese classics. Vegetarians will find plenty of choices too. The tables are small and spaced tightly together offering little privacy. But whether you are looking for some healthy food just off the plane (the restaurant is across from Paddington station) or for a picnic at Lord’s or a London Park, you’ll be happy you stopped in here.

Authentic food in a land of chain restaurants. Great value.

On the last evening we didn't want to go so far away from the hotel, so we decided to go here. A great atmosphere with good food and beer.

Terrible service ! I will never go this place again ! I asked the waiter for 2 Shawerma plates ..he said that it has finished !! I was quiet surprised because this is one of the main dishes plus I can see the Hige shawerma skewers from where I was sitting ..then he said "we save the remaining shawerma for certain dishes, if you take the shawerma wrap it is ok" I told him I don't eat bread so I want to have it as plate of shawerma ..he refused and very rudely said "then take the lamb" ..I refused and I left the place and cancelled my order ..the staff didn't even apologise! Later on the same night I was passing in front of the place and I have seen a huge chicken shawerma skewer on the grill !!! Honestly it was rubbish service !

Lovely food, great service. A really enjoyable experience.

Bought a chicken shawarma. Great taste for sure but the portions are very small. I'm at my final destination and looking to buy something else to eat. Portion sizes definitely need to be looked at, and I'm not even a foodie or eats much....

Excellent food, very good flavors and better service. Leaving Paddington station, the combination of coffee and a Baklava is a very good choice!!

First time visit to this restaurant. The staff were pleasant and efficient. The food was good quality and tasty. It's a bit too cramped for my liking with too many tables squeezed into a small area. The atmosphere felt more like a fast food establishment than a place to go for a quiet relaxed meal. I'm sure different times of day may give an alternative view but we went around 5.30pm on a Friday.

Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Best food we had in London, went there two evenings in a row. Place is small and there may be small queue outside, but queue is managed efficiently and waiting goes quickly. Staff is friendly and attentive and place is very well run. Strong recommendation!

Excellent Arabic food restaurant. The place is not big but very cozy. Well-seasoned dishes served in large portions. The service is very attentive. It is worth it.

Amazing place, amazing service, and incredible patience. We arrive so late, 45 minutes before closing, and they were extremelly professional and kind. Moreover, we first were 8, then 6 finally 5, this incovenient make them to move up and down tables and could create tension. However, they understood the situation and did not bother them at all. Thank you very much. Finally, I have rekkon that they would probably have the best hummus. If you have a change, this place its worthy.

Very good experience in this establishment. A little wait to get a table but no regrets for having waited. Very tender lamb, very good dishes. Reasonable prices.

I really enjoyed this restaurant top food

Very good restaurant. Everything is perfect... from the service, the ambience to the food. Absolutely recommended.

We chose the restaurant based on the great reviews and wanted to try it. The fact that it was full also proves that it cooks well. We see rather empty restaurants in the area. The portions are big, very good and the service was fast. I can only recommend.

My favorite Lebanese 🇱🇧 restaurant in London.

Amazing little place delish food

A restaurant serving Lebanese food, including grills, shawarma, and appetizers The service is fast and the staff are very polite and respectful The food was generous in quantity and very delicious In the end, they gave us pieces of baklava as a tip Worth a visit

Loved the food and the atmosphere Had the deal 4 here with complementary stuff as well Will visit again

Worst experience in london so for. felt like we were not welcome.very discriminative service. Especially one waiter seemed upset and angry while serving us. But at the same time he seemed happy and smiling serving side breads and sweets in the next table.seems like they are not happy to see Asians.awful attitude.

This is a nice place given that it's right next to a railway station. Good food at decent prices, and the service was also very quick.

Well worth the wait, which we did in pub over the road, they gave us a call when table was available, The service was very good and food arrived quickly. OMG it was amazing, we ordered too much, but didn't regret it, as what we couldn't manage to finish they packaged up to take home. The staff are very welcoming and wonderful, this is a true gem of London.

Lamb chops is perfect!! No need for any more explanation.

What a treat! True to their name, The food was varied, well seasoned and fresh. Congratulations to the cook as the meat was also cooked to perfection. The atmosphere in the restaurant was very friendly and the waiters were efficient and helpful. I will definitely come and try the rest of the menu.

Arrived 30 minutes before closing and the server quickly seated us. We ordered chicken and lamb shwarma and both tasted great. The meats were tender and flavorful, similar to what I ate in Jerusalem. The pita bread could be a bit thicker and softer though.

Cucina Molto buona, personale molto veloce e cordiale

Resturant is located just opposite to Paddington station. Decent dining space and quit clean. We had the Chefs special to avoid any delay. Chicken was made to perfection and the rice was very tasty. Falafel was also perfect. Ended up over eating 😋 Special mention for clean toilet which is quite rare in London.

Amazing food!! The best hummus and baclava that I have ever had

Très déçue par ce restaurant, cher et sans goût. Mon plat baignait dans la béchamel, pas d’épice, ni sel ni poivre non plus bref insipide. L’assiette est repartie en cuisine à moitié mangée sans que la serveuse n’ose poser de question bref fuyez

During my recent visit to the restaurant, I was impressed by Jad's approach and service. I would like to take this opportunity to provide positive feedback for him.

Great food, The Baklava is to die for

I visit restaurants with my family and my kids Great food Great service Our waiter is jad was great service He look after us very friendly and always smiling Was great experience

I been their with my girlfriend and it was our visit jad look after us It was a great service from A to Z Thx u jad for the great service will be back for sure

Went for a dinner there, the food it’s absolutely amazing! Jad looked after me and my family really well.

Had Mixed shawarma wrap takeaway, excellent taste, the yogurty sauce is such a treat. The review is 4* because the portion is way too small for a foodie. Probably finished the whole wrap is 4 bites 😅. For £7.50 Could’ve been a bit more bigger and more meat but Apart from that can’t complain.

Cuisine excellente, servi rapidement et un accueil chaleureux ! Je recommande

One of my favorite Lebanese restaurants in London. Outstanding price to quality ratio, great service and atmosphere. People like Jad and the rest of the staff make me this place a pleasure to come back to 🙏🏼

Amazing food (fresh) tasty and clean. Very good service.

Completely ripp off place. They r giving sheesh kebab deal for 19 quids when u can get it for 12-14 somewhere else. The red sauce that they market is just a tomato puree. Expensive place for poor quality food.

Très bon accueil et les plats sont succulents !! Ayant été stupéfaits la 1ère fois, nous avons décidé de revenir le lendemain soir avant de repartir à Paris. Je recommande !!! Merci, teşekkür 😉

Comi o mix com carneiro e frango, acompanhado de arroz e salada fresca. Muito gostoso!! O sabor é incrível. Dividimos a mesa com outras pessoas e isso foi ok. O atendimento é muito atencioso. Ao final, ganhamos um docinho que também estava delicioso.

Molto apprezzato. Piatti libanesi tipici. Buonissimo

Wow, very impressive restaurant, extremely fast and kind service, maybe a little too fast as they nearly threw my plate on to the table. Food is outstanding, I highly recommend

Wenn ihr in London seit, geht gerne in dieses Lokal! Gutes Essen, nicht zu teuer und die Hygiene ist Top. Ich kann nur weiter empfehlen 💪😄

Geheimtipp für den Londontrip, Paddingtonstation . Wir haben heute das Restaurant entdeckt und sind absolut begeistert. Die Bedienung ist sehr zuvorkommend. Die Tische werden gründlich gereinigt, sogar unter dem Tisch wird diskret alles beseitigt. Das Essen war wirklich lecker und die Portionen ausreichend. Es ist etwas lauter als in einem reinen Restaurant, da die Zubereitung direkt im Gastraum stattfindet , aber dafür das das Essen wirklich lecker ist , ist das kein Problem ;) Und der Preis ist nicht zu toppen.

Really good place, one of the best lamb chops I have tasted, the fats just melt and it doesnt have that offensive smell, I can tell that the lamb has been prepared thoroughly and the taste is not too overwhelming to the taste buds, it can be paired with the dips; The hummus as well tastes good especially paired with bread. Price wise, its reasonable; The ambiance is good (I ate at night time) The service is good and staff are approachable If you are in Paddington, try this place

This place is a real Jewel! OMG the food was mindblowingly good. On top of the godly food, the friendly service is a prime example of customer care best practice. They treated us so nicely, that I had to write this positive review. This is a must visit if you are in the area! Angry Joe badass seal of approval. 10/10

No te lo puedes perder en tu visita a Londres

The food and service was awesome

Das Essen war einfach super lecker!!! Ich hatte eine gemischte vegetarische Platte, und meine Begleitung eine Linsensuppe und einen Salat. Und was soll ich sagen: es war alles sehr ansprechend angerichtet und es hat sehr gut geschmeckt. Die Falaffel und das Lamm Shawarna hatten wir schon tags zuvor getestet, auch das war phantastisch. Es ist ein kleines Lokal, und der Platz wird optimal genutzt. Es herrscht eine tolle Atmosphäre, und die Bedienungen sind sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wenn sich die Möglichkeit ergibt, komme ich auf jeden Fall noch einmal hier her.

Sehr lecker 🥰 wenn ihr in Paddington sein solltet dann müsst ihr Safe einmal hier essen. Ein kleiner süßer laden mit leckerem und frischem Essen. 2 Hauptgerichte, 2 Getränke und ein Salat knapp 50£. Londoner Verhältnisse halt, aber es lohnt sich wenn ihr arabische Küche mögt.

There were bad with us , they treated us in a bad way , it will be my last time going there .

Very good quality and service 👌

Found it by accident as taxi did not want to get held up by roadworks. Already knew the reputation of their cuisine and this is an outstanding example of meals with authentic flavours. Determined to return soon.

Service and food were fantastic!

The best Shawerma ever The best Homos All food was super delicious Everything is clean and tidy I loved it Will go again soon They need to add more breakfast menu items

Consider trying "Ya Hala," a Lebanese cuisine spot near Paddington main station. I recommend the mix grill, Mutabel, and Shawarma chicken Saj. The cozy atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food make it a must-visit. It's regrettable you discovered it on your last day in London, but make sure to revisit on your next visit for another delightful experience.

Visiting alone. Was given a table and ordered to dine in. Ejected with a takeaway bag because a bigger group came in, and they could evidently make more money from the table.

Great place amazing food and lovely staff

Excelente calidad-precio. Servicio atento y amable. Muy recomendable.

Delicious food, especially the rice. Lovely service. :)

Personal könnte etwas freundlicher sein.

Dîner sur place à 2. Nous avons pris 2 assiettes shawarma poulet et 2 sodas, à boire dans des verres en plastique 🫤. La nourriture est bonne mais rien d'extraordinaire, surtout pour le prix : 37 £ !

Very tasty and fresh. Delicious. Highly recommended. Very small place, just to eat and run.

I visit with my family every week also was amazing food with best service.

Un peu petit mais top comme reto pour ceux aiment la cuisine Libanaise

This is my first time tasting Lebanese Cuisine. and I love it. the lamb was on point. I thank my cousin for bringing me here. the hummus was one of the best. and their Dessert, 🤌 I would come back for seconds

Excelente pedida para comer próximo à estação de Paddington. Bem gostosa a comida.

Take away - I did chicken shawarma take away. Price is very reasonable. Food was absolutely delicious and of good quality

Ich habe mir heute einen Mixed Shawarma Wrap zum Mitnehmen bestellt. Er war sehr schnell fertig und hat wirklich richtig gut geschmeckt. Alle Zutaten waren frisch und die Gewürze waren genau richtig. Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Auch wenn ich nur noch 2 Tage in London sein werde, werde ich noch einmal da essen.

Was fantastic the hummus schwarma were great

An excellent place to visit if you want authentic Mediterranean food.

Decent food. I’ve tasted better but it’s up there

Amazing Food, Amazing Staff, Just an all around great place and well priced! Would recommend to everyone.

La comida está muy buena y el precio es ligeramente más bajo que la media en Londres. La atención es correcta tirando a seca. La decoración y mobiliario es muy 'de batalla'... Pero para comer, que es lo que importa.... Está muy bien y poca queja, la verdad

Wife and I stopped in for a quick bite. We were pleasantly surprised by the food. We usually find middle eastern food bland for our taste. This place was amazing! Food was seasoned well, full of flavor and the meat was perfectly cooked and moist. We had chicken and lamb.

Really excellent food with incredibly friendly staff and a great cozy atmosphere