Aya Lebanese Cuisine Streatham Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was very delicious and the portions were very generous and tasty."
• "The mixed grill which was very tasty and juicy."
• "Every single dish was perfection on a plate!"
• "No doubt their lamb Sharwarma and sautéed liver is a show stopper."
• "Large portions of fresh food all prepared in front of you."
• "The lamb cutlet was crispy but still soft, chicken was perfectly cooked and full of flavour."
• "The meats, salads, koftas, dips, and breads were all so tasty."

Cons:

• "After a bit there was a Slug in the food, the size of a cashew which was white and still moving."
• "The calamari was quite bland and the squid’s consistency was too soft."
• "Chicken tasted under seasoned and the small plate of chicken chips and garnish was not worth £15."
• "The “grilled aubergine” was two pieces of roasted aubergine in some yoghurt and cost £11!! Completely rip off for small portion sizes."
• "I ordered saffron rice and I got uncle Ben's golden vegetable rice. The saffron rice described on the menu had lamb on the description. There is no lamb."
• "I ordered the mixed grill, the shish taouk, halloumi cheese grilled with Lebanese bread and the Calamari - would definitely recommend the halloumi but the calamari was quite bland and the squid’s consistency was too soft."
• "Prawns had a funny smell and tasted off."

Service

Pros:

• "Staff were very friendly and helpful, always providing excellent service."
• "The manager's ambition for the restaurant was clear, showing a commitment to making it a top dining destination."
• "The staff are very polite, friendly, professional, approachable, and go the extra mile."
• "Service was excellent, very friendly and attentive."
• "Really loved the hospitality offered by the staff. Even got complimentary desserts after a very filling and delicious meal."
• "The waiter brought us some humus and bread which was again delicious."
• "Charles the Manager was friendly, helpful and made the kids feel relaxed."
• "Staff were very accommodating and friendly."

Cons:

• "Service and food was excellent previously, but this time the young man at the desk was unfriendly and did not welcome us upon arrival."
• "Throughout the meal there was no attempt to check if food was ok."
• "Had to pay cash they dont take card. Dont bother booking on The Fork by the way the 20% discount offered is a lie."
• "The food wasn’t cooked properly and I strongly felt that, at the time, something wasn’t ‘right’. I will never be returning. Please don’t risk your health."
• "The food is ok, service is absolutely terrible, went there with my family. This establishment is not suitable for people with children, the waiter's are unfriendly and downright rude to people with children."
• "The place was cold and did not have adequate heating in the downstairs area, the service was not great and the waiter who served us did not bring our 2nd drinks we requested."
• "Very poor service. Haven't had worse service anywhere.. Food came out cold Menu sold out.. had to ask 5 times for things to be delivered to the table."
• "The chef and owner of the shop is super nice. He looked after us. He gave us starters on the house and an amazing platter."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The atmosphere inside this restaurant was very vibrant and relaxing."
• "A very nice ambience (warm, clean, and cosy)."
• "Great vegan options. Always super busy on Friday night so we came for a quieter Sunday lunchtime."
• "Clean restaurant and toilets, impeccable service, the boys there are always relaxed and patient."
• "Fantastic food and service, and a beautiful place!"
• "The atmosphere was good. I would definitely recommend Aya and I will be coming back!"

Cons:

• "This is a great restaurant that serves delicious Lebanese food. I was surprised when I saw it was empty."
• "Where do I start. The seating arrangements were not the best, as everyone in our party was squeezed, there wasn't enough space on the tables for all the plates and glasses."
• "Downstairs smells like raw sewage and is cold, very near to the toilets definitely do not eat downstairs."
• "The place was cold and did not have adequate heating in the downstairs area."