Maya Lounge - #1 London Shisha & Lebanese Restaurant Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Decor

Pros:

• "The whole atmosphere is something very special."
• "The venue is beautiful and I would love to come for a longer evening and dance."
• "With lots of space it's a great place to take pictures. It looks like a real cave here."
• "Very cosy, comfortable seating areas."

Cons:

• "It feels dimly lit inside but it's a great light for photos."
• "This place is beautifully decorated, however, the staff are rude."

Food and Drink Quality

Pros:

• "The food was utterly delicious, really just so well flavored and thoroughly delicious."
• "The menu features a wide variety of Lebanese dishes, including mezze, kebabs, and tagines."
• "The cocktails at Maya Lounge are also very good."
• "I had such an amazing time at Maya Lounge, the food was amazing and served so quick."

Cons:

• "Medium fruit platter, grapes were discolored and LOW QUALITY fruits."
• "The wrong food was bought out and then by the time the correct order came out my friend had already finished her food."
• "When I went there with a friend, we ordered chicken wings which arrived burnt."

Service

Pros:

• "All the staff were attentive and friendly especially the Maitre D."
• "Staff was lovely especially the one who served us our special drinks."
• "The staff were very friendly (not sleazy like some other lounges I could mention)."
• "I had such a wonderful time in Maya Lounge yesterday. I took my friend out for her birthday. The place is absolutely stunning! Their customer service was 10/10!"

Cons:

• "It took absolutely ages just to get a knife and fork to the point after asking 5 staff members for one it eventually came and I ate my lukewarm food."
• "Upon entry, I was told by the security at the door that minimum spend was £50 pp."
• "The service was terrible. The shisha was bland. The wait was too long."

Entertainment and Extra Features

Pros:

• "With live belly dance performances toward the end of the week."
• "Security at the door was amazing too!"
• "The belly dancer was good and we even met the owner of the lounge."

Cons:

• "The only star is for the belly dancer which was the only positive part of our night."
• "Personally, not really my thing as it has a belly dancer which attracts a certain type of crowd if you know what I mean."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable."
• "I think if you get good service it's only fair to pay for it."
• "Everything is so Good about this Place."

Cons:

• "After being to many lounges in London I think the £50 per head for Maya just isn’t justified."
• "AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Had such a horrible uncomfortable experience."
• "The food is bland and the lamb cubes was hard. The salad was appalling considering their price."