Koshari Street Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Absolutely fabulous food - taste and quality, really friendly and attentive staff."
• "The food itself was really delicious!"
• "The menu boasts a range of delectable options that are bursting with incredible flavors, taking diners on a culinary journey to Egypt."
• "Delicious koshary! I would personally add a little bit more tomato sauce, because that’s how I make it at home, but it was great anyway."
• "High-quality ingredients and generous portions make Koshari a must-visit dining destination in the heart of London."
• "Honestly the best egyptian food in town."
• "Best koshari I ever had! Koshari is a very popular Egyptian dish made of lentil, rice, pasta, special tomato chili sauce topped with crunchy fried onions... you can add chili and garlic and vinegar on the side.. enjoy!"

Cons:

• "Unfortunately I am an Egyptian and I know how Koshari should taste and be made. I would say this is a light version of Koshari, probably suitable for the taste of locals but it's not the real Egyptian Koshari."
• "Not my cup of Koshari really... the sauce had a strong taste, felt like tomatoes from the can."
• "I was looking forward to having an authentic Kushari but sadly this really doesn't resemble the true thing at all."
• "I was disappointed with the lack of flavours, considering they serve only 2 - 3 things I've expected them to be absolutely smashing especially an Egyptian cuisine."
• "Disappointed with this one - portion size was very small, tried lamb/beef and chicken and both tasted quite bland."
• "However during our latest visit the classic koshari was very bland and tasteless."
• "I went because of the nice references I read but I think that the food was bad. Small portion, no flavour at all."

Service

Pros:

• "As soon as I walked in the lady at the till smiled warmly and asked what she could get for me."
• "Warm welcome and full explanation of everything on offer, all vegan however lamb & beef mince or poached, sliced chicken breast is available to add to any dish."
• "Everyone working here is lovely and will talk through your options as long as you need."
• "Service was excellent- really friendly & helpful young man."
• "Super friendly staff."
• "Prices are also reasonable and the staff was polite and cooperative."
• "Very friendly staff and helpful."

Cons:

• "The food itself was really delicious! but the staff were awkward and just seemed quite confused."
• "Unfortunately, my experience was dampened by the staff's rudeness, leaving me dissatisfied with the service."
• "They behaved like we were inconveniencing them by our presence."
• "Staff could be more welcoming and friendly."
• "very very poor customer services, waited in line for 5 mins to be served for a wrap then i was told to wait whilst other people got served behind me ..for no valid reason."
• "Used to go there a lot few years ago, went back this week, Very disappointed, Price is very high for a little amount of food. Staff very arrogant, not friendly."
• "It's going to seem like a relatively petty complaint but I'd recommend you tell your staff not to call passerbys a 'gahba'."

Value

Pros:

• "The environment is quaint, the staff friendly, and the prices reasonable (for London)."
• "With dishes that cater to various dietary preferences, the restaurant provides a delicious and authentic experience at reasonable prices."
• "A great little cheap eat in the heart of the West End."
• "SO GOOD. Lots of food for a really good price."
• "Super good and meal that filled me up for £4.5 can't beat that."
• "Great food, great service and atmosphere. Moreover everything was cheap."
• "Wow, it's not so much food but it's actually mind-blowing how tasty this is for how cheap it is."

Cons:

• "Half of the menu was not there and what was would probably give an average Egyptian a heart attack in terms of prices."
• "For 8.45£ I thought I will be more satisfied."
• "Thing is it tasted okay but it is tiny for the money literally this is an hours wages for a wrap with one teaspoon of chicken in, I wouldn't go there again."
• "The pricing seems steep, especially for a modest bowl; I suggest a more reasonable range like £6 to £7 for chicken Koshari, as opposed to £11-12."
• "Massively overpriced for what you get. Classic Koshari at £6.50 is 85% vermicelli rice."
• "Food was really mediocre and too pricey for what it offers."
• "This place has gone from a definite 4 star to a 2 star. All of a sudden the dish has become smaller due to change in container and gone up to £8.95 from £6.95 which is frankly ridiculous."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The environment is quaint, the staff friendly, and the prices reasonable (for London)."
• "Incredible flavors, simple decor, cozy interior."
• "A wonderful vibe to relax with friends."
• "Classic real Egyptian Koshary ♥️ super clean, well-designed place."
• "It's a cute, cozy place, and you really can't go wrong with any of their options."
• "A wonderful little place tucked away in the middle of everywhere."
• "Finally healthy street food and very friendly service. Furthermore apart from the lamb option there are vegan and vegetarian options!"

Cons:

• "Small seating area is available inside but WC isn't available."
• "The ambiance lacks a special vibe, and seating options are limited, primarily geared toward takeout."
• "Koshari has recently been re-designed (it used to be simple and neutral and now feels as though you're stepping into a McDonalds, not sure who chose that awful color scheme)."
• "The place is small, sometimes it might be busy. Need to have more space."
• "The setup in the shop is awkward and narrow, I kept bumping into people."
• "Unfortunately this time is going to be the last. Used to love this place but tonight the atmosphere was basically 6 friends of the fellow serving food."
• "Would make a perfect takeaway in the summer to sit and enjoy at Leicester square."