Juma Kitchen (Kubba Iraqi Cuisine) Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "The Kuba and kebabs were masterfully cooked to perfection, and each dish burst with flavor, offering a delightful journey through Iraqi culinary traditions."
• "Loved all dishes and particularly the sauces that came with the dumplings."
• "The mushroom chap also converted my friend who thought he hated mushrooms!!"
• "The chicken and lamb mixed grill is delicious."
• "Every mouthful was divine and I can't wait to revisit."

Cons:

• "Whilst they were tasty, the flavours were quite monotonous and the mushroom one I felt was overly salted."
• "The tomato soup with beef dumpling was pretty disappointing. The soap was pretty unseasoned."

Service and Hospitality

Pros:

• "From the moment we arrived we were greeted with warm smiles and hospitality, setting the tone for a delightful evening."
• "The staff is super friendly & patient as well."
• "The restaurant staff gave me a free knafa as a birthday surprise, which capped a great night."
• "The staff were wearing gloves while handling and preparing meat, ensuring that the food is prepared and served in a clean and hygienic manner."

Cons:

• "Wanted to try the knafeh dessert but they denied because the place was closing at 10, wish they had told us before as our reservation was at 9 so we would have ordered ahead."
• "Then my nose started bleeding while in line. I went to grab a napkin at the counter & the guy working here yelled at me and patronized me for not asking to use one of the napkins first."

Authenticity and Variety

Pros:

• "It's rare to find such an authentic taste outside of the region, and Juma truly delivered."
• "Delicious iraqi Kubba! Vegan options as well the mushroom chaap is delicious."
• "I had never had Iraqi food before and based on this experience I can't wait to taste some more."

Cons:

• "However, the greatest disappointment was the lamb kebab, as it was not only seasoned with salt to the point of bitterness, but the texture was completely wrong in terms of coarseness."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "Lovely spot for anyone looking to explore the flavors of Iraqi cuisine. This food market place is a hidden gem tucked away in the heart of the city."
• "The atmosphere at Kubba is awesome! A hive of lively chatter and banter."

Cons:

• "It's a good option when in borough market, but well, the bread was quite hard and could have been of better quality I felt."