Maroush I

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Mon Sep 24 2012

The name Maroush is synonymous with London Lebanese restaurants, and this is the original branch of the chain. Other venues include Ranoush Juice and Beirut Express. There are a few tables on the ground floor, but the main restaurant in the basement has a nightclub feel, with entertainment every evening. Even on our Wednesday visit, things got pretty lively with soul standards and a belly dancer. But there was no compromise with the food, which was outstanding. From the big bowl of salad vegetables at the beginning to the free pastries and fruit at the end, the meal was little short of ideal (the only exception being the bread, which was leathery pitta instead of freshly baked discs warm from the oven). Silky-smooth houmous beiruti was given a kick by a perfect balance of added chilli and spices. It made a good match for lemony tabouleh and a homely fuul. Chicken livers sautéed with lemon were pillow-soft, with a hint of pink in the middle, the thin sauce adding a citrous tang. A main course of lamb grill was beautifully tender. What’s more, the staff managed the eating and entertainment scenario with politeness and aplomb. A very good night out.

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Address:
Maroush I London
W2 2JE

Phone:
020 7723 0773
Website:
www.maroush.com
Opening hours:
Meals served noon-11.30pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Marble Arch tube
Price:
Main courses £12.95-£18
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1. Maroush I
  - London
    W2 2JE
  - 020 7723 0773
  - www.maroush.com
  - 51.514277,-0.161837

Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Restaurant and bar facilities. Take away. Reservations required. Entertainment facilities. Entertainment. General facilities. Private rooms
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Parties

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(2 ratings)

Great interior and location. Grand with fairly comfortable chairs and generally good atmosphere . I was starving when I got there on Sunday so unfortunately had to eat something. I ordered a chicken avocado sandwich for £15 and a strawberries and bananas "smoothie of the day" for £5.50 . I was shocked when I realised the smoothie was not freshly made, it was unmistakably a very w ell known brand smoothie that I regularly buy from my local. The sandwich was mediocre at best, with a tasteless piece of chicken, a thin spread of avocado paste and sad looking lettuce. The green salad accompanying it was very good but the chips failed to impress. Most staff were fri endly and polite, except our waitress who did not seem to care. Unfortunately service was inclu ded in the bill and not optional. It would have been a first for me but given the chance, I wou ld not have paid gratuity as the combination of uninterested service, overpriced and poor food/ drink annoyed me sufficiently. Overall, it's probably a good place to go for drinks and the men u states it stays open till 3am which is great, but I would definitely not recommend eating the re.

Marzena Markowska Thu Dec 20 2012
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The service was below acceptable. We had to ask for water and bread 3 times (ridiculous especially as Lebanese appetizers need to be accompanied by bread). The appetizers where ok but the mains where clearly warmed up after being frozen (the waiter confirmed). After reading the time out rating I expected to enjoy an excellent evening in terms of food and atmosphere. Instead we spent a frustrating evening with below mediocre food. You are better off in Edgware road's Lebanese fast food places, where you find a better price/quality ratio.

Londoner Wed Nov 14 2012
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