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When Hummus Bros first opened, onlookers genuinely wondered how it could possibly survive: after all, chickpea dip doesn't usually set pulses racing. But survive (and thrive) it has, with the two entrepreneurial 'bros' - actually, two university chums - having since launched branches near Holborn and St Paul's.
The concept is simple and done well. Queue at the counter for one of the chickpea-based snacks; at its most basic, this is an ample bowl of creamy houmous with a slick of tahini (sesame paste), drizzle of olive oil and sprinkling of paprika, served with warm wholemeal pitta. Other Middle Eastern-inspired riches include a 'pimped-up' version of houmous topped with tender chunks of beef; or fresh, fragrant side salads made with bulgar wheat and chopped parsley (tabouleh), or pulpy smoked aubergine (baba ganoush). Tiny plastic pots of fresh garlic or lemon juice are available for extra zing.
A youthful sense of fun adds to the experience: the hip staff were hospitable, the communal tables vibrant, the music festively loud and the Wi-Fi free of charge.
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What is 'following'?020 7734 1311
Meals served noon-10pm Mon-Wed, Sun; noon-11pm Thur-Sat
Main courses £6.65-£8.45
Credit cards AmEx, MC, V
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Babies and children welcome ( high chairs ), Bookings not accepted, Disabled ( toilet ), Takeaway service, Vegan dishesHummus Bros map
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See all bars & pubs near Hummus BrosComments & ratings 2/5 (Average of 7 ratings)
Loved this place. The hummus with beef (slow cooked and very tender) and guacamole was amazing. The pitta bread was warm, fresh and fluffy. The Greek salad was the best I've eaten in London. Don't forget to order the mint and ginger lemonade and Malabi dessert - both excellent also.
I'm not sure if this place deserves five stars. It is just actually a huge bowl of hummus with guacamole etc. Looks much more exciting than it actually is. The hummus from Phoenicia in Kentish Town tastes better than this.
Have to agree with the negative reviews. Hummus was a bland puree and the concept just doesn't seem to work. Chick peas on hummus? Guacamole on hummus? For £10 a pop as well. I would rather go to a supermarket and buy a tub of hummus and a carrot.
You people clearly have no idea what you are talking about. Take it from a veritable connoisseur of hummus - Hummus Bros is not only home to some of the best hummus around but it is also at the forefront of one of the most remarkable concepts ever to hit the London restaurant scene. A restaurant? Solely for hummus? Genius. To those of you who have a bad word to say about this quintessential chickpea Mecca, I despair of you. Especially you Woody, if a bad batch of hummus can 'ruin your day' you probably need to take a good long look at yourself.
Great idea but probably the most tasteless grosse hummus I've ever had. So disappointing and not cheap either. I defo wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.
Amazing concept...horrible horrible Hummus. I'm from Cyprus so my entire family makes Hummus...I make Hummus....so I guess I can say I'm a good judge of the stuff. After eating there I was almost offended. I'm shocked the place has paying customers....
fantastic concept but probably the worst Hummus I've ever had. It tasted like gritty peanut butter mixed with socks. It had no taste of chickpeas, tahini or garlic and a horrible texture. Generally if you name your restaurant after an ingredient, you had better make sure you do it well. Stick to the supermarket brands...
I'm a big fan of hummus, but Hummus Bros. served me up some of the absolute worst hummus I've ever encountered. Bland, grey and utterly without texture, with no detectable trace of garlic, lemon, olive oil, tahini or any of the things which make hummus delicious. It reminded me of a kind of high-density nutrient paste that they sometimes eat in dystopian sci-fi films. If you're going to open a restaurant that ony serves one thing, you should at least make sure that you do that one thing well...
Add the fact that my quick lunch (small hummus, topping, salad) ended up costing a tenner, it pretty much ruined my day.
A thumbs down from me, in the strongest possible terms.
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