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Patogh

8 Crawford Place, W1H 5NE Full details & map

Grill: Iranian

Time Out says 3 Users say 4/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Jan 28 2010

Iranians either relish or refuse to have anything to do with Patogh, a kebab joint more akin to one of Tehran's cluttered cafés than its cosmopolitan restaurants. Walls the colour of cold coffee peel and crack; shared tables leave little room for intimacy; and decoration is limited to a handful of Persian paintings, a pair of red lanterns, and a string of coloured light bulbs such as grace the galvanised tea huts at the base of the Alborz mountains. Luxuries are rare (tap water at this BYO venue arrived in a scuffed plastic measuring jug), but few places serve Iranian street food with such an eye for detail. A starter of masto musir was whipped to a pleasing thickness, and made the ideal accompaniment to fresh bread peppered with sesame and poppy seeds. Both chicken and minced lamb kebabs were artfully seasoned and cooked just so: charred on the outside, juicy within. A heaped portion of rice was served traditionally, with butter melting at its centre. Those seeking subtle Iranian stews and soups should look elsewhere, but for an authentic taste of downtown Tehran, Patogh can't be beaten.

Tags: Middle Eastern, Iranian, Something different, Central, Edgware Road, Budget, Snack bar/Fast food, Restaurant, Grill

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Patogh details

Address

Patogh

8 Crawford Place W1H 5NE

Transport Edgware Road tube

Telephone

020 7262 4015

Meals served 12.30-11pm daily.

Main courses £6-£12. Unlicensed. Corkage no charge.

Local Authority food hygiene score
3 out of 5 stars

Facilities

Booking advisable ( weekends ), Disabled ( toilet ), Takeaway service

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Comments & ratings 4/5 (Average of 3 ratings)

By RW - Jan 1 2012

5/5

Having travelled throughout Iran, I have visited numerous UK based Iranian restaurants and have been left disappointed- until coincidence took me to Patogh. This is some of the best Persian cuisine I've tasted, in fact the bread IS the best I've ever tasted. I also recommend the lamb and salads/pickles -lovely staff too.

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By S.R. - May 2 2011

5/5

I've only moved to London recently from the States, but I've known about Patogh for years and I make sure to eat here whenever I'm in town. This is some of the best Persian kabob I've ever had eating out. The lamb and sea bass are fantastic. The generous serving of feta, mint, and taragon is a wonderful complement to the oven-baked bread. Service is quick. Food quality is excellent and consistent. Bring your own wine too!

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By Babak - Mar 20 2011

2/5

Whether this is akin to food joints in downtown Tehran or not, I cannot attest to. What I can say that is a poor example of of what Persian Kebab is supposed to be. The seasoning and marinating is woefully short of the goal on the lamb. Although closer to the mark in flavor, the chicken was dry. The Shirazi Salad had no dressing whatsoever, which is half preparation for this dish. The Hummus (not a Persian dish) is similarly tasteless and ill prepared. The only positive is that the bread was fresh and tasted good.