What to order at Akub

Must order
Whatever lamb-shoulder course is on, and a glass of arak to open.
Signature dishes
Lamb shoulder mansaf, Crispy rice and lamb parcels
Editor tip
Ground-floor counter takes walk-ins for mezze. Tables upstairs book a fortnight ahead. Brunch service runs Saturday and Sunday.

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CuisinePalestinian
Price££
NeighborhoodNotting Hill Bayswater
HoursMon closed, Tue-Thu 12:00-15:00 and 18:00-23:00, Fri 12:00-15:00 and 18:00-23:30, Sat 11:00-15:00 and 18:00-23:30, Sun 11:00-16:00
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Location

Address: 27 Uxbridge Street, London W8 7TQ

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