Lunch For Two
Hummus Bros, London
On Friday Mr.Boyfriend and I spend the whole day in London, running errands and experiencing the present I gave him for our anniversary - a treasure hunt in Soho. After being on the road since 9:30 am around noon we (read Mr.Boyfriend) were starving and we decided to pick something a nice and interesting place to eat in Soho. We usually choose one of the numerous Chinese restaurants every time we happen to be in Soho but this time we weren't feeling so keen on Sweet and Sour Duck. So, while following our Treasure hunt route we came across a fine looking establishment called "Hummus Bros". Now, we are HUGE fan of hummus, the spread of gods, so we didn't hesitate to try this cute looking hummus bar. And our gut did not disappointed us, not even a bit!
Here's how it works: hummus is the base and you get to choose a topping. The toppings range from classical chickpeas (regular portion for 4.70 GBP) to chunky beef (regular portion for 6.50). Also, all mains are served with delicious pita bread, two pieced for a regular portion, one for a small one.
So, this last Mr.Boyfriend and I tried their two most popular toppings - chicken and guacamole (each regular portion for 6.20 GBP) and mmm, it was delicious! The hummus was tasty, fresh, creamy and the spices were just enough, the pita breads were home-made and yummy, and the toppings were just the right amount. We did what we usually do - order the two mains that appeal the most to both of us and then share them so that we can experience more then just one dish. The chicken was slightly spice and really juicy, mouthwatering and the guacamole was a total hit, fresh and zesty! We absolutely loved all of the food we ate, and the staff was really nice, cheerful (but not too much) and polite!
Plus, they make awesome coffee!
I must add, the place don't look fancy and it's aura is more of a canteen than a restaurant. It won't swept anyone of their feet, especially if they are picky on the atmosphere. And if you are just a party of two - you most definitely will share a table with someone else. Which is not a bad thing, but not a very intimate thing either.
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Interior: 4/10
Location: 8/10
Pricing: 9/10
Overall Grade: 8/10
Would we go back there again? - Sure, we loved the food and the prices are just about our budget. Definitely it's a keeper!
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