In the Joury.

Joury is like a multi talented person. There are many good sides to it; each person would find something of his own that appeals to him most. This Lebanese restaurant is just off Oxford street, nestled between Marble arch and Bond Street Tubes. 72 Duke Street is a magic number. By the time you have travelled that far up Oxford Street - one of these things would have happened to you; you 're loaded with shopping, your feet hurt and you're tired and hungry. What you'd love most is a relaxing atmosphere away from the human traffic you've already spend so long fighting. For years I could not find a place like that in the area. A place that's right near the shops so I don't have to walk much further and a place that's not too "Mayfair" because I'm just not dressed for the occasion. Joury is my oasis, my safe haven.

There is a big pink rose drawn at the storefront window. Inside is a chilled out atmosphere with mellow music and traditional, colourful Arabic decor. The shisha was excellent. You can judge a place by the shisha - if they take good care of it then it will always taste nice, if they don't wash it you get a vile after taste. That just means bad maintenance. So yeah - Joury - good maintenance - good food. Actually the best Arabic I've had in London. Tabouleh, Crunchy pastries, marinated chicken and grilled lamb skewers, humus, aubergine dip... it's a place to try everything and pig out.