Paramount Lebanese Kitchen: A Taste of the Levant in the Heart of Paddington
On London Street, a varied Lebanese menu gives travellers and neighbourhood diners a reason to pause.
Around a major railway station, meals often fit between departures, arrivals and the next appointment. Paramount Lebanese Kitchen, at 26 London Street near Paddington Station, offers a different possibility: a table of mezze, something from the grill and a moment to enjoy the food before moving on. Its menu accommodates both a quick takeaway and a more substantial sit-down meal.
The smaller dishes are a useful starting point. Hummus combines chickpeas, tahini and lemon, while moutabbal introduces grilled aubergine, parsley and pomegranate seeds. Hand-rolled vine leaves bring rice, tomatoes, mint and parsley together in a lighter preparation. These are dishes that invite diners to order across the menu, rather than settle immediately on a single main course.
The selection also extends beyond the familiar pairing of hummus and falafel. Pumpkin and spinach kebbeh, aubergine moussaka and lentil dishes give vegetables and pulses a substantial role. Fattoush adds crisp bread to chopped vegetables, while tabbouleh draws its character from parsley, mint and a lemon dressing.
For a heartier meal, the menu turns to shish tawouk, lamb kafta, shawarma and mixed grills. Wraps provide a compact alternative, carrying many of the same ingredients in Lebanese bread. Drinks bring another layer of flavour: apple, mint and ginger sit alongside pomegranate and rosewater, while nut-filled baklava offers a traditional finish.
That range is central to Paramount’s appeal in Paddington. It allows the restaurant to serve different appetites and schedules without losing its Lebanese focus. For visitors passing through the area, it offers an accessible introduction to the cuisine; for those with more time, the mezze selection provides ample reason to make a meal of several dishes.
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Address: 26 London Street, Paddington, London W2 1HH
Telephone: 020 7262 1111
Website: paramountfinefoods.com