Best Dishes at Koshari Street
Classic Koshari
MainsEgypt's national dish, simplified but authentic. A base of cooked lentils, pasta, and rice is layered with house-made zesty tomato sauce, cooked chickpeas, and crispy fried onions that add essential texture and flavor. Multiple reviewers praise the crispy onions as a highlight of the dish. At £6-8, it's one of London's best value meals and surprisingly filling.
Vegan Koshari
MainsReviewers specifically praise Koshari Street's excellent vegetarian and vegan options. The vegan version uses extra chickpeas and vegetables to ensure a satisfying, protein-rich meal without meat.
Koshari with Falafel
MainsA vegetarian protein option using crispy fried chickpea falafel on top of the koshari base. Adds texture and a different flavour profile while keeping the dish meat-free.
Koshari with Spiced Chicken
MainsUpgrade the classic with halal chicken that's marinated and spiced before being layered on top. The protein addition makes it even more filling while maintaining the authentic koshari base and flavor profile.
Koshari with Spiced Beef
MainsA heartier protein option, the spiced beef sits atop the koshari base. Reviewers note it's a filling, complete meal at under £10.
About Koshari Street
Koshari Street brings Egypt's national dish to Covent Garden, just steps from Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. The restaurant is tiny and unpretentious—street food style inside without the fuss. Every bowl starts with a base of lentils, pasta, and rice, then gets layered with house-made tomato sauce, chickpeas, crispy fried onions, and optional spiced proteins. The result is cheap (around £6-8 per bowl), filling, and authentically Egyptian. Vegetarian and vegan options are excellent.
Top 5 dishes at Koshari Street:
- Classic Koshari – 85% recommended(Signature)
- Vegan Koshari – 80% recommended
- Koshari with Falafel – 75% recommended
- Koshari with Spiced Chicken – 75% recommended
- Koshari with Spiced Beef – 75% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- Egyptian
- Price Range:
- £
- Phone:
- +44 20 7836 1056
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Takeaway, Delivery
Hours
- Friday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Monday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Tuesday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Wednesday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Thursday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday:
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Located on St Martin's Lane, a short walk from Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. A great escape from the crowds with a quick, filling meal.
The restaurant is really small with only a few seats. Go for takeaway or be prepared to stand. It's street food style—quick and casual.
Two bowls for around £12 is an unbeatable deal in Central London. Each bowl is genuinely filling.
The vegetarian and vegan options are genuinely good—not an afterthought. The chickpeas and fried onions provide enough texture and flavour on their own.
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