Egypt is a state I have always wanted to visit for its monuments and history, possibly in due time I will go. I have never ever stood even then about what the Egyptian cuisine is like and as part of Voluptuousness Week London I am going to Aladino’s restaurant in Kensington to try it out. Aladino’s superstores its self as Alexandrian dining with European influences in a chaste cloth table environment with a cocktail bar. Chef Aladin Barakat an acclaimed chef and restaurateur by Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and others for 18 years in Egypt, gets his own special flavours from his former Alexandrian restaurant where he received the who’s who of the Mesial East.
Meeting Aladin
Aladin Barakat is one of the most dazzling people I have ever met. He has such a passion for both grub and people. In speaking to him he decided to personally cook for us which I was terribly excited about. Little did I know but for the next few hours, I was effective to have an experience that would last a life someday. He personally sat next to me to explain the dishes and tell the story of his fabulous life back in Egypt that only writers last wishes a ever dream of scripting. You see in luxury places like this, there is not in the least a moment where you get to meet the owner let alone the chef. This is what made it one of the greatest food experiences I’ve had. I was not familiar with this type of cuisine and I’ve not under any condition been to Egypt, so every dish was to be a whole new experience.
Chef Aladin gather team FBH
The video blow shows the Aladino’s taste as part of day 2 of London Luxury week.
The Restaurant Decor
When I slogged into this restaurant I instantly fell in love with the firelights. There is a real funny story here, in his own words Aladin Barakat elucidated that when he first saw the lights, he hated them. But anyone who pop ins the restaurant needs to understand that these lights are gold serving and add to the very essence of what Aladino’s Restaurant represents. 
The Grub Experience
Entrees
King Prawns Fried In Our Light Crispy Coating
Ethical Foie Parfait, Two Flavours
Butternut Squash
Beetroot-Cured Smoked Salmon
All 4 Entrees
Energies
Whole Or Half Lobster
Slow-Roasted Tender Shank Of Lamb – Infused with demulcent Egyptian spices and served with smooth mashed potatoes.
The doltish roasted tender shank of lamb is to die for, it just falls off the bone and the form is immense.
Pickled Aubergine And Poivron Salad
Desserts
Top Right away – Mehalabeya – Mastic-based milk pudding, with candied pistachios
Top Formerly larboard – Om Ali – Crisp filo pastry, baked in a rich cream with a come near of vanilla, topped with baked almond flakes Bed basically – Apple Crumble, Vanilla Ice Cream
The desserts were something that I had not tasted before and I would order the whole lot. Trust me they are merest unique indeed.
Conclusion
Take the time to explore the viands at Aladino’s and whatever you do, make sure you ask to speak to Aladin. Aladin has a fancy list of Egyptian stories to supplement his amazing food which abstain froms you gasping for more. Aladin shared his secrets with me fro the technique on mastering such food. But to be honest I’d rather retain b challenge him home for breakfast, lunch and dinner myself. The food and the stretch speaks for itself but the key to this fine dining is the staff and the superintendent chef, Aladin himself.
Details
- Website: www.aladinos.co.uk
- Speak: 38C Kensington Church St, London W8 4BX, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 (0)20 7937 2244
