Three local restaurants were chosen to represent the diversity of the cultural history of the community and we have produced short clips to demonstrate how important herbs are used in delicious cuisines from all over the world.
Babajani is a fusion of Caribbean and Mesopotamian (Khurdish and Iranian) cultures. The owner and head chef, Kris, offers eat in, take away and private catering options with his tantalising menu using coriander, thyme, parsley, fresh fruits such as pomegranate and date syrup to maintain authentic flavours. Date jerk chicken wings, falafel wraps and tabouleh are some of the staples you can explore on their menu.
Babajani, 322A PORTOBELLO ROAD, London, W10 5RU, 07415 535 791
http://www.babajani.co.uk babajaniportobello@gmail.com @BABA JANI
Hassan’s Moroccan Fish is a notorious destination venue on Goldbourne road, enticing locals and visitors from all over the country and abroad. So renowned is this simple eatery for providing satisfying, flavourful meals, that every lunchtime and all afternoon, there are a steady flow of customers, consuming fresh fish, salad chips and rice all doused with fresh lemon juice, parsley and coriander to accentuate the authentic Moroccan spices.
Hassan Moroccan Fish can be found on the corner of Portobello and Goldbourne Road, just turn up and find a seat or take away.
Jaydees Caribbean Catering is situated in a historic location just off the original “front line” of West London, All Saint’s Road. Simone and her team create sumptuous Jamaican favourites of Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat, Red pea or Okra soup, Fish tea, patties and brown stew or steamed fish. Fresh thyme is used in a wide variety of dishes as well as scallion, onion, garlic and scotch bonnet peppers to ensure they remain “Proudly Caribbean” when they tickle your tastebuds.
Jaydees, 28 Lancaster Road, W11 1QP, 020 7243 5969
www.jaydeescatering.com @jaydeescatering