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5 Reviews on “Gaby’s Deli”
Gaby’s Deli is a frequent haunt for actors and visitors of Theatreland and it’s so proud of it that all the walls are covered with photos of said actors, signed posters from plays and newspaper article cutouts praising the venue and particularly its salted beef sandwich. Despite that though, I decided to go for a proper cooked meal instead and try the day special, lentil soup and stuffed pepper. I was very happy with my choice, as the lentil soup was made with yellow lentils, the way my grandma makes it back in Greece, and the pepper also had a very Mediterranean taste to it too. That’s probably because the entire menu is inspired by various Mediterranean countries and flavours, Greece, Turkey, Israel etc. I also liked that you can go sit by yourself and have a quick meal, something that I find awkward with more expensive restaurants. I will definitely go back to it when I want some warm food before a movie or a play but feel like something more homely. darcrose22albionadventures.blogspot.com
Gaby’s Deli, established in 1965, is a bit of a London institute to actors working in the surrounding neighbourhood. I had been keen to try it for a while and was imagining a sort of Katz’s style New York deli but the decor here is more in line with an English greasy spoon.Famous for it’s salt beef sandwiches, that’s what I ordered, and while it wasn’t exactly photogenically presented, it tasted as good as expected. I lavishly slathered it in mustard and was very satisfied. The meat was soft and tender and falling out of the bread, which was seeded with fennel.However, my friend ordered the pastrami bagel and salad, and while the salad was brightly coloured and exciting, the bagel looked a little limp. I guess you just have to order wisely: a woman at the next table had the hummus and falafel which looked great – next time I would go for salads and hummus; the counters are brimming with different options as you walk in.
Gaby’s is built around a hype as the famous deli which was saved from closure by a collection of celebrities, actors and Westend stars. Sure it has this rather New York deli chic thing going on, but I don’t think it lives up to the hype. Outside the food looks amazing. Heaps of brightly coloured, inviting combinations, but my meal didn’t blow me away. I can not deny that my pastrami bagel isn’t good, but it is just a bagel with meat in it. There isn’t anything else going on. It does however come with a side salad, where I get a brief insight into the potential of the deli. In my salad is a potato mix that is very nice , and has little bits of gherkin which make it rather fun. I also have a tomato salad, and a heap of what I think is beetroot and cabbage. Maybe I just ordered wrong, but overall I wasn’t particularly impressed.
Wide variety of vegetarian middle eastern food. Make your own meal combo. Relaxed atmosphere.
OK – But Don’t get too excited. I asked around ion my recent trip to London if there were any good Jewish Style Delis I could visit. Gabby’s was the overwhemling recommedation. A smal place with limited seating was not crowded when I stoped in on Sunday evening. I had Salt Beef on Rye with pickles. I learned Salt Beef is what we Americans call Corned Beef. The sandwich was tasty, but rather understuffed by American standards. The rye bread was closer to white bread with carraway seeds in it. The mustard was ok, but weak.Don’t expect to see other NY style Jewish menu items either. The rest of the menu is more middle eastern than Deli. If you are in a fix for Corned Beef while in the UK – stop in soon because the landlord is threatening to shut them down.