dindin Kitchen

5 Reviews on “dindin Kitchen”

• JR

  Ate at the franchise in Fitzrovia. Was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. Generous portions and well priced. For a solid healthy takeaway on the go, a great option.

  April 19, 2016, 3:19 am

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• Goantolondon

  We went to celebrate Norouz [Persian New Year] with the lovely Vida and her team at her Persian oasis of calm (from the city hussle and bussle) that is Dindin Kitchen, near Chancery Lane. We were particularly interested to see their celebrations, as we have family friends who are Persian also.After a warm welcome, Vida briefly explained about the Persian traditions surrounding Norouz. She explained that Norouz marks the first day of Spring and the beginning of a Persian calendar year. At the heart of all celebratory gatherings is the sofreh-ye haft sinn or haft-seen table ( meaning the Table of the Seven Ss) that is symbolic of all the things they hope for and comprises of the symbols of togetherness, health and wellbeing that are illustrated on the table by the seven items beginning with the letter S’: Sumac, Senjed, Serkeh, Seeb, Sir, Samanu, and Sabzeh.Additional items can be also added to the table dependent on the traditions of the family.We were then first served kuku , Persian herb souffles. Beautiful, fluffy mouthfuls which went perfectly with the well thought out condiments.Besides some other small delicacies to whet out appetites, we next were served Persian spiced baked salmon, that was still wonderfully moist and flaky, with a traditional special herb rice that was bursting with vibrant green and yellows from the herbs, saffron and turmeric. A perfect combination the herb notes complementing the freshness of the salmon.And then on to a fragrant, lime infused beef stew that was served with warm Persian sesame seed bread / the special herb rice.My favourite part with Persian main courses is the tah-dig or golden crust in this case from the buttered bread used to coat the base of the traditional rice cookers. A crispy delicacy that family members fight over!Bring on the sweets!We were served naan berengi (traditional Persian rice cookies). They are made of rice flour and some had rose water, chocolate and pistachios added to them, plus we were also served moreish rosewater baklava crammed full of nuts and had a fabulous honey stickiness. A wonderful and perfect end to a celebratory meal.Happy Norouz Dindin Kitchen and Vida!Highly recommended, and see you again soon. goantolondon.wordpress.com

  August 11, 2015, 10:30 am

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• London Curry Blog

  A nice option for lunch, Din Din Kitchen on Gray’s Inn Road is situated outside the busiest lunchtime spots in the area, but gets good passing foot traffic, including my very own. The fresh Persian food attracted me (soups, wraps and ‘hot boxes’) and the light and airy interior made eating very pleasant. I recommend the 5.45 soup and wrap combo deal which gives you ample food for a fairly reasonable price. The hot boxes on the other hand ramp up in price depending on your selections and present less value for money. Worth a visit for something new if you’re in the area. londoncurryblog.com

  March 2, 2015, 7:53 pm

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• Wrap Your Lips Around This

  Dindin kitchen is an all-day eatery on Grays Inn Road, creating its own niche market of Persian food to go. Rather than being a restaurant, it is more of a canteen which I imagine is very popular on a weekday lunch. Think of it as a Middle Eastern Itsu or Leon.Head to my blog to see pictures of the food! wrapyourlipsaroundthis.com

  November 6, 2014, 4:21 pm

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• Cherie City

  dindin kitchen is the new Persian fine fast food restaurant in Holborn that Ive been raving about to anyone who will listen since visiting recently.Being Persian, Ive grown up on a diet of slow-cooked stews and Basmati rice studded with vegetable or dried fruit. Typically, I have the Persian obsession with making the perfect rice in my genes, so I was curious to see whether dindin kitchen would be able to serve up great rice in a quick dining environment.Dubbed as the Persian Itsu, dindin kitchen is a slick affair with fridges of bright meze pots and healthy juices, clear menus noting the dishes simply in English and arty shots of pomegranates adorning the walls.The force behind dindin kitchen is Persian entrepreneur Vida Tayebi, who saw a gap in the market for home-cooked Middle Eastern food served quickly. In fact, no one in London is doing what she is to the same professional level. Before visiting, I carefully planned what to order to get the best overview of dindin kitchen. Little did I know that Vida would bring us a spectacular feast of pretty much everything on the menu thats the Persian way.We started with a rainbow of delicious meze pots served with chewy, airy Persian Flatbread and a fresh, bitter Endive, Pomegranate and Walnut Salad (2.80). My favourites among the selection were the moreish Aubergine and Lentil Salad (1.60) and a rich, flavoursome Smoked Aubergine and Tomato Salad (1.60). Other tasty meze pots include Beetroot and Parsley Yoghurt Dip (1.60), cooling Baby Spinach, Dill and Yoghurt Dip (1.50) and a traditional Persian Chicken Salad with mayonnaise, pickles, peas and egg (1.95).The meze pots make perfect starters or light bites and its best to order a few different ones to share.To follow, we tried a Sweet and Sour Pomegranate Soup with added meatballs (3.95). The soup was thick and comforting with tangy, mouthwatering flavours and soft pieces of meatball crumbled in the soup. The Noodle Soup with lentils and fresh vegetables (3.50), known as Ash-e Reshteh in Farsi, was herby and aromatic with plenty of spinach, mint and parsley.Chicken and Lemon Saffron Souffl (3.80) is a must-try dish, either as a starter, side or accompanied with rice. The large souffls were packed full of shredded, marinated chicken breast and the saffron gave them a slightly sweet, fragrant taste. Souffl is the best English description for the classic dish known as kookoo, however the filling is usually the main part and the texture is less airy than a regular souffl.Stuffed Meatballs with split peas and barberries (4.95) were juicy and substantial with sweet dates at the centre. The tomato sauce was deliciously rich and slow-cooked with flavours of zesty dried kaffir lime I really enjoyed this dish.The grilled dishes at dindin kitchen are really fantastic and quite a healthy choice. Chicken Skewers (6.75) were succulent and tender, lightly marinated in yoghurt, lime and saffron and cooked on a charcoal grill. The Lamb Fillet Skewers (6.95) were also lean, flavoursome and substantial.Mostly importantly, the accompanying rice was out of this world. The delicate Basmati rice was steamed with saffron and plenty of barberries. Often these little red berries can be very sour and sharp, but dindin kitchen managed to soften the flavour, making the rice ever so slightly sweet and rather addictive.Both dishes came with some saffron mayo and a side of mild pickles and a tomato, red onion and cucumber salad. The grills were perhaps my favourites of all the dishes we tried its quite hard to beat good charcoal-grilled meat.We were feeling rather full by this point, but managed to squeeze in a few wraps, which are available on their own or as a daily deal with soup for just 4.95.The Minced Lamb wrap (6.25) included a tasty flatbread filled with well-seasoned, smoky meat, sumac, tomatoes, pickles, fresh parsley and saffron mayo. The Beef Falafel wrap (4) is also worth trying, particularly if you like a wrap with a slightly spicy kick.For dessert, we were excited to finally try a CroDough (3.95) from Rinkoff Bakery. There were four flavours to choose from and we went for the raspberry CroDough, filled with jam and topped with fresh raspberries. It was pleasing enough (if a little underwhelming) and is a fun sweet item to offer, but I much preferred the more Persian-influenced Raspberry and Pistachio Cake (2.35)The dense, fragrant sponge was studded with chopped pistachios and pieces of dried raspberry and was a delightful end to the meal. We finished with cups of fine Earl Grey tea, however a glass of typical Persian brewed tea would have been a welcome addition.dindin kitchen is without a doubt my favourite new casual dining opening this year. For me, its the ultimate childhood comfort food and for those who havent yet tried Persian cuisine, it provides an authentic yet uncomplicated introduction.The food is excellent, prices are very reasonable and everything is available to take-out and eat on the go. For something completely new in London, dindin kitchen should be top of the list. cheriecity.co.uk

  October 4, 2014, 3:00 am

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