Gaby's Deli

Gabys is a very basic deli. but their falafels are excellent, especially when they are fresh. accompanied by a salt-rib sandwich and a bit hummus, they are for a beautiful budget court. address: 30 charing cross rd, london wc2h 0de. Phone:020 7836 4233

Okay, but don't get upset. I asked myself to london my recent trip to london if there were any good Jewish style delis I could visit. gabbys was the overwhelming resumption. a small place with limited seating was not full when I stopped on Sunday night. I had salt beef on rye with pickles. I have learned that salt beef is what we call American corned beef. the sandwich was tasty, but rather substuffed by American standards. the roggenbrot was closer to the white bread with carraway seeds in it. the heap was ok, but weak. do not expect to see other Jewish menu items in NY style. the rest of the menu is more middle east than deli. if they are in a fix for corned beef while in Britain .read more

Now Gaby’s on Charing Cross Road is what they call an institution. It’s been there since the beginning of time as far as I know and yet somehow, shamefully I’d never been (though the journo is a veteran).

Gaby’s deli is a frequent hunt for actors and visitors from theatreland and it is so proud that all walls are covered with photos of the actors, signed posters from plays and cuts time pieces that fill the event place and especially its salted bark sandwich, I decided to make a proper cooked meal instead of going. I was very happy with my choice, as the lens soup was made with yellow lenses, the way my oma makes it back in Greece, and the pfeffer also had a very Mediterranean taste. this is likely because the whole menu is inspired by different Mediterranean countries and aromen, Greece...more

So next time they feel pacious in the west end, order a salt beef sandwich with whispers of senf and a pickel in gabys deli a unique jewel in the heart of theatreland, which feeds the soul and the belly!