I'm a Bengali Londoner and I will never forget how my Somali mate's cousins in Gothenburg fed us like we were at a wedding. much love and respect for Somalis.
@@balochafghan4890 Its hearty and delicious, try their pulao and samosas. Very tasty and they know how to use spices sparingly to bring out the taste in foods.
@@balochafghan4890 Our gentics we are lean in stature as our forefathers were camel herding pastorolists who lived off a diet which was based on camel milk and camel meat.
So, I watched your video on Sunday and decided to visit Al Kahf today. Everything was just as you said, "cooked to perfection". Great portion sizes and reasonably priced too!
Maashallah Latif. Great to see you visit my local Somali place 😀. I come here after Friday prayer in East London Mosque. I watch your videos to cook Asian food but nice to see you explore other cultures. Soo dhawoow walaal!
One of the secrets has to be soy sauce! Lol...When i ate at Brothers (i’m sure you know this place) the beef steak had this distinct flavour profile but i’m assuming now after the chef mentioned he uses soy sauce that they (brothers) also must have used it on the beef to give it that deep rich flavour, of course there’s more to it but I suspect that’s one of the keys lol
@@tshelby9808 Hahaha That’s not true actually. The secret to Somali food flavor has to do with the exact herbs and spices we use which doesn’t contain soy sauce at all. I think you’re trying to get it out of us by using a clever tactic or outlandish statement in order to make us reveal it. Well done @ T Shelby. Nicely played ;)
Yummm. I’m a Somali living in Qatar and I really miss Somali restaurants in the West, especially Toronto where I’m from. The spices we use are similar to Indian spices - cumin, coriander seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, red chili powder, garlic and lots of fresh coriander. That’s pretty much the base of our spices. And this chef is using soy souce to top it up a notch. In my family, we add a bit of brown sugar and lemon juice to the lamb.
I lived in Doha and used to go to souq waqif Yemeni restaurant to get my Somali food fix. The host there was a Yemeni Somali who always made us feel so welcome.
This was my first place I experienced Somali food. At first I was a bit unsure of what to expect, but the flavours are really nice. The three Somali soup is definitely underrated
I've tried Brothers cafe in Tottenham, Savannahs in Shepherds Bush, Hooya's kitchen in ilford... all had fantastic 👌 food. Next on the list is Al Kahf inshaAllah
@@aja2168 for me I loved brothers but if ur female u will feel awkward a lot of male go there however they have side for females. Savanna is not very very authentic they have authentic mixed with Morden western food and very fantasy still great but u will not feel like Somali authentic food however I didn’t try the other two and will go there soon inshallah (god’s willingness)❤ I tried Duniya in Harlesden authentic food as well👌🏽
Somali food is amazing and tasty as a Bengali I love Somali food specially the lamb roast and shanks respect to all halal food from all cultures Mashallah
I tried Yemeni food in Qatar with our Yemen friend. It was an incredible experience with insanely diverse but delicious food. People who explore are often rewarded.
@@sunflowerbaby1853 usa food the meat isnt the same . I tried both uk and usa.. yall have fake meat when u eat in uk and dubai you will realize the food in usa isnt real .. is hard to explain .. new orleans and washington and ohio probably the best bet for food in usa
Ur making my mouth water! As south Asians are very difficult to satisfy when it comes to food! No one does it like muslims. Alhamdulillah. ❤ Well done to our Somali brothers. May Allah give this restaurant baraka and make them expand.
This is my local somali joint. The meats are to die for. The decor is horrendous lol. You don't go there for the aesthetics of the restaurant, you go there for the food only! The rice alone is amazing.
Am really enjoying these trips to other chefs. That food looked banging and so like a family in there. Food is love and you could see that Blessings and thanks you brother💫
Well, they need to be more open minded and mix with other people. If they keep speaking their language around non Somalis and staring too much of course they would people people off and nobody would go to their restaurants
Maa sha Allah. Its so true that Somalia food are absolutely delicious unfortunately it's not advertised as Chinese and Asian foods. Its a new to many people around the world. Its about time now
❤😎 That’s how to do lamb! If it’s red inside, a good vet could save it. That looked awesome😋. A genuine ‘hidden gem’. Thanks for showcasing other peoples food too 😎👍
I like the way the chef thoughtfully muted, stammered and then lost his vocabulary when asked about his "secret spices". I was like, brother Latif! hold your questioning for a second, the chef hasn't yet named his recipe price. Lol.
Thank you for this video Chef. A good reminiscence for me of when I was in the UK for studies, having many friends like family including Somalis and eating their cuisine 🤩
As a Somali from London this Restaurants is to die for MashaAllah with excellent chefs and workers, however you should try Brothers Restaurants in north London, youll thank me later :)
@latifs inspired the food looks amazing, I have never tried Somali food, but what you shows wets my appetite. Have you tried Nigerian food I think you will love it and it's all halal
These restaurants need to promote and collaborate with deliveroo or just eat to do delivery for people because food is soo good and we need to sure with the rest of the people that don’t know our food yet😢😮 thanks for trying Somali food brother manshallah and our chef forget our signature 🍌 😂 I cnt believe u ate without that😢 that’s if u want🤪 Ps: I love pakistani food we have the best restaurant in shepherd bush called SHABAB OMG THEIR BARYANIand their nan bread👌🏽❤
Salam Latif Bhai, Never tried somalian food, must try. Do try visit Dilpasand, would be great if you went with your friends, if you do visit, in sha allah you enjoy it as much as i did. Enjoying the new content. 👍👏
Somali, Bengali, Pakistani etc the love and respect between us Muslim brothers is something else.
Masha’Allah!
Why don't you have love for mankind! Should Christians love Christians only, and Should Hindu's love Hindu's only! Stop backwardness!
Alhamdulillah for Islam
@@tshelby9808 Exactly! Alhamdullilah indeed
Masha allah brother
I'm a Bengali Londoner and I will never forget how my Somali mate's cousins in Gothenburg fed us like we were at a wedding. much love and respect for Somalis.
The chef was so welcoming and Polite, love how is English became very limited when asking about the spice mix he uses haha
lol
You know that bro there is no secrets, it's just that he didn't know how to say the Ingredients in English
@@LatifsInspired HAHAHA We are safe guarding the tasty ancient Somali food secrets ;)
@@dunidahorizons5082 Exactly! Haha
Lol
Somali cuisine is an undiscovered secret, very hearty and delicious. Thanks for sharing.
They just prefer to keep a low profile usually. Focus on food more rather how the place looks . In Somalia it's combo of ambience and taste though
So why are Somalis skinny? I want to try the food but It looks not hearty only delicious
@@balochafghan4890 Its hearty and delicious, try their pulao and samosas. Very tasty and they know how to use spices sparingly to bring out the taste in foods.
@@balochafghan4890
Our gentics we are lean in stature as our forefathers were camel herding pastorolists who lived off a diet which was based on camel milk and camel meat.
Menus and a clean restaurant would be nice
So, I watched your video on Sunday and decided to visit Al Kahf today.
Everything was just as you said, "cooked to perfection". Great portion sizes and reasonably priced too!
I have never tried Somali food but I will definitely try it now!
If you love meat specially lamb, and taste flavoursome food, then InshAllaah you will be in for a treat.
Maashallah Latif. Great to see you visit my local Somali place 😀. I come here after Friday prayer in East London Mosque. I watch your videos to cook Asian food but nice to see you explore other cultures. Soo dhawoow walaal!
Masha’Allah! Somalia 🇸🇴 food is absolutely one of the best kept secret food in the cuisine world. Great video brother.
@Hafijur Rahman Thank you brother. We Somalis love our Bengali brothers and sisters.
One of the secrets has to be soy sauce! Lol...When i ate at Brothers (i’m sure you know this place) the beef steak had this distinct flavour profile but i’m assuming now after the chef mentioned he uses soy sauce that they (brothers) also must have used it on the beef to give it that deep rich flavour, of course there’s more to it but I suspect that’s one of the keys lol
@@tshelby9808 Hahaha That’s not true actually. The secret to Somali food flavor has to do with the exact herbs and spices we use which doesn’t contain soy sauce at all. I think you’re trying to get it out of us by using a clever tactic or outlandish statement in order to make us reveal it. Well done @ T Shelby. Nicely played ;)
@@thinkbeforeyoutype7106Haha you’re really living up to your username!
@@tshelby9808 its just normal indian spices lol no secret
Yummm. I’m a Somali living in Qatar and I really miss Somali restaurants in the West, especially Toronto where I’m from. The spices we use are similar to Indian spices - cumin, coriander seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, red chili powder, garlic and lots of fresh coriander. That’s pretty much the base of our spices. And this chef is using soy souce to top it up a notch. In my family, we add a bit of brown sugar and lemon juice to the lamb.
There is other spices that are missing and we use them so let’s make it secret for the restaurant 😜🤐
I lived in Doha and used to go to souq waqif Yemeni restaurant to get my Somali food fix. The host there was a Yemeni Somali who always made us feel so welcome.
This was my first place I experienced Somali food. At first I was a bit unsure of what to expect, but the flavours are really nice. The three Somali soup is definitely underrated
Free soup! Just want everyone to know how hospitable we are 😊
As a lifelong Londoner and fan of the restaurants in Whitechapel never heard of this place, will be planning to head here soon
I've tried Brothers cafe in Tottenham, Savannahs in Shepherds Bush, Hooya's kitchen in ilford... all had fantastic 👌 food. Next on the list is Al Kahf inshaAllah
Which one is the tastiest?
Next brothers in Tottenham is another restaurant that I think serves better food
@@aja2168 nothing yet has matched the taste of brothers cafe. Savannah is more modern decor and food is great too.
@@aja2168 for me I loved brothers but if ur female u will feel awkward a lot of male go there however they have side for females. Savanna is not very very authentic they have authentic mixed with Morden western food and very fantasy still great but u will not feel like Somali authentic food however I didn’t try the other two and will go there soon inshallah (god’s willingness)❤ I tried Duniya in Harlesden authentic food as well👌🏽
Somali food is amazing and tasty as a Bengali I love Somali food specially the lamb roast and shanks respect to all halal food from all cultures Mashallah
It's not that great. However I do love them as a people. U have a somali on your side, I any situation youre safe.
@@hassasinali7979 it is that great 😒😒
I tried Yemeni food in Qatar with our Yemen friend. It was an incredible experience with insanely diverse but delicious food. People who explore are often rewarded.
wow wow wow as usual, alhamdullilah and thank you for the wonderful content. my brother, may the almighty bless you and your journey ameen
Aameen
This looks so delectable that I want to book a plane ticket and leave Miami, Florida in the USA right away to this restaurant. Looks phenomenal!!!
You can find amazing Somali food in the US, mainly in Ohio, and Minnesota.
@@nej9015 That's phenomenal to know. Are you aware of any restaurants in Miami? I would love to try it.
@@sunflowerbaby1853 usa food the meat isnt the same . I tried both uk and usa.. yall have fake meat when u eat in uk and dubai you will realize the food in usa isnt real .. is hard to explain .. new orleans and washington and ohio probably the best bet for food in usa
You won't be disappointed, east london has every cuisine you can wish for and more
Are you muslim? Maybe try to find a somali at a local masjid. Then ask them about somali food. You might even get a home cooked meal.
Ur making my mouth water! As south Asians are very difficult to satisfy when it comes to food!
No one does it like muslims. Alhamdulillah. ❤
Well done to our Somali brothers. May Allah give this restaurant baraka and make them expand.
Alhamdulillah
Worked in Whitechapel but never knew of this restaurant until I saw this vlog. I’m going there tomorrow to eat.
Am Somali living in Kenya why does your name sound Kenyan ,or you are 😅
How was the food?
The staff are so friendly and they welcome any body to try the food ❤
Amazing.. its a secret jam. I pass this wy olmost everyday but never reslised such a nice restaurent be there.
This is my local somali joint. The meats are to die for. The decor is horrendous lol. You don't go there for the aesthetics of the restaurant, you go there for the food only! The rice alone is amazing.
Wow, Somali food looks amazing! I will have to visit when I’m in London. This is great.
I live 15 minutes away from this shop, heard amazing reviews of this shop, defo gonna eat there soon :D
Mashallah Latif , thanks for showing us the Somali food it looks delicious 👍❤️
“Downstairs, through a little alleyway” so east London 😂 great video,looks delicious . I live nearby so going to give it a try ❤❤
Am really enjoying these trips to other chefs.
That food looked banging and so like a family in there.
Food is love and you could see that
Blessings and thanks you brother💫
I love this place. Food is amazing. Such a hidden gem allahuma barik
This place is legit ken for hé best comfort food! I was in white chapel for 4 days and I ate there 3 days in a row … 👍🏽
Somali food is so good and the fact people don’t know Somali food is crazy to me 🤍🇸🇴
Well, they need to be more open minded and mix with other people. If they keep speaking their language around non Somalis and staring too much of course they would people people off and nobody would go to their restaurants
Maa sha Allah. Its so true that Somalia food are absolutely delicious unfortunately it's not advertised as Chinese and Asian foods. Its a new to many people around the world. Its about time now
One on the bucket list. Will be going there very soon...
Never had Somali food, but a lot of my Bangali friends have recommended it. Will try soon ان شاء الله
My god I'm hungry food looks great!! Need some of that now!! Masha Allah
Looks delicious bro, that lamb shank looks mouthwatering! Thanks for showing me a new place to go!
Love you Latif, been watching your videos during covid lockdowns.. good to see you on this new video in East London near where I live
❤😎 That’s how to do lamb! If it’s red inside, a good vet could save it. That looked awesome😋. A genuine ‘hidden gem’. Thanks for showcasing other peoples food too 😎👍
It's well cooked though
I like the way the chef thoughtfully muted, stammered and then lost his vocabulary when asked about his "secret spices". I was like, brother Latif! hold your questioning for a second, the chef hasn't yet named his recipe price. Lol.
Just been to a somali wedding 💒 the food was just amazing. I would love to learn how to cook this lamb & rice . Just fab 👏 👏 👏
Thank you for this video Chef. A good reminiscence for me of when I was in the UK for studies, having many friends like family including Somalis and eating their cuisine 🤩
As a Somali from London this Restaurants is to die for MashaAllah with excellent chefs and workers, however you should try Brothers Restaurants in north London, youll thank me later :)
This is a lot better than brothers, better food and service at al kahf
@@abuasfur7334 Agreed, But brothers have some good food aswell. Like the hilib haneeth and bariis :)
@@manouranoor7924 The restaurant next to brothers few doors away has better food, I forgot its name..
Not the one in Finsbury Park
@@theancientsancients1769 rayaan, the marinade on their meat is 10/10
This food looks mA fab, and you explained nicely without any distracting background music.
Jzk
Good to see support a muslim bizness .. masha allah
MashAllah the food looks so delicious, I ate Somali food in AlAin UAE somewhere in the 90s
In the 70s 80s and 90s there used to be more Somalis in the UAE ! Many left but some are left in Dubai
I'm glad you've finally found Al Khaf, it's been a lowkey hot spot for years that has now begun to surface. 👌
Wow must say this looked very nice always wanted to try Somali food.
Great video bro! Now I'm hungry for some 😋
Brother's in the endz 💪🏽 Allaahumma Baarik Somali food is banging 💯
MashaaAllah very good . Thank you for sharing ❤
Good place
Ma Sha Allah that looks delicious. Insha Allah next time I visit to London I will check this place out
Mnsha Allah my Allah bless ur culture and this brother ❤
Salaam everyone I'm visiting London soon to meet some family I'll definitely be visiting these places insha'Allah
Wa Alaikum assalam wa Rahmatullah
InshaAllah will try Somalia food. On of the most underrated cuisines in the world
Great find, food looked fantastic!
What a feast indeed!😍
Your vids always make me hungry. Respek!!!
Salaamz to my Somali brother's
And Sister's...
Eaten that mouth watering food
Many time's and it truly is Beautiful
Food... 👍
So good
How much was it
@@ashahaji1565 they didn’t let me pay for this meal however I paid £23-25 the first time for the lamb and chicken with the rice including the drink.
MashaAllah that’s good, I’ll probably go this weekend InshaAllah
Excellent review bruv, Food looked Wonderful
Looked gorgeous wish there was somewhere like that near to me.
The food at this restaurant is amazing I’ve tried it is so delicious.
Amazing food ❤️
Oh my gosh, it looks tremendous. 👌
One of the best food had it three times now and ordering on uber for iftar today 😅
I went there with two of my brothers and I LOVED it. It’s so good I recommend.
the food looks amazing
Fantastic review. My mouth is flooding.
Man, I love Somalian food and the size 😋
Brilliant, hidden gem. I am going
Wallahi I will go InshaAllah
Inshaa Allah
why make oath for that u will go what happen if u die tomorrow or u forget
I love east London mosque is very beautiful masjid mashallah and the first mosque allowed loud adhan
@latifs inspired the food looks amazing, I have never tried Somali food, but what you shows wets my appetite. Have you tried Nigerian food I think you will love it and it's all halal
Let me know where.
@@LatifsInspired 805 and Enish on Old Kent road
And Alhaji Suya in Peckham park road is another good shout
These restaurants need to promote and collaborate with deliveroo or just eat to do delivery for people because food is soo good and we need to sure with the rest of the people that don’t know our food yet😢😮 thanks for trying Somali food brother manshallah and our chef forget our signature 🍌 😂 I cnt believe u ate without that😢 that’s if u want🤪
Ps: I love pakistani food we have the best restaurant in shepherd bush called SHABAB OMG THEIR BARYANIand their nan bread👌🏽❤
MashaAllah the food in this place 💯💯💯💯🤤
I love Somali food - so delicious 🤤
Maasha Allah brother 🙏🏾🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴Somali food is the best
Good vid mate thats a massive plate of food 👍
Once Again = *_Y U M M Y_* presentation Latif..... with fresh lamb, lamb, lamb "every day"!!!! 🤜🤛
Mashallah food looks delicious tasty very nice 👍”Thumbs 🆙 hats🎩of to u ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Latif for Visiting a Somali Restaurant and Getting the Somali Food out there respect my Brother.....
Food looks amazing 🤙
Nothing beats Somali food in London 👏🏾🤤
Banging, need to go ASAP !
Well done guys ❤
Mah Shaa Allah looks delicious
I really enjoy that delicious somali food
Delicious
i think al kahf is the best somali food i had in london not gonna lie. and ive been to alot of them.
Delicious food, can’t wait to go again.
Inshaa Allah
Awesome brother
Best wishes to them
Nice colourful food!
It was!
Will have to visit Al-Khaf with family.
Am going there this weekend gna order same as Latifs plate lol
My mouth is melting bro masha allah
Oh I'm hungry let me go down to the kitchen and get some somali food my hooyo made.
Somali food is underrated ❤❤
Now that look good, must try
If you want really to experience Somali food you should go to Somalia specially the major cities. You will enjoy guarantee.
mash'allah everything looks good
I love my people🇸🇴❤️🔥
Salam Latif Bhai, Never tried somalian food, must try. Do try visit Dilpasand, would be great if you went with your friends, if you do visit, in sha allah you enjoy it as much as i did. Enjoying the new content. 👍👏
Sounds great!
@Hafijur Rahman hi thanks for sharing but i dont eat lamb meat, im a chicken lover lol.
that green chilli is 10 10 i love that stuf.
Mouth watering meal👍😁
Masha Allah 🇸🇴al kahf