Lahore Kebab House, Whitechapel
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/london, r/LondonFood17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Lahore Kebab House on Umberston Street in Whitechapel is recommended for Punjabi food, often as an alternative to Tayyabs or Brick Lane. One diner particularly praises the lamb chops. Another likes the lively back-room atmosphere, while a further commenter describes it as a low-key Punjabi feast. The comparisons are not unanimous: a former visitor finds the kebabs and chops weaker than nearby rivals, and another considers it overhyped rather than particularly cheap.
Address
Lahore Kebab House, 2-10 Umberston St, London E1 1PY, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Lamb chops
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/joeydeviva in r/london · Aug 2024taste
Called very good and close to Brick Lane, unlike the curry spots there.
- Recommendsu/PiriePiriePie in r/LondonFood · Aug 2025
Names Lahore Kebab as the answer to the Pakistani restaurant request.
- Recommendsu/FootballInTheWhip in r/london · Aug 2026
Points to Lahore Kebab House on Commercial Street for a group Indian meal, noting it sits close to Tayyabs.
- Recommendsu/Hungry-Artichoke-232 in r/LondonFood · Feb 2026
Low-key but excellent Punjabi feast, cash only; only the Umberston Street branch, not others.
- Recommendsu/dragfest in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025ambience
Would pick Lahore Kebab House, sitting at the back for a good, sometimes raucous atmosphere, and likes bringing their own booze.
- Recommendsu/thinkismella_rat in r/london · Dec 2023
Lists it among a wide selection of regional Indian restaurants to cover different regions and price ranges.
- Recommendsu/franular4 in r/london · Aug 2026
Also recommends it, calling it the best restaurant in London.
- Recommendsu/FollowTheFarang in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026
Names Lahore as a personal favourite over Tayyabs.
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- Recommendsu/Libby15636 in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025taste
Rates Lahore Kebab House and Tayyabs around Aldgate highly for Punjabi food, especially the tandoori lamb chops.
- Mixedu/mcbeef89 in r/LondonFood · Aug 2025taste
Calls it decent and cheap but not as good as Tayyabs or Needoo, with less enjoyable kebabs and chops.
- Recommendsu/lordofhousestewart in r/LondonFood · Jul 2025
Suggests it for the Indian request, saying the food is good and it's an experience.
- Recommendsu/Mattuso in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025
Suggests trying to book a table at Lahore Kebab House, which is just around the corner from Brick Lane.
- Caveatu/cookiemonsterz_37 in r/LondonFood · Sep 2025price
Says Lahore and Tayyabs are popular but overhyped, and not as cheap as other options.
- Recommendsu/Think-Round-7037 in r/LondonFood · Sep 2025price
Would choose Lahore over Tayyabs; maybe a bit cheaper with fewer thrills
- Recommendsu/shadwell_lad in r/LondonFood · Aug 2025
Lists Lahore Kebab House among places to try.
- Recommendsu/ParkLane1984 in r/LondonFood · Aug 2025
Agrees it is very good and one of the originals.
- Recommendsu/SecretarySuper6810 in r/london · Feb 2025taste
Enjoyed the food on a visit, while wondering how its approach compared with British Indian curry-house dishes.
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Details last checked 9 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.