Hummus Bros

Take Away Food Shop at 37-63 Southampton Row
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8 / 10 from 1 review
Address
37-63 Southampton Row
Bloomsbury
London
WC1B 4DA
Map
Telephone
020 7404 7079
Region
Bloomsbury
Nearest Station
Holborn
0.15 miles

Other Branches
Hummus Bros Stores

Opening Times
Monday Open 11:00 - Closes 21:00
Tuesday Open 11:00 - Closes 21:00
Wednesday Open 11:00 - Closes 21:00
Thursday Open 11:00 - Closes 21:00
Friday Open 11:00 - Closes 21:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hummus Bros serve delicious, fantastically fresh bowls of creamy houmous with a variety of toppings, to eat in or take away.

All In London Review

A simple idea, yet so successful!

I adore hummus and my fridge is never lacking a tub of it. I like to mix it up sometimes by choosing different types: red pepper, pine nut and pesto, black olive; on occasion I even go wild and buy feta hummus. But from time to time I tire of supermarket hummus and want the real stuff, the thick creamy paste with bits of chickpea floating around in it like my dad used to make. My own experiments making hummus have not been entirely satisfactory, so a place where I can pick up a tub of it homemade sounds like a dream to me. However, how would an actual restaurant devoted solely to the stuff fare?

Arriving at the Holborn branch on Southampton Row, I immediately realised there were few tables suggesting they cater more to takeaways than sit down meals, however I was soon to realise how substantial these meals are. The way it works is simple, hummus is used as the base and a variety of different toppings can be chosen: fava beans, mushrooms, beef, chicken or salad. Pitta bread is included and can be white or brown; however those with gluten intolerances are also catered for with rye bread, rice cakes or carrot sticks. Small portions start from £4.70, rising to £7.70 for a large portion with the most expensive topping, beef. Side dishes include a lovely feta-laden Greek salad, tabouleh, smokey aubergine or falafels.

The hummus and beef topping plus a Greek salad was enough to make me feel like bursting out of my Alexander McQueen skirt, however in spite of this we couldn’t resist the small but perfectly formed selection of desserts. A rich chocolate brownie arrived which I couldn’t get enough of, and a malabi, a crème caramel type of pudding drizzled with date honey was exquisite.

Drinks have a slight Middle Eastern slant and are healthy and delicious; we sipped on a comforting hot spiced apple juice with cinnamon and cloves, and a refreshing ginger and mint lemonade, made fresh and with still and not sparkling lemonade, something which is curiously hard to find.

Perhaps I am a little biased as I happen to particularly like all the food Hummus Bros serves, but I also like the ethos behind this company. It began when two college friends tired of the lack of healthy, tasty food at affordable prices, often having to resort to cheap fast food instead. Thus they began Hummus Bros, opening first on Wardour Street in Soho, later on in Holborn. Thinking particularly of students, their lunch menu is even better value than the prices mentioned above, as the dishes are the same but cheaper. I also spied an offer of free Wi-Fi and coffee for 50p throughout the day.

They have also thought carefully of their working clientele, and never add garlic to their hummus choosing to serve it in a separate dish to be added at will should you want to avoid embarrassing moments of halitosis back in the office. Their staff were equally attentive and helpful making my meal even more pleasant.

A simple idea, yet so clever. I will be going back very soon.

Reviewed by Leila
Published on May 8, 2009


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Every dish at Hummus Bros is hummus-based, examples include hummus with slow-cooked chunks of beef or tender chicken with sun-dried tomatoes. Eschew pitta bread in favour of gluten-free bread, rice crackers or carrot sticks for a super healthy dinner; and with desserts and salads available too you won’t leave hungry.

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People may scoff at the idea of hummus being the basis of a whole meal rather than a simple dip, even more so at it being the main item offered at a restaurant, but they’ve obviously never eaten at Hummus bros. Pairing it with tender chunky beef and aubergine or chicken and guacamole makes for dishes that are surprisingly filling and very cheap. Those with gluten sensitivity can order it with rice cakes or tortilla chips instead of pitta.

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