Khamsa - (Near Lambeth, South East)

Autumn Y Youre directed to a check in area upon arrival where you can drop off your stuff in a locker (free). Youll need to hand in your ID at that time to get a visitors pass. Following that, you make your way into the prison. Youll have to remove jackets/jewelry/extras, go through a metal detector, and get a pat down. Youre then led into the restaurant. Youll be sat, given time to look over the menu, and ask questions if needed. The environment itself looks like one of a regular restaurant, with the exception of plastic cutlery. The staff were partly in training when I was there, so they were decently chatty and eager to help with anything. They did try to upsell a decent amount, but that is probably in part to the training bit, in terms of learning how to work that in more flawlessly. Ordered a pork chop that came with soba noodles and a smashed cucumber salad. The food tasted good overall. They have their regular desserts as well as ones that are made by the inmates there (separate menu for these). So ask to see what those are to support them if youd like. When leaving, you will need to be escorted, so just be sure to ask for your host before you head out.

Dustin Fox Fantastic. Came here looking for the traditional breakfast and found multiple options. Food was delicious. Staff was friendly. Ate outside on the street. Couldnt have asked for a better start to our first day in London. Price was about 70% of what you would expect to pay in the US.

E Jones We had a brilliant evening: my partner and I. The food is wonderful: fresh, hot, and very tasty: chicken pieces grilled with rice and vermicelli, grilled halloumi, hummus, fattoush and wonderful fresh kibbeh. Great selection of drinks (we had cider and campari w/soda). The place has appropriately attentive service and is warm, with great Lebanese music. And the pricing is very reasonable. 5/5 all around. We have been here once before and it is better than ever.

A R Best pizza delivery ever— obsessed. The food is so good and the staff are so nice and great at their jobs. Won’t be ordering from anywhere else. Also the cookies are amazing, especially if you heat them up first!

Amy I came here for an early 30th birthday celebration. The staff here are absolutely amazing Debbie, Lete, Nana, Juilette, Angie, ivory. Rosie and Stan These women are absolutely amazing and they are an asset to your restaurant. They showed nothing but professionalism and care and they genuinely are beautiful people inside and out. It was an amazing start to my birthday celebrations thank you ladies.

Black Queen A Masterclass in Flavour and Heart — Rapchar is My New Favourite! Oh my days — this place has officially taken the number one spot on my foodie list, and trust me, I’ve been to a few. I started with the scallops and honestly? Absolutely exquisite. Perfectly cooked, bursting with flavour, and beautifully presented — everything on that plate earned its place. That’s the key here: so much freshness, so much flavour, and zero filler. For my main, I had fish with prawns, served with a cauliflower foam that completely blew me away. You could actually taste the cauliflower — light but still with body, and the flavour balance was spot-on. It was the kind of dish that manages to be both comforting and high-end dining at the same time — pure talent. The presentation across every plate was exceptional. You could tell real care had gone into every detail. The mac and cheese side was rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying — proper comfort food but refined. I didn’t even reach for the salt and pepper once (and that says a lot). I had sorrel to drink — rich, vibrant, and packed with flavour — the perfect pairing to cut through the richness of the dishes. I’ve never had sorrel like it (sorry, Mum). Unfortunately, I didn’t have room for dessert — tragic, I know — but that just gives me an excuse for next time. The service was exceptional — food arrived quickly, staff were polite and genuinely lovely, and the vibe was relaxed, friendly, and unpretentious. Even though the restaurant was full, the layout made it feel intimate, with a warm, family atmosphere. My only downside? When the chef came out to greet everyone, I did what any self-respecting foodie would do and offered him my hand in marriage. Sadly, he declined. I can only assume that i was at the back of a very long queue, because his food was slamming. Rapchar nails it: high-end food, comforting flavours, zero pretence, and genuine hospitality. I’ve already booked my next visit, because once is simply not enough! Well done, Rapchar — you’ve set the bar sky-high.