Lahore Kebab House
Our verdict · A long-running Whitechapel rival to Tayyabs, widely rated for its seekh kebabs and karahi.
Go if
Well-regarded seekh kebabs and karahi
Skip it if
Functional decor
Plan your visit
Lahore Kebab House
~£22 pp
Indicative price at the time of review.
Lahore Kebab House has served Punjabi grills near Whitechapel for over forty years and is frequently mentioned alongside Tayyabs for its seekh kebabs, karahi and generous portions. It is BYOB and gets busy. As with Tayyabs, its halal reputation is well established but not stated on its own website, so confirm when you book.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Well-regarded seekh kebabs and karahi
- Generous portions, BYOB
- Long-established institution
Cons
- Functional decor
- Busy, cash-friendly
How it compares
Good to know
- Address
- 2-10 Umberston St, London E1 1PY
- Nearest station
- Whitechapel
- Phone
- +44 20 7481 9737
- Price
- ~£22 pp
- Halal status
- Widely reported as halal; not stated on its own site — confirm on booking
- Drinks
- BYOB — no alcohol sold
- Booking
- Walk-in; gets busy at peak
Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Aug 2026
Insider tip · A mixed grill for two is the easy way to try the range.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 5 March 2026
- Updated
- 7 September 2026
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