
The Hubb
Although BW and I are from the same community, we both come from slightly different backgrounds. Whilst I’m full East African, with both parents being born in Tanzania and their parents coming from Gujarat, BW is half and half. One half hailing from Mumbai, India, and the other actually being East African, as his mum lived in the Congo. However, getting him to embrace his African side has been like getting blood from a stone and trying to coax him into eating at an East African restaurant has been nothing but impossible. That is until Mum had her birthday at The Hubb, a Halal East African Restaurant, in Northwood Hills.
Having no choice but to come, BW was a little wary and confused by the names on the menu, so left the ordering to us. And goodness, did we order a feast.
The Food at The Hubb

We had pre ordered these crispy round kebabs and they arrived fresh and piping hot.
Dabba Chips [£3.00]
Freshly fried chips that were coated in the house spice mix before being closed in a box to steam. They were okay and forgettable.
I’m not sure I can estimate correctly just how much the bill was given that we were a party of 7, plus three kids, one toddler, and two babies (phew), and it was so hectic I did not manage to see how much the bill came to. But, given the prices above I would say the total came to around £25 for 2 people, excluding drinks and service, so approx £13-15 each depending how hungry you are. Service was a bit hit and miss; perhaps the staff felt overwhelmed by the number of large groups that were coming to the restaurant, but
By the way, BW absolutely loved it and has agreed to visit the in-laws more if that means he gets more of the mushkaki and chicken poussin! Nargis Kapuri, we’re coming for you next!
Do you know any East African (more notably Tanzanian and Kenyan) restaurants in London worth visiting? Let me know in the comments below.
For The Hubb’s website, click here.
For other East African/Kenyan restaurants in London, see below: