Gandom Charcoal Grill

In Hove, Brighton, Gandom Charcoal Grill brings the crossroads of the Middle East to the table. The kitchen weaves Lebanese brightness with Persian depth and wider regional soul, favouring charcoal-kissed flavours and generous hospitality. It is food shaped by journeys and shared traditions, where smoke, spice and herbs settle into a harmonious whole.

Meals often begin with a gentle duet of textures: homemade hummus as smooth as silk and smoky baba ganoush, followed by the crunch of falafel or the sweet-savoury sway of kashkeh bademjan. From there, plates roam from chicken kabse, spiced and comforting, to tender lamb shank with baghali polo. Slow-cooked khoreshts add a homespun cadence — think gheymieh, fragrant with tomato and saffron, and herb-laden ghormeh sabzi — each a bowl made for spoon-and-silence moments.

Over the coals, classics sing: koobideh (kafta) arrives juicy and aromatic, while chenjeh (lamb shish) offers pure, charred simplicity with rice. Families will appreciate joojeh kebab and koobideh for younger diners, and a sweet landing of baklava or saffron ice-cream seals the deal. The mood is convivial and unhurried, made for sharing, passing plates and leaning into conversation.

Make a date, bring a curious palate, and let Gandom Charcoal Grill’s fusion of cultures become your fusion of memories — a little smoke, a lot of soul, and plenty to savour.