HOW TO CELEBRATE RAMADAN & EID AL-FITR IN SOHO AND CARNABY STREET
As much as Ramadan is about fasting, it is just as synonymous with feasting, reflection and celebration with friends and family. Throughout the month of March, visit Soho’s famous dining scene for halal-friendly restaurants with the ultimate Iftar menus for after-sunset dining or find the perfect gift across Carnaby Street and Soho’s unique boutiques for Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan Kareem.
The Best Iftar Meals to Eat in Soho During Ramadan
Dine together and do good at Darjeeling Express, Top Floor Kingly Court
From supper club superstar Asma Khan, Darjeeling Express serves up an incredible menu of North Indian and Bengali cuisine with interiors inspired by an Indian train station. During Ramadan, Asma donates the restaurant’s entire proceeds to charity and sends food packages to hospitals as part of the Zakat al Fitr, an obligatory charitable donation of food to the poor and needy before the end of Ramadan.
Honour Ramadan at Dishoom Carnaby, 22 Kingly Street, Soho
Gather at Kingly Street’s Dishoom with loved ones this Ramadan to break the fast with their Iftar Feast menu. Indulge in their finest snackery, succulent halal grills and biriyanis, before devouring their special iftar dish, Daal Gosht & Laccha Pratha. The menu is available for groups of four or more after sunset.
Be welcomed into Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, Second Floor, Kingly Court, Soho
Syrian cuisine by entrepreneur and refugee, Imad Alarnab, Imad’s Syran Kitchen serves flavoursome vegetarian options, colourful mezzes and sharing plates on the top floor of Kingly Court. A love letter from Damascus to London, Imad brings joy to all who visit with warmth, hospitality, and unmatched food.
Savour flavours of serenity at EL&N, 35 Great Marlborough Street, Soho
Head to aesthetic cafe EL&N for the ultimate breaking of the fast sweet treat this holy month. EL&N has curated a flavours of serenity menu, featuring a Pistachio & Date Smoothie, Twix & Date Milkshake, Vimto Iced Tea, Banana Pudding Tiramisu, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Pistachio Kunafa Cannoli and an indulgent Twix Cheesecake.
Have Iftar at Ramo Ramen, 28 Brewer Street, Soho
Ramo Ramen’s Ramadan returning special, Lamb Keema Ramen, is not just a dish on the menu but a celebration of colliding worlds. Picture Bangladeshi warmth meeting Japanese precision, a culinary handshake between co-founder Omar Shah’s heritage and aspirations. Dive into a broth that has been simmered to perfection, alongside Enoki Bites, Green Tea and Mint, followed by the special Mango Dessert Float.
Where to Pick out the Perfect Gift for Eid al-Fitr
Luxury gifting at Liberty London, Great Marlborough Street, Soho
A treasure trove for gifting, Liberty is one of the last great British emporiums for innovative and eclectic design. Find everything from high-end fashion, to beauty brands, luxury homeware and much more in the five-floor Tudor revival department store, sure to offer a special something for every family member this Eid al-Fitr.
One-of-a-kind fragrance at Ffern, 23 Beak Street, Soho
Discover the art of scent gifting with Ffern, known for its small-batch, seasonal perfumes crafted using sustainable practices. Each fragrance is a unique sensory experience, making it an unforgettable, yet traditional Eid al-Fitr gift.
Beauty gift sets at Benefit, 43 Carnaby Street
Gift the Eid Beauty Gift Set Special, Moonlight Delights from Benefit this Ramadan. The brand-new gift set features minis of volumizing mascara, pore primer and brow setter, plus full-size rose-tinted lip & cheek stain, all inside a plush pink make-up bag, created especially for Eid al-Fitr.
Modern simplicity at MALIN+GOETZ, 100 Berwick Street, Soho
MALIN+GOETZ is guided by the philosophy of less, but better, with high quality, easy-to-use skincare, fragrances and candles that fit into the modern lifestyle. Beautifully packaged, a skin-care upgrade, fragrance or cult candle will make a thoughtful Eid al-Fitr gift.
Get welded bracelets at House of Astrid & Miyu, 5 Foubert’s Place
The jewellery item TikTok cannot stop talking about, treat a loved one to an iconic matching Astrid & Miyu welded bracelets this Eid al-Fitr. The new flagship store also offers a range of timeless, as well as contemporary jewellery pieces.
