HMC CertifiedInstagrammable Sit-Down Aesthetic
FSA 5/5 ★Cafe · Chinese · Japanese · London
Samarkand Restaurant
30 Stoke Newington Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 7XJ·£12–£22 pp(Dessert Lounge & Café)
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Cafe & Chinese
Dessert Lounge & Café
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What to expect at Samarkand Restaurant
Samarkand Restaurant is an instagrammable sit-down dining room located on 30 Stoke Newington Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 7XJ in London (N16), specialising in Cafe, Chinese, Japanese cuisine. It operates as officially HMC Certified (verified against the Halal Monitoring Committee directory) with a dedicated halal kitchen and is a strictly 100% alcohol-free venue, making it a trusted choice for diners looking for transparent halal standards in London.
Atmosphere-wise, it is particularly well suited for date nights with your spouse, family meals with kids and in-laws, solo dining and quick midweek bites. Diners typically spend around £12–£22 pp (Dessert Lounge & Café), which covers plated signature dessert or brunch dish, mocktail or speciality coffee in a sit-down lounge. Practical details include an official FSA food hygiene score of 5/5★, step-free wheelchair access.
🍽️ Cafe, Chinese, Japanese💷 £12–£22 pp (Dessert Lounge & Café)✨ Instagrammable Sit-Down🕌 HMC Certified🚫 100% Alcohol-Free
Usual Spend GuideDessert Lounge & Café
£12–£22 ppTypical per person
What this usually covers: Plated signature dessert or brunch dish, mocktail or speciality coffee in a sit-down lounge.
Full Visual Menu & Dish Guide✓ Curated Cafe Menu & Guide
Menu & Signature Dishes at Samarkand Restaurant
Browse Starters, Mains, Grills, Sharing Platters & Desserts · Usual spend: £12–£22 pp
Menus on other sites may be out of date, and delivery app prices can differ from in-restaurant prices.
PopularAll-Day Desi Breakfast & Masala Omelette Paratha
£8.95Flaky layered butter paratha, spiced 3-egg masala omelette, chana and house chutneys.
StartersHMC CertifiedAll-Day BrunchPopular
Butter Chicken & Cheese Loaded Paratha Roll
£6.95Warm flaky flatbread rolled with pulled butter chicken, melted cheddar and pickled red onions.
StartersHMC CertifiedStreet Food
PopularDubai Pistachio & Knafeh Belgian Waffle
£10.95Freshly pressed golden Belgian waffle topped with crunchy toasted kataifi pistachio cream, melted milk chocolate and gelato.
MainsHMC CertifiedViral HitVegetarian
Warm Skillet Triple-Chocolate Cookie Dough
£8.95Freshly baked in a cast-iron skillet with molten Belgian chocolate chunks and Madagascar vanilla gelato.
MainsHMC CertifiedWarm Dessert
PopularSaffron & Cardamom Tres Leches Milk Cake
£7.95Pillow-soft sponge soaked in saffron-infused three-milk cream and topped with pistachio crumble.
DessertsHMC CertifiedBest Seller
PopularSlow-Brewed Royal Karak Chai & Kashmiri Pink Tea
£3.95Signature cardamom-spiced Karak tea or pistachio-topped pink Kashmiri chai brewed fresh.
DessertsHMC Certified100% Alcohol-Free
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Smart Suitability Breakdown
£12–£22 pp · Dessert Lounge & CaféWho is Samarkand Restaurant best for?
With Wife / Date Night✓ Top Match
Features a Instagrammable sit-down setting well suited for couples and anniversaries (£25 – £42 for 2).
With Family & Kids✓ Family Friendly
Welcoming atmosphere for families, parents, and children with sharing-friendly dishes (£45 – £78 for 4).
Group Size & Events1 – 8 Guests
Verified Dining Facts
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Halal Assurance
HMC Certified
Verified directly against the official Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC) UK outlet directory.
Alcohol Policy
100% Alcohol-Free
Strictly 100% dry venue — no alcohol served on the premises.
Kitchen & Prep
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Frequently Asked Questions about Samarkand Restaurant
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Is Samarkand Restaurant in London halal?+
Samarkand Restaurant (30 Stoke Newington Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 7XJ, London N16 7XJ) is verified on DinebyMe as HMC Certified, cross-checked directly against the official Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC) UK outlet directory. Kitchen preparation: Dedicated Halal Kitchen (no pork or non-halal meat handled on the premises).
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