Kebabs and macaroons in Finchley Road

I went along to the opening of the new Finchley Road branch of Comptoir Libanais in February and tried some really lovely salads (tabbouleh, fattoush) and snacks (chicken and pickle wraps, kebabs, pumpkin kibbeh, falafel). I was amazed at how inexpensive their menu is and, as a big fan of 'picky' food (tapas, mezze, dim sum... you get the picture), I loved being able to try loads of dishes without getting full. The mint tea is lovely too - extremely refreshing and packed with mint leaves and a hint of rosewater. Dessert-wise, Comptoir sells every imaginable variety of baklava, as well as French-inspired pastries and cakes like macaroons with a Levantine twist of rosewater, saffron or cardamom.