The eccentric Eyal Shani serves winning pittas for the masses. By Josh Kaplan. There are certain pockets of London in which I feel at home. One is my flat, another is the queue for Beigel Bake at 3am on a Friday night, another is when I speak to the Israeli guy in the farmers market near my house who makes falafel falafelerez , look him up.
These places are familiar and comforting because they allow me to relax, to drop my guard, to feel like I belong. Miznon, by the charismatic whirlwind of a chef that is Eyal Shani is another one of these places.
The vibe, like all the best Israeli places is casual. The concept of Miznon is simple. Take as many delicious things as you can find, inspired by the local cuisine, and shove them in a thick, fresh-baked pitta.
A map in the back of the soho location shows Miznons in Australia, Singapore and Vegas, among others. In Soho, the smaller of the two London branches, the British inspiration is clear to see. He also has maybe the most refined kebab in Soho, again wrapped in the best pitta in central London and washed down with an assortment of Israeli-inspired cocktails most of which contain Arak. She instantly bonded with the Israeli waitress and chef, all of whom engaged in a cathartic venting that diaspora Israelis will know only too well, especially since last year.
It does simple food well. For a reasonable price, in a way that makes you keep coming back. For anyone that has ever been to Israel, it feels like the best of the Jewish state. Instagram: MiznonLondon. Eyal Shani. Israeli restaurant. Central London. Spice up your supper with this gorgeous green, spicy marinade.
