High on the success of their Hoxton and Willesden Green branches, Shish have launched a third branch, in Bayswater. The look’s the same: open-plan, wooden floors, palm wood chairs and tables, and a spotless open kitchen where you can perch nearby whilst watching the chefs at work.

Shish Restaurant - The Concept
The idea behind the chain is to introduce the average unchallenged British palate to the diversity of flavours that span the historic trade route known as the Silk Road. A modern kebaberie at heart, it specialises in predominantly skewered dishes from countries as different as China and Uzbekistan.

Shish Restaurant - The Menu
The menu is neatly divided into mezze, salads, shish and desserts. On Saturday and Sunday mornings until 4pm they serve a brunch menu of six exotic shish dishes, three classics (omelettes, eggs Benedict, pancakes) and five freshly-prepared booze-free drinks, best of which is the deliciously refreshing pineapple and apple cooler. The drinks are served every day. Shish also offer takeaways, hampers and daily meal deals.

Shish - The Food
For those feeling adventurous if mildly hungover on a Saturday or Sunday morning, the breakfasts at Shish are certainly a novelty. However, the nasi goreng or Asian shish of good honey marinated chicken skewers plus the mound of stir-fried rice it is served with tasted strange. The fried egg on the top failed to deliver that satisfying eggy hit, but a commendably fresh Turkish dough pastry filled with cheese and potato smelt good and tasted nice.

Shish - The Verdict
It’s fair to say that the Shish weekend brunch makes a healthy, more fashionable change to a fry-up in your local café. And the loos are nicer.

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