Being a city worker for the last 8 years, I always aim to find a place where I can;
- Eat healthy
- Taste delicious food
- Fit my macronutrient distribution with wholesome meals
- Reasonably priced
- Great customer service
Sounds like mission impossible sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve tried all of the ‘healthy’ places in the city, but there is always something missing from the above.
I have recently found a hidden gem inside the beautiful Leandenhall Market, a restaurant devoted to offering quality food and service to everyone who visit their establishment.
Go there at lunch time and you will understand what I’m talking about. The queue sometimes goes out of the door, but don’t be discouraged, the service is efficiently fast, and the best thing of all is the excellence of the service by the staff from the cashiers to the people at the food bar.
The busy lifestyle of the city worker can sometimes be robotic and emotionless, however when greeted by a genuine happy smile from the staff at We Grill, I soon realise that the simple things in life are what make a big difference in feeling appreciated. Isn’t it lovely when the staff knows you by your name and even remember your favourite dish?
Overlooked by the attentive eyes of the owner, Tarek, part of the experience for me is seeing him amicably chatting with his customers, making us feel welcome at every moment.
You talk to Tarek for few minutes and you will soon be inspired by his passion for delivering good healthy food, setting a unique standard of quality food and customer service all at fair price.
Tarek, a former investment banker has created the first of a future chain of casual, healthy eating restaurants in the heart of the City Of London directed towards the busy professional looking to keep up with a balanced diet.
The restaurant serves grilled meat and veg on skewers marinated in 'secret spices', along with homemade soups and fresh salads. We Grill offers only the freshest produce with full traceability from the farm to the plate.
He says: “The idea for We Grill started years ago when I worked at a couple of investment banks in the city. I’d always had a passion for great food and healthy living, but couldn’t find anywhere that served what I wanted to eat.”
It’s no wonder why you bump into so many personal trainers at we grill, put it this way, if your trainer eats there, surely you should too.
Say Hi for me when you are there and you might get a generous deal from Tarek. Mention that you heard about them when you read ‘HUGO MARTINI’ blog and you will be looked after at the till.
Go check it out for yourself. My favourite dishes are the cajun chicken skewer served on top of a salad bed, with a portion of red rice and quinoa and another portion of broccoli and couscous.