The heart and soul of Al Reem Lebanese
Born and raised in the heart of Beirut, Chef Mohamad (affectionately known as Chef Mo) grew up surrounded by the rich aromas and flavours of traditional Lebanese cooking. From a young age, he would spend hours in his grandmother's kitchen, learning the secrets of authentic recipes passed down through generations.
After training in some of Lebanon's finest restaurants and hotels, Chef Mo brought his culinary expertise to the UK. His dream was simple: to share the true taste of Lebanon with his new community.
Today, Chef Mo runs the kitchen at Al Reem Cuisine in New Malden, making everything by hand, in house, every single day - nothing pre-made, nothing shipped in frozen.
Chef Mo
Real footage from our kitchen - everything made from scratch, in house, every day
Hand-shaping kibbeh from scratch
Hand-rolling stuffed vine leaves
Chef Mo plating a fresh order
Filling kibbeh shells by hand
Plating saffron rice with grilled chicken
Grilled chicken wings, fresh off the grill
Hand-folding baked pastries
A full batch of stuffed vine leaves, ready to cook
Bamiyah (okra stew), plated and garnished
"I source ingredients daily from trusted suppliers. There are no shortcuts to great food - it starts with the best produce."
"My grandmother's recipes are sacred. I honour her memory by cooking each dish exactly as she taught me."
"Every dish that leaves my kitchen carries a piece of my heart. Food made with love tastes different."
Chef Mo's personal favourites
