Karin Sinniger

I was advised it would take 10 minutes for my vegetarian platter. It took nearly 30 minutes.

There is a space to sit inside which is functional but not cozy—cafeteria style metallic tables and chairs. You can also sit outside on the terrace which people do (to smoke) even in winter. In winter it’s very cold inside. You must keep your coat on. I also didn’t see a toilet, although it’s right opposite the main train station so there are (paid) toilets there. This is more a snack food outlet than restaurant.

I must say, however, that my veg. platter was very good. Good price/quality ratio.

I’d come again but not with a train to catch!

Wonderful Lebanese food served in a humble interior which can still accommodate about 20 people inside.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. It’s a popular place with lots of repeat customers asking for take out so if you are aiming for lunch before a meeting please take this into account.

Lovely fresh Turkish food steps from British Museum. Service is super quick and friendly. They have special menu choices were you can choose from mezzes and mains. Vegetarians will be in heaven.

Informative Museum run by very polite soldiers. The exhibit re the liberation war against France had some very interesting information I had not seen elsewhere.

But you aren’t allowed to take photos of the exhibits so you have to take notes if you want to follow up any details. Loosening that restriction would be good.

I had to let the phone ring about 15 times but each time I got through. Mr. Azher, the Consul, is super kind and helpful. He is also efficient. He promised to call me back within ten minutes to confirm he had received approval from Baghdad to issue my visa and did so. He greeted me at the Embassy and granted my visa in the time frame he told me. He came out to let me know my visa was ready but that I needed to wait for the bookkeeping department to issue a receipt. I was in and out of the Embassy in 40 minutes. Cost US 41 for a single entry visa for a Swiss citizen. You need 3 photos, a copy of your passport and Swiss ID, and the visa application form. I also printed out a copy of the approval from the MOFA to grant my visa. It started to get a bit busy after 10:30 AM so I suggest getting there before then. The consulate is open from 9-12:30 Monday through Friday. This is one of the better visa experiences I have had.