One of Westbourne Grove's most popular restaurants, Alounak was briefly put out of commission after a serious fire in 2005, but sprung back to life months later without losing its queue-out-the-door popularity. A clay oven greets you at the entrance, where the bread is made fresh, and small touches such as inlaid artwork on the walls, aquarius, and lighted fountains liven up the atmosphere. Alounak offers a BYO alcohol policy but does not serve any itself.