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An east-London bakery renowned for its 'mega-selling banana brulee pastry', which features a distinctive sweet tahini crunch that inspired Jimi Famurewa's muffin recipe.
Nargis Shaikh is a chef known for heading the kitchen of a popular new Middle Eastern bakery in Leyton, London. She previously worked as a chef at Morny.
Last updated: 8/19/2026, 5:32:36 AM
Farha is a recently opened Middle Eastern bakery and speciality coffee shop located in Leyton, East London. It was founded by local couple Nargis and Umar Shaikh, who transformed a former cavernous garage into a buzzing eatery. The bakery aims to be a destination, drawing customers from across London with its unique offerings, including pastries crafted by ex-Toklas chef Vanessa Campanelli.
Farha is perceived as a 'hit new Middle Eastern bakery' that is 'buzzing' and 'drawing queues every weekend'. Customers are willing to travel to experience its offerings, indicating a strong positive reception.
Farha is located at 42 High Road, Leyton E15 2BP. The owners have expressed plans for future expansion, including an outdoor terrace and potentially dinner service.
Farha is open Wednesday to Friday from 8am to 4pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm. Weekends are particularly popular and tend to draw queues, suggesting that visiting on a weekday might offer a more relaxed experience, though the weekend buzz is part of its appeal.
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