Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [SLMan Meets… Syrian Chef Imad Alarnab](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/2653) ![SLMan Meets… Syrian Chef Imad Alarnab](https://media.slman.com/tnKyAE7A2sWDas83e0hvUQjRjMU=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fslman-site-assets-070224-thumb-imad-podcast.jpg) Photography: IMAD'S SYRIAN KITCHEN [Interviews & Careers](/index%2Ephp/life/interviews-careers) / 07 February 2024 # SLMan Meets… Syrian Chef Imad Alarnab Photography: IMAD'S SYRIAN KITCHEN Imad Alarnab is a Syrian chef who once ran three successful restaurants in Damascus. During his country’s civil war, Imad's restaurants were destroyed and he was forced to flee in search of safety for his family. Arriving on the London restaurant scene four years ago with a series of charity events, he opened his first permanent place here in 2021 – Imad’s Syrian Kitchen in Kingly Court. Here, Imad shares his remarkable success story with SLMan… Listen to the full episode [here](https://shows.acast.com/sheerluxe/episodes/the-slman-podcast-chef-humanitarian-imad-alarnab) Visit [ImadsSyrianKitchen.co.uk](https://www.imadssyriankitchen.co.uk) DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. If you think a credit may be incorrect, please contact us at .