Surbiton overachieves consistently for a suburban neighbourhood, with a strong Middle Eastern dining scene that gives the area a more distinctive character than you might expect this far from central London. The restaurants here lean towards the higher end of the price range, making it a natural choice when you want a proper special occasion meal without heading into town. The area around Surbiton station is the best place to start, where you'll find the kind of unhurried, generous hospitality that Middle Eastern kitchens do better than almost anyone.