Turkish
4 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7XN
This family-run Dalston ocakbasi was transformed into one of London's most exciting restaurants when ownership passed to the original owners' sons. Now you can expect thrilling modern Turkish food through an East London lens.
285-287 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2JS
Known for its simple but tasty Turkish meat and doner kebabs in even simpler surroundings, E Mono has been highly praised by The Times' food critic, Giles Coren, for years. The flatbreads are made on-site, and the chicken shawarma is free-range. There's seating inside to dine in, as well as its popular takeaway service.
163 Blackstock Rd, London N4 2JS
A personal favourite of the Hot Dinners team, this ocakbasi restaurant on Blackstock Road has been turning out great Turkish food for years. The chicken shish never disappoints and there’s something about the way their bread soaks up all the meat juices that just finishes us.
96 Stroud Green Rd, London N4 3EN
There is cutthroat competition in this part of the world when it comes to great kebabs, so the fact that Petek is so often namechecked is worthy of note. Expect generous portions of the Turkish food
156 Canonbury Road, London N1 2UP
Lee Tiernan's Black Axe Mangal (or F.K.A.B.A.M as it's now known) has made a small site on Highbury Corner into one of the best restaurants in London. With metal and rock music blaring out on the speakers, it's certainly unlike much else in town. It's described as 'an unauthentic, bastardised take of Turkish Mangal and Ocakbasi, with global influences.' It has a set menu that changes regularly while still featuring some of the classics like their squid ink bread.
30-32 Foubert's Place, Carnaby, London W1F 7PS
Zahter comes from chef Esra Muslu, previously at Ottolenghi, and is pitched as a 'love letter' to Turkey with a contemporary take on Turkish cuisine. They also have a space upstairs called The Loft for private events.
64 Grafton Way, London W1T 5DN
The duo behind Shoreditch's popular Oklava restaurant,Selin Kiazim and Laura Christie, have opened this spot in Fitzrovia, where they make Turkish pasta in the window and serve up an eclectic selection of wines.
50 Baker Street, London W1U 7BT
This is a mangal and raki bar in Marylebone, inspired by the streets of Istanbul. The menu has been put together by Executive Chef Hus Vedat (who's been at Barbecoa and Ceviche). Expect a Turkish menu showcasing Anatolian food and drink - cocktails by Matt Whiley which have a big focus on raki.
53 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LB
Coming from Alan Yau, this restaurant serves pide - essentially Turkish pizza - filled with Asian ingredients.
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