Came with a large work group after the MPTS show and it was amazing. Literally didn't know what I was walking into, but glad we did. Turkish food with flair. Staff were awesome as well. read more

I've been here almost a dozen times. I've never had a bad meal. The food is so tasty and great quality. The service is exceptional. Fast service. The owner has learned my order and I don't even live in the UK. I love this restaurant so much. They go above and beyond and they get to know you personally. Such nice people. I strongly recommend a meal here. read more

UNBELIEVABLE. I probably order from here (on Deliveroo) about 3 times a week! I'm obsessed with the lamb Doner but everything I've tried on the menu is bonkers good. BE AWARE: there are about 20,000 restaurants in london called "Best Mangal." (There's even another one on North End Road!) This one is "Best Mangal 1996" if you're ordering on Uber Eats or Deliveroo. What to expect: real, authentic Turkish kebab done exactly right. (I am Turkish, and I give it the official stamp of approval.) read more

The absolute best food we had in London. We are still dreaming about the delicious lamb kabob. We arrived late, a lot of the food was sold out but everything we had was delicious and the people working were very nice read more

Awesome and so tasty! We had the platter for 2 and it could feed 3 to 4 people. They are so generous with the salad, bread, dips and man...the meat! It was all so tasty. The meats are charcoally grilled and are moist and flavourful. Service was great too! Definitely check this place out! read more

Best Mangal - Turkish Near Me - London, XGL

This place was last reviewed in 2011! Craziness, as this is the best Kebab House I've every been too! It should have a lot more reviews! So normally I don't like when businesses put "Best" or other superlatives in their name, as it strikes me as a little pretentious. This place however, had the chops to not just do so, but back up their claim. So we headed here before one of those nefariously good Yelpie events in the area. As Alex always said, light bites only (which didn't apply to the Yelp! does Ping Pong event) but if we'd know the amount of food and drink there, we'd probably have given this place a miss for the worse. The place itself is unassuming. Close to the station, you'll see it by the bright blue sign. Upon entering, the place looks like quite a nice shisha bar. It's definitely not your typical sit-down kebab shop with the wobbly tables and general greasy surfaces. Prices seem to have risen/normalised since 2010-11. The price for eating in is actually the same or similar to take-away. That said, kebabs are in the range of £8-13. With other things like turkish pizza around £3.50. The doner lamb house special was amazing. All too often, you're served up greasy suspect looking meat. However this meat was excellent. Relatively lean, tasty with little oil. Served with turkish bread, the only qualms I had were the bread wasn't warm. But that was minor. The meat was fantastic. The Chicken Shish looked even better. Giant chunks of chicken. Charred to perfection. With lots of salad to cut through the grease. The meat is nicely put atop a thin piece of tortilla wrap. A nice touch and prevents oil from splashing around the plate (not that there's a lot of it in the first place!)There's a signature taste to the meats here that I would probably recognise over other places. This isn't to say the place is perfect. Their chilli sauce could be hotter. There could be a larger selection of drinks, but these are personal preferences. If you want to try a really really good kebab, this place will satisfy. I will be back to try more things. Plus they have footie on the tv, which makes it really hard to leave mid-game, when Chelsea are losing against Everton! (disclaimer: I'm an Arsenal fan) read more

Best Mangal - Lamb doner with turkish bread and chilli sauce - Turkish Near Me - London, XGL

I was slightly disappointed here. We came here late after a concert at Wembley Stadium, unknowingly after it was supposed to be closed. There were customers waiting for take out and still some sitting in the dining room so I didn't even realize they were supposed to be closed until after ordering. Plus they didn't make a big deal or indicate that at all. So I definitely give those hard working guys props for taking us. I don't get the high reviews for this place.. Maybe it's because we came at the end of the night, but our meals were underwhelming. We got chicken and lamb kebabs and nothing about our meal stood out. For a restaurant with 4.5 stars, it should have been much better! It was okay at best. read more

There are many places you can get a kebab, but if you're looking for something that is value for money, this place has the healthiest and freshest I've come across. Large chunks of lean meat. All the cooking is done in view of the customers, at the front of the restaurant. Healthy and delicious! It's usually very busy, so you may wait 10-15 min for takeout. Good idea to call and make a reservation if you'd like to eat in. The meat on the skewer runs out every night at this place. (I live in the area and wake by daily). My favourite place here in London. read more

Thanks for the tip yelp people. I went today for a local lunch after reading all the good reports and wasn't disappointed. cared for surroundings, extensive menu, friendly service. We had a chicken kebab and a spicy lamb one (recommended in a review on here) with salad on the side. The lamb in particular was delicious. Good texture, well seasoned. Great bread. Two nice sauces on the side. Both cooked until juicy and no more. About a tenner each which is probably about as much as I'd like to pay but certainly two good plates of food. My suspicion is getting take-away is the real winner as it's half the price and that would represent most excellent value so I will be getting on my bike to do that regularly from now on. read more

So five stars for food. Three stars for the service. I really really loved the food. The meze platter was stellar. Wow these dips are too legit to quit! And the bread is probably one of the best complimentary bread items I've ever had! And the mixed grill was sooooooo well flavored and cooked to perfection. I loved the variety. Delicious! But man...the service, oye! It took soooooo long for them to come over and take our order, get us our drinks, come back and see how things are going and also see if we needed any refills. If they could be more attentive and just make sure that the customers are happy this place would be 5 stars for sure. Seriously. But a great spot to grab lunch. Just work on the staffing stuff and this place would be complete. read more

We were in London for 7 nights and ate here THREE times! I think that says more than anything else. Love the open fire charcoal grill​, the selection of dishes, the lean meats, the rice, ​and salad...well, everything! Every dish was prepared to perfection: flavorful, healthy and fresh. On our next trip to London, we will enjoy ourselves here again. read more

Best Mangal is the best thing to happen to your mouth since you learned how to make words as a two year old. Seriously. I have been going to this Turkish restaurant for several years now and while, I'll admit, sometimes it has had a not super amazing day, for the most part... these are the best kebabs in London. I know what you are thinking...everyone says they know the best kebab shop in London. They are liars. This is the best. I take all of my friends here and they are so shocked by the smokey delicious flavor of the lamb kofta kebab that their faces nearly fall off. So, here are the tricks. Anything that is cooked on the giant indoor mangal oven is amazing- especially the bread. DO NOT ORDER THE DONER KEBAB. It's way too salty and oily. Get the kofta or the chicken. You may have to wait a little longer, but it's worth it. They also have a great aubergine lamb grilled thing and they can even do little wild birds if you like. This place has a sit down restaurant part which can get a little pricey, but you can order giant platters of grilled meats that will make you want to dance around the table. The best bang for your buck however is the take out. Almost nothing will cost you over a tenner and you are guaranteed to to be stuffed with deliciousness. I swear Allah, this place has saved me from nasty hangovers, bad moods and general ennui. These kebabs make you want to live again. PS- Another tip, be sure to order lots of salad in your kebab if that is what you get. Its delicious. PPS- I just tried the falefal (sp?)the other day and they are also amazing. Go for it vegetarians! You go and eat there too! read more

Have to agree with Alexandra here - I've lived in West Kensington for two years, and anyone knows this part of North End Road well knows the incredible, flavoursome smoke that wafts over the whole neighbourhood from the chimney of Best Mangal. You can literally taste it in the air as you come up the steps from the tube - and no, I'm not exaggerating, even a little bit. The reality of Best Mangal fulfils the promise that the smoke has been making to you, as you are led helplessly by your nose to the little red door. And while your wondering how this little neighbourhood marvel could get better, Burhan, their Maitre d', whose service is as friendly as I've seen (in London or anywhere), will usher you to your table. Have a chat and work out what you feel like - personally I make sure I never leave without having the humus kuvurma: tender, oily little chunks of lamb in tahini-heavy humus with oily pine nut dressing. Then sit back and be transported to Istanbul by the glorious combination of tempting smells rising from the mangal, chatty staff bustling around and happy, satisfied diners tucking in to platters of delicious food and quaffing cheap and tasty turkish wine. Finish off with some baklava and a turkish tea or three, and if you're lucky maybe a back rub from Burhan. Paradise. read more

Nearly 5 years ago, hubbs and I lived in West Ken, just around the corner from Best Mangal. Hubbs used to be a strictly donor man until he saw the great big grill at Best Mangal, smelled that lush smoke and had to try their kofta. If you ask him, it's changed his life! =) It's a testament to how AWESOME the kebabs are that we still plan in a cheeky kebab all the way out in West Ken (even though we live south of the River now). We mostly do the restaurant because we love the staff there and are always remembered. The lamb beyti is amazingly delicious, even more so for the enormous salad that comes with it (love the pickled red cabbage!). And even with dining in, the mains are all under a tenner, which is a definite bargain! I'd rather have dinner here than most of the 'posh' joints in the city and that's a fact. There are actually two restaurants in West Ken now, the other a bit further down and past the main road (closer to the turn off to High Street Ken now). The other is also a Best Mangal and has a patio and is a little more upscale in decorations. Great place to watch international football matches while you sup! P.S. They've opened a new Best Mangal in Fulham now, kids. Make haste! read more

Great fast kebab place! There's so much in Hammersmith, it's sometimes hard what to choose... And you never get it wrong ;) with this place you can't :) I had a beef kebab with cheese and chill sauce. It was wrapped to perfection (which sometimes other places such a bad job it falls all over your hands). So if you want a great bit on the run, though not wanting to comprise on quality, this is your place :) read more

This place was amazing! It is gonna be hard to top this place during my stay in West Kensington. This place has definitely set the bar high as my first dining out experience in London for Carnival season. read more

As an American/South Asian, this food was amazing! Coming from the states, I was highly impressed. I recommend the Meza platter as the best option. Food tasted fresh, warm and their bread is out of this world. Ate at this place 3 times during my stay in London and will definitely be coming back. read more

I've visited turkey in the past and im a kebab enthusiast. Never have I ever found a kebab place in London that can exactly match the quality and taste just like in turkey. The grill is incredible, flavors are deliciously intense. I have decided my fate as a regular. read more

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Best kebab I've tried, though admittedly haven't tried that many. Lamb ribs are extremely fatty and seeing that lamb fat is worth the "health risks" (in parentheses because propaganda, Lance Armstrong, heart association, conspiracy), I finished my plate, cleaning the tendon and tissue right off those poor little lambs bones. Only downside is that it's just close enough to my house to consider going there regularly, but far enough that I almost always settle for something closer. read more

The kebabs are grilled traditionally at the front of the restaurant. The prawns were superb. The lamb was exceptional the staff was gracious and accommodating. Who runs a wine special on Friday night? 10 quid for a competent bottle of Turkish white on a Saturday night? Make reservations. The place fills up and is very popular. read more

My first ever kebab was lovely. I'm serious, it was top notch and made me wonder why the humble kebab got such a bad press. The next dozen or so kebabs I consumed slowly explained to my stomach and taste buds, just what all the negative fuss was about. So I stopped having themfor about 7 or 8 years. This is the place where I decided to end my exile. Emboldened by all the positive reviews on qype I was sure that I would find a hearty and tasty kebab, like my first one, that would reignite my passion for this food that can vary in quality more than almost any other. And yes, this place does a mean kebabnot mean to your mouthI should perhaps have said awesome instead. I got take out because I was in a rush, despite the inviting restaurant inside and was given something that looked and felt like an enormous wrap! It was really nice. The bread they used was special (I think they make it), the lamb was cooked and tasted like lamb (these points are not guaranteed, when you risk a random kebab), the chilli sauce was hot, the salad crisp and my hunger was more than satisfied. So if you have been burned, figuratively not literally, by some dodgy kebabs. Why not come to Best Mangal and rediscover the love! read more

Absolutely delicious. A surprisingly elegant but comfortable dining room. The smell of the food cooking as you walk in the door tells you that you're in the right place. Not your usual kebab place, expect excellent food and service. One of the best restaurants we visited while in London. Will definitely go again next trip! We tucked into our food way too fast to photograph it! read more

I was working on the road today and one of the guys in the team suggested we meet up for lunch. He's been banging on about this place for ages an he was right - fantastic food, I could have sat there all day eating. If you are in the area and you are hungry go - you will not be disappointed. read more

This is great place to eat and good value. also good quality and great service. If you like that kind of food then try it out. Not a great deal of choice for good places to in in west kensington some this has to be one that you should try. They have an open oven an a guy sit in the middle of the pace and cooks all the meat nice when its cold outside also looks quite good. They are not that big inside but that also do a take away service as well They have 2 places on the north end road. read more

This place is exeptionally good as far as grilled food goes. The meat is amazing and freshly-prepared, the service is fabulous and there's generally something really genuine and friendly in the air. There's even a little garden around the back, for those warm summer evenings. I also love the little details, like the decorations on the plates and how they bring your bill in a lovely hand-carved wooden box. But above all, this place is Turkish cuisine at its best. I'm a sucker for a yogurtlu shish kofte and Best Mangal never let me down. The lamb shish tastes very original as well. Large variety of starters and mezes and a selection of desserts to choose from as well, however, I never managed to order one, as the portions are so big there's never any room left for dessert... read more

We were looking for Turkish or Lebanese food during our last night in London and found Best Mengal 2 stops down from the Piccadilly line on the Underground. The area is somewhat drab and dark but once we entered the restaurant, it was lively and filled with people (Tuesday evening). There were kebabs stacked and charcoal burning. A good sign. Food was good and service was great. They did only have one beer available and I just happened to be looking for cider that night. Small issue seeing we were there for food. The place was apparently a popular restaurant and to be filled, it would have to be seeing there is nothing else in the area. Unsure what this area is like during the day seeing we visited late Tuesday evening. read more

Best Mangal - The only beer in the house. It's good! - Turkish Near Me - London, XGL

Amazing. A big charcoal grill greets you in the front as you walk through to the restaurant at the back. Friendly, efficient service and great tasting food, especially the grilled cis kebabs. Eaten here four times now and every time is as good as the last. Go out of your way to get here as there are a lot of shabby and tired kebab houses in London. This is as far away from those as you'll ever get. Highly recommended!! read more

Was the first restaurant I visited when I arrived in London because is really close to my place and I loved it... The food is amazingly delicious, well elaborated. Decoration is simple aNd goes very well with everything inside... The service is great even in the busiest hours... Think the place has the right name for it: BEST MANGAL.... read more

I stumbled upon this place on accident while leaving West Kensington station on my way back to my hotel. Kebabs are like the mexican food of Europe and I love me a good kebab. The kebabs here are "Turkish" style which is a little different form what I'm used to in the States but they were delicious nonetheless! The restaurant has two parts, the front which is take-away and the back which is a sit down restaurant. I never actually dined-in and only had take-away. The prices are reasonable with the average kebab running about 5 pounds sterling (approx. $8USD). So how it works is you pick the kebab you want, either off of the menu if you know what you're doing or you can point inside the cooler at the skewers of meat. They take it and cook it in front of you over an open fire. Once it's cooked, they wrap it in a large flat bread (kinda like a tortilla) and then load it up with a mixture of veggies and a very good spicy sauce. They wrap it up and you're on your way. It smelled so good I didn't want to wait until I got back to my hotel (about a 5min walk) so I opened it up and devoured that thing on my way back...it was probably the best thing I have ever had in London...I was back the next day and the day after that, and after that, and pretty much every day I was in London. Whenever I go back to London, I always make it a point to pay Best Mangal a visit. It is conveniently located right across from the West Kensington tube station. read more

Pretty good Turkish food in a nice atmosphere. The lamb dishes we tried were delicious. The only misfire was an eggplant appetizer which was overly oily. Their fresh bread is wonderful - skip the rice and fill up on the bread. Atmosphere is casual-upscale with a takeaway waiting section at the front of the restaurant overseeing the grill charcoal.. read more

Stayed in a nearby AirBnb and could not have asked for a better meal!

We were looking for a place to have a nice dinner in the neighborhood of our Airbnb our first night in London. After checking other reviews in the area we chose Best Mangal and were not disappointed. The restaurant was clean and modern, the staff friendly and everyone loved their meal. read more

They make some serious Turkish food ! We had the chicken kebab, which was really flavorful, the lentil soup and the falafel wrap. Their chilli sauce is really good, go for it if you like heat. I really like how they give olives and pickled peppers when you get take away. I think this is a great place to get middle eastern food when you are in a hurry but don't want to compromise on quality. read more

Fantastic Turkish food, open fire charcoal grill. You won't regret it. All the meat dishes are great.

This was the very first meal I ever ate in London and it's always fun when I have a chance to stop by and grab one of their awesome kebabs. Now having had a chance to sample a range of these London 'delicacies' I have to say that Best Mangal really does have the best. Yum :-) read more

Best lahmacun I had in a long time. This is a gem in London. If you want to eat tasty Turkish meal with proper cooking like it's done in Turkey, this is your destination. Even take-out is a great option if you don't have time to sit down. The staff is very warm an welcoming. I wish they open a restaurant in California :) read more

Highly recommend :) great food , awesome staff and I always feel totally welcome . A little gem in my neighborhood

A good find for me this one - delicious kebabs served by friendly staff in a decent location. As a previousn reviewer stated there is a vast grill visible on entering the restaurant that really sharpens up the hunger for the meal. I had a Doner kebab as I was fascinated to see how they should be done! I wasn't disappointed and the food was a real treat, large portions too. read more

Great quality food (especially the lamb kebabs), also good value (those lamb kebabs well under £10), with very friendly staff and good service. I do not hesitate to recommend this branch of Best Mangal. read more

This is one of my go-to places. Delicious, meat succulent and wonderful humus. The Turkish bread there is a must have too. Their takeout is just as good- you don't lose out on quality or quantity like some places. read more