We have visited this restaurant on numerous occassions, and would say it's our favourite local…read more It is child friendly, they have high chairs and the staff are so friendly and helpful. We love coming here as the food is so good and well presented. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to all my friends.

Really superb restaurant this, offering great value for money. We went on a Tuesday evening when…read morethey offer a set menu and we had to ask for a doggy bag as the quantity of food was so substantial, and the quality was equally as good. The waiting and kitchen staff are attentive and friendly as well.

This restaurant was absolutely AMAZING!! Not only was the staff accommodating when we ordered and…read moredouble checking ingredients, but they were prompt in clearing away dishes and keeping the tables tidy for us. They got food and drinks out quickly, worked well as a team throughout our visit, and each dish was beautifully prepared. The atmosphere had us wanting to stay for hours; the decor was eye-catching from every view and they offered live entertainment! They had a live singer the night we were there; he matched the overall vibe of the restaurant and wasn't overbearing during our dinner. I would love to come back soon:)

This restaurant has recently had a refurb and the interior looks even more stunning. Only problem…read morenow is that due to changing local council regulations, it's nigh on impossible to park near the restaurant. Saying that, there are a few "official" parking spots in front of the restaurant and if you get lucky enough, you can go in and treat yourself to the usual high standard of Turkish cuisine. Prices seem to have edged up slightly but they still represent excellent value for money. My advice is that, if you are going for lunch, skip breakfast, if you are going for dinner, skip both breakfast and lunch because the portion sizes are very generous. About £20 pp inc VAT ex service, without booze.

I would urge anyone to make a trip to oven east! The food is tremendous and made with a passion…read morethat is rarely seen in restaurants in London. The owner is a character in himself that needs to be witnessed first hand. Warm, funny and passionate. We took our children for dinner originally and they were made to feel so welcome that they choose oven east above all others when given the choice! We are now regulars and have yet to leave not full to the brim and the flavours still dancing in our mouths. A rare gem!

Amazing food. Fast service. I'm coming here again! The meat platter is amazing! Remember to bring a…read morefriend to share with as portions are big. But that's why I LOVE this place!

Nice environment and ambience Got starters and main course…read moremeal for a family style meal. The kabobs were well cooked and full of aroma. Chicken kabobs which are typically very dry tastes wholesome and juicy to my surprise. The lamb was tender and delicious Give them a try it's good

I liked the first time we went here. Was slightly less impressed the second time…read more Today, my wife said her sea bass tasted as if it had come into contact with lamb. My spicy lamb pot was very tasty, but not much lamb, which was a little tough, for the £21.95 price. The reason I won't go back instead of not doing so in a hurry is that they charged my wife £1.95 for a cup of hot water. In fairness, the menu shows "hot water lemon" at £2.45, but I'd never expect to see hot water on the drinks menu. When I questioned it, they said "we have to use our kettle and wash the cup." So, they got £1.95 for water and lost customers (we go there with others, so it's not just our custom that they've lost). It's a pettiness that I would strongly advise all restaurants against adopting.

I've walked by Gezi Park hundreds of times over the last 9 months, due to its prime position on…read moreWanstead High Street. I admit, the façade - with its DIY-like wooden patio out front - had put me off, so out of place it seemed to the numerous other upscale eateries along the strip. I admit again, I figured this place would be serving meat of questionable origin alongside some wilted iceberg and an anaemic-looking tomato slice. But after coming back from a trip to Cyprus, I was craving some hummus and thought I'd give it a go. How wrong I had been. The food was, to put it simply, outstanding. The homemade bread that came out with some dips was so moreish that I had to stop myself from eating it all, in preparation for the main event. I definitely would have eaten it all had the delectable meatball meze not appeared, followed by the main course shortly thereafter. I picked something from the menu that I'd never heard of before. What I got were little pita parcels of tender lamb, atop thick yogurt, drizzled in chili oil. It. was. delicious. Even the accompanying rice on the side was so well seasoned and buttered that I couldn't resist it. Normally, I'd leave those token carbs on the plate, but I scoffed them with abandon. My husband ordered a chicken stew of some variety, and it arrived piping hot. When he first tasted it, he had food envy - as my meal was so insanely good - but as soon as it cooled down a bit, the chicken stew was every bit as tasty as my perfect lamb parcels. The server offered us dessert, but we were far too full for that. Instead, she brought the bill along with some baklava-like Turkish pastries, gratis. All in all, one of the best meals we've ever had on the high street, and even in all of Wanstead. This one is definitely a case of not reading a book by its cover.

NEVER ORDER TAKEAWAY It's with regret that I'm writing…read morethis, as I have had good food on the past. But as I usually always order takeaway I have found that more than half these times there are issues with my orders. Usually its just a forgotten dish like bread or rice, which I can live with. But today I was waiting in the restaurant for more than 10 mins while my food was sitting on a table near the kitchen with no one checking to see if it was mine. When I eventually got it and asked why no one checked the food, a waiter told me he didn't take the order on the phone and so it wasn't his fault. I said that's unprofessional as they're all from the same establishment, but she said he didn't care and blamed it on the chefs. When I got home my food was cold and the portions were small. I won't go there again, there are amazing Turkish restaurants on JustEat and Hungry House, plus they deliver!

One of the nicest restaurants in the area! I don't normally write reviews but thought a page had to…read morebe set up for this.... Really good service and the food is all really fresh! You get so many little extras thrown in as well (olives, salads, pittas and the most amazing onions in a red wine sauce) when you first arrive. Great value and is fast becoming a regular favourite!

Fantastic local Turkish restaurant / takeaway. Always seems to be very busy with both people…read moresitting down to eat and picking up takeaways. Food is delicious. I always share one of the mixed platters with my wife and due to the very generous portion sizes, we always have some leftover to make our own kebabs at home the next day.

We ordered: CHICKEN DONER (shawarma) rice + salad +…read morehomemade bread- this was good. Wished the white sauce was more garlicky. The home made bread was nice. Next time would get pita so I can make a wrap CHICKEN KABOB- this was good. Daughter liked this better. Hit the spot bc we were craving chicken + rice

This is our go-to place for when we don't feel like cooking and we want something tasty on the…read moretable quick. Our usual order consists of the chicken shish with rice and a lahmacun (Turkish pizza) with an additional side of cabbage salad. We later turn the lahmacun into a wrap by enclosing the cabbage salad into it. It's delicious and super simple.

What a great addition to this neighborhood. Canning Town is not known for a great restaurant…read morescene, so having a really good place open makes that much more of a difference. Really well prepared food with menu that includes many of my favorites from my last trip to Turkey. By comparison, I found that Meydan does not salt the food as heavily as what I had in Turkey and some of the better Turkish restaurants. I find this to be a really strong selling point. You can taste the ingredients. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Meal started with a slaw of mixed veg. The salad was perfectly dressed and crisp. The generous portion of humus (£3 what a deal) was a great way to start with bread. I had the mixed kebab which came out hot and flavorful. I am looking forward to coming back and trying some of the other dishes.

A true Turkish place. Free salad and sauces are a nice touch. The charcoal grill burning is a good…read moreindication of a good meal. We ordered lamb kebab and it was ok. Service is attentive and professional. The had their alcohol license suspended and let us buy a bottle of wine at the store across the street. Charge two pound per person per corchage. Turkish tea and coffee were good too. You can park outside, for free.

I was craving Middle Eastern food and this place definitely hit the spot! We only had the option of…read morepicking between 3 holiday menus, all of which included a set list of appetizers to share and then list of main dishes option for each person to choose from. For starters, I really enjoyed their hummus and baba ganoush! I liked how they were both really well-seasoned. As an eggplant lover, I was surprised that their the baba ganoush was less creamy compared to ones I've had at other places but it was still really delicious! Their falafel and the spinach and feta borek were also pretty bomb because it was super crunchy and flavorful. For main dish, I got the adana kofte which was marinated fine cuts of lamb minced and mixed with herbs, then grilled into a long piece of meat. The seasoning and spices were pretty solid. The portion of meat was also more than I had expected. The place was definitely busy but staff were still nice and friendly. It was pretty easy to make an online reservation. Would definitely come back!

Very nice place. The food was delicious. The staff was great. We were delightfully surprised…read more A hidden gem.