This was so great. Our menu included bacon/octopus skewers, Chinese chicken tenders with baby gem…read morelettuce, squid ink flatbread with cod roe (and added trout roe), mutton chop with lamb hearts and lamb fat potatoes, and a strawberry trifle for dessert. Everything was excellent, especially that incredible flatbread. Every part of the lamb dish was outstanding (my wife even liked the hearts until I told her what it was), and even the lettuce with the chicken was excellent. The menu changes all the time so it'll all be different next time we're in town, but I'm sure whatever it is will be great. Also, just want to shout out the staff -- we brought two small children to this very small restaurant and they were all just wonderful to us and to the kids. This is a really special place all the way around, and I can't wait to come back.

Holy shit it was almost £100 pp and we only had two drinks each…read more You can see it in my pictures, most of the dishes are just "filler" like the flat bread, cheese bread, and the salad. The main thing is the entire roasted chicken but really a roast chicken doesn't cost me £200. Drinks are ridiculously pricey too. The entire place is tiny and everyone is cramped together. It was especially uncomfortable because the chair was so small. Staff barely notice us and it was so chaotic we didn't enjoy it.

Went in with a group of friends before a night out and ordered the following:…read more - Flamin' house special platter for three I'm always suspicious of restaurants that have space for large groups without reservations on a Saturday night and this was justified. Our platter arrived and regrettably the lamb ribs and chops were off, possibly due to sitting out all day during a quiet period for business. In fairness we were given three small chicken wings in response but ribs and chops are the highlight of any Turkish platter. Had the meat not gone bad this may have been a decent experience because the rest of the dish was enjoyable and the staff are friendly. The prices are also reasonable for what is a nicely varied menu.

It's so shiny. It's so new, so bright and so so shiny. Really there are glittery floor tiles!…read more Flamin Mangal's beacon of bright changing disco-like lights enticed us in. Guiding like a lighthouse, it stands to protect all who are hungry from the treacherous lack of food possibilities down Peckham's most odiferous promenade. I can't believe I'm about to say a kebab shop is a breath of fresh air, but after walking down Rye Lane before the dustcarts collect the people-high rubbish on the streets; when the gutters smell of fish guts, but your stomach is churning with hunger and yet churning from the stinks from the street, the fresh cool air-con and the pure smokey delights inside Flamin Mangal are flaming amazing. I loved the fish counter, the soft fresh toasted pillowy Pide and the free Turkish tea. This is probably the best Mangal a gal could find without heading up to the Turkish part of town. The seating area inside is cavernous. You could host a massive mates feast and be treated like Sultans. We were greeted like friends and left feeling like very stuffed Sultans. I don't think I'll ever have to take a jaunt up to my favourite haunt, Haringey again. Also, after bussing it out of town, my first stop when eating food is to wash my hands. Natch. I don't believe I have ever given a place a extra star for it's 'facilities' before, but with a bathroom that was a marvel in marble, I thought I'd give them an extra shiny star for that.

ordered chicken mushroom (+rice) , (non-alcohol) strawberry mojito, about 24 quids…read more love the fresh mint + fresh strawberry , but thejuice is blended version, acceptable. the creamy mushroom sauce was exceptional good, like the mustard seed. grilled thin slices chicken, steam rice. Simple but delicious. ** this is a low profile restaurant, not on the main street. ** want a good breakfast , lunch, late lunch, come before five pm.

Fresh ingredients made for a tasty brunch with freshly squeezed juice. I found the food to be a bit…read moreunder seasoned, but overall an enjoyable experience.

After a day of talking on the phone nonstop, I just wanted to escape the house and get some good…read morefood. I had walked by this little place many times and always wondered if it were any good...well today was the day to give it actually a try...and boy am I glad I did!!! The Today's special sign on the street had actually lured me in: Vegetable Moussaka. I figured, since I make the best meat moussaka in the whole wide world, I might as well get inspired by some vegetable moussaka...and boy did I get inspired!!! There were only a few other customers in the restaurant and I thus had the waiter's full attention. In fact, the service that I received here was so attentive and so friendly that even a high-end restaurant could learn from them: the waiter changed the cutlery, refilled my water, served the plate facing the right way, offered condiments...etc. But I am digressing...anyway, I ordered the Tabbouleh Salad as a starter and that was already pretty awesome. I mean, it's a rather standard dish, yet the ingredients were well balanced: it had a nice zest to it and the pita bread that was served with it was smooth and delicious. Then I got my moussaka...and believe me I prayed for it to be as good as the previous experience...and boy did my prayers work! Seriously, the moussaka was the best I've ever had (aside from my meat moussaka, of course). The eggplant was melting on my tongue and the bechamel/cheese sauce was heavenly as well. The waiter offered my some chilli-sauce on the side, which I happily stirred into my rice - and I had yet to experience yet another culinary climax! Well, sitting there all by myself, I had also the leisure of watching the waiter prepare a couple of coffee drinks. And I was positively surprised has how well he prepared the Latte Macchiato...very carefully did he first pour steamed hot milk, topped it off with some foam and only then did he actually - very carefully - pour the espresso into the glass; the end-result was a perfectly three-tiered Latte - the way it is supposed to be served if I were to rule the world. (Only the straw was missing!) Alright, enough said...but just to reemphasise how much I liked this restaurant: my throbbing headache, which I suffered from upon entering the establishment, had vanished by the time the check came...a mere £10.90! ...boy am I glad I came here!!!

Like many things in life ( for example; exam results, birthday presents, the contents of a sharks…read morestomach) Turkish food can either be really really good, or really really bad. There is always that element of risk, seemingly more so the further away you go from Dalston. It's always a lovely surprise therefore when you find a really high quality and innovative Turkish menu in the depths of North London. The Adana wrap is delicious. Sometimes pita bread is too much! A lighter surrounding makes the whole thing more moreish. I could literally eat about five. The service is friendly and warm, and there is a good range of specials at reasonable prices. The decor isn't too bad either. Although still not up to some of the legendary Dalston Turkish grills, this is still a surpisingly good restaurant in a surprising location. Do not underestimate the power of the Adana wrap.

It's a sad state of affairs to have to deduct stars but I've ordered takeaway from Kilim on more…read morethen one occasion and pretty much every time there is a leak of some sort in the bag because they shmoosh it all into a scooter! The first time she was very apologetic so I thought it was a one-off but since then it has happened again and again. The last time was a couple of days ago and she'd already left when I opened the bag to find the Patlican Soslu had actually bust open and there was aubergine and tomato all spilled out. SO disappointing and such bad service paying for something that you don't even get to eat. I had to scoop it all out of the bag and scrape it off everything else. Nice! I can't deduct any more than one star though because it is damn tasty food and their halloumi makes me happy. Just bring my takeaway in a car, for gawd's sake!

I go here frequently; its my favorite Ocakba - type place in the area. Recently (spring 09?) got a…read moremakeover. The food is what you would expect; doner, shish, beyti, etc but its all done really nicely, the food is good, its unpretentious, and its a pleasant place to sit down. If you're looking to take out the doner sandwiches are huge and inexpensive. Yum!

Just over the road from my flat and with the electricity out across the block…read more I came over with a friend Glad I did. The food was delicious. The prices are very reasonable for Golders Green. The star dish was the flavorful chicken liver starter. Just a tad too easy on the salt It's ideal for families and meat lovers with the on-site grilling. Friendly servers, easy on the pocket and a authentic experience. Will definitely return.

3.5--will finish review in full later, but in the mean time, went on a quite snowy night when…read morepeople weren't venturing out so we were one of 2 tables booked in the place, but apparently on a regular night it's packed. They are known for their open fire charcoal grill, and perhaps it's a bit unfair that I didn't have something from the grill, but here are my two cents on the mezze, etc. We started with the mixed mezze plate, which comes with 2 dolmas, hummus, tomato/eggplant spread, tomatoey tabbouleh, taramasala (sp?), 3 types of yogurts (spinach, tzaziki, and another), and tomato-stewed white beans. The hummus and various yogurt dips were outstanding--excellent flavors and textures. The beans and tomato tabbouleh were quite nice as well. For din my companion went for the grilled quail, which comes with 2 quail, roasted tomatoes and chili peppers, and a nicely sized salad w/ grated carrots and beets. I didn't sample, but he cleaned all bones that were to be cleaned, so suffice it to say, he ate well. I ordered more mezze for din b/c we had had a heavier lunch (dim sum and then an orgiastic chocolate feast at hampstead creperie!), and I think that this was my mistake. I ordered regular tabbouleh, but it was strangely sweet--I think there were peppers in it or something, but it was actually unpleasant. The hummus (round 2) was still strong and mushroom/mint salad was decent--needed flavor, despite the promised mint. Accidentally ordered more of the eggplant/tomato, which was also a mistake--not that it was bad...I just didn't need that much oil! Overall, I do think that this is a good restaurant, they have some kinks in service to work out, but it's really the grill that one should go for--I'd take veggies elsewhere (although there are more vegetarian options than it first appears when you walk in and are greeted by a meat case).

Disappointing food and random / uncoordinated service make this an evening to forget…read more Stopped in late with a reservation. Confused about where to seat me because they had a loud band and a big party and a bunch of open tables but none of them seemed right so wound up sitting basically right behind another party at a two top. Started with the grilled shrimp, which were bland but fine, but really struggled with the Hamachi Crudo, which basically tasted like it had been soaked in citrus. Completely obscured the taste of the fish and had a weird texture anyway. Pulled the plug and went somewhere else for the main course. Band was trying hard, but not sure anyone was feeling it. There must be way better places in Marlybone.

On a whim through a search for a place to eat, my wife found this new restaurant not far from the…read moreMarble Arch. What a find. First impressions matter and the warm welcome by the hostess really set the tone for all the great service we received the rest of the evening. Ambience was casual but classy. I even Shazam-ed several background music tracks. But onto the food... For starters, we had the phylo dough filled with mozzarella and pastrami. Yes. Pastrami...with some sweet and sour sauce. Was light and delicious. The entrees were the lamb chops with pomegranate glaze (perfectly cooked) and the skewered chicken (with many spices and flavors). Also order a beet goat cheese with mixed greens, walnuts and fig side salad. All meals were truly a treat for the senses. Oh...also had the flatbread with spiced olives. Yummy. Dessert was a pistachio almond cake. Not too sweet so we really enjoyed. Please give this place a try no matter what your taste is. Services is great. Menu has so many choices...even a burger.

Food is served quickly and tasty. We love the service too. 2 min walking distance from Paddington…read moreStation. We enjoyed our late dinner at 10pm while we arrived our vacation stay late and most dine-in restaurants are already closed.

Amazing food. The lamb and chicken skewers are tender and flavorful. Fried Halloumi with…read morecomplementary pitas are so good. And the vegetable moussaka is out of this world with the bechamel sauce. Not heavy just right. Service outstanding.