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    Grand Bazaar

    3.9 (36 reviews)

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    Tracey S.

    I came here after a quick search on yelp for a place in Central that I've never tried before and that would be satisfactory for me and the party of ladies I bought along. The reviews sounded good after a brief glance and so here goes: The restaurant itself was located on a quiet street alongside other popular restaurants such as Ping Pong and La Tasca. Abit of research beforehand, told me that Grand Bazaar doesn't have any other branches, meaning competition must be fierce in order for this small business to survive. The restaurant front also looked tiny in comparison to the other establishments. So small in fact, that I had a little trouble locating it despite having done some google street map research previously. However once I found it, it was like entering Aladdin's cave. The restaurant ceiling was adorned with cute little lanterns and lamps of all manner of shapes and sizes and the walls were filled with frames, mirrors and tiny alcoves forged from missing bricks in the wall. These gaps were filled with candles where some had melted with the wax dribbling down the wall. It was a nice effect. Unique. Very Grand Bazaar ;-) I appeared to be the first customer in the restaurant (it was about 12:30 in the afternoon) and I settled down to decide my food before my company arrived. The menu choice was extensive but what caught my eye was the set menu which consisted of a starter and main for under £10! Thats an absolute bargain! I picked the garlic bread which arrived soon enough and it was massive! (I also saw that the table next to us ordered a massive bread that looked like a cushion which I now regret not trying! It looked hilariously massive!) Soon after, the main food arrived, and mine was the 42 James Street Special which consisted of Chicken, cubes of lamb and minced lamb cooked over charcoal (basically a mix of everything for the indecisiveness in me). They could've done with some kind of sauce though but luckily the meats were superbly and succulently done and I wish the plate consisted of more meat. The chicken and lamb were gorgeous! Definitely one to try! Also the restaurant slowly started to fill up but obviously not as much as one would expect on a half term weekend. Still, the quality is superb enough although the price for drinks were abit on the extortionate side. I'd definitely come back here again.

    Paula M.

    From the moment they brought out the bread, I was happy! Very traditional Turkish bread, just as I remember it when I was there. Big and puffy! We ordered a selection of foods all of which were so tasty and flavoursome! We ordered some Turkish wine (when in Rome) which complemented the food really nicely. The place was buzzing and full of people which is a testimony to the great food that they serve here. Traditionally decorated, after a few glasses of the Turkish wine, I could be back there dining on local treats! Would definitely be back here to taste more foods from their vast menu.

    Sophie E.

    NOM NOM I am greek and I love turkish food, because it's pretty much what we eat too :) We stumbled across the Grand Bazaar while looking for another place in the neighbourhood (we didn't know where exactly the place was) and decided to stay for dinner. Food was plentiful and lovely. I liked getting salad, rice and chips as sides to my shish (3 smaller portions of all three beat one large portion of just one of them!). The hummus was overpriced and not as good as I'd have wanted, but the pita, as @CarrotRabbit says, was indeed all puffed up and lovely. It's funny when you tear into it and watch the hot air come out. Service was quick and efficient, the place was packed with as many people and tables as humanly possible (do NOT go there with shopping bags, or you'll end up sitting on them... if you can) and with the dozens of little lanterns hanging from the ceiling and tiles and old photographs on the walls, it really did make one think of the world famous Grand Bazaar. Makes me want to go to Constantinople just to see it for real instead of hearing stories... In the meantime, its culinary representative in Marylebone is most definitely worth a visit!

    Mariluz G.

    Amazing atmosphere and food to match! The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. Staff were very helpful in suggesting food ideas. Would definitely come back here and in the future!

    didn't expect this thing when they asked if i wanted bread
    JR H.

    Great vegetarian mezze platter. Friendly service. Plenty of seating.

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    Jessica C.

    Turkish restaurant, great food for the set meal under £26.00, where you get lots of starter (approx 6 small dishes), any choice of main meal (except steak), desserts and after meal tea/or coffee. In addition, we ordered the balloon bread! This is best thing ever, tasted so delicious. I would recommend this greatly! The only problem is the waitress tried to discourage you to order this great value price meal and unless you spent loads of money it felt they were rushing you to eat so they could flip the table for the next seating. Overall I love the food and would give it a 5 stars but definitely not the greatest service experience hence overall was 3 stars.

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    Menu seemed very diner-esque. Salad had no real taste and did not seem fresh. Lamb burger not bad but no sauce. Disappointed...

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    Aphrodite Taverna

    Aphrodite Taverna

    4.6(15 reviews)
    1.9 miBayswater
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    Upon arrival, it was clear this is a family run, deeply loved authentic Greek restaurant. We were…read moregreeted like old friends even though it was clear we were famished tourists. I loved the feel of the place. Small but generous in personal space. Extra effort was made to make sure our party of 6 were comfortable. And the food was delicious. The welcome pre dinner treats such as olives, radishes, and peppers were delightful. Then came the hummus--best I have ever had. The king prawns were simply cooked and wonderful. Everything was so fresh! The calamari, the Greek salad. All excellent. The entrees our party enjoyed included lamb, chicken, spanakopita, falafel, and so much more. If I lived in the area, I would frequent the place. I even commented to my wife that I could see myself landing at LHR and making my way straight to Aphrodite!

    Being vegan, I thought I'd have a tough time getting something here. What with most yelpers waxing…read moreeloquent about their lamb and fish. But our host was the most pleasant man and fished out items from the kitchen that weren't only vegan but also delicious! To begin with, even without ordering anything, pitas, flava bean salad, and olives, which, by themselves, more than hold their own. The falafels are one of the best I've tasted in London. And the hummus was unbelievable. For mains, the dolmades were excellent. Even the roasted potatoes that our host offered, and which weren't on the menu, were amazing. Overall, the chefs and hosts at the Aprodite Taverna take real joy in feeding people. And I'd definitely go here again: for the food as well as the service.

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