Inexpensive as street takeaway doner shops go: lamb doner, chips, bottle of water for 8£. Chips…read morecooked immediately so hot, vinegar and salt offered for my order. The doner was fatty and a little tough. If you like yours that way, then this is your place.

Turkish kebab gone gourmet!…read more Noa was once a run down little kebab store. Probably due to the increase pedestrian traffic in Islington, they've been able to up their game. The quality of food is exception for the takeaway part, though I won't recommend dining in. If you've had a big night, and in the area, Noa is definitely the place to drop-in to.

After 6 years of meals at the same restaurant, you expect occasional disappointments. That hasn't…read morehappened with us at Pasha. Clearly they know how to deliver! The service continues to be top notch, the food tremendous. We've taken several sets of friends there and they say the same. If your appetite is big enough, order the Pasha Feast. Superb from starters to dessert.

Pasha, an old running Turkish restaurant established in 1972, situated on Upper Street in a more…read moremodern and contemporary decor with its white backdrop and cushioned leather bench. A lovely open terrace giving you a fresh breeze from outside and allowing you to enjoy the hustle and bustle of Upper Street. Staff were friendly, aloof at times and not very proactive but at least food was delivered quickly and smoothly Cigar borek A great start to the evening. The pastry tasted fresh, crispy on the outside before reaching the inner more delicate softer layers. Filling was perfectly balanced with lovely aromas coming from the parsley and herbs against the minced lamb. Pine nuts were a great addition adding a bit of crunch to the texture Lamb kofte Very flavourful, packed with herbs and onions giving it that complexity and depth to boost the flavour of the lamb. It was cooked to medium but still very dry creating a very firm and coarse texture rather being succulent and bouncy like I had hoped for. Luckily it tasted good. Dolma Not a very generous portion priced at £4.95 but it was very well made. The varied filling of pine kernels, soft cooked rice and currants gave it a wonderful bite as well as a lovely pleasant sweetness from the currants Aubergine salad This was refreshing with lovely silky bouncy textures from the finely chopped aubergine and accentuated by a spoonful of yogurt. Although smoked, the flavours were not as pronounced as other places I've had this dish, lacking depth. But I still enjoyed it never the less especially after all the fried starters. Turkish ravioli I like most things doughy and in sauce so I was probably more enjoyable for me. However I was still able to tell that the dough was too thick and the filling was scarce meaning not much flavour was coming from the dumplings themselves but instead from the lovely light and zesty tomato sauce around it. It is was suppose to be mandu then it was far off from being authentic. Islim kebab A very impressive dish although on the small side with only four chunks of meat. However the meat was succulent with good bits of fat to marbleise the meat making each piece very tender and flavoursome. The aubergine complemented it further with it's silky soft textures, keeping every bite moist. That lovely rich herby tomato sauce helped boost the flavour giving the dish the depth it needs to make it so worthy of ordering Aubergine rice Such a comforting dish with the tomato and aubergines giving the rice that lovely zesty umami sweetness that made it so satisfying to eat. The starch in the rice made it much like a paella and with most of the water evaporated and with everything becoming sticky and wet, the flavours concentrated to create an intensified flavoured dish. Turkish dessert plate Wished the menu was more specific and it was slightly disappointing. The title in the menu suggested something authentic but one of the pieces was a chocolate brownie which was just average. The other was a baklava and a Kazandibi (upside down burnt milk pudding) which were lovely, especially the baklava which was tasted fresh from it's crispy pastry even when it was covered in syrup. It had an indulgent sweet nuttiness to it too. The ice cream was very welcomed, a surprising cinnamon flavour which added a sweet spiced taste to the desserts we had it with. Kazandibi If they informed us that this was also part of the dessert plate then we wouldn't have ordered a separate dish. We ended up having four pieces of these. They were lovely, almost like the egg custard of a Portuguese egg tart with a top layer of slightly burnt milk giving it that slight smoky flavour as well as the bouncy velvety texture it had. Pasha is definitely trying to steer away from the typical standard Turkish restaurant that we associate with being cheap and cheerful with large portions and complimentary starters. Even it's decor is more classier with the fancy lamp shades and vivid decorated felt wall. However food is only bordering between average to good and still falling behind in flavour compared to restaurants in the Stoke Newington area which dishes up the same dishes at a more generous portion and a much richer flavour. Still I was very pleased with the meal I had. Everything was seasoned well and presented nicely only I wish there was more of it. Probably a place to go if you're on a date.

Yum. The previous…read moreowners of our flat told us that there was a fantastic Turkish restaurant right near Tufnell Park station, but they didn't tell us the name(!) So, when our dinner plans fell through one night we decided to wander over to the station and find it. It turns out there are several kebab shops...so we tried this one as it looked the most authentic and least greasy. My boyfriend and I tried the lamb and chicken shish kebabs, which come wrapped in gooorgeous soft Turkish bread. I can't remember or pronounce any of the names of the dishes, but my brother's girlfriend tried the lamb and aubergine dish, which looked lovely (and came with a huge pile of rice, bread and salad!) My little bro' wanted the döner kebab, and he said it was the best he had tried for ages. I had a peek at the main menu...and am now really keen to come back, as long as I can work out how to pronounce things! *They had some naturally gluten free and vegetarian options as well.

Man, the kebabs here are certainly something special…read more The halloumi is also a really good choice. Kusadasi may be overlooked as a standard kebab shop at first, but it is far far more, boasting a huge menu filled with delicious food. The kebab and rice dishes are all great, served with a really nice sauce. My personal favourite are the wraps, which are enormous, packed with meat and veg - all of which tastes fantastic. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.

Stopped by for a Turkish and baklava. Also had feta salad. All were fresh and excellent. Will…read moredefinitely be by again to try others

I won't make a pun about the name, I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the fact that they…read moreserve lamb testicles here (I haven't been brave enough to try these yet) It's probably best not to think about it really. Anyway, I love this restaurant with its bright and randomly ornamented interior, it's very homely and if you can take your eyes off the Ocakbasi grill there is always something to look at. The staff here are incredibly friendly and always happy to make a recommendation although I tend to stick to the lamb kebab with rice. All dishes come with a huge amount of Turkish bread and dips, my favourite are the onions marinaded in pomegranate. This is a fantastic restaurant for groups as it's very large, friendly and reasonably priced.

Exceptional. As seen…read morefrom the reviews, Charcoal Kebab ranks high up there. I too have had my share of Turkish food and late night kebabs. Charcoal grill ranks as my absolute favourite. Whenever I an in London and need to make a trip to Wood Green for errands, I am always so happy to go at the prospect of having a generous portion of their delicious lamb stew or anything else on there menu. For a sit down meal, I recommend your choice of a complete meal (you can see the selections on the hot trays) like my favourite lamb complete with a delicious side of salad, hummous, lavash and carb of choice For my absolute favourite deal, get a takeaway lahmachun stuffed with green salad. This is the best value takeaway turkish meal I have ever had and all for a pound and fifity! Now I am on the hunt for something as delicious in LA! I cannot wait to come back to charcoal kebab again, I know you have a few kebab choices along this high street but trust me, you want to pop in here!

Had a house special Sharing Platter which comes in at £30.00 and told its enough for two people,…read morebut to be honest its enough for 4 easily. MAIN COURSE : Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Lamb Kofte, 2pcs of Lamb Chops, 4pcs Chicken Wings, Mixed Doner Served with Rice and Salad. Managed to at least try some of the items and make sure to ask for their sauce as that really makes the dish. I still am so surprised by the portion size. Really friendly staff and not far from the shopping centre car park so very easy to park and walk. They have an extensive menu and although not fine dining it is worth a visit for a great lunch.

I love restaurants that - in addition to good food - have friendly and helpful staff…read more It was one of those dreary, rainy and cold London winter days and when I entered Cirrik during an early lunch-time, I surprised the waiter while he was eating his lunch before the rush hour. He was eating some kind of soup and immediately knew that I wanted that too! I asked him what it was and he said that this was the kind of soup that his Mum made for him on cold days like this...well perfect! The soup, which was a rice-yoghurt soup with oregano and chili sauce, arrived shortly after and it was really what I needed at that time. I was served warm bread and a typical side salad along with it. (Update: a Turkish Yelper saw my photo of the soup and sent me the following compliment: my favourite soup.. name is "yayla corbasi ;) Once I'd finished my soup, the nice waiter approached me again and inquired if I wanted anything else to eat. I asked him to recommend something to me and he said that being from Adana originally, he'd recommend Adana Köfte. The raw köfte went onto the grill and after they were done the arrived on my table...along with a few more side salads: onions in a reddish sauce as well as an onion-salad. All was very delicious. True to Turkish hospitality, I finally received a Turkish tea, which rounded up my meal quite nicely. So, if you're willing to entrust yourself to the staff when it comes to food recommendations, you're in good hands here!

Spectacular! Fresh, great sauces,…read more My love has traveled to Turkey a lot...he said: Hands down the best Turkish grilled meat dishes. BAM!! No really!! Friendly people, easy dress code (cause its more like a fancy kebab joint than a "white linen napkin" restaurant. Why?!?! Is this not in the city!!! Fak!!!

Rude, sarcastic staff. They dont sell under £10. Hehehe. Typical Turkish attitude. Pushy and quite…read morestupid. So, today i came, and i do i wanted Falafel and sparkling water. The waiter said No, they dont sell only this. You have to order more. So f...k urself. the fun fact is , that i wanted to come this evening with my freind for dinner. Now , you can kiss my a...s How stupid you must be to be this stupid. Hehe. I saw other reviews. I am not the first, who said same thing. Good luck, and never again. Humanity in this place is low.

We went to Likya for a weekday lunch as it was only steps away from my daughter's apartment in the…read moreGolders Green community of Metropolitan London. This was my first experience with Turkish food, and that's one thing I enjoy about London is the wide variety of international dining. We started off with some of the freshest pita I've had, accompanied by a humongous bowl of creamy tzatziki sauce. For the app, the family shared a Karisik meze cold appetizer sampler. Our entrees were centered on doner (lamb). We had the Yaprak Doner (shredded lamb served with rice), Betyi (seasoned spicy lamb served on a skewer on top of pita and served with fresh vegetables), and mixed doner (shredded chicken and lamb). With all 3 dishes, the meat was fresh, moist, and delicious. The server was very friendly and accomodating (I think he was smitten with my daughter, but in a nice way). I'd also mention that, across the street, Likya also had a smaller branch, more of a bakery. They have a lady who before your eyes, prepares gozleme from scratch at a preparation station. I tried the one with cheese and spinach and it was delicious. For my Miami peeps, I'd equate a gozleme with an empanada. We were stuffed, but we also got excellent chocolate baklava to go back to the apartment with. All in all, I enjoyed my Turkish dining experience with Likya!

Reminiscent of my visit to Istanbul, this restaurant delivers on delicious Turkish food with good…read moreservice to boot. Having come with a Turkish friend who recommended it and ordered for us in Turkish, I didn't pay enough attention to all the names of the dishes. I will say this, everything we ate was exquisite! My favourite was the Turkish pizza, thin with loads of toppings. Perfect to roll, dress with salad, dip in sauce and enjoy. The cold aubergine salsa was excellent as well. Lamb doused in tomato sauce with bread and sour cream was rich and divine. Did I mention I enjoyed the meal? We had several cups of Turkish tea which was really good with the dessert. A crispy noodle dough stuffed with sweet cheese, topped with honey and pistachios was the perfect ending. I slowly made it out of here with a full belly and many leftovers. What a treat!

Excellent food. Service was fine but waiter was a bit grumpy. All orders come with free fresh…read morebread, cacik (yoghurt, mint and cucumber) and a salad. Lovely and light start to the meal. Bread is always fantastic here from the wood fire oven. I got the tavuk (chicken) pide and it was fantastic. The dough was crisp, charred and chewy. The wood oven makes a world of difference. The chicken was tender and seasoned wonderfully. Dad got the lamb sis and he loved it but it could have come with more rice. The cubes of meat were also noticeably smaller since we last came here. Food is reasonably priced and overall worth trying, especially if you want pide