Comments on: 19 Numara Bos Cirrik I : my first london turkish restaurant experience

By: Kang L.

Kang L. — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:26:50 +0000

Michele – thanks for this! that sounds like quite an experience, I’ll definitely put this on my list and yeah something worth writing about.

Vivi – great thanks, will put this on my list too

Shayma – Oohh I like milky, noted. I’ll make sure I order a Raki the next time round.

Lizzie – Meza Mangal, yup will give that a try as well.

Kelsie – Green lanes, gotcha.

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:59 +0000

For something closer to home, give “Ev” (near Southwark station) a try. It is apparently part of a group of restaurants, the main one of which is called “TAS” (http://www.tasrestaurant.com). I was there with some friends a few weeks ago (unfortunately sans camera!), and I would say it was unlike any other experience I’ve had in London. The food seemed slightly different from the standard Turkish menu (perhaps it is a particular regional cuisine?), but overall the ambiance was really special for me, and I might even dare to say it brought back some memories of my last trip to Istanbul. The bit that sticks out in my memory was when the manager (or perhaps owner?) came out to play with my colleague’s little kids, bringing complimentary ice cream and extra sweets for them, and practically making himself an honorary member of the family in a span of 5 minutes. It was just a surreal experience for London, but probably something that would seem quite normal in a typical establishment in Turkey. There is also what appears to be a happening scene at the bar next door, which if I understood correctly, shares the bathroom facilities with the restaurant, which can make for quite a funny dinner dynamic. Oh, and the food was also quite interesting and good from what I recall. Would be worth going back to do a proper review perhaps..

By: Vivi

Vivi — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:17:08 +0000

Mangal Ocakbasi (http://www.mangal1.com/) is very good. The aubergine starter is a winner for me

By: shayma

shayma — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:32:28 +0000

beautiful photos. a turkish meal is not complete without Efes! though, i must say, i prefer a milky, opaque raki with mine.

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:31:55 +0000

I had pide for the first time a few months ago, and I wasn’t impressed. I would like to try Lahmucun though – my local, Meze Mangal in New Cross, is excellent.

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By: kelsie

kelsie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:41:00 +0000

try any of the turkish restaurants in green lanes but in particular antepliler
http://travelswithmyfork.blogspot.com/search/label/Antepliler