Cuisine Guide

Best Turkish in East London

Discover handpicked Turkish restaurants in East London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

Turkish by neighbourhood

9 restaurants

1
Mangal 2

Modern Turkish · £££ · Dalston

82Signal

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Sourdough Pide with Hummus

Jay Rayner describes the hummus as an 'uncommonly rugged affair with a hint of cheesy funk' served with 'lightly blackened, chewy and springy flatbread' that demands to be torn at.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Somine

Turkish · ££ · Dalston

82Signal

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Manti

These 'house-special' Turkish dumplings are highlighted by critics as a time-honoured staple that is excellent at any time of day or night.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Oklava

Modern Turkish-Cypriot · £££ · Shoreditch

82Signal

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Chilli Roast Cauliflower

Regarded as one of the 'bright, sunlit spots' of the menu, these hunks of cauliflower are roasted with a mild chilli paste and 'slathered' with red onions, parsley, and crunchy pistachios.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Mangal 1

Turkish · ££ · Dalston

76Signal

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Lamb Chops

Described as 'excellent' and 'smoky, spicy and incredibly tender,' these are served with a generous plate of mixed salad.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Umut 2000

Turkish · ££ · Dalston

70Signal

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Lamb Ribs

Universally acclaimed as the standout dish; described as 'Dalston's finest' with perfectly rendered fat and tender meat.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

6
Cirrik 19 Numara Bos

Turkish / Ocakbasi · £ · Dalston

68Signal

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Chicken Shish

A 'clear winner' and longtime fan favorite that consistently cements this traditional kebab house's reputation.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

7
Bebek Baklava

Turkish · £ · Dalston

67Signal

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Lahmacun

Critics note it is rolled so thin that the topping is visible from underneath, and it is served with fresh onions, ripe tomato slices, crunchy parsley, and lemon.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

8
Nora

Modern Turkish · £££ · Canary Wharf

58Signal

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Sesame & Caraway Pide

The bread program is universally praised as the foundation of the meal; warm, smoky, and pillowy.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

9
The Midyeci

Turkish Seafood · £ · Dalston

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Stuffed Mussels (Midye Dolma)

The namesake dish; reviews consistently praise them as fresh, tasty, and 'just like the original' found in Turkey.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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