Date Night in Harringay

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Iskender

Described as 'life-changing' and 'epic,' this specialty features doner meat that is 'silky in one bite and crispy in the next,' served over bread soaked in tomato sauce and 'generously slathered with melted sheep butter' at the table.

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Lamb Ribs

Consistently cited as a standout on a menu where lamb 'comes diced, minced, from chops to ribs'; they are praised for being tender, smoky, and melting off the bone.

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Sade Paca

This is the consensus favourite: a lamb and yoghurt soup featuring tender meat, a 'paddling pool' of melted butter, and as much garlic as you can handle.

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Lahmacun

Described as one of the 'biggest bargains west of the Bosphorus,' these paper-thin flatbreads are fresh from the wood-fired brick oven and liberally covered with minced lamb.

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Mushroom Khinkali

Highlighted by critics for its fragrance; staff will happily teach you the proper eating technique.

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Mixed Grill

The main attraction here; huge platters of charcoal-grilled meats that define the Green Lanes experience and are consistently cited as some of the best Turkish food in the UK.

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Adana Kebab

Described as a shimmering mound of meltingly good meat, it is considered the benchmark test for any ocakbaşı.

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Lamb chops

Lamb chops are smoky, tender, and expertly grilled over charcoal. The best in London