A cult-classic East London grill reinvented as a loud, confident modern Anatolian bistro serving cull yaw kebabs and natural wine to a cool crowd.
Ordering Strategy
This is no longer a standard kebab house; treat it like a sharing-plates bistro. Start with the sourdough pide, share several hot and cold meze (like the sarma or manti), and split a main meat dish.
What to order
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.
Cull Yaw Mutton Chop
Sourced from aged Cornish ewes, this is 'where the flavour is.' It is a powerful, rich, and fatty cut that exemplifies the restaurant's commitment to high-quality, aged meats.
Mushroom Dumplings
A standout small plate of 'silky white skins' filled with a duxelles of 'huge depth and punch,' described as a dish of 'serious pre-service commitment and effort.'
Vine Leaves stuffed with Brown Crab Meat
An innovative take on a Turkish staple, these are bound with 'the ocean whack of brown crab' and topped with a 'turbo-charged' langoustine emulsion.
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (90%)
Editorial Weight 60 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 6 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 3 Editorial · 8 total signals
Public signal
4.2★ (1,100 reviews)
Good to know
The restaurant pivoted from a BYOB grill to a high-end spot during lockdown. Note that the acclaimed chef Sertaç Dirik left in late 2023, though reports suggest the style remains consistent. Expect loud rock music and a no-nonsense atmosphere.
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