Antepliler: Best Turkish Food in London
I've had the pleasure of dining at this incredible restaurant in Angel twice. I haven't ever had such good Turkish food outside of Turkey before. Not only is the food amazing, but the decor is gorgeous (I experienced a little furniture envy, it must be said) and the service is everything I expect from a culture known for its hospitality.
The restaurant is named after a city in Southeastern Turkey, Gaziantep, near the border with Syria and the restaurant's name means someone from the town of Antep. The delectable Gaziantep specialties are marked on the menu. It is a cuisine influenced both by the Ottoman Turkish Rule and the city's own history of belonging to the Syrian province of Aleppo, as well as its location on the Silk Road. On my last visit, the size of my stomach alas limited me to tastes of two main courses. I do wish the restaurant would develop a Gaziantep tasting menu...
This is by far the best dish I've tried in the restaurant, a suculent duo of diced lamb and aubergine puree. My dining companion ordered this dish and I had to exhibit an inordinate amount of restraint to prevent myself from outright stealing his dish.
This second dish, Alti Ezmeli Sis, is a rich cubed lamb in tomato sauce. I don't know how they manage this, but the lamb is incredibly lean and tasty (that goes for all their lamb dishes).
We had Gavudargi salad to top it off, a mixture of parsley, onions, pomegranite, and walnuts. We also enjoyed the restaurant's delectable fresh flatbread with a spicy tomato dip and black olives. Gaziantep is famous for its Baklava, but I decided to save that for the next time.
I am so enthused about this restaurant I recommend everone go. Just make sure not to take my table! The only other problem you might encounter is a stomach too small for the irresistable temptations on the menu. The nearest tube is Angel:
139 Upper Street
Islington, London
N1 1QP
02072265441
http://www.anteplilerrestaurant.com/main/
The restaurant is named after a city in Southeastern Turkey, Gaziantep, near the border with Syria and the restaurant's name means someone from the town of Antep. The delectable Gaziantep specialties are marked on the menu. It is a cuisine influenced both by the Ottoman Turkish Rule and the city's own history of belonging to the Syrian province of Aleppo, as well as its location on the Silk Road. On my last visit, the size of my stomach alas limited me to tastes of two main courses. I do wish the restaurant would develop a Gaziantep tasting menu...
This is by far the best dish I've tried in the restaurant, a suculent duo of diced lamb and aubergine puree. My dining companion ordered this dish and I had to exhibit an inordinate amount of restraint to prevent myself from outright stealing his dish.
This second dish, Alti Ezmeli Sis, is a rich cubed lamb in tomato sauce. I don't know how they manage this, but the lamb is incredibly lean and tasty (that goes for all their lamb dishes).
We had Gavudargi salad to top it off, a mixture of parsley, onions, pomegranite, and walnuts. We also enjoyed the restaurant's delectable fresh flatbread with a spicy tomato dip and black olives. Gaziantep is famous for its Baklava, but I decided to save that for the next time.
I am so enthused about this restaurant I recommend everone go. Just make sure not to take my table! The only other problem you might encounter is a stomach too small for the irresistable temptations on the menu. The nearest tube is Angel:
139 Upper Street
Islington, London
N1 1QP
02072265441
http://www.anteplilerrestaurant.com/main/
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