Kazan (Victoria)

• A good time was had by all for the hours we spent there (although a lot of that was waiting for food
• Despite being seated at a long table (which usually kills any chance of a group discussion) the atmosphere was so conducive to having a good time we didn't even notice
• Especially if halalness and conversation are paramount to your enjoyment of a meal
• So I did manage to go in to Kazan with a relatively open mind
• I think the immediate impression given by Kazan was one of a more "
• The mezze's were pretty standard
• I went for the naked burger (and will admit that I was both surprised and embarrassed when it arrived without any sign of a bun)
• Tasted great and went down well and looking at the platters received by others at the table it seemed that this assessment was to be pretty common across the board
• Atmosphere was decent but not the best it wasn't quite the place to go for a quiet and intimate meal
• Falls short of a total recommendation but only because there are already so many other options in London that just about pip it to the post
• That's why it was such a delight to have recently found Kazan
• There are 2 restaurants opposite each other the more form restaurant Kazan with a larger menu and the more informal
• Mainly because I love it so much but I was so impressed by the quality of the food
• Mains included aubergine with lamb mince in a tomato sauce with a delicious and tangy yoghurt sauce and a portion of rice
• Were so tender and came with a side portion of chips
• The falafel wrap was stuffed full with lots of fresh salad
• We were quite relieved that we hadn't ordered starters and we were stuffed to the brim with this
• Desserts are worth saving space for we chose a plate of baklava and a Turkish apricot and apple crumble with ice cream to share
• Even more delicious than a normal crumble with a soft pastry like casing and served lovely and warm
• The baklavas were so good but perhaps had just a touch too much honey drizzled which made them just a bit too sweet
• Coconut water blended with fresh strawberries or grapes (I ordered this but wasn't a huge fan) and some delicious smoothies as well as a very aromatic cinamon tea
• Relaxed and informal and if you are after a more formal dining experience with a larger menu
• Kazan (Victoria) is simply described as WOW
• I had the steak it was soooo nice
• Makes it the perfect setting for an intimate night out with your nearest and dearest
• From the moment you walk in you are greeted with warm welcomes and a friendly customer service
• All bookings have been well organised with the help of the friendly staff
• My most recent visit was for a friend&rsquo
• I must say our designated waiter did a great job at handling our orders for all 10 of us with much patience
• Every dish is rich in flavour
• The Ottoman Grill is my personal favourite
• Can also be shared between two with a smaller appetite (their portion sizes are fairly large)
• They have great service and it is an extremely classy place
• The only downside was that they took a huge piece of my cake without asking
• The restaurant is beautifully decorated
• I got a mixed grill with chips and salad and could not finish it because of how big the portion size was
• It is at a walking distance from Victoria station and is very easy to get to
• Despite my awful experience with the waiters
• Mediterranean delicious food which was very filling
• So yesterday was a complete food day for me and seeing as the weather was miserable I decided to eat a little closer to home
• The prawns were marinated in a delicious sauce mixed with finely diced onions a cream sauce and various herbs absolutely gorgeous taste
• The calamari did not have as much crunch to it as I would have liked but did come with an unusual curry like glazed sauce
• The beetroot dip was fantastic and extremely moreish in my opinion but did not have an overpowering taste which was lovely
• My favourite however had to be the Borek which looks like a samosa but has a cheese mint like flavour with the consistency of melted morzarella absolutely to die
• The mains ordered were the lamb kofte and the special which was seabass which came with a rocket salad
• Perfect texture the seabass was crisp on the outside but moist on the inside with the thyme blending into the fish and not dominating the flavour
• The kofte was also perfectly cooked with the right amount of moisture
• I was looking forward to dessert but the portions were so big I simply could not finish had to get some of my fish to take away
• Chargrilled served with bulgar (£
• I start every time with their amazing Mixed Mezze Platter
• Needless to say the grilled hellimi (halloumi to you and me) is utterly indulgent salty deliciousness
• Middle Eastern food is one of my weaknesses
• It attempts to be rather grandiose and with all the meat on offer it kind of is
• The most enjoyable though is the mezze starter platter for two
• All the elements on the plate were fresh and tasty highly recommend this dish
• It arrived under a golden cloche and the presentation was all rather impressive
• The sauce overpowered the meat (which was otherwise well cooked) and it was a bit of a let down after the starter
• The waitress also failed to tell us that two of the dishes we had ordered were not available that day and so we had to wait a while until everyone's newly ordered mains were ready
• Definitely one of the best Turkish restaurants I've ever been
• Beautiful salad with pomegranate
• You can see how juicy they are the moment you put your knife onto them
• The chilli sauce is a must with grills if you can tolerate mild spice
• Assorted dessert plate is a good one if you cannot decide which one to have
• Otherwise Turkish Syllabub is definitely on top of dessert list with raspberry soaked in cherry brandy served with magnificent Cointreau and orange blossom syllabub
• Dinner opens from 5.30pm and multiple groups of people (both with and without booking) already presented at door
• Definetelly the best Turkish restaurant in London not sure why Liman gets all the hype but anyways Kazan's signature is great meat dishes and I highly recommend trying lamb
• Desserts are nice and so are the starters
• The highlight is impeccable service which is something hard to come by even in a high end restaurants

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