Mangal 1 (Dalston)

• I really was expecting quite good things from this Turkish place in Dalston as it is generally regarded as one of the best Ocakbasi grill places in the area
• It pretty much lived up to expectations (ha you thought I was going to go the other way with that didn't you
• We got there at about 8 and there was a moderate queue
• The place is pretty big and it's not the kind of place to really linger so we were probably only waiting about ten minutes before we were seated
• Though you knew it didn't include quail as that was in the 'special mixed grill) and realised that we had made a bit of a rookie mistake in not bringing any alcohol with us
• A basket of bread was brought to our table which we started on
• The bread was warm and soft and tasty on its own but both Stephen and I thought it was a bit of a travesty that we didn't have anything to scoop up with it
• The meat didn't need it it was all perfectly seasoned and tasty on its own
• My chicken wing was less a wing and more like a wishbone with a few scraps of meat on it which was a bit disappointing
• I thought my lamb chop was a bit too big (I know
• Because of its size it was a little dry
• ) but the edges with the crispy fat were delicious
• The chunks of lamb were my favourite bits but it was all pretty enjoyable to eat
• Some onion and it was only after we had tucked in once that I discovered all the lovely
• Why wasn't this amazing stuff on the top where we could get at it before we got full with everything else
• I'm worried there were other gems in that heap that I just couldn't get to
• The lamb ribs that came with the mixed grill were amazing
• The share plates work well with a small group
• This is supposedly one of the best turkish restaurants in london and is famous for kebabs
• Their mezze platter was good and I enjoyed turkish coffee
• One if the best Turkish resturants in London
• Their kebap is good and delicious
• The Mangal has probably the best kebab I have ever eaten
• Also They Give Welcome Drink which is Very good in taste

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