Shish & Mangal

A nicely decorated restaurant in Sidcup that offered lamb chops and different types of kebab. The restaurant is clean, tidy, and well lit but not too bright. There was old Turkish music playing in the background, not at an intrusive level, which made the atmosphere more interesting. We attended on a weekday evening with a single waiter and a single chef, which was sufficient to meet our needs. Prior to the main course we had a small meze with an orange paste that I can't remember the name of, humus and cacik (pronounced jajik), which is the Turkish version of what the greeks' call tazikii and is diced cucumber in yoghurt with garlic and olive oil. The starters were fresh. I think the humus was shop bought but tasty none the less. The orange paste was also garlicky and nice. The cacik might have benefited from a sprinkle of mint. I bought a mixed kebab (lamb shish, chicken shish and a shish kofte) . My wife wasn't particularly hungry but was offered a portion of fried liver which wasn't on the menu and she accepted the offer. The lamb shish was very nice, moderately salted moist and tasty. The meat being of good quality. The shish lofted was also nice, should be spicey and was moderately spiced. I might have liked a little more spice but then again I tend to like hot and spicey food like Madras, so for most people the amount of spice should be sufficient. The chicken shish was properly cooked and moist but a little bland and needed more seasoning. Prices are reasonable. which was around £15 for my Main. Would I go back there? Yes, like a shot, though it would be for the lamb shish and shish kofte, but next time swapping lamb chops for the chicken shish.

Staff were so personable!! Made my little girl laugh and accommodated my family of 17. Accommodated well in advance for my mum who has coeliacs and needed gluten free food. The waiter (think owner) was just brilliant nothing was too much! Food was gorgeous and we will definitely be returning!! Xxxx little tip: don't panic plenty of parking down the side road next to it too so 30 second walk! :) Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou xxx