Best Dishes at Diyarbakir Kitchen
Lahmacun
StartersA handheld Turkish delicacy - crispy, charred bread topped with a smoky mince mixture. Reviewers describe it as brilliant with the bread charred and blistered, and the topping oozing with flavor. Perfect as a snack or starter.
Yoğurtlu Adana
MainsTender, minced lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal, then chopped and served on a bed of cubed bread. The signature yogurtlu preparation is topped with strained yoghurt and a rich, finely browned butter sauce. This preparation method is what Diyarbakir does best.
Lamb Ribs
MainsLong-cooked lamb ribs, grilled over charcoal until they have a beautiful charred exterior and tender, juicy interior. The smoke from the charcoal is essential to the flavor. Excellent preparation.
Adana Kofte
MainsA Turkish classic - ground lamb mixed with spices and herbs, formed onto flat skewers and grilled. The texture is slightly coarse, and the spicing is balanced without being overwhelming. Reviewers highlight this as excellent.
Levrek (Sea Bass)
MainsFish is often abused on grills but Diyarbakir gives it the respect it deserves. The sea bass is grilled whole and comes out smoky but delicate inside. A lighter option that showcases the kitchen's skill.
About Diyarbakir Kitchen
Serving Turkish cuisine from southern Anatolia with emphasis on charcoal-grilled meats. Located on Green Lanes in Harringay, London's Turkish restaurant row. No alcohol but excellent ayran and salgam. Open early until late for breakfast through to after-hours dining.
Top 5 dishes at Diyarbakir Kitchen:
- Lahmacun – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Yoğurtlu Adana – 92% recommended(Signature)
- Lamb Ribs – 89% recommended(Signature)
- Adana Kofte – 87% recommended
- Levrek (Sea Bass) – 86% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- Turkish
- Price Range:
- ££
- Phone:
- +44 20 8802 5498
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Takeaway, Late Night
- Menu:
- View Menu
Hours
- Friday:
- 7:30 AM - 2:00 AM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 7:30 AM - 2:00 AM
- Monday:
- 7:30 AM - 2:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 7:30 AM - 2:00 AM
- Wednesday:
- 7:30 AM - 2:00 AM
- Thursday:
- 7:30 AM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday:
- 7:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Get the complimentary salad and cacik (yoghurt dip) that arrive at the table. Both are excellent. The salad has mint, onion, tomato and fresh spinach in pomegranate dressing.
This is arguably the best ocakbasi (charcoal grill restaurant) on Green Lanes. The cooking is from southern Anatolia and the grilled meats are uniformly outstanding.
No alcohol served but ayran (salted yoghurt) and salgam (turnip juice) flow freely. Perfect for a non-drinking evening.
Open until 2am daily and breakfast from 7:30am. Perfect for late night kebabs or early morning breakfast after a night out.
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