The signature dish and reason people visit Durak. Lamb mince is chopped and fried in a special pan with sumac and parsley, then wrapped in dürüm bread with fresh onions, parsley, tomatoes, and pickled chillies. Multiple reviewers call this the best tantuni in London. At £4 for a wrap or £8 for bread, it's excellent value.
Tips from diners
Order the wrap (dürüm) not the bread. Better value and it's the way this should be eaten. Consider two wraps if you're hungry.
The sumac and parsley blend is what makes this different from regular kebabs. Don't skip the pickled chillies on the side.
Similar to the lamb version but using beef mince instead. The technique is the same—chopped and fried in the special pan with sumac, parsley, onions and tomato. A lighter alternative to lamb but still authentic and deeply flavoured.
Tips from diners
A lighter option than lamb but still packed with flavor. The beef is stir-fried with the same sumac and parsley technique that makes Durak special.
A refreshing complement to the rich, spiced wraps. Ayran is a traditional Turkish drink made from yogurt, water, and salt. Reviewers specifically mention it as fresh and tasty, a perfect pairing for tantuni.
Tips from diners
Order ayran with your wrap. The cool, salty yogurt drink cuts through the richness of the spiced meat perfectly.
For the hungry or those wanting to try both lamb and beef, you can order two wraps for just 50p more than a single wrap. This is the 'insider' order according to reviews—gives you more food for minimal extra cost.
Tips from diners
Two wraps for 50p more than one is the best deal on the menu. Try one lamb and one beef to taste both.
The same signature tantuni mixture served in bread rather than dürüm wrap. Reviewers note this as a heartier, more filling option at £8-9. The bread soaks up the spiced meat juices and sumac-parsley mixture. Popular with those wanting a more substantial meal.
Tips from diners
More substantial than the wrap - the bread soaks up all the juices. Double the price of the wrap but you get more filling.
Operating since 2002, Durak Tantuni sits on West Green Road at the heart of Turnpike Lane's Turkish and Kurdish restaurant strip. It's an unfussy, unchanging late-night spot specializing in tantuni—a Mersin city specialty of spiced, stir-fried lamb in dürüm wraps. The menu is simple, portions are generous, and reviewers consistently praise it as the best tantuni in London. Cash only, takeaway-focused, and rated 4.6 stars.
Open until 2am every day. This is the spot for a proper late-night eat. Many bars and clubs send people here.
Cash only—bring notes. No cards. This is old-school Turkish takeaway done right.
You're on Turkish and Kurdish restaurant row. Durak is the original tantuni spot; the whole street is worth exploring.
Service is quick and friendly. You'll have your wrap in minutes. Perfect for takeaway while walking.
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