
Best Dishes at Durak Tantuni
Lamb Tantuni Wrap
WrapsThe 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.
Beef Tantuni Wrap
WrapsSimilar 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.
Ayran
BeveragesA 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.
Double Wrap
WrapsFor 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.
Tantuni in Bread
WrapsThe 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.
About Durak Tantuni
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.
Top 5 dishes at Durak Tantuni:
- Lamb Tantuni Wrap – 95% recommended(Signature)
- Beef Tantuni Wrap – 85% recommended(Signature)
- Ayran
- Double Wrap
- Tantuni in Bread – 82% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- Turkish
- Price Range:
- £
- Phone:
- +44 20 8889 6001
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Takeaway, Late Night
Hours
- Friday:
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Monday:
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Wednesday:
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Thursday:
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday:
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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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