Turkish · Whitechapel
Efes on Mile End Road is a welcoming Turkish restaurant where the portions are genuinely generous — think complimentary bread, salads and sauces arriving at the table before your mains even show up. It's the sort of place that feels relaxed enough for a family meal out, with highchairs available and a kids' menu to keep younger diners happy, plus step-free access making it easy to roll a buggy straight in. There's some outdoor space too, though there's no baby changing on site, so worth bearing that in mind if you've got a little one in tow.
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