Turkish · Cardiff
Turkish cooking in the city centre that manages to feel calm even when it's full — worth knowing if you've got a pram and want space to park it. Families come for the mixed grill, which arrives with real variety and salad, and the Adana kebab and Ali Nazik get mentioned again and again; portions are generous and the set-menu feasts work out well if you're feeding several people. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, vegan options and a few outdoor tables. Staff know the menu well and won't hurry you out, though service can slip when it's heaving. Two honest notes: it's a touch pricier than the City Road places, and Friday and Saturday nights fill up fast — book ahead. One parent called it "a relaxed atmosphere" with room to actually enjoy the food.
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