Turkish · Brighton
Tucked into Brighton with prices that don't sting, this is the kind of Turkish kitchen where the food arrives tasting properly home-cooked — traditional stews, charcoal-grilled meats, and lamb that comes off the grill smoky and generous. Portions are big enough that children can share off a plate, though there's a kids' menu and high chairs if that's easier. It's usually quiet and calm rather than clattery, which helps enormously with a toddler mid-meltdown, and the staff are warm and welcoming even when English isn't their first language. The chicken shish, calamari and salads get particular praise, and the food is halal. Worth knowing: a few people find it pricier than other Turkish spots nearby, and opinion on value isn't unanimous. One parent calls it a "great find in Brighton" — the sort you return to every visit.
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