That little red "people love us on Yelp" sticker is a rare sighting in the UK so when I spied it on this bustling little Turkish place I couldn't shake it from my head: Must Eat There. After walking for some time on nearby Brick Lane and getting hit up by every barker in front of every Indian eatery the family left the decision in my hands. Thank you, family. I marched them right back to Tas Firin. In truth, Tas Firin would've caught my eye even without the red sticker but the sticker did up my interest factor. The place is small and crowded with people and has plate glass windows on two sides, announcing itself to passers-by. Steamy smoke billows from the grill being actively worked at the core of the restaurant. Your clothes will smell (luscious) when you leave. Tas Firin has no doorfront barker trying to entice passers-by and needs none. Dinner began with a cold mezze platter (£8) of "maybe-we-should-rethink-the-rest-of-our-order" proportions. Four hungry diners seriously sated themselves with the goodness of this plate. But wait. We only thought we were full. Being a cheese whore I couldn't resist ordering up a second starter for the table. If possible, it was even more luscious than the first: Halloumi (£4.50), a traditional Cyprus cheese, served grilled and warm. Let's debate right now whether there's anything more satisfying than this combination of starters. I win. People who wish to not to have to loosen their belt a notch should stop right here. Pay, and walk out joyously satisfied. That wasn't us. We went on to have: * Spinach pide with feta cheese (£7) - Essentially a Turkish pizza, this dish was rich and salty and... who am I kidding? Way too much food. Another party at my table ordered another pide (Lamb Pide with Egg) and both of us barely made it through 2 slices apiece. You thought I'd say one, right? Excellent stuff, but maybe share with the table? * The Chicken Tava (£9) takes 30 minutes, is worth the wait, and again, could be shared amongst many. It's a bubbling hot stew made with tomatoes, onions, and green & red peppers and it's a steal for the amount of goodness it delivers. * A Mixed Kebab platter (£11.50) was the single most expensive thing ordered but it delivered like the rest of our selections. 2 chicken kebabs, 1 lamb kebab, and 1 minced, grilled lamb kebab accompanied by rice and warm, fresh pita. Simple and perfect. Two beautifully colorful salads accompanied the entrees. It was a shame that I could barely look at them let alone eat them. Same for the other accompaniment of grilled onion in a special, thin purple sauce. All of it so good but I was already beyond full. The perfect meal at the most reasonable prices (and possibly my favorite meal from my entire London vacation) was closed out with a honey-drizzled plate of 4 baklava, compliments of the house. Couldn't let those go to waste. Urp. Our waiter was extremely gracious about bagging up all of our leftovers and throwing in, without our asking, plenty more fresh pita. My son planted the bag of deliciousness at the foot of an occupied sleeping bag in the doorway of a Chelsea storefront late that evening. I'm betting this meal brightened someone else's day in addition to ours. read more

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I like this place for its simple presentation, no frills service and the porky chef who makes amusing facial gestures whilst tossing meaty skewers on his giant Turkish grill (the meaning of Tas Firin). You've got a slightly bizarre photo of a family relative above the door frame and a space-consuming tiki hut. For starters, the halloumi was rubbery and although not fresh, tasty nonetheless. The lamb livers were pretty good although again lacking that 'straight from the market' texture. The chicken and lamb shish were more than edible, coming with rice and an inspiring salad of lettuce (which I like) and beetroot (that I don't). With more local competition, this restaurant would shoot down the list but dominated by curry houses, it certainly gets my 'great value' votefor now! read more

Tas Firin Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - London, XGL

This small, tight, not-very-fancy place will surprise you for sure with a delicious, authentic fresh Turkish cuisine! The high traffic of people coming in and out whether it is to get a table or to take their food away (including Deliveroo guys) doesn't lie: it's hard to find such a place with high price/quality ratio in London! The menu will please everyone as it offers quite a large choice of meaty or veggie dishes. Everything you might look for when willing to eat some Turkish delights is there. Meat is high quality, and portions are generous. Don't be fooled by external appearances, this place is a gold nugget :-) read more

Wow. Desi suggested coming here after Mike's gallery opening across the street. So Nava, the other half, and I headed over to get us a table for afterwards. First off it's quite a tiny restaurant. Not a huge number of seats, but when we said we'd need room for six, they worked really hard to find a place for us to sit. And they did a great job with it too. When we were all there (which ended up being eight not six, but we managed to squish up), we decided to order. Desi and Mike got the Pides (which I thought rhymed with "sides" and then was told it's pronounced "Pi-dahs") which are like these Turkish pizza things. Adam ordered some of the grilled lamb. The other half had other ideas for us, and we managed to convince Nava our plan was amazing. We ordered a ridiculous amount of food. We had this kind of pink dip with bread (and the flatbread was AMAZING) that was blended up roe with some other stuff. Very tasty, slightly salty and fishy. We also had the mixed meze plate. Most things on it were great, with the sausage and Halloumi being the standout bits with the felafel being the only thing we didn't like (but I don't like it anyway, probably the texture, so I didn't really mind). We also had a starter of lamb liver which was amazing. We had mince flatbreads that were incredibly tasty. We ordered a mixed grill plate that had quail, liver, chicken, lamb chops, minced lamb, and some sort of ribs. Everything on the plate was superb and well cooked, with nothing dry and overdone. It was served with rice and bulgar wheat. Delish! Finally, we had a mixed meat pide. I thought it was fantastic, but the other half preferred the grill. I have to say I felt a bit bad that we ordered that much food, as it meant everyone else's took ages to come out. However, we got to try a lot of stuff, and most of it was spectacular. Full of flavor and extremely well done. Will I be coming back? Definitely! I'd never had Turkish food before, and I'm incredibly glad I tried it! My only small complaint was the lack of good wine on the wine list, but the food made up for that completely. read more

I'm prepared to believe that I used to live in the worst flat in London that was made barely tolerable by it's immediate closeness to this little gem. This is some of the best Turkish I've had in London (its been confirmed this is, in fact, the best Turkish place in London by a myriad of friends). The ambiance is nothing to speak of, but the waiters are always lovely and the food is fantastic. Their hummus is the best I've had - and I've been surprised at how bad such a simple recipe can become in the wrong hands. The mezes, piedes and kababs are all fantastic. They cook up everything on an open grill right in the dining room so you can see what you're about to eat. I moved away from Tas Firin and due to some suspect laziness, I haven't been back. But I will soon. As long as I'm in London this place will be on the top of the list of some of the best. read more

I literally stumbled upon this place while showing some visiting friends Brick Lane. It's just like the wonderful little cafes I ate in in Istanbul, something I have been searching all over London for. Well now I can safely say I have found my culinary home just round the corner from my favourite market. It's small but no one had to wait very long for a table, the food was fantastic and the pides just as good as any I have tasted in Turkey. The chef got my friends order wrong, the wrong dish was quickly replaced and she was told she could keep both dishes. A surprise find was a baby changing unit in the ladies toilet, not something you'd expect to find in such a small restaurant but a HUGE bonus for me as I have a two month old baby. All in all it was a fantastic find and definitely somewhere I will make a point to return to. I can see me visiting Brick Lane market even more often now! read more

This is one of our favorite places in Bethnal Green. The quality, portions, and the price can't be beat. The staff members are the nicest, too. If you're dining in, you can't help but notice the resemblance between the child in the portrait above the door and the kingpin at the heart of the action! read more

What I love about this place is two things: 1. It isn't miles up Kingsland Road 2. It does all the bread/ baked style turkish courses than many Turkish restaurants don't do. I used to go here loads as I lived on Cheshire St and it became a bit of a local. Having not been there for ages I went there tonight and it was the same; cheap, efficient and above standard Turkish. Buzzy as ever. read more

Can my review just be "What Grant said."? Because seriously... What Grant said. Everything was delicious. And I tried a lot of things. And my scale is pretty angry at me about it this morning. The mixed pide was faboo and there was an egg on it hidden somewhere (I think it was laid out on the bottom and baked under all the other stuff) which made my damn evening. Duly impressed with their ability to cram our somewhat large group into a table as the restaurant was jam-packed! Tas Firin totally blows all other Turkish joints I've tried away. read more

Whenever I'm in East London, I make it a point to come and eat here and only here. It may not look like much from the outside or inside but it really doesnt matter if you love food, Turkish food specifically. What I normally start with is the lentil soup which is made to perfection. i have never had better lentil soup (£3.50) anywhere else. It is made all the tastier served with olives and wedges of lemon. I like mine with some spice so I add chili. Then I move onto the spinach pide (like a pizza boat topped with cheese and of course spinach) which is baked in their brick oven! This dish usually comes with salad but I like to eat it with pickled red cabbage. If I still have room in my tummy I also order the patlican soslu (aubergine side dish served cold but wonderful with the freshly baked Turkish bread) My partner likes to order the lamb kebabs that are grilled over charcoal. This dish comes with perfectly cooked rice, grilled tomatoes,mushrooms,and green peppers. To top the meal off we have Turkish tea at the end. This place is a definite must try as I believe it is one of the best if not the best Turkish place in London. read more

Admittedly, I am no connoisseur of Turkish food. But based on my experience at other Turkish places in London, I'd say this was was really good! Plus, the owner/manager guy who waited on us was really friendly and gave us free rice pudding, so that always helps. We had a cold mezze plate that was very plentiful, a mixed kebab, and some grilled halloumi. The portions were plentiful, the rice was really tasty, and the meat juicy. I will most certainly be back! They seem to do a lot of take away business as well. Too bad they are cash only though. read more

I don't understand why everyone thinks this place is so great. Maybe I didn't order the right stuff, or maybe I needed someone to eat with to really enjoy it (my friend was going to come but got stuck in crazy traffic from the tube strike). It is small and very crowded, with the tables packed together and the kitchen right in the midst of the tables. It's bright and loud, and not my favorite kind of ambiance (ambiance is pretty important to me in my enjoyment of eating out). Since the food is what everyone seems to rave about, I had higher expectations of it. I ordered the grilled veggie pide with feta cheese (a Turkish flatbread) and stuffed grape leaves as a starter. It was good, but not great - I've had better pides for sure. It came with salad I wasn't a huge fan of, not really fresh ingredients and bitter flavors. I walked through this trendy neighborhood by a few places that looked fun and pleasant on the inside - maybe I should've gone there. Oh well, I don't always agree with Yelpers! read more

One of the best Turkish restaurants in London, worth coming all the way to East London. Not far from Brick Lane or Shoreditch. The staff are really nice and welcoming. Good diverse menu, it is encouraged to eat Lahmacun no matter what you order. Grilled quality meat, very lean, and good portions. read more

This Turkish restaurant lacks atmosphere, but offers fantastic kebabs, pide, and other garlicky dips at reasonable prices - this place is exactly the sort I've dined at in the bustling heart of Istanbul - right down to the red laminate tabletops. The staff is always quick and the kitchen is open so you can watch them fire up the shish and fish. I almost always order the spinach pide (reminiscent of a moccasin-shaped pizza) along with a side of hummus or their wonderful spinach yogurt dip (caveat: don't order this is you have to kiss or breathe on anyone important shortly following, I believe the first ingredient is GARLIC). And don't be alarmed when they start bringing out all kinds of dishes that don't look anything like what you ordered - the food also comes with plenty of salad extras that you didn't know you were getting when you placed your order. It's a nice touch since the pickle and olives and green lettuce really round out your meal... and leave you incredulous that the prices are still so *cheap.* But perhaps my favourite thing about this place (and reason that I dine here with some frequency) is that they are open *late.* I've searched around to see if I can locate their exact hours, to no avail, but I've certainly shimmied in here around midnight and been seated - and I'm pretty sure they do takeaway till 1am. Oh, and most importantly, stop at an ATM first since it's cash only - I hate how many times I've forgotten about this! read more

Fabulous lovely place just far enough from Brick Lane with super trad Turkish food. Pides are fab. Prices are reasonable. Everything's fresh. Just don't get burned by the crazy charcoal grill. read more

Lovely local restaurant and makes a change from the mass produced curry houses of Brick Lane. Well worth a visit for casual dining with friends. Very small space but this just contributes to the nice atmosphere. Liked that you can see the kitchen and watch them cook. Staff seemed efficient and knew their stuff. read more

This place was a welcome surprise. Having traipsed around the area all day, we were looking for somewhere comfortable to eat. Didn't fancy a curry for a change. I really enjoyed the unpretentiousness of this place. The food is lovely and the portions very generous. Starters really weren't necessary, but who could resist home made houmous and tzatziki?! The tables near the open oven are probably very popular in winter, but we were lucky to get a seat by the open window on a hot summer's day. It was easy to imagine you are on holiday in a Turkish village. read more

It' s one of my favorite restaurant in London!!!! The food is always great and the waiters are very friendly. I highly recommend it to meat and spice lovers read more

FANTASTIC! We were walking along , lost and hungry, looking at Yelp on the phone. What a gem, delicious lamb chops and a generous lamb platter, my first Effes beer(s). Couldn't have been more pleased. Staff was very polite. read more

I love this place. The food is amazing and so cheap for London. My friend introduced me to this place and I always go back there when traveling to London. The place is tiny but I never had to wait to be seated. I usually get a mix of their meat, breads and veggies. I literally would order half of what's on their menu. Just delicious. read more

Over the past 10 years I have eaten at many Turkish restaurants outside of Turkey and this place takes the cake. The food was fantastic (I had mercimek corba and mixed grill) and the service was spot on. The place is not too big but it's cozy and the ambience is pleasant. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to enjoy authentic Turkish food (yes, I said authentic). read more

Oh my god. So delicious. I've barely finished my meal Pide - shish kebab - labneh - all so good! The fried veggies. Everything is fresh and pristine and the restaurant is comfortable and so organized. Bread from the oven on your plate. It's beautiful. read more

Tas Firin Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - London, XGL

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Been living in London for 8 years and this is my favourite restaurant. It's my go to restaurant for any foodie visiting the city as it's as unpretentious and good as it gets. Service is always bad, i've been going for 8 years and they have never as much as acknowledged my presence but the food keeps me going back. Standard order is the chicken shish meal, a spinach and feta pide and one of the delicious aubergine starters. Can't go wrong! read more

Quaint little place, pretty dated in design, but their food is absolutely beautiful, would recommend to anyone

First time in London from USA, loved the food! Fresh bread out of oven , barbecue fresh out of the wood grill , amazing staff who are so friendly, though place is small, I had the best Turkish food ever! read more

Great Turkish food just off Brick Lane. The first time we came to London about 6 years ago we found this place by accident. It was pretty cold out and I can still remember how nice it was to sit inside where it was warm and cozy, with meat being cooked on the indoor grill. Friendly service, reasonable prices and great food. We have since been back on subsequent trips. 5 stars. read more

Usually when I get a chicken shish it's served to me in a polystyrene box at 4am so sitting down to one in this cute little restaurant makes a welcome change. The interior is, ummm, different. There's quite a few random unexplained what I'm assuming are family portraits round the place and a decorative tiki hut as you come in (complete with a random shoe placed carefully on the roof). As well as being easy on the pocket, the food is yummy with massive portions and served to you by worringly chirpy waiters. Tas Firin is definitely a little gem in Bethnal Green and a much welcome change if you don't fancy taking on the dizzying amount of curry houses on Brick Lane. read more

Generally excellent. Regular visitor. Things I like: - Honest servings -- $8 gets you a lot of food. You do not come out hungry. - Good pides / "turkish pizza" -- cheap. - Each meal comes with fresh side salad. - Decor -- interesting, fun to watch your meat cooking on the open view grill. - Big menu. - Excellent location, hidden around from Brick Lane. Feels like a locals place. Things I dont like: - Turkish pizza is too greasy. - Always leave *too full* on account of masses of food read more

I was very excitable when I imagined that this would be filling all our unfulfilled expectations. However, unequivocally I shouldn't or couldn't have imagined that it is plausibly possible to wait that long, considering the fact that you said we'd be seated before the people breathing heavily behind us. read more

Another fabulous find courtesy of Yelp! Tas Firin is 5 star worthy all the way except for the cash only form of payment policy. Such policy we are willing to over look for excellent Turkish food. Keep in mind this review is based mainly on a take away order. We decided to call in our order which included the ezra salad, shish skewer, mixed meze and iskender. Along with our order, we were given humungous amount of flat bread, rice and 2 portion of turkish turkish salad. Upon arrival, we were amaze to see how heavy our take away bag was and all for less than £30! At home on the other hand was even more impressive. The portioning of the food was fairly generous for how much we paid while each one of them were all absolutely delicious, fresh, satisfying and healthy. My husband and I scarfed down the food happily. After finally feeling full to the rim, we noticed that there were still more food for another meal. Yay!! We are already looking forward for more of it. We really enjoyed the food from Tas Firin. We are also really happy that it is located not too far away from where we live. We will definitely come back here for more. read more

Cafe set up, cafe food, cafe prices. Food cooked well but not very good taste, it's a cafe so dont expect much, prob better off over the road at the noodle bar, there you get 3 times bigger portions and cheaper prices, but equalily poor tasting food! read more

Came here on recommendations but it doesn't live up to other Turkish Restaurants. I went for the Adana shish. Spiced well but the meat quality wasn't very high. Still had bits of gristle in and started to get chewy as it was overcooked. You do get a nice salad and charred onions but not much bread unless you ordered starters which we didn't. There are better places and I will stick to those. (Visit - 16/04/2015 Dinner) read more

I've been going there for years. It can get busy in the evenings, but thats a testiment to the tasty food. They will let you sit on the stools & wait, or even stand outside & bring you drinks there. Not the best for vegetarian friends, but us carnivores are well catered for. (They do have some veggie options, but a vegan friend struggled a bit).Chicken & the lamb shish are my favourite & we often get a take away pide. As 'regulars' they often give us a free dessert or a drink which is really nice. Some of the staff have changed over the past year, so may not be as friendly as the old days, but never had rude service here. Just wish they delivered. read more

Really great food. Had take away. They let us know when they were running late and ten wasn't running in the end. Huge pitta! Very happy :)

Essential place for anyone hungry in the area, their takeaway lahmacun wrap is the best food you can get if you're broke, demanding and in a hurry! (for a mere £1.50, that beats any fast food chain!!! and it's healthy stuff...) read more

Not much of a looker, but absolutely amazing food. I actually dream of their soft, buttery rice and moreish pides. I discovered this place years ago when living in the area, and it says something that five years later I still cycle all the way from Highgate Village to eat here. Love it. read more

this is one of the best turkish restuarants in london . as i live 5 minutes away it makes it even better . the things i always order is soslu and haloumi then chicken pide and to finish it off with there lovely and amazing desert saray burmasi this is amazing and its all cheap and better then the other shops down bricklane read more