Chinese cuisine at home in Edgware

“Mmmm shashlik! Tender, spicy but not hot spicy......make your mouth water spicy. Charcoal chicken wings. Not the skinny flappy bit but,the shoulder and bicep. A tiny sprinkle of fresh lemon juice drizzled into the munchable, tender chicken. The starter dip things.... FANTASTIC Turkish naan. Light and fluffy with a good outside crunch, dipped into fresh proper humus. A garlicy yoghurt dip thing. Grilled onion quarters in a pomegranate sauce. A fresh and tangy salad with tomatoes, cos lettuce, cucumber, onion. Often Turkish salads that I've had have just been sprinkled with vinegar which, can make them slightly bland. Not so Charcoal's salad dressing. Imagine a charcoaled meat selection served on a bed of rice with a chips border and a sort of thin, round flatbread covering to keep the aroma and heat contained. Lamb shish in very small,succulent cubes on wooden skewers. The charcoal chicken wings, shashlik, thin strips of doner.thick, tender lamb chunks. Add a glass of Turkish red wine (or three). Maybe some Turkish tea with something sweet for those of us who like the slightest perspiration invoked by overeating. Yes, they do takeaway. Yes they have all sorts of fizzy drinks. But, they are not your usual Turkish takeaway. This place is well worth a sit-down for an hour or so and serious, professional eating. Opposite Lidl so maybe, if you do some shopping in Lidl - you could park there. Personally, I think it's worth taking the Northern line and walking from Edgware statation. A couple of outside tables for those that need a quick cigarette or an afternoon cup of coffee and a baklava. I was introduced by a friend who is Turkish and himself a retired restaurateur. In the 20 plus years I have known him - he has always steered me to places that are good quality and not overpriced. This isn't a place with fancy carpets and bow tie waiters. It's like a mum n dad place who care and concentrate on flavour.”

“No doubt the best in the area. Visit today , love the Munch box spot on. highly recommended.”

“I have eaten from here for the last 8 years and I have not had a bad experience once. My food arrives hot and is always tasty.”

“Had the soup dumpling. All their stuff is delicious.”

“Food very good. We believe his large ribs are tyrannosaurus. So big and good. Prices excellent. Open for lunch as well. 12 to 2pm not open Tuesday. Order food go for a pint. Or phone ahead. Place needs a revamp. Mr Wing gets focused on cooking. He will come to counter if you cough, shout or talk a lot.”

“Delicious Food, Excellent Customer service, Clean. Chicken Burger is Amazing! Would definitely recommend it!”

“Extremely fresh, good quality food served here! Brilliant when you are looking for a restaurant that caters to heavy meat eaters and also vegans! I really enjoyed the dish I had and the other people at dinner liked their meat dishes too.”

“Just getting started. One price for all meals £8.90 pork and chicken dishes currently. We had sweet and sour with rice and black bean with noodles. Liked noodles better than rice. Good portions. Staff very friendly.”

“Very nice Chinese Takeaway - meals ordered this week for 6 persons 2 nights this week - very happy with both. Good portions and nice food. Reasonable prices.”

“Food is tasty. Good service not long wait. Delivery is on time . But tend to forget smaller items. So call and Remind the order half way to Delivery time. Generally all Good”