Family friendly cuisine in Edgware

“Fresh clean and great food . Staff always smiling and very cheerful. Recommend it”

“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.”

“This is more like a smart cafe than a formal restaurant with a family friendly ambience. When we were here, there were plenty of people with children around (Saturday 530pm). We got a max platter, which was always going to be more food than we needed for two adults and two children but would be perfect for four adults. The meats were excellent and we went for rice instead of chips which was good as an extra. Definitely very good value for money and the quality of the food is as good as many of the more upmarket Turkish restaurants in nearby areas.”

“The food was delicious and the staff was always attentive and made sure if everything was okay or if we needed anything else. We will definitely come back.”

“Nando's never disappoints with food, but lately, the plates have disappeared. I would like plate to eat from, so far, cutlery is still there, so we're good Seems a little lost and chaotic Music is good Food is good What's not to like”

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

“Awesome experience as usual Service was good and food was even better! I look forward to the continued growth and seeing more slam burgers open up. Very good to know that all their stores are halaal. The new store is so well kitted out. The branding is great, the store is very clean and they even have a little kids play area. I would highly recommend and will go back.”

“My first experience of Jamaican food. I always wanted to try jerk chicken at carnival but I end up too merry! This is the next best thing. Absolutely delicious :)”

“Service great, food was nice, we had starters and mains, bit will be returning at another date for pudding. Our server(Amber) was very good at suggesting drinks and food. Nice atmosphere.”

“It was the first time I ordered from this place. All I can say the food was amazing, very nice and tasty. Omg a dream! My friend Jean who unfortunately passed away a few months ago due to Covid always used to order from here and she always praised their food I will definitely order again and again. Thank you so much!”

“Excellent service and food. It was busy but the staff were very helpful and took great care of all the diners. We will certainly eat there again.”

“A welcoming kitchen is a positive and very friendly boy. And last but not least, food is one of the best prices for anyone. Recommend to try”

“Best Food in town ! I usually eat here 3-4 times a month. No week without the Toni’s prawns:)) The restaurant is small but good food and atmosphere. Give it a try . Lots of variety of drinks . You should try the lamb chops and pizza is delicious. Small menu but satisfactory . Small business which just started in summer needs our support to grow.”

“I usually eat at Patiala Xpress, however wanted to try some food from yaki ya, boy o boy was i amazed and blown away with the taste and the freshness of the food. I was speachless and the perfection of the food. Amazing katsu curry, bento boxes were out of this world Everyone should go and tey the food here Staff is amazing, very friendly and the experience was more than wow.”

“A small Lovely store with great pizza. They have also quite a large selection of other food, like pastas and soups. The staff are lovely and super helpful. Would recommend.”

“Super service... friendly staff and most delicious food & savoury”

“Five stars for sure. Great place. Just had dinner there: starters/mix kebab/burger/chicken shish -- the food is amazing. So tasty. Lovely staff also. If you are in the area I recommend you drop in for a bite. You won't be disappointed!”

“Amazing food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, overall a great experience!”

“Really delicious Kenyan food. Grilled lamp chops, grilled chicken wings and the fried mogo (aka cassava in sauce) were particularly good.”

“Best cafe in burnt oak highly recommended staff r polite and friendly and food is top”

“Recently refurbished and looks great! Shisha is very good and smokes for a while. Variety of flavours. Staff are extremely friendly & even remembered us from years ago! Great service. Karak tea is top notch and they put a candle underneath to keep it warm. Small heaters available on those very cold nights which is always a plus!! Great vibe & insta pic ready!!”

“My family have been coming to this place for 20-odd years. Every single time, the food is fantastic. The flavours are brilliant, and the variety of choice is something we love. It is genuinely hard to go wrong with anything off this menu, and they are even willing to make vegetarian version of starters/mains that otherwise have meat in them upon request (personal favourite is the mushroom chaat puri they make instead of the chicken version).”

“Very friendly staff and great food. Portions are generous and very delicious. I’m fairly regular customer and have never been disappointed.”

“I’ve came here so many times with my family and every time, the service and food is outstanding. We are always made to feel so welcome and it’s so lovely when staff remember who you are, as my Grandad is in a wheelchair and requires extra assistance. Little things like this really mean a lot. And nothing is ever an issue and the food is always delicious and so fresh. Thank you so much for another lovely meal! We’ll be back soon!”

“Highly recommended this branch of Farsi Restaunrant, Staff nice, food was delicious what I was expecting, reasonable price. Definitely visit them again.”

“Food is tasty and well presented. I wonder why there is no kids' pizza menu option, as the place is very popular with families with children!”

“Best oyster omelet I've had since Shilin Night Market in Taipei. Beef Bao was also excellent.”

“Really authentic, delicious food. The hot coals make a real difference to the flavour (I ordered the lamb kofte) and the seasonings are really good. Fairly priced, and you get free tahini, hummus and tzatziki”

“A lovely little cafe with delicious food and perfect coffee. Friendly and fast service, too.”