Oklava

The easiest way to start is to say that this is the best Turkish meal I’ve ever eaten the flavours of each course were amazing. This little restaurant set in  the streets of shoreditch was a real delight with a fantastic menu created by chef Selin Kiazim. When we looked at the menu believe me we just wanted to try everything but in the end we went with the recommendations of our excellent & friendly waitress and so glad we did as they were fantastic choices.  They also have a great selection of wine and most also seem to be by the glass aswell plus a great Izmir Beer . The restaurant has an opened kitchen so you can smell the amazing flavours before they reach the table. Well I suppose I better get to the food which started with a delicious Baharat Spiced Bread & Date Butter before the amazing Pastirma Sausage & Grilled Hellim this was followed by the most stunning Flatbread which included Octopus , Ricotta & Caper Leaves then a fantastic Aubergine dish. Then came the mains of Crispy Pomegranate Glazed Lamb & Seftali Kebab just food heaven . But do leave room for dessert as you don’t want to miss out on those one was a Kinefe a Crispy Kadayif & Cheese Pastry & the other a stunning Chocolate! Prune & Cardamom Delice matched with a delightful Turkish dessert wine. I definitely can’t wait to return and I would highly recommend a visit as the food , service and general friendliness of the place makes it a real pleasure. 

#Turkish #Shoreditch 

Baharat Spiced. Bread & Grilled Hellim

Marinated Octopus & Ricotta Flatbread & Pastirma Sausage

Izmir Beer , Aubergine & Crispy Pomegranate Glazed Lamb

Seftali Kebab , Chocolate,Prune & Cardamom Delice , Peanut Butter ice cream & Kinefe