Testi Restaurant is a longstanding Turkish ocakbaşı on Stoke Newington High Street, established in 2000 and built around the warmth of a real charcoal grill. Classic recipes, fresh ingredients and friendly service have made it a familiar neighbourhood destination for shared meals and late evening dining.
Hot traditional bread accompanies mezze such as hummus, cacık, tarama, aubergine salad, kısır, halloumi, falafel and filo pastry filled with feta. Mixed selections allow several people to explore creamy dips, grilled cheese, vegetables and gently spiced starters together.
Adana köfte, lamb shish, chicken shish, wings, ribs, chops and liver are cooked over charcoal and served with rice, salads and bread. Large platters combine several grill favourites, while sea bass, sea bream, salmon, prawns and slow cooked lamb broaden the main course selection.
Vegetarian and vegan dishes include stuffed aubergine, vine leaves, moussaka and grilled vegetables, with brunch wraps and a Mediterranean breakfast adding daytime variety. Desserts, Turkish drinks, rakı and seasonal set menus complete an experience suited to couples, families and celebratory groups.
Address: 38 Stoke Newington High Street, Stoke Newington, London N16 7PL, United Kingdom
Testi Restaurant Menu
Testi Main Menu
COLD MIX MEZE (for 2 People)
All starters are served with hot traditional bread Houmous, Cacik, Shakshuka, Tarama, Tabouleh, Kisir, Ispanak Tarator
HOT MIX MEZE (for 2 People)
All starters are served with hot traditional bread Fresh Calamari, Sigara Boregi, Halloumi, Sujuk, Mucver, Falafel
HALLOUMI AND SUJUK MIX
Spicy Turkish sausage, with slices of Cyprus cheese
ALBANIAN LIVER (ARNAVUT CIGERI)
Fresh lamb liver cubes lightly floured with herbs, pan fried with butter served with onion salad
CALAMARI
Deep Fried Fresh squid served with tartare sauce
SOUP OF THE DAY
SIGARA BOREK
Deep fried rolled filo pastry filled with feta cheese and parsley
GARLIC MUSHROOMS
Mushrooms pan fried in olive oil and garlic with chef’s special tomato sauce. Topped up with grated cheddar cheese
VEGETABLE MUCVER
Deep fried courgettes, carrots, dill, white cheese, eggs & flour served with yoghurt
HALLOUMI
Cyprus cheese sliced and charcoal grilled
KISIR
A mixture of crushed wheat, tomato paste, parsley, mixed pepper, celery, spring onion, dill and a hint of delicious herbs
TABOULEH
Made with bulgur, onions, parsley & tomato
HOUMOUS
Creamy chickpeas sesame oil, garlic and lemon juice
HOUMOUS KAVURMA NUTS
Houmous with sauteed lamb, pine kernels and paprika topped up with butter
FALAFEL
Lightly fried chickpeas, parsley, carrot, mixed peppers, celery, onion, garlic and coriander served with houmous
TARAMA
Cod roe paste with vegetable oil and lemon juice
CACIK
Finely chopped cucumber, dried mint & hint of garlic in a creamy yoghurt sauce
ALI NAZIK
Cooked aubergines prepared with creamy yoghurt and a touch of garlic
SUJUK
Grilled Spicy Turkish sausages
PAN FRIED PRAWNS
Tiger prawns, mixed peppers, garlic and white wine cooked with our homemade tomato sauce
SCAMPI
Deep Fried Scampi served with tartare sauce
WHITE BAIT
Deep fried White bait served with tartare sauce
ISPANAK TARATOR
Fresh spinach with creamy yoghurt and a hint of garlic
AUBERGINE SALAD
Roasted aubergines, roasted mixed peppers, parsley, garlic and olive oil
MIXED OLIVES
Green and black olives, garlic, mushroom, red peppers, pomegranate juice and a touch of herbs
SHAKSHUKA
Aubergine with mixed peppers, onions, herbs, tomato sauce and a touch of garlic
PLATTER FOR 2 PEOPLE
2 Pcs Lamb Chops 5 Pcs Lamb Ribs 4 Pcs Chicken Wings 1 Skewer Adana 1 Skewer Lamb Shish 1 Skewer Chicken Shish
PLATTER FOR 4 PEOPLE
1 Portion Lamb Ribs 1 Portion Chicken Wings 1 Portion Adana 2 Skewer Lamb Shish 1 Skewer Chicken Shish
IMAM BAYILDI
Stuffed aubergine with onions, pine kernels, dried blackcurrants, mushrooms, olive oil, tomato paste, red, green peppers and yoghurt served with rice (Vegan option available)
FALAFEL
Lightly fried chick peas, parsley, carrot, mixed peppers, celery, onion, garlic and coriander served with houmous
YAPRAK SARMA
Stuffed vine leaves with rice, lemon juice, dried blackcurrants and pine kernels served with yoghurt (Vegan option available)
PATLICAN SOSLU
Aubergine with mixed peppers, onions, herbs, tomato sauce and a touch of garlic served with yoghurt and rice (Vegan option available)
AUBERGINE ISKENDER
Grilled Aubergines on a bed with diced bread , made with our Special Tomato sauce, topped up with yogurt & butter (Vegan option available)
TESTI SPECIAL
Aubergines, mixed peppers, spinach, white onions, mushroom, tomato sauce and halloumi topped up with cheddar cheese and served with rice (Vegan option available)
MOUSSAKA
Mushroom pan fried in olive oil, garlic, with chefs special tomato sauce topped up with grated cheese and served with rice (Vegan option available)
GARLIC MUSHROOMS VG
Pan fried lamb pieces with chunky mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, mixed peppers, herbs and a touch of butter served with rice (Please ask your server for cooking time)
SHEPHERD'S FRY UP
Slowly oven cooked lamb shank in our special home made sauce; includes celery, carrots and baby onions served with creamy mash potato topped up with demi-glace sauce
KLEFTIKO
A combination of cubed chicken, onion, mushroom, mixed peppers, mixed herbs and butter with our chef’s special tomato sauce served with rice (Please ask your server for cooking time)
CHICKEN SAUTE
Pan fried chicken breast cooked with onions, mushroom, herbs, butter, creamy sauce and a drop of Raki Turkish alcoholic beverage served with hand cut chips with cheese (Please ask your server for cooking time)
TESTI "TIPSY" CHICKEN
EZME SALAD
Finely chopped tomatoes, onions, parsley, chilli peppers and olive oil
TESTI GRILLED ONIONS
Charcoal grilled onions marinated with pomegranate sauce
CHICKEN SALAD
Diced Chicken breast on a bed with Green Salad with Pomegranate Sauce
SHEPHERD'S SALAD
Finely chopped cucumber, tomato, onions and parsley
TESTI FETA SALAD
Diced tomatoes, onions, Parsley, cucumber, olive oil, and grated feta cheese
SEABASS
Grilled Seabass served with chips (Please ask your server for cooking time)
SEABREAM
Grilled Seabream served with chips (Please ask your server for cooking time)
SALMON
Grilled Salmon served with chips (Please ask your server for cooking time)
SIZZLING PRAWNS
Prawns cooked in sizzling butter, garlic and served with rice
MEDITERRANEAN PRAWNS
Pan fried king prawns, with mixed peppers, garlic butter and fresh tomato served with mash potato
ADANA KOFTE
Minced lamb on the skewer cooked on charcoal grill
LAMB SHISH
Diced lamb fillet marinated and charcoal grilled
CHICKEN WINGS
Charcoal grilled marinated chicken wings
LAMB RIBS
Fresh lamb ribs charcoal grilled
LAMB CHOPS
Fresh lamb chops charcoal grilled
MIXED GRILL FOR ONE
Selection of lamb shish, adana kofte, chicken shish
LAMB SHISH & ADANA MIX
Cubes lamb and and minced lamb on the skewer, cooked on charcoal grilled
LAMB & CHICKEN SHISH
Cubes of lamb and chicken charcoal grilled
CHICKEN SHISH
Diced chicken fillet marinated and charcoal grilled
LAMB LIVER
Lamb liver cooked on charcoal grill
RICE
CHIPS
CREAMY MASH POTATOES
LAMB SARMA BEYTI
Lamb beyti wrapped in lavash bread served with house special tomato sauce & yogurt. Topped up with sizzling butter
CHICKEN SARMA BEYTI
Chicken beyti wrapped in lavash bread served with house special tomato sauce & yogurt. Topped up with sizzling butter
ISKENDER KEBAB
Choice of Lamb Kofte or Chicken shish on a bed of diced bread served with our house special tomato sauce & yogurt. Topped up with sizzling butter
Testi Brunch Menu
MEDITERRANEAN BREAKFAST
Fried Eggs, Sujuk, Olives, Filo Pastry, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Halloumi, Hummus, Jam, and Bread
SOUP OF THE DAY (v)
Served with seasonal vegetables and bread
LAMB SHISH WRAP
Cubes of lamb wrapped in bread with green or onion salad
CHICKEN SHISH WRAP
Tender cubes of chicken, wrapped in bread, served with green or onion salad
ADANA WRAP
Minced lamb, wrapped in bread, served with green or onion salad
FALAFEL WRAP (VEGAN)
Crispy fried falafel, wrapped in bread, served with green or onion salad
HALLOUMI WRAP (V)
Grilled halloumi, wrapped in bread, served with green or onion salad
CHICKEN SHISH
Chargrilled chicken shish, served with rice, salad and bread
ADANA KOFTE
Chargrilled minced lamb, served with rice, salad and bread
CHICKEN WINGS
Chargrilled chicken wings, served with rice, salad and bread
LAMB SHISH
Chargrilled cubes of lamb, served with rice, salad and bread
Testi Dessert Menu
LEMON & MASCARPONE CHEESE CAKE (v)
A crisp digestive biscuit base, topped with lemon and mascarpone cheesecake, decorated with smooth lemon curd cream, scattered with roasted flaked almonds, and finished with a dusting of icing sugar
BELGIAN CHOCOLATE SPONGE PUDDING (v) (gf)
A rich dark chocolate pudding, served with Belgian chocolate sauce
MIXED GELATO ICE CREAM (v)
A mix of strawberry, vanilla and chocolate gelato ice cream
SARMA BAKLAVA WITH ICE CREAM (v)
Homemade Sarma baklava, served with ice cream
Hot Drinks
HOT CHOCOLATE
FRESH MINT TEA
ENGLISH TEA
TURKISH TEA LARGE
SMALL TURKISH TEA
AMERICANO
LATTE
FLAT WHITE
ESPRESSO
DOUBLE ESPRESSO
CAPPUCCINO
MOCHA COFFEE
TURKISH COFFEE
MACCHIATO
The Individual One Set Menu
LAMB SHISH & ADANA
Cubes of lamb and minced lamb on the skewer, charcoal-grilled served with rice
LAMB SHISH
Diced lamb fillet marinated and charcoal-grilled served with rice
LAMB & CHICKEN SHISH
Cubes of lamb and chicken charcoal-grilled served with rice
CHICKEN WINGS
Charcoal-grilled marinated chicken wings served with rice
CHICKEN SHISH
Diced chicken fillet marinated and charcoal-grilled served with rice
LAMB RIBS
Fresh lamb ribs, charcoal-grilled served with rice
LAMB CHOPS
Fresh lamb chops, charcoal-grilled served with rice
MIXED GRILL FOR ONE
Selection of lamb shish, adana kofte, chicken shish served with rice
HUMMUS
CACIK
TARAMA
KISIR
MIXED OLIVES
HALLOUMI
S U J U K
SIGARA BOREK
CALAMARI BABA GANOUSH
ADANA KEBAB
Minced lamb on the skewer cooked on charcoal grill served with rice
TESTI LOKUM KEBAB
Tender lamb middle neck fillet, cooked on charcoal grill served with rice
YAPRAK SARMA
Stuffed vine leaves with rice, lemon juice, dried blackcurrants and pine kernels, served with yoghurt (Vegan option available)
IMAM BAYILDI
Stuffed aubergines with onion, pine kernels, dried blackcurrants, mushrooms, olive oil, tomato, parsley, red and green peppers, served with rice (Vegan option available)
MOUSSAKA
Layers of aubergine, courgette, tomato, potato, spinach, green peas, chickpeas, courgette and carrots, cooked in oven, topped with grated cheddar cheese and served with chef’s special sauce
FALAFEL
Fried chickpeas, parsley, carrots, mixed peppers, celery, onions, garlic and coriander, served with hummus
GRILLED SEA BASS
Grilled seabass served with chips (Please ask your server for cooking time)
MEDITERRANEAN PRAWNS
Pan-fried king prawns with mixed peppers, garlic butter and fresh tomato, served with rice
The Big Sharing One Set Menu
HUMMUS
CACIK
TARAMA
KISIR
MIXED OLIVES
HALLOUMI
S U J U K
SIGARA BOREK
CALAMARI BABA GANOUSH
GRILLED ONIONS
Charcoal-grilled onions marinated with pomegranate sauce
FETA SALAD
Diced tomatoes, onions, parsley, cucumber, olive oil and feta cheese
RICE
CHIPS
YAPRAK SARMA
Stuffed vine leaves with rice, lemon juice, dried blackcurrants and pine kernels, served with yoghurt (Vegan option available)
IMAM BAYILDI
Stuffed aubergines with onion, pine kernels, dried blackcurrants, mushrooms, olive oil, tomato, parsley, red and green peppers, served with rice (Vegan option available)
MOUSSAKA
Layers of aubergine, courgette, tomato, potato, spinach, green peas, chickpeas, courgette and carrots, cooked in oven, topped with grated cheddar cheese and served with chef’s special sauce
Share The Love Meat Platter
Adana kebab, lamb ribs, lamb shish, chicken kofte, chicken shish & chicken wings
White Wines
Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, DOC, Mandorla, Italy
Gavi di Gavi Blue Label, DOCG, Marchese Luca Spinola, Organic, Italy
Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine Canet, France
Cankaya, Turkey
Sauvignon Blanc, Steven Bird, New Zealand
Sparkling Wines & Champagne
Brut Reserve, Champagne Taittinger, France
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé Champagne, France
Red Wines
Yakut, Turkey
Pinot Noir, Pievasciata, Vallepicciola, Italy
Malbec Fantasia, Maurico Laroca, Argentina
Syrah, Barone Montalto, Italy
Merlot IGT, Barone Montalto, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon & Nero’d Avola, Barone Montalto, Italy
Rosé Wines
Pinot Grigio Blush, Barone Mantalto, Italy
Cote de Provence Rose, Gold, Maitre Vigneron, France
Sangiovese Rose, Rosadei Venti, Geurrieri, Italy
Prosecco Brut DOC, Luna Argenta, Italy
Coeur De Méditerranée, Chateau L’Enclave, France
Cocktails
COSMOPOLITAN
Vodka, Cointreau & Cranberry
SPICY MARGARITA ON THE ROCKS
Tequila, Lime, Cointreau, Gomme & chilli
PORNSTAR MARTINI
Vanilla Vodka, Passion Fruit
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Espresso, vodka, kahlua & vanilla
LYCHEE MARTINI
Vodka, Lychee juice & syrup
OLD FASHIONED
Bourbon Whiskey, Gomme & Hints of Orange
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Coffee, Kahlua, Vodka & Gomme
FIRST KISS
Vodka, Cranberry Juice & Peach
NEGRONI
Gin, Dry Vermouth & Campari
AMERETTO SOUR
Disaronno, egg whites, sweet & sour
PIÑA COLADA
White Rum, Coconut, Pineapple & Cream
Mocktails
MARGARITA
Lemon, lime and Gomme
MOJITO
Lemon, lime, fresh mint, and gomme
BERRY COLADA
Strawberry, pineapple, apple and peach
MOJITO
Rum, Lime & Gomme. Options of Strawberry, Lychee, Passionfruit
SEX ON THE BEACH
Vodka, Arhcers, Orange & Cranberry
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, Soda Water, Prosecco & Lemon Juice
PIÑA COLADA
Coconut, Pineapple & Cream