Durum Restaurant is a longstanding Turkish dining room on Ballards Lane in Finchley Central. Established in 2001, it combines traditional recipes with decades of kitchen experience, creating a warm setting for lunch, dinner and meals shared with family or friends.

Cold and hot meze provide a varied beginning, with hummus, aubergine dishes, salads, pastries and freshly baked flatbread bringing together creamy, smoky, crisp and herb filled flavours. Ordering several plates for the table gives diners an easy way to explore different parts of the Turkish kitchen.

Charcoal grilled cooking is central to the main courses, with lamb, chicken, kofta and skewered meat prepared over the fire. Carefully selected spices and traditional techniques give each dish its character, while rice, salad, grilled vegetables and bread turn the individual grills into generous complete meals.

Turkish desserts and hot drinks offer a relaxed finish after the savoury dishes. Reservations are available for restaurant dining, and takeaway provides another way to enjoy the food, while the broad selection and welcoming service make Durum suitable for both everyday meals and special occasions.

Address: 119 Ballards Lane, Church End, London N3 1LJ, United Kingdom

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Durum Ocakbasi Menu Menu updated on 10 Jun 2026

Bundles

Durum Bundle for 1

£19.50

Durum Bundle for 2

£39

King Durum Bundle

£47.50

Durum Wrap Meal Deal

£18.90

Platters

King Durum Special (Serves 2-3)

Lamb Doner, Chicken Doner, Spice Lamb Mince, 2pcs Chicken Wings, 2pcs Chicken Fillet, 2pcs Lamb Ribs served with Salad, Rice, Bread, and Sauce

£39.95

Chicken Platter (Serves 4-5)

Chicken Doner, 8pcs Chicken Wings, Chicken Shish, Chicken Mince, Chicken on the Bone. Served with Mixed Salad and Mixed Rice,

£59.90

Jumbo Platter (Serves 6-7 people)

Mixed Cold Meze, Mixed Salad, Mixed Rice, Chips, Mixed Shish, Mixed Kofte, Mixed Doner, 8pcs Chicken Wings, 8pcs Lamb Ribs, 4pcs Lamb ChopsContains Fish, sesame, nuts

£129

Full Platter (Serves 4-5 people)

Mixed Cold Meze, Mixed Shish, Mixed Kofte, Mixed Doner, 5pcs Lamb Ribs, 8pcs Chicken Wings, Served with mixed Rice (Bulgur and Vegetable Rice), Chips, and SaladContains fish, sesame, milk, nuts

£99

Cold Starters

Humus (V)

Crushed Chick Peas, Tahini, Lemon Juice and Garlic

Vegetarian

£6.35

Aubergine Ezme (V)

Grilled Aubergine Mixed with Yoghurt, Garlic, and Olive Oil

Vegetarian

£6.75

Cucumber with Yoghurt (Cacik) (V)

Cucumber and a Hint of Garlic in a Creamy Yoghurt Sauce

Vegetarian

£6.35

Tarama

Freshly Prepared Whipped Cod Roe (Fish Roe Paste)

£6.35

Stuffed Vine Leaves (Yaprak Sarma) (V)

Stuffed Vine Leaves with Rice and Pine Kernels

Vegetarian

£6.75

Aubergine Tava (V)

Vegetarian

£6.75

Tabule Salad (V)

Vegetarian

£6.95

Aubergine served in sauce (V)

Fried Aubergine and Onion with Tomato Sauce

Vegetarian

£6.75

Spinach Tarator (V)

Fresh Spinach With Creamy Yoghurt and a Hint of Garlic

Vegetarian

£6.35

Celery (Kisir) (V)

Crushed Wheat, Celery, Crushed Hazelnuts, Tomato Sauce, Parsley, Peppers, Mint & Herbs

Vegetarian

£6.35

Mix Meze (V)

A Selection of 5 Cold Starters Hand-Picked by the Chef, Served with Bread

Vegetarian

£19.25

Green Beans (V)

Green French Beans in Special Olive Oil Sauce

Vegetarian

£6.75

Imam Bayildi (V)

Aubergine Stuffed with Onions, Tomato, and Green Pepper

Vegetarian

£6.75

Mixed Olives

£6.35

Feta Cheese (V)

Vegetarian

£6.75

Plain Turkish Yoghurt

£4

Hot Starters

Chicken Wings

4 juicy chicken wings

£8.50

Falafel (V)

Fried Duck Peas, Parsley, Onion, Garlic, and Coriander

Vegetarian

£9

Spinach Pastry (Ispnaka Boregi) (V)

Vegetarian

£8.50

Muska Boregi (V)

Pastry Filled with Feta Cheese and Parsley

Vegetarian

£9.50

Halloumi (V)

Grilled Cypriot Cheese Served with Tomatos and Cucumber

Vegetarian

£9.90

Humus with Diced Lamb (Kavurma)

Pureed Chickpeas with Tahini & Garlic, Topped with Diced Lamb

£9.90

Chicken Liver

£9.90

Grilled Onion (V)

Onion, Tomatoes, Peppers, and Mushrooms

Vegetarian

£9.35

Lamb Liver

£9.90

Fried Calamari

Freshly Fried Squid

£9.90

Mix Hot Meze

2 Falafel, 2 Snack, 2 Muska Bongi, 2 Calamari, 2 Halloumi

£19.25

Beef Sausage (Sucuk) ️

Grilled Spicy Beef Sausage

£9

King Prawn

£10.95

Lamb Dishes

A selection of Lamb dishes served with either Salad, Chips, Rice, or Bulgur

Lamb Shish Kebap

Marinated Cubes of Lamb Grilled on Skewers

£19.50

Mixed Shish

Selection of Lamb & Chicken Cubes Grilled on Skewers

£19.50

Lamb Doner

House special Lamb Doner Kebab – 100% Pure Lamb

£17.90

Mixed Kebap

Mixed Grill (Lamb Chop, Lamb Cubes, Spicy Lamb Kofte, Chicken Wings, Chicken Fillet)

£29.95

Lamb Skewers (Cop Shish)

Marinated Small Cubes of Lamb Grilled on 2 Skewers

£19.50

Lamb Mince (Adana Kofte) ️

2 Skewers of Grilled Spicy Minced Lamb

£17.90

Mixed Doner

House Special Lamb and Chicken Doner Kebab

£21.50

Mix Kofte

Spicy Minced Lamb, Minced Chicken Breast on Skewers

£17.90

Lamb Chops

4 pieces of Grilled Tender Seasoned Lamb Chops

£25.90

Aubergine Kebap

Sliced Aubergine with Minced Lamb and a Special Sauce

£18

Lamb Liver Shish

Grilled lamb liver

£13

Lamb Ribs

8 Pieces of Grilled Lamb Spare Ribs

£25.50

Chicken Dishes

A selection of Chicken dishes served with either Salad, Chips, Rice, or Bulgur

Chicken Shish

Chicken Seasoned and Grilled on Skewers

£17.50

Chicken Doner

£16.50

Mixed Kebap

Mixed Grill (Lamb Chop, Lamb Cubes, Spicy Lamb Kofte, Chicken Wings, Chicken Fillet)

£29.95

Chicken Wings

8 Pieces of Grilled Chicken Wings

£18.50

Chicken Shish on the Bone

Chicken on the Bone, Seasoned and Grilled on Skewers

£16.50

Chicken Mince

Grilled Minced Chicken Breast, Seasoned with Garlic and Parsley.

£16.50

House Special

A curated selection of unique dishes served with either Chips, Salad, Rice, or Bulgur

Chicken Sauté

£18.95

Incik (Kleftico)

£18.95

Ezmeli Kebap

Grilled House Special Kebab with a Special Sauce

£18.95

Halep Kebap

Grilled Spicy Minced Kebab served with Onions, Tomato and Buttery Sauce.

£18.95

Lamb Stew (Guvec)

Cubes of Lamb, Aubergine with Mushrooms, Onions and Peppers in a Special Tomato Sauce

£18.95

Lamb Sauté

£18.95

Chicken Schnitzel (Fillet Tava)

£14.25

Dishes with Yoghurt & Sauce

Iskender

Doner Kebab with Yoghurt Sauce, Fresh Tomato Sauce and a Butter Sauce

£18.90

Iskender Lamb Shish

Lamb Cubes with Yoghurt Sauce, Fresh Tomato Sauce, and Butter Sauce

£19.50

Ali Nazik Kebap

Grilled Aubergine, Garlic Yoghurt, and Meat

£23.50

Chicken Shish with Yoghurt

Grilled Chicken Breast Prepared with a Yoghurt and Butter Sauce

£19.90

Lamb Mince with Yoghurt

Grilled Mince Prepared with Yoghurt and Butter Sauce

£19

Lamb Shish with Yoghurt

Grilled Lamb Shish Kebab Prepared with Yoghurt and Butter Sauce

£19.50

Chicken Mince with Yoghurt

Grilled Minced Chicken Breast with Yoghurt and Butter Sauce

£19

Fish Grills

Served with either Chips, Salad, Rice, or Bulgur

Sea Bass

Grilled Sea Bass

£22.90

Fresh Salmon

Grilled Salmon

£22.90

Fried Calamari

Freshly Fried Squid

£22

Vegetarian Courses

Served with either Chips, Salad, Rice, or Bulgur

Vegetarian Musakka

£15.90

Imam Bayildi

Aubergine Stuffed with Onions, Tomatoes and Green Peppers

£15.90

Aubergine Salad

Lightly Grilled Aubergine and Peppers, Chopped and Topped with Yoghurt & Butter

£15.90

Ciftci Boregi

£15.90

Falafel

Deep Fried Ground Chickpeas and Broad Beans Toasted in Spices

£14.90

Green Beans

Green french beans in special olive oit sauce served with rice.

£15.90

Vegetarian Kebap (V)

Grilled Aubergine, Mushrooms, and Peppers served with Onions and Tomatoes

£15.90

Side Dishes

Bulgur Pilavi (Rice)

Crushed wheat with tomatoes, onions and green peppers.

£5.50

Chips

£4.50

Rice with vegetables

Rice with mixed chickpeas and green peas

£5.50

Mixed Side Salad

Onions, Lettuce, Cabbage, and Carrots

£4.50

Coban Salad

Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, and Parsley served with an Olive Oil and Pomegranate Sauce dressing with mixed herbs

£7.50

Turkish Salad

Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, and Parsley served with an Olive Oil and Pomegranate Sauce dressing with mixed herbs. With Feta Cheese

£7.95

Ezme Salad

Finely chopped tomatoes, onions, peppers and parsley with spices.

£7.95

Mixed Pickle

£4

Olive Salad

Green olives, tomatoes, pickled cucumber, lemon juice, parsley and olive oil.

£7.95

Green Salad

Seasonal green salad (Rocket, lettuce & cucumber with olive oil).

£7.50