Finchley, Whetstone and Hampstead Garden Suburb cover a generous sweep of north London, and their dining rooms reward a little local knowledge. Ballards Lane and Whetstone High Road are natural starting points, but some of the strongest meals sit just off the main routes in East Finchley, Golders Green and Muswell Hill. Together, these neighbourhoods offer far more range than a single high street: charcoal-fired Turkish food, carefully spiced Persian cooking, vegan Sichuan dishes, sourdough pizza, Indian small plates and Japanese comfort food all sit within easy reach.
Dining across Finchley, Whetstone and Hampstead Garden Suburb covers different styles of cooking and very different occasions. They also cover different occasions. There are dependable places for a quick falafel lunch, polished rooms for a family celebration, lively grills made for a group and compact specialists where the kitchen’s point of view is the main attraction. A little planning helps because the restaurants are spread across several distinct high streets and residential pockets.
Menus change, particularly around seasonal produce and market-led fish, so use the menu panels beneath each entry to see the latest dishes and prices before setting out. If you are deciding between two similar options, focus on the details that shape the meal: whether you want a long spread of meze, a focused pizza menu, an all-you-can-eat rodizio or a table filled with smaller plates. Each section explains those differences and the sort of visit each restaurant suits best.
Durum Ocakbasi
Durum Ocakbasi is the clearest choice when the aim is traditional Turkish grilling rather than a broad, catch-all menu. The charcoal grill is central to the restaurant’s identity, giving lamb, chicken and minced-meat kebabs the smoky edges that make an ocakbasi meal distinctive. Begin with a few cold and hot meze so the table gets contrast as well as volume: creamy dips, sharply dressed salads and crisp fried dishes all make useful counterpoints to the richer meats that follow.
This is especially well suited to groups, because mixed grills and shared starters let everyone compare different cuts without turning dinner into a complicated order. The busy Ballards Lane setting feels direct and energetic, with the charcoal grill continuing to perform at the centre of a high-volume service. It works for an informal family meal or a substantial dinner with friends; arrive hungry, order across the grill and leave space for something sweet with Turkish tea.
Address: 119 Ballards Lane, London N3 1LJ
Durum Ocakbasi Menu
Bundles
Durum Bundle for 1
Durum Bundle for 2
King Durum Bundle
Durum Wrap Meal Deal
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
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,
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
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
Cold Starters
Humus (V)
Crushed Chick Peas, Tahini, Lemon Juice and Garlic
Aubergine Ezme (V)
Grilled Aubergine Mixed with Yoghurt, Garlic, and Olive Oil
Cucumber with Yoghurt (Cacik) (V)
Cucumber and a Hint of Garlic in a Creamy Yoghurt Sauce
Tarama
Freshly Prepared Whipped Cod Roe (Fish Roe Paste)
Stuffed Vine Leaves (Yaprak Sarma) (V)
Stuffed Vine Leaves with Rice and Pine Kernels
Aubergine Tava (V)
Tabule Salad (V)
Aubergine served in sauce (V)
Fried Aubergine and Onion with Tomato Sauce
Spinach Tarator (V)
Fresh Spinach With Creamy Yoghurt and a Hint of Garlic
Celery (Kisir) (V)
Crushed Wheat, Celery, Crushed Hazelnuts, Tomato Sauce, Parsley, Peppers, Mint & Herbs
Mix Meze (V)
A Selection of 5 Cold Starters Hand-Picked by the Chef, Served with Bread
Green Beans (V)
Green French Beans in Special Olive Oil Sauce
Imam Bayildi (V)
Aubergine Stuffed with Onions, Tomato, and Green Pepper
Mixed Olives
Feta Cheese (V)
Plain Turkish Yoghurt
Hot Starters
Chicken Wings
4 juicy chicken wings
Falafel (V)
Fried Duck Peas, Parsley, Onion, Garlic, and Coriander
Spinach Pastry (Ispnaka Boregi) (V)
Muska Boregi (V)
Pastry Filled with Feta Cheese and Parsley
Halloumi (V)
Grilled Cypriot Cheese Served with Tomatos and Cucumber
Humus with Diced Lamb (Kavurma)
Pureed Chickpeas with Tahini & Garlic, Topped with Diced Lamb
Chicken Liver
Grilled Onion (V)
Onion, Tomatoes, Peppers, and Mushrooms
Lamb Liver
Fried Calamari
Freshly Fried Squid
Mix Hot Meze
2 Falafel, 2 Snack, 2 Muska Bongi, 2 Calamari, 2 Halloumi
Beef Sausage (Sucuk) ️
Grilled Spicy Beef Sausage
King Prawn
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
Mixed Shish
Selection of Lamb & Chicken Cubes Grilled on Skewers
Lamb Doner
House special Lamb Doner Kebab - 100% Pure Lamb
Mixed Kebap
Mixed Grill (Lamb Chop, Lamb Cubes, Spicy Lamb Kofte, Chicken Wings, Chicken Fillet)
Lamb Skewers (Cop Shish)
Marinated Small Cubes of Lamb Grilled on 2 Skewers
Lamb Mince (Adana Kofte) ️
2 Skewers of Grilled Spicy Minced Lamb
Mixed Doner
House Special Lamb and Chicken Doner Kebab
Mix Kofte
Spicy Minced Lamb, Minced Chicken Breast on Skewers
Lamb Chops
4 pieces of Grilled Tender Seasoned Lamb Chops
Aubergine Kebap
Sliced Aubergine with Minced Lamb and a Special Sauce
Lamb Liver Shish
Grilled lamb liver
Lamb Ribs
8 Pieces of Grilled Lamb Spare Ribs
Chicken Dishes
A selection of Chicken dishes served with either Salad, Chips, Rice, or Bulgur
Chicken Shish
Chicken Seasoned and Grilled on Skewers
Chicken Doner
Mixed Kebap
Mixed Grill (Lamb Chop, Lamb Cubes, Spicy Lamb Kofte, Chicken Wings, Chicken Fillet)
Chicken Wings
8 Pieces of Grilled Chicken Wings
Chicken Shish on the Bone
Chicken on the Bone, Seasoned and Grilled on Skewers
Chicken Mince
Grilled Minced Chicken Breast, Seasoned with Garlic and Parsley.
House Special
A curated selection of unique dishes served with either Chips, Salad, Rice, or Bulgur
Chicken Sauté
Incik (Kleftico)
Ezmeli Kebap
Grilled House Special Kebab with a Special Sauce
Halep Kebap
Grilled Spicy Minced Kebab served with Onions, Tomato and Buttery Sauce.
Lamb Stew (Guvec)
Cubes of Lamb, Aubergine with Mushrooms, Onions and Peppers in a Special Tomato Sauce
Lamb Sauté
Chicken Schnitzel (Fillet Tava)
Dishes with Yoghurt & Sauce
Iskender
Doner Kebab with Yoghurt Sauce, Fresh Tomato Sauce and a Butter Sauce
Iskender Lamb Shish
Lamb Cubes with Yoghurt Sauce, Fresh Tomato Sauce, and Butter Sauce
Ali Nazik Kebap
Grilled Aubergine, Garlic Yoghurt, and Meat
Chicken Shish with Yoghurt
Grilled Chicken Breast Prepared with a Yoghurt and Butter Sauce
Lamb Mince with Yoghurt
Grilled Mince Prepared with Yoghurt and Butter Sauce
Lamb Shish with Yoghurt
Grilled Lamb Shish Kebab Prepared with Yoghurt and Butter Sauce
Chicken Mince with Yoghurt
Grilled Minced Chicken Breast with Yoghurt and Butter Sauce
Fish Grills
Served with either Chips, Salad, Rice, or Bulgur
Sea Bass
Grilled Sea Bass
Fresh Salmon
Grilled Salmon
Fried Calamari
Freshly Fried Squid
Vegetarian Courses
Served with either Chips, Salad, Rice, or Bulgur
Vegetarian Musakka
Imam Bayildi
Aubergine Stuffed with Onions, Tomatoes and Green Peppers
Aubergine Salad
Lightly Grilled Aubergine and Peppers, Chopped and Topped with Yoghurt & Butter
Ciftci Boregi
Falafel
Deep Fried Ground Chickpeas and Broad Beans Toasted in Spices
Green Beans
Green french beans in special olive oit sauce served with rice.
Vegetarian Kebap (V)
Grilled Aubergine, Mushrooms, and Peppers served with Onions and Tomatoes
Side Dishes
Bulgur Pilavi (Rice)
Crushed wheat with tomatoes, onions and green peppers.
Chips
Rice with vegetables
Rice with mixed chickpeas and green peas
Mixed Side Salad
Onions, Lettuce, Cabbage, and Carrots
Coban Salad
Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, and Parsley served with an Olive Oil and Pomegranate Sauce dressing with mixed herbs
Turkish Salad
Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, and Parsley served with an Olive Oil and Pomegranate Sauce dressing with mixed herbs. With Feta Cheese
Ezme Salad
Finely chopped tomatoes, onions, peppers and parsley with spices.
Mixed Pickle
Olive Salad
Green olives, tomatoes, pickled cucumber, lemon juice, parsley and olive oil.
Green Salad
Seasonal green salad (Rocket, lettuce & cucumber with olive oil).
Wraps
Lamb Shish Kebap Wrap
Served with mixed salad and sauce
Chicken Doner Wrap
Adana Kofte Wrap
Served with mixed salad and sauce
Mixed Shish Wrap
Served with mixed salad and sauce
Chicken Shish Wrap
Served with mixed salad and sauce
Yaprak Doner Wrap
Served with mixed salad and sauce
Mixed Doner Wrap
Halloumi Wrap
Served with mixed salad and sauce
Falafel Wrap
Served with mixed salad and sauce
Mixed Kofte Wrap
Served with mixed salad and sauce
Cop Shish Wrap
Served with mixed salad and sauce
Chicken Beyti Wrap
Served with mixed salad and sauce
Soft Drinks
Coke
Ayran
Diet Coke
Fanta
(Turnip) Juice Salgam
Sparkling Water
Still Water
7 Up
Tonic Water
Sauce
Garlic Sauce
Chilli Sauce
Mother Restaurant
Mother Restaurant brings Persian home-style cooking to Finchley with a menu that moves beyond kebabs. Charcoal-grilled meats are an easy entry point, but the rice dishes, slow-cooked stews and herb-rich combinations reveal more of the kitchen’s character. Look for the balance that defines a good Persian spread: saffron and tart berries against buttery rice, fragrant herbs alongside braised meat, and pickles or salads that keep the meal lively rather than heavy.
The room is polished enough for a birthday or family gathering, while the menu still encourages generous, communal eating. The food is presented with care, although service can slow when the restaurant is busy, so it is a better choice for a relaxed evening than a rushed pre-event meal. Share starters, pair one grilled dish with one stew, and choose contrasting rice preparations; that approach gives a much fuller picture than ordering an individual kebab apiece.
Address: 18 Ballards Lane, London N3 2BH
Mother Restaurant Menu
Main
Chelo Kabab Koubideh
Chelo Kabab Barg
Chelo Kabab Chenjeh
Chelo Kabab Makhsous
Chelo Kabab Momtaz
Extras
One Skewer Of Koobideh
One Skewer Of Barg
One Skewer Of Chenjeh
One Skewer Of Joojeh
Portion Of Rice
Stews
Abgousht
Chelo Khoresht Ghorme Sabzi
Chelo Khoresht Gheime
Chelo Khoresht Gheime Bademjan
Cold & Warm Starters
Paneer Sabzi
Greek Salad
Mast-O-Khiar
Mast-O-Mouseer
Mirza Ghasemi
Drinks
Mineral Water
Sparkling Water
Persian Tea
Fresh Juices
Doogh
Desserts
Persian Saffron & Pistachio Ice Cream
Persian Faloodeh
Bastani Va Faloodeh
Baklava
Persian Rock Candy
Tofu Vegan
Tofu Vegan’s Golders Green branch is a destination for Chinese cooking that happens to be plant-based, rather than a restaurant built around imitation as an end in itself. The menu draws heavily on Sichuan flavours: fermented bean pastes, chillies, numbing peppercorn and aromatic oils give tofu, mushrooms and vegetables genuine depth. Mapo tofu, dan dan-style noodles, wontons in chilli oil and aubergine dishes are natural places to start, with crisp fried options adding texture to the table.
The large menu rewards sharing because spice levels, sauces and cooking methods vary considerably. Pair a hot, oil-rich dish with greens or a milder vegetable plate, and add rice early so the punchier sauces have somewhere to land. It is particularly well suited to a mixed group that wants vegan food without sacrificing intensity. The restaurant is casual enough for an everyday meal but distinctive enough to justify a trip from another part of north London.
Address: 28 North End Road, London NW11 7PT
Tofu Vegan Menu
STARTERS
1. 香炸春卷 Spring Rolls with a Mushroom and Vegetable Stuffing
Deep-fried spring rolls with a mushroom and vegetable stuffing.
2. 椒盐鸡块 Deep-Fried ‘Chicken’ with Salt and Sichuan Pepper
Crispy fried bites seasoned with salt and Sichuan pepper.
3. 椒盐豆腐 Deep-Fried Tofu with Salt and Sichuan Pepper
Soya.
4. 口水鸡 Mouthwatering ‘Chicken’ with Celery in a Chilli Oil Dressing
Contains sesame. Cold dish. Very Spicy.
5. 五彩拉皮 Dongbei sweet potato noodle sheets with slivered vegetables in a spicy sasame sauce
Dongbei sweet potato noodle sheets with slivered vegetables in a spicy sesame sauce.
6. 锅贴 Fried Pot-Sticker Dumplings
5 pieces.
7. 红油水饺 Chengdu Vegetable Dumplings in a Spicy Sauce
5 pieces. Chef's special. Contains sesame. Spicy.
8. 油泼云吞 Wontons in a Spicy Sauce (H)
9. 夫妻肺片 ‘Man-and-Wife’ Slices in a Spicy Sauce
Vegetarian version of a Chengdu street snack. Contains sesame，peanuts and celery. Cold dish. Very Spicy.
10. 脆拍黄瓜 Smacked Cucumbers with a Spicy, Garlicky Sesame Dressing
Contains sesame. Cold dish. Spicy.
11. 香菜木耳 Cloud Ear Mushroom Salad with Coriander and Pickled Chilli
Cold dish. Spicy.
12. 椒盐杏鲍菇 Fried king oyster mushroom with salt and sichuan pepper
Crisp king oyster mushrooms seasoned with salt and Sichuan pepper.
13. 手撕杏鲍菇 Hand shredded king oyster mushroom
Tender king oyster mushrooms shredded by hand.
14. 炝炒藕片 Stir-fried Lotus root slices
Crisp lotus root slices stir-fried to bring out their natural sweetness.
15. 糖醋藕丁 Lotus root dices in traditional sweet sour dressing
Crisp lotus root dices in a tangy sweet and sour dressing.
16. 炝炒空心菜 Stir-fried Water Spinach with Chilli and Sichuan Pepper
Spicy water spinach stir-fry with Sichuan pepper. Spicy.
SOUP
17. 香菌豆腐羹 Mixed Mushroom and Tofu Soup
Mixed mushrooms and tofu in a savory broth.
18. 鸡茸粟米羹 Sweetcorn Soup with Vegetarian ‘Chicken’
Creamy sweetcorn soup with vegetarian 'chicken' pieces.
19. 云吞汤 Vegetarian Wonton Soup
20. 酸辣汤 Sour-and-Hot Soup
Spicy and sour soup made with a variety of ingredients. Spicy.
FEATURED ITEMS
特别炒面 Special Fried Noodles, Sichuan Style
油泼云吞 Wontons in a Spicy Sauce (H)
孜然羊肉 Stir-Fried ‘Lamb’ with Cumin and Chilli
咕噜鸡 Cantonese Sweet-and-Sour ‘Chicken’
豆沙芝麻卷 Sesame Rolls Stuffed with Red Bean Paste
Izgara Whetstone
Izgara Whetstone combines the broad appeal of a Turkish neighbourhood restaurant with the detail of a serious charcoal grill. The opening move is a spread of meze: smoky aubergine, yoghurt-based dips, salads, pastries and seafood give the table plenty to work through before the larger plates. From there, lamb shish, chicken, minced kebabs and mixed grills make the best use of the kitchen’s fire, while grilled fish and vegetable-led dishes keep the menu flexible for a mixed party.
Reliable cooking across a broad menu is the restaurant’s main strength. The room can become animated at peak times, making it particularly good for families and celebratory groups who want a lively atmosphere. Couples can still make it a more focused meal by ordering several smaller dishes and one grill to share. Among Whetstone’s many choices, Izgara is the dependable all-rounder when people at the table want different things.
Address: 1274 High Road, London N20 9HH
Izgara Whetstone Menu
Cold Starters
HUMUS (V) (S)
pureed chick peas, tahini, lemon juice & garlic
CACIK (V)
chilled yoghurt with cucumber, fresh mint, olive oil & a hint of garlic
TARAMA (G)
freshly prepared whipped cod roe
IMAM BAYILDI (V)
whole aubergine stuffed with onions, tomatoes, red & green peppers & garlic, cooked in olive oil
PATLICAN SOSLU (V)
fried aubergine cubes in a tomato sauce with onion, garlic & mixed peppers
BABAGANOUSH (V)
smoked aubergine with tahini, lemon juice & garlic
RUSSIAN SALAD (V)
diced carrots, potatoes & peas mixed with mayonnaise
MUSHROOM SALAD (V)
button mushrooms with red onions, parsley & peppers in a vinegar & olive oil dressing
BEETROOT SALAD (V)
beetroot, yoghurt, mayonnaise, garlic & dill
ACILI EZME (V)
finely chopped tomatoes, onions, peppers, parsley with crushed chillies & herbs
KISIR (V) (G)
crushed wheat, celery, parsley, peppers, mint & herbs in a dry tomato sauce
MIXED COLD MEZE (V)
humus, cacik, tarama, kisir, patlican soslu, babaganoush
Hot Starters
SUCUK (G)
char-grilled spicy Turkish sausage
MITITE KOFTE
lamb meatballs prepared with fresh herbs
HELLIM
grilled Cypriot cheese
SIGARA BOREGI (V) (G)
crisp filo pastry filled with feta cheese & finely chopped spinach
KALAMAR (G)
fresh squid prepared & fried in batter
WHITEBAIT (G)
deep fried whitebait
HELLIM & SUCUK
grilled halloumi and spicy Turkish sausage
LIVER (G)
(Gluten free option available) freshly prepared fried lamb or chicken liver & onions
ZUCCHINI FRITTERS (V) (G)
courgette, feta cheese, onions, eggs, flour, carrots, mixed & fried, served with kisir
HUMUS KAVURMA
sauteed diced lamb in butter served on a bed of humus
MIXED HOT MEZE
sucuk, hellim, sigara boregi, kalamar, mitite kofte
Charcoal Grill
LAMB SHISH
marinated cubes of lamb, charcoal grilled on skewers
CHICKEN SHISH
marinated cubes of chicken breast, charcoal grilled on skewers
ADANA KOFTE
spicy minced lamb prepared with herbs, charcoal grilled on skewers
COP SHISH
marinated small cubes of diced lamb, charcoal grilled on skewers
MIXED SHISH
a selection of lamb and chicken cubes, charcoal grilled on skewers
MIXED KEBAB
includes chicken wings, adana, cop shish, lamb chop, chicken breast
LAMB CUTLETS
lamb chops seasoned & charcoal grilled
LAMB RIBS
charcoal grilled lamb spare ribs
CHICKEN WINGS
charcoal grilled chicken wings
CHICKEN THIGHS
chicken on the bone seasoned & charcoal grilled on the skewer
IZGARA STEAK
tender middle neck lamb steaks charcoal grilled
House Specials
LAMB OR CHICKEN BEYTI
choice of spicy ground lamb or chicken seasoned with garlic & parsley
BABY CHICKEN
marinated whole baby chicken
ISKENDER (G)
(Gluten free option available) choose from marinated spicy minced lamb, diced breast of chicken or small cubes of diced lamb. Charcoal grilled on skewers & bread topped with yoghurt, fresh tomato & butter sauce, served with rice
CHICKEN A LA CRÈME
tender chicken & button mushrooms in a creamy mustard sauce, served with rice
ALI NAZIK
sauteed fillet of lamb or chicken breast, with grilled aubergine, red peppers, yoghurt, herbs & garlic, served with rice
ISLIM KEBAB
stewed lamb wrapped in aubergine, topped with tomato sauce & served with rice
LAMB OR CHICKEN SARMA BEYTI
Minced lamb or chicken seasoned with herbs and garlic char-grilled. Wrapped in bread topped with cheddar cheese and a special Izgara tomato sauce. Drizzled with melted butter. Served with yoghurt and bulgur rice
Vegetarian Dishes
VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA (G)
pancake filled with feta cheese, spinach, milk, egg, flour, topped with tomato sauce & cheddar cheese, served with salad
ISLIM TAVA
peppers, onions, mushrooms, courgette, peas, wrapped in sliced aubergine, topped with tomato sauce & served with rice
FALAFEL
lightly fried chick peas, parsley, onions, garlic & coriander, served with humus
MANTAR DOLMA
flat mushrooms filled with spinach, tomato, onions & hellim. Topped with cheddar cheese, cooked in the oven & served with rice
VEGETARIAN KEBAB
char-grilled aubergine, halloumi, mushrooms, onions, courgette & mixed peppers, served with rice
Fish Dishes
MIX FISH SHISH
charcoal grilled tuna, salmon, tiger prawns, swordfish, onions and peppers, served with mash potato
SALMON
grilled or fried in olive oil & served with salad
SEAFOOD STEW
fish stew of diced salmon, tuna, calamari, swordfish & king prawns cooked in garlic butter, peppers, onions and tomato sauce. Served with rice
KING PRAWNS
tiger prawns sauteed in ginger, onions, garlic with mushrooms, red & green peppers in herbs & butter. Served with salad
SEA BASS
fillet of sea bass, grilled & served with salad
SEA BREAM
fillet of sea bream, grilled & served with salad
Salads
AVOCADO & HELLIM
avocado, halloumi, tomato, red onion, lettuce, cucumber
MIXED SALAD
carrots, cucumber, red cabbage, lettuce and tomato dressed with a pomegranate sauce
Izgara Finchley
Izgara’s Finchley restaurant has been serving the neighbourhood since 1999, and its appeal rests on the familiar pleasures of hand-prepared meze and meat cooked over real charcoal. Cold starters are useful for their freshness and acidity, while hot meze bring crisp pastry, grilled cheese and richer flavours. The main grill covers the expected lamb and chicken choices, but ordering a mixture is the better way to appreciate how marinades and different cuts respond to the fire.
This branch has the feel of an established local institution: warm, straightforward and comfortable with both quick dinners and longer family meals. Its refreshed menu and Hendon Lane setting keep the experience rooted in the needs of local regulars. Choose Finchley when you want the intimacy of a long-running neighbourhood room; choose the Whetstone branch for a larger, more energetic night. Both are strong, but each has a distinct setting.
Address: 11 Hendon Lane, London N3 1RT
Izgara Finchley Menu
Cold Meze
Humus (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Classic Middle Eastern blend of chick peas, tahini and a hint of garlic with olive oil and lemon juice. Suitable for Vegan.
Babaganoush (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
A smoky flavoured puree of aubergine, garlic, yogurt and tahini, sharpened with lemon and olive oil. Suitable for Vegetarian.
Beetroot Delight
Cooked beetroot, feta cheese, parsley and spring onion, drizzled with vinaigrette. Served with warm homemade bread.
Patlican Soslu
Slightly spicy, featuring gently cooked aubergine diced with tomato, mixed peppers, onions, herbs. Finished in an authentic tomato sauce. Served with warm homemade bread.
Mixed Olives
Marinated with Mediterranean herbs. Served with warm homemade bread.
Sultan's Meze (contains nuts)
Tahini, beetroot, creamy yogurt, ground walnuts, ground white pepper, garlic, virgin olive oil.
Hot Meze
Sigara Boregi (Vegetarian)
Cigar shaped crisp filo pastry filled with halloumi cheese, spinach and fresh herbs. Served with a sweet chili dip. Suitable for Vegetarians.
Hellim (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
Grilled Cypriot halloumi cheese. Suitable for Vegetarians.
Mushroom and Halloumi
Sautéed mushroom and halloumi cheese, cooked with garlic and spices. Served with warm homemade bread.
Calamari
Marinated fresh squid. Served with homemade tartar sauce. Served with warm homemade bread.
Liver
Chicken liver pan sauteed with onions, mixed peppers and spices. Served with warm homemade bread.
Imam Bayildi (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Aubergine filled with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers and a hint of garlic.
GIANT “BABA” POTATOES
Deep fat fried potato wedge, sea salt and black papper with ketchup sorbet.
Spicy King Prawns
Spicy Sautéed King Prawns In A Tomato And Garlic ButterSauce, With Cherry Tomatoes And Spring Onion
CRAB CLAWS
Breaded crab claws, served with a sweet chili dip
The Hot Mix
2 Kisilik / For 2 people. Sigara boregi, hellim, falafel, sucuk and mozzarella sticks. Served with warm homemade bread.
Lamb
All charcoal grilled on skewer. Served with salad.
Lamb Shish
Served with salad and rice. Prime cuts of marinated lamb, char-grilled on a skewer.
Adana Kofte
Served with salad and rice. Slightly spicy fresh prime lamb, finely chopped and mixed with peppers, chillies and fresh herbs.
Izgara Kofte
Char-grilled minced lamb and beef balls, seasoned withonions, parsley and herbs (Contains gluten)
Lamb Cutlets
Served with salad and rice. Char-grilled tender lamb cutlets, seasoned.
Lamb Ribs
Served with salad and rice. Char-grilled lamb ribs, seasoned.
Combinations
Served with salad.
Mixed Grill
Combination of chicken & lamb, lamb rib,chicken wings, adana kofte, lamb cutlet
Mixed Shish
A combination of chicken and lamb shish, char-grilled on a skewer.
Mixed Spicy Skewer
Chicken and Lamb spicy skewer
Sides
French Fries
Bulgur Rice
Suitable for Vegetarian.
Plain Rice
Grilled Tomato, Peppers and Onions
Suitable for Vegan.
Ezme Salad
Suitable for Vegan.
Mixed Salad
Suitable for Vegan.
Pureed Potato
Suitable for Vegetarian.
67 Sourdough
67 Sourdough keeps its attention on pizza, and that focus is the reason to visit. The dough is naturally fermented, then baked at high heat so the centre stays supple while the rim develops blistered, smoky patches. Toppings are composed with restraint rather than piled on indiscriminately, allowing tomato, cheese, cured meat or vegetables to remain distinct. The best order mixes one classic combination with one of the kitchen’s more individual seasonal or house selections.
The crust and the restaurant's distinctive personality are the clearest reasons to visit. Its setting near East Finchley is relaxed and unpretentious, making it useful for a casual date, a family pizza night or a meal before a nearby film. Share pizzas if the table wants variety, but eat them promptly: this softer sourdough style is at its best straight from the oven, when the edge is crisp and the centre still pliable.
Address: 82–92 Great North Road, London N2 0NL
67sourdough Menu
First Up
Garlic Bread
Garlic Knots
67Salad
Mafia Knots
Padron Peppers
Pizza
67 Marg
House tomato sauce, fior di latte, mozza, basil, and grated Parmesan.
Pepperoni and Hot Honey
House tomato sauce, Grana Padano, vinegar red onions, shaved white onions, fior di latte, mozzarella, pepperoni, chilli honey drizzle, and grated Parmesan.
Spicy Marg
As above swapped with spicy 'accident' sauce.
The Veggie
The 'accident' (cousin to the NYC vodka sauce but better), fior di latte, mozza, artichokes, sauteed garlic mushrooms, and sauteed garlic spinach.
'Nduja and Burrata
House tomato sauce, fior di latte, mozza, spicy sausage, creamy burrata cheese, and grated Parmesan.
Pepp 2.0
As above plus peppadew peppers and jalapeños.
Tomato Pie
House tomato sauce with any toppings of your choice (+£1 each).
Alfredo's Mushroom
White Alfredo sauce with fior di latte, mozza, sauteed garlic mushroom, fresh parsley, balsamic glaze or truffle oil
Crust Dips
Garlic Mayo
Pesto
Hot Honey
Sweet Treats
Nutella Pizza
Nutella, icing sugar, and raspberry sauce.
Cinnamon Knots
With sugar it is what it is.
Tiramisu Cake
Slice
Cannoli
Tonys x 67
Like the Nutella pizza but with Tonys Chocolate
Drinks
Neck Oil
Diet Coke
330ml
Coca Cola
330ml
Fever tree Lemonade
200ml
Fever tree tonic water
200ml
Fever tree soda water
200ml
Acqua Panna Still Water
250ml
Estrella Galcia
Madri
El Vaquero Whetstone
El Vaquero is built around rodizio: skewers of grilled meat circulate through the dining room and are carved at the table. That makes it a very different proposition from an à la carte steakhouse. The pleasure comes from comparing cuts and marinades over time, with grilled pineapple, plantain, salads and other sides breaking up the sequence. Pace yourself at the beginning, take smaller portions and return to the meats that suit you instead of accepting every pass.
The format is naturally sociable and works best for birthdays, larger parties and diners who value variety over a single carefully plated main. The meat and theatre of service are the main attractions, though making doneness preferences clear as each skewer arrives helps during busy periods. The High Road location makes it a convenient Whetstone choice for a large, sociable meal.
Address: 1363–1365 High Road, London N20 9LN
El Vaquero Whetstone Menu
From the BBQ
Chicken thigh with garlic and paprika
Chicken thighs served in homemade taboon bread with caramelized onions, Mediterranean salad, and tahini sauce. (g)(ses)(e)
Argentinian rib eye
Slices of our prime cut steak served in homemade taboon bread with caramelized onions, chimichurri, aioli sauce, tomatoes, and mixed-leaves. (g)(e)(cor)(gar)
Lamb
Slices of succulent lamb served in homemade taboon bread with mixed-leaves, and mint
Black angus and yellow cheddar
Thinly sliced and served in homemade taboon bread with garlic mayo, caramelized onion and chopped tomato. (d)(e)(g)
Vegan burger
(Beetroot, onion, soybeans & mushrooms) served in our pretzel bread with mixed leaves, tomato (and garlic mayo optional). (For vegan - please ask for no mayo) (soy)(e)(g)
Salads
Fried aubergine
With balsamic vinegar, garlic & parsley. (sul) (ga)
Coleslaw
Carrot, cabbage, lemon juice and mayo (sul)(e) (may contain gluten)
Quinoa
With spring onion, chopped coriander, parsley, carrot, cranberries, red pepper, lemon & olive oil dressing (sul)(cor)
Mediterranean
Chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and parsley
Carrot
Freshly grated carrot, garlic, coriander, cranberries, red chili, and lemon juice (chili)
Pasta
Three colours fuzilli, cherry tomatoes and pesto (g)(gar)
Rocket & spinach
Ginger, orange, sunflower seeds and sesame oil (ses)
Hot / Sides
Pasta
With Tomato Sauce (g)(ga)
Couscous
Homemade, cooked in vegetable stock (g)(c)(soy)
Feijoada with rice (Brazilian stew)
(g)
Basmati Rice
Plantain
Chips
Sweet potato chips
Spicy chips
(contains chilli)
Specials
Chicken hearts
Merguez lamb sausages (2)
(may contain nuts/gluten)
Beef sausages (2)
(may contain nuts/gluten)
Chicken wings in BBQ sauce (1)
(g)
Garlic bread
(g) (ga) (d)
Homemade hummus
(ses) (ga)
Homemade tahini
(ses) (ga)
Sauces
Garlic mayo
BBQ sauce
Mango dressing
Chimichurri
Ketchup
Mayo
Caesar
Honey & mustard
Dessert
South American churros
Coated in sugar and served with chocolate sauce and maple syrup (5 pieces) (d)(e)(g)
New York cheesecake
Served with strawberry sauce (d)(e)(g)
Malabi ice cream
Milk pudding with rose water flavoured ice cream (d)
Soft drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
Sprite
Fanta
Bonoo Indian Tapas Muswell Hill
Bonoo’s Indian tapas format makes sense for diners who want to explore rather than commit to the familiar starter-curry-rice sequence. Smaller plates bring street-food textures, tandoor cooking and regional sauces onto the table together, while larger curries, breads and rice can provide the centre of the meal. Build contrast: one crisp snack, one smoky tandoor dish and one slower-cooked or sauce-led plate will be more satisfying than several variations on the same rich flavour.
The Muswell Hill restaurant has a broad current menu, but the small-plate format is more useful than any headline popularity measure when planning a meal. The food is most convincing when the table orders for contrast and shares widely. Bonoo is best for two to four people who are happy to share and discuss the order, and it is a useful choice when vegetarian and meat-eating diners want equally interesting options.
Address: 4–5 Fortis Green, London N2 9HP
Bonoo Indian Tapas Muswell Hill Menu
Chicken Biryani
Succulent chicken, basmati rice, aromatic spices layered and steamed for tenderness and explosive flavour. A savoury masterpiece awaits.
Chicken Biryani
Succulent chicken, basmati rice, aromatic spices layered and steamed for tenderness and explosive flavour. A savoury masterpiece awaits.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Chicken Malai features tender, juicy chicken breast infused with rich, creamy goodness. Fresh cream brings exceptional softness to the tikkas, enhancing their texture and flavour when paired with aromatic spices. Let us know if you’d prefer it without green chillies. (d) (gf).
MALAI CHICKEN TIKKA
Chicken Malai features tender, juicy chicken breast infused with rich, creamy goodness. Fresh cream brings exceptional softness to the tikkas, enhancing their texture and flavour when paired with aromatic spices. Let us know if you’d prefer it without green chillies. (d) (gf).
Pathia Chicken Curry
Chicken breast pieces marinated in a hot, sweet, and sour mix then immersed in a fiery onion-tomato-based dry curry. (gf)
PATHIA CHICKEN CURRY
Chicken breast pieces marinated in a hot, sweet, and sour mix then immersed in a fiery onion-tomato-based dry curry. (gf)
Chilli Sheekh Kebab
Tender grilled minced lamb: infused with ginger, garlic, green chilli, garam masala, and lemon. Served with a green chutney.
CHILLI SHEEKH KEBAB
Tender grilled minced lamb: infused with ginger, garlic, green chilli, garam masala, and lemon. Served with a green chutney.
Red Chilli Tandoor Chicken
Yogurt-marinated, spice-infused, roasted in a clay tandoor. Globally adoured delight.
RED CHILLI TANDOOR CHICKEN
Yogurt-marinated, spice-infused, roasted in a clay tandoor. Globally adoured delight.
Lamb Kofta Curry
Lamb meatballs in a smoky tomato-based gravy, a dish that turns any day into a celebration. (gf)
LAMB KOFTA CURRY
Lamb meatballs in a smoky tomato-based gravy, a dish that turns any day into a celebration. (gf)
Masala Wings
Spicy grilled chicken wings, drizzled with red chilli sauce, bursting with mouthwatering flavours.
MASALA WINGS
Spicy grilled chicken wings, drizzled with red chilli sauce, bursting with mouthwatering flavours.
Tandoor Salmon Tikka
Tandoori Scotish salmon, grilled with a variety of spices, served with pomegranate raita.
TANDOOR SALMON TIKKA
Tandoori Scotish salmon, grilled with a variety of spices, served with pomegranate raita.
Prawn Biryani
Tiger prawns mixed with basmati rice infused with aromatics spices, served with pomegranate raita.
PRAWN BIRYANI
Tiger prawns mixed with basmati rice infused with aromatics spices, served with pomegranate raita.
Kerala Chilli Prawns
Kerala's hot and spicy off-the-shell tiger prawns infused with coconut milk, tomato onion-based dry curry.
KERALA CHILLI PRAWNS
Kerala's hot and spicy off-the-shell tiger prawns infused with coconut milk, tomato onion-based dry curry.
Vegetarian
Selection of Vegetarian Dishes
PALAK
Sautéed spinach with aromatic spices. (Optional - with Indian cheese or potatoes).
CHILLI PANEER
Sautéed and stir fried Indian cottage cheese tossed with garlic, peppers, onions in a tangy red chilli soy sauce.
SHABZI CURRY
A medley of fresh vegetables including mangetout, potatoes, spinach, green beans, cauliflower. Lightly spiced with garam masala.
VEGETABLE SAMOSA & CHAAT
Crispy samosas, spiced chickpeas and baked, bombay mix, green chutney with tamarind sauce.
FIVE SPICE BROCCOLI
Lightly 5 spiced broccoli roasted in our tandoor oven with a yogurt and tomato drizzle.
DAHI BAIGAN CURRY
Smokey aubergine curry in a lightly spiced bitter sweet yogurt and coconut sauce.
ALOO FIRECRACKER
Smokey roasted potatoes tossed with red and green chillies. Coated in a lemon dressing and blueberry chilli sauce.
ALOO & GOBI
A traditional Indian dish harmonises potatoes, cauliflower, onions, five spices and turmeric.
BOMB - BAY POTATOES
A crazy seasoning chilli paste on baby potatoes, tossed with a spicy mix of masalas and curry leaves. (gf)
BHINDI CURRY
Okra curry-lightly spiced with cumin, garam masala and turmeric.
PANEER TIKKA
Indian cottage cheese marinated in lightly spiced yogurt, grilled in a tandoor oven with onions and peppers served with pomegranate raita.
SPICY GREENS
A medley of fresh green vegetables including green beans, broccoli, mangeout and green chillies, sautéed with aromatic spices.
KACHUMBER SALAD
Topical Indian salad, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green chilli. Sprinkled with coriander, spices and lemon juice.
TRUFFLE NAAN
Soft, fluffy dough infused with spiced mushrooms, served with pomegranate raita and chutneys.
CRUNCHY MANGO SALAD
Mango meets roasted garlic, coriander, spicy-sweet, tangy dressing.
Keema Naan
Kids
Kids Menu
Kids Paneer Tikka Masala & Rice
Grilled Indian cheese cooked in a mild creamy sauce served with steamed basmati rice.
Kids Chicken Korma & Rice
Tender chicken grilled in the tandoor oven and cooked in a mild coconut milk sauce served with basmati rice.
Butter Chicken Curry
Butter Chicken Curry
Railway Lamb Curry
Railway Lamb Curry
Lamb Samosa & Chaat
Crunchy
Lamb Samosa & Chaat
Crunchy
Vegetarian Selection
Vegetarian Selection
Vegetable Samosa
Vegetable Samosa
Falafel Feast
Falafel Feast proves that a narrow speciality can be more compelling than a sprawling menu. Freshly cooked falafel is the centrepiece: a crisp, well-browned shell should give way to a green, herb-heavy interior, with tahini, pickles, salad and warm bread bringing richness, acidity and crunch. It works in a filled pitta or as part of a larger plate, and extras such as hummus and aubergine let a simple lunch become a fuller mezze-style meal.
This compact Finchley stop succeeds through crisp, herb-filled falafel served quickly and without unnecessary complication. Service is quick and the format suits lunch, takeaway or an inexpensive casual dinner more than a drawn-out occasion. The smart order is also the simplest: make falafel the focus, add the garnishes you enjoy, and eat it while it is hot. Vegetarian diners are the obvious audience, but the freshness and texture give it much broader appeal.
Address: 377 Regents Park Road, London N3 1DE
Falafel Feast Menu
Starters
Falafel
Houmous
Tahini
Babaganush (Aubergine and Tahini Dip)
Aubergine in Tomato Sauce Dip with Cumin
Our Famous Home Made Green Chilli
Pita (5 per bag)
Cold Salads
Israeli Salad
Cucumber, Red/Yellow/Orange Peppers, Parsley
Carrot, Red Onion, Romaine Lettuce Salad
Garnished with Peanuts and Black Sesame, Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Red Cabbage and Parsley Salad
Mixed with Sultanas, Linseeds and Walnuts Dressed with Extra Virgin Olive oil and Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
White Cabbage and Parsley Salad
Decorated with Dried Apricots and Sunflower Seeds
Cooked Dishes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
with a hint of Chili blended with Caramelised Red Onions and Garnished with Parsley and Walnuts
Bulgar Wheat, Lentils and Caramelised White Onions
infused with Herbs and Spices, mixed with Sultanas and dressed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Green Beans with Almonds
infused with Garlic and Roasted White Onions, Lemon zest and juice and Garnished with Roasted Flaked Almonds
Roasted Carrots Middle Eastern Style with Sunflower Seeds
Infused with Paprika, a hint of Chili, Date Syrup and drizzled with freshly squeezed Lemon Juice and sprinkled with Sunflower Seeds and Parsley
Roasted Sliced Aubergine on Piquant Tomato Sauce
Drizzled in Tahini and Garnished with roasted flaked Almonds and Parsley
Oven Roasted Cauliflower Florets with Tahini
Garnished with Parsley and Pomegranate
Israeli Couscous / P'titim / Fregula (Mini Pasta Balls)
Blended with sliced Button Mushrooms, roasted caramelised White Onions and Garnished with Parsley
Roasted Butternut Squash with Cinnamon and Honey
With roasted White Onions and infused with Paprika, Thyme and a hint of Chilli
Oven Baked Broccoli
With roasted White Onions, and garnished with Parsley, Pomegranate
Yellow Rice with Shredded Carrots and Currants,
with Turmeric, Parsley, Roasted Caramelised white Onions, Lemon Zest drizzled with Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Red Rice with Caramelised White Onion
infused with tomato pureé, parsley and currants
Eat Tokyo Golders Green
Eat Tokyo’s Golders Green branch is valuable for breadth and value: sushi, sashimi, rice bowls, noodles, bento and grilled or fried dishes sit under one roof. That scale can be daunting, so decide first whether the meal is centred on raw fish or hot comfort food. A sushi selection and a cooked side make a balanced lighter order; for something more substantial, donburi, noodles or a bento box keep the choices coherent without requiring a large group.
The North End Road restaurant offers enough breadth for diners to spend differently and still eat together. It is a practical choice for solo diners, families and mixed groups because people can spend differently and still eat together. The setting is functional rather than ceremonial, so choose it for variety and an easy weekday meal. At busy times, a focused order also helps: select a style, add one contrasting dish and resist treating the entire menu as a checklist.
Address: 14 North End Road, London NW11 7PH
Eat Tokyo Golders Green Menu
Sushi Set
Manpuku Sushi
Nigiri Sushi Set 1
Nigiri Sushi Set 2
Nigiri Sushi Set 3
Salmon & Tuna Set
Special Rolls
Yellow Tail Roll
Asparagus Roll
Unagi-Q Roll
with eel and cucumber
Crispy Yellowtail Roll
A La Carte
Age Gyoza
Agedashi Tofu
Asparagus Butter
Atsuyaki Tamago
Salmon Teriyaki
Spicy Geso-Kara
Spinach Goma-Ae
Suno Mono-Mori
Sushi Ginger
Salads
Kaiso Salad
Mayonnaise Salad
Mixed Leaf Salad
Salmon and Tuna Salad
Salmon Salad
Sashimi Salad
Tofu Salad
Tuna Salad
Udon Salad
Tempura 天婦羅
Regular Vegetable Curry
Double Vegetable Curry
Desserts
Vanilla Mochi Ice Cream
Yuzu Mochi Ice Cream
Extras
Eel Sauce
Mayonnaise
Spicy Mayonnaise
Teriyaki Sauce
Final Thoughts
The strongest restaurants across Finchley, Whetstone and Hampstead Garden Suburb are specialists in very different ways. Durum and the two Izgara branches make charcoal cooking the centre of the meal; Mother brings the layered sweet, sour and herbal contrasts of Persian food; Tofu Vegan uses Sichuan technique to give vegetables real force; and 67 Sourdough succeeds by concentrating on the dough beneath every topping. Bonoo and Falafel Feast offer more casual routes into Indian and Middle Eastern flavours, while Eat Tokyo is the flexible all-rounder and El Vaquero turns dinner into a group event.
For the easiest decision, match the restaurant to the occasion before comparing individual dishes. Choose Durum for a classic ocakbasi spread, Mother for a relaxed family dinner, Tofu Vegan for a plant-based meal with intensity, or 67 Sourdough for a focused casual date. Izgara handles a mixed group particularly well, Falafel Feast is ideal for speed, and El Vaquero suits a celebration. Check the live menu panels for the latest choices and prices, then book ahead for the larger restaurants at popular weekend times.