Bosphorus Kebabs is a longstanding Turkish grill on Old Brompton Road, a short walk from South Kensington station and the area’s museums. Its compact dining space and steady takeaway trade create the lively feel of a neighbourhood kebab shop, with meat cooked to order and served without unnecessary ceremony. Daily opening from lunch until late evening makes it useful for a quick daytime meal or food after a night out.
Mixed mezze provides a varied beginning, bringing together creamy hummus, grilled halloumi and other familiar Turkish small plates. Fresh salad, warm pita bread and cooling yoghurt based accompaniments add contrast, while garlic and chilli sauces let each diner adjust the richness and heat. These elements can be ordered separately or combined with grilled meat to make a fuller plate.
Kebabs remain the main attraction, with lamb and chicken döner joined by lamb shish, spicy shish, köfte and chicken wings. A mixed shish or mixed grill gathers several cuts for diners who want to compare their textures and seasoning in one order. Meat is paired with bread and salad, keeping the focus on the flavour developed over the grill rather than heavy presentation.
Lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetarian burgers broaden the menu beyond kebabs, while extra pita, salad and sauces make orders easy to customise. Baklava provides a traditional sweet finish after the savoury dishes. Limited seating allows visitors to eat inside, but the straightforward menu also travels well for takeaway and delivery across South Kensington.
Address: 59 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 3JS, United Kingdom
Bosphorus Menu
Cold Starters
Hummus
Chickpea purée with tahini and olive oil, served with salad and bread
Tarama Salad
Smoked cod roe blended with bread crumbs, lemon juice, mayonnaise and olive oil, served with salad and bread
Cacik
Cucumber in a creamy yoghurt with garlic, mint, dill and olive oil, served with salad and bread
Babaganoush
Smoked aubergine with tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil, served with salad and bread
Saksuka
Fried aubergine, courgette, potatoes and peppers in a rich tomato sauce, served with salad and bread
Russian Salad
Diced potato, carrots and peas mixed with gherkins, mayonnaise and yoghurt, served with salad and bread
Feta Cheese
White cheese served with tomato, cucumber and olives, served with salad and bread
Stuffed Vine Leaves
Vine leaves stuffed with rice, pine kernels, onions and blackcurrants, served with salad and bread
Mixed Cold Meze
Selection of cold starters
Hot Starters
Falafel
Deep fried combination of crushed chickpeas and broad beans with fresh herbs & served on humus
Halloumi
Grilled Cypriot cheese, served with salad
Sucuk
Grilled spicy Turkish sausage, served with salad
Sigara Boregi
Filo pastry delicately rolled and stuffed with feta cheese & parsley
Calamari
Deep fried squid rings, served with tartar sauce and salad
Whitebait
Deep fried whitebait, served with tartar sauce and salad
Chicken Wings
Marinated chicken wings, grilled and served with salad
Grilled King Prawns
Pan fried king prawns & avocado with butter, garlic, lemon & herbs in chef’s sauce
Mixed Hot Meze
Selection of hot starters
Grilled Kebabs
Doner Kebab
Succulent slices of marinated lamb & beef, grilled on an upright spit
Chicken Doner
Succulent slices of marinated chicken, grilled on an upright spit
Lamb Shish
Marinated cubes of lamb, grilled on skewers
Chicken Shish
Marinated cubes of chicken, grilled on skewers
Adana Kebab
Minced lamb, marinated with herbs and spices, grilled on skewers
Kofte Kebab
Minced lamb, seasoned and grilled on skewers
Mixed Shish
Combination of lamb shish and chicken shish
Mixed Grill
Selection of lamb shish, chicken shish, adana kebab and kofte kebab
Yogurtlu Kebabs
Yogurtlu Adana
Adana kebab served on a bed of crispy bread, topped with yoghurt and special tomato sauce, finished with melted butter
Yogurtlu Lamb Shish
Lamb shish served on a bed of crispy bread, topped with yoghurt and special tomato sauce, finished with melted butter
Yogurtlu Chicken Shish
Chicken shish served on a bed of crispy bread, topped with yoghurt and special tomato sauce, finished with melted butter
Authentic Cuisine
Iskender Kebab
Slices of doner kebab served on a bed of crispy bread, topped with yoghurt and special tomato sauce, finished with melted butter
Lamb Casserole
Tender lamb slow cooked with vegetables in a rich tomato sauce, served with rice
Chicken Casserole
Tender chicken slow cooked with vegetables in a rich tomato sauce, served with rice
Lamb Shank
Braised shank of lamb cooked for hours in an oven with a subtle taste of fresh herbs topped with Chef’s special sauce. With vegetables and mashed potatoes
Chicken Blue Cheese
Chicken fillet breast cooked with fresh tomato, green and red peppers, spring onions, fresh herbs and white wine, topped with blue cheese, served with rice
Chicken Mushroom
Pan fried chicken fillet breast cooked with creamy mushroom sauce, asparagus, fresh dill & mustard, topped with cheddar cheese, served with rice
Sea Food
Grilled Sea Bass
Whole sea bass grilled and served with salad
Grilled Salmon
Fillet of salmon grilled and served with salad
Tiger Prawns
Grilled tiger prawns served with salad
Sides
Chips
Portion of chips
Rice
Portion of rice
Bulgur Rice
Portion of bulgur rice
Yoghurt
Plain yoghurt
Grilled Vegetables
Selection of grilled vegetables
Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Imam Bayildi
Aubergine stuffed with onions, peppers, tomatoes and garlic, cooked in olive oil, served with rice
Vegetarian Moussaka
Layers of aubergine, potatoes, courgettes and carrots in a béchamel sauce, topped with cheese, served with rice
Vegetarian Casserole
Seasonal vegetables slow cooked in a rich tomato sauce, served with rice
Falafel Main
Falafel served with hummus and salad
Salads
Shepherd Salad
Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and parsley with olive oil and lemon juice
Greek Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives and feta cheese with olive oil and oregano
Avocado Salad
Mixed salad with avocado and house dressing
Kids Meals
Kids Chicken Shish
Small portion of chicken shish served with chips
Kids Doner
Small portion of doner served with chips
Desserts
Baklava
Layers of filo pastry with walnuts and syrup
Kunefe
Shredded pastry with cheese, baked and soaked in syrup
Ice Cream
Selection of ice cream