Cirrik is a Turkish ocakbasi restaurant at 34 Stoke Newington Road in Dalston. The Kepez family continues the restaurant’s charcoal grill tradition, which is rooted in the cooking of the Adana region of Turkey. Tables can be booked, while walk-in diners are also welcomed when space permits.
The open charcoal grill is central to the food. Kebabs and other meats are cooked over flame, with particular care given to Adana style preparations and the selection of lamb shoulder. The direct heat produces the smoke and char associated with an ocakbasi meal while keeping the cooking focused on the quality and seasoning of the meat.
Hot and cold meze allow diners to begin with several dishes for the table before moving to grilled plates and Mediterranean specialities. Vegetarian and vegan choices make it possible to build a varied meat free meal rather than relying on a single substitute. Guests with allergies should ask the restaurant about the ingredients and preparation of the current dishes.
The menu works especially well for groups because meze and grilled food can be shared across the table. The atmosphere remains that of an established neighbourhood restaurant even as the cooking stays connected to Turkish grill culture. Cirrik offers a straightforward Dalston destination for diners who value charcoal cooking, generous plates and traditional hospitality.
Address: 34 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 7XJ, United Kingdom
Cirrik 19 Numara Bos Menu
Lunch Menu
£13.50 per person · served 7 days a week, 12:00–16:00. Starters: choose one. Mains: choose one, charcoal grilled. Soft drinks: choose one — Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Elderflower, Still or Sparkling Water, Ayran, Salgam, Orange, Apple or Cherry Juice.
Çorba — Soup
Choice of paca, lentil or chicken
Humus — Hummus Dip
Garlic and olive oil. V
Ispanak Tarator — Spinach Yoghurt Dip
Fresh spinach soaked in yoghurt with a hint of crushed garlic. VGF
Hellim — Halloumi Cheese
Fresh Cyprus cheese served fried, two pieces. VGF
Sucuk — Spicy Turkish Sausage
GF
Çöp Şiş — Lamb Shish
Small cubes of marinated lamb
Tavuk Şiş — Chicken Shish
Tender chicken breast
Tavuk Kanat — Chicken Wings
Marinated chicken wings
Adana Kebab — Kofte Kebab
Minced lamb
Falafel
Chickpeas, broad beans, sesame, celery, coriander and onions, fried and topped with hummus. VG
Patlıcan Soslu — Aubergine Napolitana
Aubergine with red and green peppers in tomato sauce, served with rice. VGF
Cold Meze
Mixed Cold Meze
Humus, Ispanak Tarator, Cacık & Patlıcan Soslu
Zeytin — Olives
Thyme and lemon juice in pure olive oil. VVGGF
Beyaz Peynir — Feta Cheese
Tangy, crumbly white cheese from cow’s milk. V
Humus — Hummus Dip
Mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. VG
Yaprak Sarma — Stuffed Vine Leaves
Rice, mint, parsley and onions wrapped in vine leaves, served with yoghurt. VGF
Ispanak Tarator — Spinach Yoghurt Dip
Fresh spinach soaked in yoghurt with a hint of crushed garlic. VGF
Cacık — Cucumber Yoghurt Dip
Cucumber with mint and crushed garlic in creamy yoghurt and dill. VGF
Tabule
Bulgur, parsley, spring onion, lemon and olive oil. VVG
Patlıcan Soslu — Aubergine Napolitana
Aubergine brewed in special tomato sauce mixed with pepper, garlic and onion. VVGGF
Ali Nazik — Smoked Aubergine Yoghurt Dip
Chargrilled aubergine with garlic and yoghurt. VGF
Hot Meze
Mixed Hot Meze
Hellim, Sigara Böreği, Falafel & Mücver
Çorba — Soup
Lentil, lamb or chicken
Kızartma — Fried Vegetables
Fried aubergines, courgettes, onion, carrot, potatoes and peppers with side yoghurt. VGF
Sigara Böreği — Feta Cheese Pastry
Deep fried filo pastry with feta cheese and parsley, 4 pieces. V
Mantar — Garlic Mushrooms
Sautéed mushrooms in butter with garlic, parsley, topped with melted cheddar. VGF
Hellim — Halloumi Cheese
Deep fried fresh halloumi cheese, 4 pieces. VGF
Sucuk — Spicy Turkish Sausage
Marinated beef in pepper flakes, garlic and cumin. GF
Mücver — Courgette Fritters
Courgette, potatoes, carrot, feta cheese, flour, parsley and mint, fried, 4 pieces, with side yoghurt. V
Patlıcan Ezme
Grilled aubergine finely chopped with garlic, tahini, olive oil and lemon juice. VVGGF
Karides — Garlic Tiger Prawns
Sautéed in butter with garlic and mixed herbs. GF
Falafel
Deep fried mashed chickpeas, broad beans, sesame, celery, coriander and onions, 4 pieces, with side hummus. VVG
Karides Soslu — Sautéed Tiger Prawns
Sautéed in butter with garlic and mixed herbs in a special tomato sauce. GF
Kalamar — Deep Fried Calamari Rings
Tender calamari, floured and golden fried the Mediterranean way with breadcrumbs
Arnavut Ciğeri — Albanian Liver
Sautéed strips of lamb liver coated in flour and mixed spices
Salads
Green Salad
Tomatoes, rocket, red cabbage and lettuce with olive oil. VVGGF
Çoban Salad
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and parsley with olive oil. VVGGF
Raw Onion Salad
Raw onions and parsley finished with herbs, spices and lemon juice. VVGGF
Greek Salad
Feta cheese, tomatoes, red onions and cucumber with olive oil, pomegranate sauce and lemon. V
Grilled Onion Salad
Chargrilled onions with special pomegranate sauce, herbs and parsley. VVGGF
Ezme
Finely chopped tomatoes, onions and parsley with herbs, spices, pomegranate sauce, lemon juice and olive oil. VVGGF
Kebabs
All served with rice, mixed green salad and grilled onion salad
Çöp Şiş — Lamb Shish
Chargrilled diced lamb cubes
Adana Kebab — Lamb Kofte Shish
Chargrilled minced lamb
Ciğer Şiş — Lamb Liver Shish
Chargrilled lamb liver (excluding rice)
Kaburga — Lamb Spareribs
Chargrilled lamb spareribs
Tavuk Şiş — Chicken Shish
Chargrilled chicken breast
Tavuk Kanat — Chicken Wings
Chargrilled chicken wings
Pirzola — Lamb Chops
Chargrilled lamb chops, 4 pieces
Solo Kebab for One
Chargrilled lamb shish, chicken shish and lamb kofte kebab
Kebabs for Sharing
All served with rice, mixed green salad and grilled onion salad
Mixed Platter
Lamb shish, lamb spareribs (6pcs), lamb kofte, chicken shish, chicken wings (4pcs)
Jumbo Platter
Lamb shish, lamb spareribs (10pcs), lamb kofte, chicken shish, chicken wings (8pcs), lamb chops (4pcs)
Yoğurtlu Kebabs
All served with mixed green salad and grilled onion salad
Et Beyti Yoğurtlu
Chargrilled minced lamb with garlic and parsley, wrapped in lavash bread, served with yoghurt, tomato sauce and rice
Çöp Şiş Yoğurtlu
Chargrilled lamb shish on toasted bread with garlic yoghurt, tomato sauce and butter
Tavuk Şiş Yoğurtlu
Chargrilled chicken shish on toasted bread with garlic yoghurt, tomato sauce and butter
Tavuk Beyti Yoğurtlu
Chargrilled minced chicken with garlic and parsley, wrapped in lavash bread, served with yoghurt and tomato sauce
Adana Kebab Yoğurtlu
Chargrilled lamb kofte on toasted bread with garlic yoghurt, tomato sauce and butter
BBQ Grilled Fish
All served with mixed green salad and grilled onion salad — please allow 30–35 minutes cooking time
Levrek Izgara — Sea Bass
Chargrilled sea bass
Çupra Izgara — Sea Bream
Chargrilled sea bream
Vegetarian
All served with mixed green salad and grilled onion salad
Mücver — Courgette Fritters
Courgette, potatoes, carrot, feta cheese, flour, parsley and mint, mixed and fried, with side yoghurt. V
Patlıcan Soslu — Aubergine Napolitana
Aubergine brewed in special tomato sauce with pepper, garlic and onion, served with rice. V
Musakka
Oven-cooked layers of aubergine, courgette, carrots, potatoes and chickpeas with béchamel sauce and cheese, served with rice. V
Vegan
All served with mixed green salad and grilled onion salad
Falafel
Deep fried mashed chickpeas, broad beans, sesame, celery, coriander and onions, served with hummus. VVG
Imam Bayıldı
Aubergines delicately fried and stuffed with onions, tomatoes, garlic and mixed peppers, served with rice. VGGF
Veggie Medley — Mixed Vegetables
Fried aubergines, courgettes, onion, carrot and peppers, served with tomato sauce and rice. VGGF
Sides
Chips
VVG
Rice
VVG
Dessert
Homemade Baklava
Rolled baklava with walnuts, 4 pieces
Homemade Sütlaç
Homemade rice pudding
Basque Cheesecake
Ice Cream
Two scoops — vanilla, lemon sorbet, pistachio or Turkish coffee
Cocktails
Classic Mojito
White rum, sugar, lime and soda water
Margarita
Tequila, cointreau and lime juice
Turkish Coffee Martini
Vodka and Turkish coffee
Mai Tai
Dark rum, grand marnier, almond syrup and lime
Aperol Spritz
Prosecco, Aperol and soda water
Jungle Bird
Rum, Campari, pineapple and lime
Old Fashioned
Whisky with bitters, soda and orange garnish
Ruby Agave
Tequila, grapefruit, lime, pineapple and grenadine
Pornstar Martini
Vanilla vodka, Passoã, passion fruit and lime
Cirrik Sunset
Gin, Aperol, elderflower and grapefruit
Mocktails
Virgin Mojito
Soda, lime, sugar and fresh mint
Cirrik Punch
Pineapple juice, passion fruit purée and lime
Soft & Hot Drinks
Coke, Diet/Zero Coke, Fanta, Sprite, elderflower & apple, apple juice, cherry juice, Ayran, Salgam and spring/sparkling water; Turkish tea, herbal tea and Turkish coffee.
Turkish Tea
Herbal Tea
Fresh mint, peppermint, chamomile or green tea