Zayka
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Quick info
About Zayka
On Church Street in Bicester, Zayka is a Turkish restaurant set in what reads as a converted building, with a pub-style room that separates it from the typical high-street dining space. The kitchen covers Turkish plates from hummus and halloumi starters to lamb chops, mixed shish and the Kuzu Sarma Beyti. All meat is halal, and the bread arrives freshly baked. Generous portion sizes run through the menu, and the mixed platter for two is sized to feed a family of four. A wait for food is common, even at quieter times, so timing the visit matters. The address sits close to Bicester Village, and the counter takes walk-ins across the week.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
44 dishes · mains £5–8- Humus With Homemade Turkish Bread£5.95
- GLAZED Cauliflower£5.95
- Batata Harra£5.95
- Grilled Halloumi Cheese£5.95
- Arayes£5.95
- Grilled Chicken Wings£5.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb chops, kuzu sarma beyti, mixed shish and halal food.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb chops, kuzu sarma beyti, mixed shish and halal food.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the lamb chops and shish as standout dishes, joined by a widely praised hummus and halloumi starter. Generous portions and friendly, polite staff anchor most visits, with the freshly baked bread also earning repeated mention. Two diners report lengthy waits, and one describes a coarse prawn starter, though most describe the food as fresh, juicy, and full of flavour. Several suggest returning.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the lamb chops and shish as standout dishes, joined by a widely praised hummus and halloumi starter. Generous portions and friendly, polite staff anchor most visits, with the freshly baked bread also earning repeated mention. Two diners report lengthy waits, and one describes a coarse prawn starter, though most describe the food as fresh, juicy, and full of flavour. Several suggest returning.
Featured reviews
- Ibrahim Alharthy
“Food was decent but we had to wait an hour and a quarter for our food whilst the restaurant was completely empty it is disgraceful and insulting that we had to wait that long for 4 meals. Never coming back”
- Tanuj Grover
“Proper hidden gem in Bicester. Brilliant food, generous portion sizes, and spot on service. The starters and mains were fresh and juicy, the bread was freshly baked, and the atmosphere inside is lovely and cosy. Easily a five-star experience, we'll definitely be heading back soon.”
- Tash B
“Nice food and really good service I would go back”
- Sam Q
“If you are looking for a halal place to eat near Bicester then this is a good spot. We took the long way around but staff helped us find a quicker way back. Was too much like a pub feel in the building, think its been converted. We had a very long wait for our food, but it was a Sunday, so maybe less staff. The food was nice enough but would want better turkish style sauces etc.”
- lukasz Skokalski
“Yet again super tasty food.Best curry & meat I have ever tried.Super polite & friendly staff.I would recommend Zayka to family & friends.Well done guys.”
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour food
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Zayka
- BC Thai Restaurant4.51600.1 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
thai food, authentic thai, friendly staff
- 365 Smash Burger & Bar4.92130.2 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kids
smash burger, spicy fries
- Rustica Bistrot4.62530.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
pesto pasta with burrata, funghi linguine, pizza
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZaykaVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5407 | — | £20–30 | lamb chops, kuzu sarma beyti, mixed shish |
| BC Thai RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5160 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | thai food, authentic thai, friendly staff |
| 365 Smash Burger & BarWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.9213 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | smash burger, spicy fries |
| Rustica BistrotOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6253 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | pesto pasta with burrata, funghi linguine, pizza |
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