Forest Kitchen

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  James Ashford

  ·1 month ago

  “Edit to business’s reply : The booking was made by my son over the phone on 21 May for the birthday dinner on 23 May 2026, so the response claiming it was a same-day booking is incorrect. This only adds to the concern that management does not even appear to know which booking or evening is being referred to. Secondly, we did not arrive “one hour early” as stated. We were regular customers for a long time and fully understood how reservations work. We used to visit frequently under the previous management and never experienced issues like this before. The problem was not simply arriving slightly earlier than expected. The entire evening felt disorganised — long waits for drinks and food, forgotten items, incorrect orders at nearby tables, and a noticeable decline in both service and food quality compared to what this restaurant used to offer. It is disappointing because this genuinely was one of our favourite places in the past, which is why the experience stood out so negatively. This place used to be one of our favourites. We would visit every week or two because we loved both the food and the staff. Unfortunately, our recent experience in May 2026 , when we visited to celebrate a birthday, was very disappointing. Despite booking two days in advance, it seemed as though the staff were not expecting us. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived, and service felt disorganised from the start. Drinks took a very long time to arrive, and one person's drink was forgotten completely. We were never asked whether we were happy with our drinks either. The quality of the food and drinks also appears to have declined since the change in management/ownership. The virgin mojito tasted more like Sprite and water than an actual mojito. If a drink cannot be made properly, it would be better to be upfront about it. We waited almost an hour for our starters, which consisted of only a few simple dishes. We arrived at 6:35pm and our starters didn't arrive until around 7:30pm, despite there being very few occupied tables in the restaurant. To make matters worse, a table that arrived around 20 minutes after us received their mains before we did, even though they ordered similar dishes. They also had to send food back because they received the wrong sides. The restaurant was also extremely uncomfortable due to the heat. The air conditioning appeared not to be working properly, making it hotter inside than outside, despite the door being left open. Considering it was around 30°C outside and the kitchen was operating at full capacity, the temperature inside was unbearable. It's sad to write this review because we genuinely used to enjoy coming here and recommended it to others. The previous food quality and service were excellent, but sadly our latest visit was nowhere near the standard we had come to expect. After this experience, we won't be returning 😔It's disappointing to see a place we once loved decline so much, and we hope management takes customer feedback seriously and makes improvements.”

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  Nurten Nn

  ·1 month ago

  “We had an excellent experience. The kebabs were absolutely delicious, fresh, and perfectly cooked. Everything was clean, well presented, and served with great attention to detail. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the service was outstanding. We will definitely come back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and a pleasant atmosphere. Thank you for a wonderful meal! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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  Samantha Craney

  ·1 month ago

  “Really lovely place to eat, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was so calm and welcoming! The waiters and waitresses were so helpful as I have dietary requirements! Would highly recommend for a meal out!”

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  Susan Raj

  ·1 month ago

  “We had a great him here. The food was soo good. The chicken soup was my favourite. Isabell was the one who served us. She was so fun and very sweet. Definitely gonna be back. Thank you 🙏🏻 …”

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  Zara

  ·3 months ago

  “I really haven't had such a delicious and attentive Turkish food experience in a long time! The atmosphere is warm and friendly, one feels like one is at a family table in Turkey. Each of the dishes was magnificent individually; especially the kebabs were just right, and the appetisers were fresh and very delicious. The service was incredibly interested and cheerful, every detail was taken care of. It is a place that everyone who misses real Turkish cuisine in England should definitely try it. I will definitely come again!👏👏👏👏”

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  Aaron Collins

  ·4 months ago

  “Outstanding food and service! I had never been here before but decided to stop off for some lunch before driving home, and I’m so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with such a warm welcome. The waitress Sibel gave me a few recommendations and they were absolutely amazing. some of the best food I’ve had in a long time. Everything was spot on. I also want to say a special thank you to the waiter Haydar who was so polite and took the time to have a genuine conversation with me. That personal touch really made the experience stand out. This has genuinely been one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a very long time. Excellent food, excellent service – I’ll definitely be back.”

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  Sentinel traveller uk

  ·4 months ago

  “Called in after reading the reviews with a colleague. We were initially the only diners, but after a while a few tables were taken. The food was delicious and plentiful. The young male waiter had good interactive skills. Ive not given this restaurant the full stars as I asked for a VAT receipt, which seemed to puzzle him and his colleague. I left my email address to send me the details but so far no information supplied.”

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  Jelena Carter

  ·4 months ago

  “In general we love this place a lot, generous portions, nice staff. But they have changed the owners and for us as regulars it's a worrying sign. Hopefully nothing changes. Service 4, explain why. We asked for toothpicks, the young guy brought us one, asked me if I need one too. And he brought it with his fingers. I said I don't need any. Thanks...”

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  Janice Johnson

  ·6 months ago

  “One of the best Turkish meals around the Epping area. The food, service, and atmosphere are absolutely top-notch. …”

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  Sotiria Moschopoulou

  ·6 months ago

  “Fantastic place - we got the menu for 2 with two starters two drinks and meat plate which was fantastic!! Great service by Nisa and Sibel, clean and very well looked after :) Will come back again ! Thanks so much 🙂”