Shishgo Mangal
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About Shishgo Mangal
Turkish cooking anchors Shishgo Mangal, a Turkish restaurant on Sibson Road in Birstall, Leicester, where the special kebab brings together lamb and chicken shish on one plate with rice, a pepper, salad, Turkish bread and sauces, enough to build a full meal from a single order. Mezes open the menu, and kebabs and wraps carry the rest of it, with dishes cooked fresh once the order goes in. Orders are taken on a walk-in basis rather than by reservation, so customers order at the counter and wait. Most of the trade goes out the door, and both collection and delivery suit anyone eating at home, while a small seating area lets you eat in instead. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance makes the door manageable for visitors with mobility needs. The kitchen runs Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Menu & Prices
13 dishes- Chicken Shish & Kofte
- Spicy Chicken Shish & Lamb Kofte
- Chicken & Spicy Chicken
- Chicken Shish & Lamb Shish
- Beef Burger
- Cheese Burger
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shish kebab, special kebab, mezes and wraps.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shish kebab, special kebab, mezes and wraps.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the shish kebab and the kebabs generally, with one describing the special kebab as a mix of lamb and chicken shish piled with rice, two boxes of salad, bread and sauces. The shish kebab is also described as coming with rice, a pepper and Turkish bread, and the wraps are called great. Close behind is the fresh food, which comes up repeatedly alongside generous portions and a wide choice. One diner singles out the variety of mezes as impressive and flavorful. Staff are described as friendly, with one group saying the team made them feel right at home, and another calling the place a long-standing family favourite. Several order takeaway, and one says the food still tastes good after a drive of several miles home. A few note that eating in is possible, though one says it is not a restaurant. The one recurring complaint is delivery, which one reviewer finds can be a bit slow, so that reviewer suggests collecting instead.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the shish kebab and the kebabs generally, with one describing the special kebab as a mix of lamb and chicken shish piled with rice, two boxes of salad, bread and sauces. The shish kebab is also described as coming with rice, a pepper and Turkish bread, and the wraps are called great. Close behind is the fresh food, which comes up repeatedly alongside generous portions and a wide choice. One diner singles out the variety of mezes as impressive and flavorful. Staff are described as friendly, with one group saying the team made them feel right at home, and another calling the place a long-standing family favourite. Several order takeaway, and one says the food still tastes good after a drive of several miles home. A few note that eating in is possible, though one says it is not a restaurant. The one recurring complaint is delivery, which one reviewer finds can be a bit slow, so that reviewer suggests collecting instead.
Featured reviews
- MATTHEW KING
“You can sit in and eat.. the shish kebab comes with rice and a pepper and turkiye bread Best food in birstall”
- HASANDINHO
“A delightful taste of Turkey! The variety of mezes was impressive, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The staff made us feel right at home. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes.”
- Antonia Reed
“Food always delicious, run by friendly people. Long standing family favourite.”
- Senay
“The best Turkish takeaway, you can eat in but it’s not a restaurant, food is fresh”
- Simon Froggatt
“Absolutely love the food from here. Their kebabs are fantastic. The wraps are great, and the special kebab is excellent too - mix of lamb and chicken shish, loads of rice, two boxes of salad, bread and sauces. Always cooked fresh and quickly. Really good place.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Casual
Show more amenities
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Shishgo Mangal
- New Ho Lok4.4701.4 mi
salt and pepper platter, chicken balls, chef fried rice
- Rajas Leicester3.98081.7 mi£1–20Vegetarian optionsGood for kids
achar pizza, veggie pizza, chicken wings
- Desi Bites4.58271.7 miWheelchair accessible
gujarati thali, samosa chaat, mango lassi
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shishgo Mangal | 4.4172 | — | £15–30 | shish kebab, special kebab, mezes |
| New Ho Lok | 4.470 | 1.4 mi | — | salt and pepper platter, chicken balls, chef fried rice |
| Rajas LeicesterVegetarian options · Good for kids | 3.9808 | 1.7 mi | £1–20 | achar pizza, veggie pizza, chicken wings |
| Desi BitesWheelchair accessible | 4.5827 | 1.7 mi | — | gujarati thali, samosa chaat, mango lassi |
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