
Shish Turkish Restaurant
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Quick info
About Shish Turkish Restaurant
Shish Turkish Restaurant is a Turkish restaurant at 23 Burdett Rd in London, with a menu built around grilled meat and mezze. The kitchen serves lamb shish and Adana kebab, alongside hot and cold mezze. Mixed grill platters, including the Shish Special 3, come with chops, ribs and chicken pieces and are sized for groups. A free starter of naan-style bread, salad and chilli dip is brought to the table while diners wait for their food. Payment is cash only, and reservations are required. A large seating area downstairs gives bigger parties room, and the size of the party can be pre-booked.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mixed grill platter, grilled chicken, free bread and salad starter and lamb shish.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mixed grill platter, grilled chicken, free bread and salad starter and lamb shish.
Customer Review Summary
Mixed grill platters draw the most praise, with one reviewer calling the Shish Special plenty for three adults and describing the chops, ribs and chicken pieces as tender and tasty. Another platter came with fresh salad, soft bread and olives. Close behind are the half chicken with rice or fries, the lamb shish, steak fries and the hot mezze, which one reviewer calls tasty and piping fresh. The free starter of warm bread, salad and chilli dip also gets mentioned, and one reviewer rates it above the ordered food. The complaints carry real weight. Two reviewers say a kebab, the Adana in one case, smelled bad, and both report that staff took no action when they raised it. Others found the chicken dry, the rice not the Turkish kind and the cold mezze portion disappointing. Service is described as slow, not so attentive, or unsmiling, and one table had to remind the waiter about drinks. One caller who complained that a cold mezze order arrived mixed in a single container was told every order is packed that way.
Customer Review Summary
Mixed grill platters draw the most praise, with one reviewer calling the Shish Special plenty for three adults and describing the chops, ribs and chicken pieces as tender and tasty. Another platter came with fresh salad, soft bread and olives. Close behind are the half chicken with rice or fries, the lamb shish, steak fries and the hot mezze, which one reviewer calls tasty and piping fresh. The free starter of warm bread, salad and chilli dip also gets mentioned, and one reviewer rates it above the ordered food. The complaints carry real weight. Two reviewers say a kebab, the Adana in one case, smelled bad, and both report that staff took no action when they raised it. Others found the chicken dry, the rice not the Turkish kind and the cold mezze portion disappointing. Service is described as slow, not so attentive, or unsmiling, and one table had to remind the waiter about drinks. One caller who complained that a cold mezze order arrived mixed in a single container was told every order is packed that way.
Featured reviews
- Dan Bfs
“Horrible customer service we just ordered a cold messy. They decided to put everything in one single container and everything is mixed when I called to complain. They told me they do it with every single person so I should accept and it’s OK completely unacceptable the food is dry as well.”
- Siddiq Ahmed
“I am extremely disappointed with my experience at your restaurant last Monday. I visited your restaurant with my family, and we ordered food worth £140. Unfortunately, one of the dishes, the Adana kebab, had a very bad smell and seemed to be spoiled. I immediately called the waiter and informed him about the issue. He told me that he would go upstairs and speak to the chefs, but after waiting, I received no proper response or action. Later, he told me that other customers had eaten it and no one else had complained. I found this response very unprofessional and unacceptable. I then asked him to taste the kebab himself if he believed it was fine, but he refused. I also went to the cash counter to report the issue, but even there, nobody provided a proper apology, solution, or showed any concern for my complaint. Instead, they insisted that their kebab was perfectly fine. The way my complaint was handled was extremely disappointing. A restaurant should take customers’ health concerns seriously, especially when a customer reports that food has a bad smell. I expected a respectful response and a proper resolution, but unfortunately, your staff’s attitude was careless and unacceptable. Because of this experience and the poor customer service, I will not be visiting your restaurant again, and I would not recommend it to my family or friends. I hope you take this complaint seriously and improve your food quality and staff behaviour in the future. Thank you”
- Rubina Khanom
“Our favourite place to munch here at SHISH, absolutely delicious but the services are very slow. We really enjoyed our platters shish 2 and it was very favourable, salaad are fresh, bread are soft, olives are banging everything came out 10/10!!!.”
- Mohammed
“We ordered a large platter, quantity of the dish was fine, the quality of the meat aspects of the dish were very poor. chops and ribs was not enough Cooked. kebab had a very bad smell as meat had gone off.(clearly, the Meat mince was off). when we notified them, there is no action. if anyone ask me for recommendation, answer is no.”
- S A ELECTRICAL
“I don’t usually leave reviews, but this place genuinely deserves it. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality stood out straight away. Every dish felt thoughtfully put together, blending rich, smoky Turkish flavors with the aromatic spices and depth you’d expect from Bengali cooking. The lamb was tender and perfectly seasoned, and one of the standout dishes had this beautiful balance of spice and warmth. Honestly, one of the most memorable dining experiences I’ve had in a while. I’ll definitely be coming back — and bringing friends with me”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Casual Turkish eatery offering grilled kebabs and meze dishes, with delivery available.”
- Fireplace
- Live music
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Fireplace
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 1
- Healthy options
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- College students
- Groups
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
- Highlights· 1
- Live music
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Shish Turkish Restaurant
- Spice Hut3.31,3150.6 mi
shatkora donner, fried wings, strawberry shake
- PFC Espresso4.03690.8 mi
hot wings, doner kebab, pizza
- Casa Asado5.0110.8 mi
tender steak, coal-grilled smoky flavor, chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shish Turkish RestaurantVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 3.7752 | — | mixed grill platter, grilled chicken, free bread and salad starter |
| Spice Hut | 3.31,315 | 0.6 mi | shatkora donner, fried wings, strawberry shake |
| PFC Espresso | 4.0369 | 0.8 mi | hot wings, doner kebab, pizza |
| Casa Asado | 5.011 | 0.8 mi | tender steak, coal-grilled smoky flavor, chips |
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