Eat & Drink
Originally published on Thursday, 17th April 2008
Iznik Kaftan
Like the reverse effect of a rain dance I'm hoping a visit to this new Turkish mezze joint, particularly considering it has the word 'kaftan' in its name, might prompt some properly good weather.
Sister restaurant to the original, zanier, Iznik in Highbury, Iznik K is the smarter, more pared down Chelsea version - jewel-like colours and elegant lines punctuated by Turkish glass lampshades and objets - but it still manages to give more than a nod to the well-known Ottoman robe, images of which, along with some silk examples, decorate its walls.
But enough about kaftans, the food here is good too. Along with the usual grilled meats and stuffed vine leaves you'll find 'manti' little lamb ravioli that come in a yogurt sauce drizzled with chili oil, and 'mucver' light courgette and feta fritters, and and the homemade baclava is worth saving room for too.
This is food that really was designed to be shared and, along with the unfussy opening hours of the place, it will make you long for lazy, balmy, flip-flop-wearing evenings.
If we all wish hard enough maybe we can make it happen.
Hours: Mon-Sun • 12pm-12am
Place: 99-103 Fulham Road, SW3 6RH
Cost: £30
Web: iznik.co.uk
Book: 020 7581 6699