We are an intimate, chef-owned restaurant located in the Belsize Park Road, West Hempstead, London. Open for dinner six nights a week, Restaurant is close on Monday's. Ekin Restaurant's offers probably the best Turkish cuisine featuring the finest Turkish seasonal ingredients. Our chef Ibrahim Karafakioglu's cooking approach unites his classic training in some of the most kitchens in Turkey, his passion for freshness and simplicity.

Ekin Restaurant has established in 2005's, Ibrahim Karafakioglu's has been a talented contributor to the success of a number of top rated restaurants in Turkey. He has been in the catering industry over 35 years. Ekin Restaurant, food critic for the Evening Times, has called Ibrahim's food "Great food, perfectly cooked, generous portions, and gracious service."

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Julianne Mathias

Jan 23, 2022

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The best Turkish restaurant you'll ever be able to find. Very tasty, healthy, fresh 1st class food.

Kittyhk Cheng

Dec 17, 2021

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Near Kilburn station, a short walk from bus station would reach this original Indian restaurant, luckily visited at early November when no restaurant dine in was prohibited by lockdown. Staff really very prompt and smart, quickly handled a cup of cold water when my friend was irritated by spice . Quite big portions. The salad was fresh and great taste comparing same meal I did at Inverness.

Cem Erten

Sep 23, 2021

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If you are looking for traditional Turkish grill, don't look any further. From the taste to the atmosphere and the way you are serviced is authentic Turkish. Friendly owner and service, tasty food and descently priced. You won't regret trying.

Siobhan Gibbons

Sep 18, 2021

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The restaurant was lovely very loud due to lots of hard surfaces the food was far too much and it would be a good if they marked on the menu what had chilly or spice's pepper etc. For allergies I could not eat a lot of the food as it was not marked.
The staff were fantastic. That's what marked it down

James Simison

Jul 25, 2021

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Amazing place, phoned in an order and received excellent advice about how to cater for a small party. When I collected the food the staff were friendly and chatty, and it was great watching some of the other food being cooked over the coals.
Once I got home and unpackaged the food the smell was incredible and the food was amazing. It’s been a few days and I’m desperate to have it again! The mixed grill was a great selection of the different meats and the mixed cold starters were fab.
I’m looking forward to my next visit!

Jeremy Moodey

Jul 24, 2021

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Excellent value Turkish, especially if you catch the lunch offer (£12.90 for two hearty courses), which runs until 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. Friendly service, pleasant ambience, and away from the crowds on the Kilburn High Road. House wine is not bad. Recommended.

Shiran Peries

Dec 20, 2018

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We went for lunch as we had come to London for my birthday.. family run restaurant, the lady who served us was so lovely and friendly. The food was given spicy just the way I liked it. And big portions which are so delicious. Definitely won't be disappointed! Worth every single penny

Chris L.

Jul 10, 2018

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Just got lunch from here and this place is amazing. I haven’t had such amazing tasting food in a while and I’m a foodie, trust me. The chicken is grilled to perfection, the salad is very refreshing and the bread is soft. I can’t wait to go back and try their other dishes next to a glass of wine! Keep it up!

Jonathan Pritchard-Barrett

May 29, 2018

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Delicious Turkish food. I had a shish kebab and my dining companion a minced lamb one (with spices and herbs etc) and both were exceptional. My lamb was amongst the most tender I think I've ever had. Pleasant décor too. Good service. Even near to the station. We were recommended the place by a local Turkish newsagent, after asking for the best Turkish restaurant in the area - what a great tip.