Mangal 1 Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The chefs at Mangal 1 truly have a skill for grilling, as each bite was tender, succulent, and bursting with flavor."
• "The taste of meat is excellent."
• "One of the best Adana Kebabs I’ve had in my life."
• "The ADANA KOFTE is the BEST better than any Adana I’ve tasted even in TURKEY…."
• "That chicken was perfection.. smells so nice and charred with a soft succulent centre."
• "Food is outstanding and it is truly a hidden gem in London."
• "The food was absolutely delicious!"

Cons:

• "The meat looked like it was bought from Ridley road market."
• "The food quality is a bit on the lower end for local turkish competition."
• "However, some of the lamb ribs were a bit on the small side."
• "The meat average, wont be returning."
• "Chicken wings were not tender and overpriced for 5 pieces."
• "Some of the meat was quite bland and the portion size of the platter wasn't great for the cost."
• "Kebabs are made of poor quality and cheap meat."

Service

Pros:

• "The service is wonderful. Highly recommend."
• "Service was friendly and quick."
• "Staff's also friendly, professional and welcoming."
• "Staff are friendly and service is quick."
• "Service was attentive and fast."
• "Staff were attentive and provided quick service."
• "The staff at Mangal 1 were also commendable, offering attentive service with a friendly disposition."

Cons:

• "Romantic or atmospheric it is not."
• "Service was very nondescript and the staff seemed inattentive."
• "Sure, the service is questionable, but you don't come here for that sort of evening."
• "Staff like talking with eachother with backs turned away from customers (difficult to get any requests)."
• "Service was average, nothing special."
• "Service also not the best."
• "The service was awful and waiters are rude."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "It gets busy in the evening but has a great atmosphere."
• "The place is busy and loud with family friendly vibe."
• "A bustling atmosphere make for a happy meal."
• "From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting."
• "Wonderful food and great atmosphere."
• "Incredible atmosphere in the restaurant."
• "A place filled with delicious food, great service and an even better vibe."

Cons:

• "The mixed grill for 2 came with a sad portion of salad."
• "Half of the customer's were literally drunk & swearing."
• "The restaurant inside is a bit dated and not the best of vibes / atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere of the venue is quite small and stuffy."
• "It is also a zoo on the weekends and they are quick to push you in and out of the door."
• "Tables are tight, but it isn't a problem and goes with the setting. If you want intimate dining, it's not the place, high-level energy here."
• "The area in which the place is situated is really dirty & quite dangerous as high crime rated area which can be felt as you approach the restaurant."

Value

Pros:

• "Bring your own wine makes it very reasonable."
• "Food was overall really tasty and well cooked."
• "Priced extremely reasonably!"
• "All well priced."
• "Delicious Turkish food cooked to perfection, fantastic appetizers and all well priced."
• "Great Turkish food at really decent prices."
• "Food is excellent and plentiful on the plate for less than £15."

Cons:

• "Everything; from the rice to the salad to the cacik(!!!) was drenched in oil and you're charged for every little thing..."
• "A total rip off."
• "Overall for £11.50 it didn't feel like good value."
• "Really overpriced for tiny portions."
• "No free tea or baklava."
• "The prices are a joke. Stay away!"
• "The menu is extremely pricey for what it is."