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Özer: Modern Ottoman Cuisine, Chief executive Huseyin Özer: What better recommendation Start with Humus, the classic Middle eastern dish. A blend of chickpeas, tahini which is sesame seeds paste and garlic. It is served lavishly sprinkled with olive oil. Let it be followed by Adana Kebab, meatball grilled on a skewer as they make them in Adana a big city in southern Turkey. Adana Kebab is a mixture of minced lamb and hot spices, served with basmati rice. Or try Patlican Kizartma, grilled aubergines, served with grilled green pepers, yoghurt, tomato sauce and dill. Fresh crusty bread accompanied all dishes. As a dessert take baklava filo pastry filled with nuts and very sweet or sutlaç rose-water flavoured rice pudding. Finish the meal with Turkish coffee and Turkish Delight. Özer Restaurant is open from noon to 2.30 pm Monday to Friday and 6 pm – 11 pm Monday to Saturday. The nearest tube is Oxford Circus.

Address: 5, Langham Place London United Kingdom Phone: + 207.323.0505 Price: mid range