Never judge a book by its cover and never judge a restaurant by the faux-jungle styling in their conservatory. You might take one look at Güneş Restaurant and declare that you know their shtick—the aggressive use of neon strip lighting, all marble everything, velvet seating—but you’d be wrong to write off this Walthamstow spot as Instagram bait. This Anatolian and Mediterranean restaurant does unthinkably delicious things with meat. Adana kebab skewers sizzle, juicy lamb doner is carved from the rotisserie, and chicken shish is tossed onto the grill before being piled onto platters and whisked to tables on their second round of strawberry daiquiris. The service is delightful. And whether you’re here for a low-key meal and a few Efes beers, or a big birthday party sponsored by Sex On The Beach cocktails, you’ll be warmly welcomed and probably given complimentary rice pudding—it’s that kind of place.
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