Mekan Charcoal Grill & Meze

You'll walk into Mekan and immediately clock the serious operation: charcoal grills doing their thing, the kind of kitchen energy that feels lived-in and purposeful. It's Western Road in Hove, so you're not drowning in Instagram aesthetics, but that's precisely the point. The meze spread is where things get interesting—proper Turkish standards executed without faffing about—while the chargrilled meats come out exactly how they should: smoky, juicy, not messed with. Prices are genuinely reasonable for what lands on your plate, which explains why this place has quietly built a loyal following rather than relying on hype.