Istanbul Takeaway

You're walking down Portobello High Street and the smell hits you first—charcoal, spiced meat, toasted bread. Istanbul Takeaway doesn't do frills or fancy plating; what it does is straightforward Turkish food that works. The kind of spot where locals queue up because the doner is properly seasoned, the lamb comes off the grill still sizzling, and they don't skimp on the salad and sauce. It's the neighbourhood's reliable late-night stop and daytime lunch run combined, the place you text mates about when you've had a proper good one.