FIRIN

You're on York Way in King's Cross, and honestly, this isn't the neighbourhood's usual suspects. Walk into Firin and you'll feel the warmth immediately—not just from the open kitchen, but from how they've set the place up. It's unfussy but deliberate: exposed brick, proper lighting, the kind of space that works equally well for a solo dinner at the counter or a group sprawl. The focus here is Turkish grilling done properly, with charcoal smoke hitting everything from lamb cutlets to halloumi. There's real skill in the kitchen, and it shows. Nearly 800 reviews sitting at 4.8 stars isn't an accident.