Sultan Sofrası Greenwich

You're walking down Greenwich High Road and the smell hits you first: charcoal, cumin, something warm and alive. Sultan Sofrası does the kind of Turkish food that doesn't need to shout about itself. The meze spread is genuinely stellar—stuff like whipped feta and roasted aubergine that makes you forget about the pretentious mezze bars charging £6 a plate in Shoreditch. Grab a seat at one of their tables, order some grilled lamb chops or a proper stew, and you'll understand why locals keep coming back. It's the sort of place where the food is honest, portions are generous, and the vibe is warm without being fussy.