Özer

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Wed Jul 18 2012

This flagship of Huseyin Özer, who also runs the Sofra chain, aims to appeal to tastes acquired in other holiday destinations as well as Turkey. Hence, along with an accessible Turkish selection, there’s Thai-style stir-fry, and black cod in miso as pioneered at Nobu. This ought to count against Özer, but doesn’t as it’s stylishly done, keenly priced and doesn’t miss a beat. There’s a happy babble from shoppers, workers, people dating and celebrating in the long, smart dining room (with a maître d’ gatekeeper), and the comfortable front bar.

Mixed meze was beautifully presented on a glass plate with perky versions of falafel, houmous, börek, bulgar and nut salad, tabouleh and, best of all, tender broad beans on yoghurt – all lined up in neat blobs. Bread was lovely, fluffy and wholemeal. A lightness of touch extends even to grills like lamb meatballs: a good half dozen delicately flavoured patties with rice and grilled vegetables. Prawns in coconut and ginger sauce was surprisingly pleasing too.

Wines, including the refreshing Turkish house, are decently priced; tables (draped in heavy linen) are generously spaced; service is excellent. An impressive outfit, and understandably very popular.

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Address:
Özer 5 Langham Place
London
W1B 3DG

Venue phone:
020 7323 0505
Venue website:
www.sofra.co.uk
Opening hours:
Bar Open noon-11pm daily. Restaurant Breakfast served 8am-noon, meals served noon-11pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Oxford Circus tube
Price:
Main courses £8.95-£23.95. Set meal (noon-7pm) £12.95; (7-11pm) £13.95
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1. Özer
  - 5 Langham Place
    London
    W1B 3DG
  - 020 7323 0505
  - www.sofra.co.uk
  - 51.517599,-0.142638

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(3 ratings)

A splendid find, we had the set menu for £10 and it was terrific. Service was efficient and friendly and we will visit it again. Better than many an overpriced chain.

Dave Austin Wed Feb 6
Rated as: 4/5
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Avoid this place at all costs. The food is overpriced, the portions are small, the waiting time for food is long. The food it self tastes only as good as my local kebab shop. The staff are unhelpful and rude. The actual restaurant manager is even worse, when we attempted to complain to him, he made a rude remark and walked away. We spend over £150 for 5 people and walked out absolutely disgusted with every element of our visit. Please, do not waste your hard earned cash in this place like I did.

Vaida Sun Apr 29 2012
Rated as: 1/5
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Took the kids here for breakfast (you wouldn't expect them to be open for breakfast, would you?). It was one of the best breakfasts we've had out, including the posh hotels we've stayed at. Everything was fresh and delicious. Great setting, great service, very family friendly. Highly recommended. I've eaten here in the evening too. That would only get three stars. Fine. But Turkish food normally is. Food wise not much better than the excellent (very cheap) Haringey Turkish restaurants we often go to... Fine...

Ben Sat Apr 21 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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I have been going to Ozer for years. It is at a great location, offers an amazing value for the quality. Highly recommend the Mixed Meze which is a sampling of all the great appetizers they prepare in house daily along with a glass of Yakut- Turkish Merlot. They bring a plate wonderful hot wheat bread baked in house along with a bowl of Humus right away for free. The owner-Mr. Ozer is a perfectionist, he personally visits his restaurants every day to make sure the quality is never sacrificed. For about 10 Pounds, you can have a white linen service.

Bulent Ince Fri Nov 26 2010
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We ate at the Sofra Cafe and we''ll be back! Mr Ozer and the staff really looked after us. The food was fabulous and so different. If you fancy a bite after a show at the Aldwych Theatre it's a short walk away and offers Tahini icecream, a lush Spiced fish stew and a great warm welcome!

Sue Hughes Sun Jun 13 2010
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We ate at the Sofra Cafe and we''ll be back! Mr Ozer and the staff really looked after us. The food was fabulous and so different. If you fancy a bite after a show at the Aldwych Theatre it's a short walk away and offers Tahini icecream, a lush Spiced fish stew and a great warm welcome!

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