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  • Sariyer Balik

     
  • A recent refit has done nothing to change the essential character of Sariyer Balik, which centres on the provision of perfect grilled fish. There’s a new sign outside and the interior is a little brighter, though no less cosy. The tiny dining area now sports a revised collection of clutter, including oars, paintings of boats and an exquisite wooden fish relief. There’s more seating in the basement. The cooking is faultless. Our mixed hot starter included kalamar marinated in vodka, battered mussels in beer, and prawns in spicy tomato sauce – all the starters are available separately too. The restaurant is dependent on what fish can be sourced fresh on any given day, so often not everything on the menu is available, but Sariyer Balik has always relied on quality rather than range. Our sea bass melted in the mouth. Steamed anchovies with shards of carrot, onion and potato were also excellent. Fans will be pleased to hear that the surreal dried fish with babies’ dummies in their mouths remain, dangling in nets from the ceiling.

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  1. Posted by Ann on 20 Jul 2009 17:19

    Food was appalling: bland starters, deep-friend seafood and extremely tired fish. Very poor quality wine served to some of our group costing £14. Small glass of lager was £3.50. Staff ignored requests for tap water, despite us all ordering alcoholic drinks in addition to this. Overall: best avoided as there are many excellent Turkish restaurants in north and east London.

  2. Posted by A. Ispir on 17 Mar 2009 11:02

    Great, fresh, well-cooked food. Especially try fish and casserole starter. Enjoy a glass of "raki" with your fish and also order a nice salad. Great atmosphere, friendly service.

  3. Posted by Vladimira Yalmanova on 30 Oct 2008 14:40

    This is a fantastic little place. I consider it to be the best fish place in London. Their fried anchovies (Hamsi) are delicious. I recommend it to all my friends. Even though it's a bit out of the way it's worth trying.

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  • Details

  • 56 Green Lanes, Newington Green, N16 9NH
  • Area: Newington Green
  • Tel: 020 7275 7681
  • Category: Turkish
  • Travel: Manor House tube then 141, 341 bus/73 bus
  • Times: Meals served 5pm-1am daily
  • Price: Main courses £6.50-£10
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