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Charcoal Kebap 49 London is a delightful Turkish restaurant located on Cricklewood Broadway that has garnered a reputation for its welcoming atmosphere and delicious menu. Patrons rave about the friendly staff, with many noting how attentive and kind they are. The food takes center stage, with guests like Jennifer Orenstein claiming it to be some of the best they’ve experienced, particularly praising the generous portions and standout baklava.
Reviewers cite the diversity of the menu, with dishes like hummus and falafel wraps receiving high marks for both taste and quality. Ant McC emphasized that it was the best Turkish food he’d ever eaten, showcasing the establishment’s commitment to excellence. While most feedback celebrates the phenomenal food, not all experiences have been perfect, as highlighted by Euphemia Christie’s encounter with service that could use improvement.
Overall, Charcoal Kebap 49 London strikes a balance between exceptional cuisine and a welcoming environment, making it a must-visit for food lovers in London seeking authentic Turkish flavors.
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Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Charcoal Kebap 49 London
Review highlights
Based on 559 reviewsCharcoal Kebap 49 London is widely praised for its authentic Turkish cuisine, characterized by generous portion sizes and standout dishes such as hummus, falafel wraps, and baklava, which many reviewers highlight as exceptional. The restaurant’s food quality consistently impresses visitors, who often describe their meals as flavorful and satisfying. The staff generally receive positive remarks for being kind, attentive, and creating a welcoming atmosphere, contributing to an overall pleasant dining experience. However, there are occasional concerns related to management and customer interactions, indicating potential inconsistencies in service that some guests have experienced. Despite these isolated issues, the establishment is regarded as a fantastic choice for Turkish food enthusiasts seeking hearty portions and a friendly environment in London’s Cricklewood area.
Lovely staffs and good. Great place to eat
Ate here twice on our trip to London. The food is so good! Portions are generous. The staff is kind and attentive. The baklava is the best we’ve ever had.
Fantastic food - I had the hummus and falafel wrap which was excellent. Chips were good and a generous portion.
Just had the best Turkish food that ive ever eaten. Dont miss out on a meal here. I work all over the country and eat out alot, and I know whats good and what isnt. This place is fantastic
This is the first time in this restaurant I am such a polite old woman,but I like people give respected young and old ,I after in this shop I say good evening,please can I talk with with the manager he say I am the manager I say you are not the manager,so I explain my reason why I am dear he says yes take the picture,he bilive I was stupid I say these picture I will send it to Google maps he say ok.them stand dear I was not hungry because I just finish eat my delicious sea bass fish before I went dear, I stand dear I say please can I have a taste of your cooking so in the review,I can tell the people the food is good, I say if is even one chips he say he cannot give me nothing because he is not the manager in my hart was boiling their was some Jamaican people come in the shop and here I was praying to tase some things,and the girl here the conversation and say it is true I can not tell lies to these People using maps He did not give me not even a olive seeds, next thing when I wash in side their where couple sitting at a table I ONLEY see when they where getting up and I see this plate full of chips and a little piece of pizza as well The reason I see that because I need to take the picture in that space was free after, then I was sitting when the couple was go a ways and they where telling the one that say he is the manager and he give them two rice pudding to take home to eat,ok their where another two complain about the food they already paid for the food and they make complain that the goo was not good because one of the lady say to me because of her teeth so she just paid for nothings I am speaking what I see not what I here.i stand dear and I did not here one words of please, this lady walk. In make a order he say to the lady sit dear,she say I do not wanted to sit just remember I was standing dear and their was a tension wit him and the one they work to gather ok the manager comes he talk to the manager about me he did not say hello so I just walk out I write how I was treated like a little , but I am not telling people the choice is your the doors is open for the people to go to ENEY restaurant and eat but I was hurt by the lies that young man say he is the manager and when the right manager come in side the restaurant he did not say hello are who are you not one words Euphemia’ Christie, to every one ESCUSE me I am try in to people find right place to go and eat without stress, when you speak the truth they hate me,but I leave them in the hand s of my God
The best place! We eat in this restaurant every weekend for the last half year! Best food, very tasty and after eating in this place, you will not get hungry for the rest of day! Every time we order "Small chicken doner" and it's amazing!
It's always great to come and eat here...Great kebab grill and meat skewers. Always a great destination.
We always come back to this restaurant as their food is amazing and fresh, their care for customer service is the best iv seen and they put a lot of effort into the way they present their food. Our pictures explain it all!
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
- Sunday 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
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