Reviews - Efendi
Reviews summary
Efendi, a Turkish restaurant in East London, has a lot of potential to be great, but currently falls short due to inconsistent food quality and distracted waiting staff. Despite issues with service and portion sizes, the decor is lovely and the restaurant itself is spacious. Some patrons have experienced slow service and long wait times for food. However, the food quality is excellent, particularly the lamb kebabs. Prices are reasonable and the overall experience is positive, making Efendi a must-visit spot in the area. Authentic Turkish dishes, friendly service, and a cozy ambiance make Efendi a top choice for a delicious meal.
Was Rosie Reynolds at Efendi a mag?
Went to Efendi a few times and every time I told myself that maybe the next time they will mess things up or I wont have a great time, but after 4-5 dinners I thought I must make a tripadvisor account to tell everyone thinking...about eating there about my amazing experience. Been to Turkey a few times and the food at Efendi is the closest I have seen to authentic Turkish food that I had whilst there! The bread they... View all feedback.
What Lizzie Young dislikes about Efendi:
a very disappointing experience. starter was in order, but the main course was terrible. small pieces of fat lamb, small part of rice and a token salad. the most disappointing aspect of the evening was the personal. not at the entrance greeted and the waiters looked like they just didn't want to be there. did not ask us if we wanted to whisper, nor a drink. no more typp and no one deserves it. View all feedback.
Reviews from various users
Last update : 02.01.2023
I had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant with a cozy and inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend trying the Lamb tagine dish. The service from Adel and Sana was excellent. I look forward to coming back again.
We had meat on rice. salat on the side. lamm huh boiled really nice .starter was brot and an onoin . very strange the onoin . service she never asked if everything is in order. there to look too much on the phones. we had just typing. water and an express coffee. what was...good.i would go back.
A very disappointing experience. starter was in order, but the main course was terrible. small pieces of fat lamb, small part of rice and a token salad. the most disappointing aspect of the evening was the personal. not at the entrance greeted and the waiters looked like they just didn't want to be there. did not ask us if we wanted to whisper, nor a drink. no more typp and no one deserves it.
This place could be so easy the best Turkish restaurant in east london, but for now it is only average. eating is especially very good, although it is lacking consistency with the portion sizes and changes almost daily, depending on who is in the kitchen. the real...case here is the waiting staff that distracts in their own group discussion and constantly maintains and occasionally serves the rather annoying customers who like to eat. I would definitely avoid visiting for a ride lunch, unless they work somewhere that we have them 2 hours to lunch. my last two takeaways lasted 30 and 40 minutes to prepare, which is overwhelming, that I only ordered a lamb kebab that is already cooked and has to be cut and served! there is a great restaurant that awaits here, but it is held back by its own apathy and the lack of direction.
Efendi used to be a popular spot for team lunches in the E2 postcode area, offering a good value lunch set menu at £750 that included a drink. However, there have been recent issues with the service, such as long wait times for main courses and slow service reported by multiple groups. Despite its convenient location and affordable lunch options, Efendi may lose customers if these issues are not addressed.
