Restaurant Review: Kilis Kitchen, Angel
Kilis Kitchen, Angel: Restaurant Review:
Cuisine: Turkish & Lebanese
Style Points: 5/5
Price: £££
Overall: 5/5
Kilis is the kind of place where love stories start.
From the moment you step into the low ceiling, warmly coloured restaurant there is an instant aura of familiar comfort. This restaurant seems to emanate a welcoming glow, and the waiters all embody this as they graciously greet diners.
The wooden tables are small, low, and close together, and in any other restaurant this would be an issue. But not here, as the close proximity seems to make it seem more homely and snug, rather than a formal dining space.
The first section of the restaurant is endearing, but the back half is simply stunning. Here, tables are set around a large water fountain with a beautiful enormous Turkish lamp suspended above it. Although this may sound somewhat tacky, when surrounded by Anatolian art, small twinkling lamps, and various Turkish trinkets, this space is transformed into a heady haven.
Would I Want Seconds?
A resounding yes. Kilis is named after a City in the South East of Turkey renowned for its grape, olive and pistachio orchards. This culinary heritage simply, and quite exquisitely, oozes out of the menu here, as the City of Kilis also happens to be the birthplace of founder Mehmet Kocakerim.
Kilis serves Turkish favourites such as lahmacuns, pides, kebabs and baklava, which is made with home grown pistachios. All the food here is prepared by hand using cooking methods passed down over generations. Also available on the extensive menu are Lebanese and Syrian influenced dishes such as mezza and grills.
There are many tempting dishes on the menu at Kilis including vegetarian options too. The dishes I have tasted here are beyond delicious. There is a very unique and authentic taste to them all which can only be the result of pursuing and aiming to deliver the high standards stemming from their culinary heritage.
Can I Afford Seconds?
Yes. Amazing food and affordable prices are a dangerously good combination. Well-sized main courses which usually come with salad, rice and bread, depending on the dish you choose, are priced at between £9- £14. The starters are also excellent value for money for the amount of food provided.
Kilis also offers great value set lunches at 2 courses for £8.95 and 3 courses for £10.95 as well as Party, Christmas and Valentine menus. In this way, not only is this restaurant ideal for dinner for two, but is also perfect for hosting a group gathering for those most important to you.
Overall: 5/5
The ethos of the restaurant is to provide diners with a dining experience beyond expectations that leaves you eager to return, and this certainly is the case.
This is a very special little restaurant and I’d recommend you bring those who are very dear to your heart to Kilis.
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