The Best Restaurants in New Cross | Where to Eat in SE14 - Eater London

"Not to be confused with Meze Mangal on Lewisham Way, Mez Mangal on New Cross Road is a large restaurant with outdoor dining options. With a particularly strong focus on grilled meats, Mez Mangal’s Turkish menu begins with a fair selection of hot and cold meze, but dishes from the grill are the main draw here. Marinated quails are grilled whole and served with rice and salad, as are entire chickens cooked and served on the bone. Sarma beyti is a particular standout, with minced beef or lamb grilled and wrapped with lavash bread, while the Mez Mangal lamb special is ideal for the indecisive, comprising grilled quail, heavily charred lamb chops, cop shish, Adana kebab, chicken wings, and lamb ribs. Best paired with a bottle of traditional Yakut or Cankaya wine." - Jonathan Hatchman