"An ocakbaşı is a safe bet for any bloodthirsty carnivores in your social group and Mangal 1 gains extra points for two reasons. Firstly, it’s Dalston’s original Turkish grill and has sprawling tables for groups of friends, and friends of friends. Secondly, it knows its way around a lamb. Grilling isn’t just a technique here, it’s second nature, and as a result Mangal 1’s lamb’s liver and sweetbreads are some of the most supple and smokily flavoured around." - jake missing