"Mangal 1’s dining room is perma-heaving and it’s not just because its most famous regulars, Gilbert and George, are also admirers of the faux brick wallpaper. Dalston’s original Turkish ocakbaşı restaurant is known for its legendary grilled meats and brilliant sweetbreads, but it’s not just that. The BYOB spot has reigned supreme in a city that has numerous Turkish restaurants thanks to its excellent value and even better consistency. A meal here is best enjoyed with at least six others and taken long into the night." - jake missing, heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, daisy meager