Nandine

"Kaleidoscopic in looks and in flavour, Nandine’s beharat chips are definitely FAVS. You know, Fries As Vehicles. They’re golden, they’re crisp-ish, but it’s all about the stuff on top. Beharat spices, pink yoghurt, tamarind glaze, mint, and pomegranate seeds hit all the marks. They’re smoky, warm in spice, and sweet. And like most FAVS, the chips at this Kurdish spot in Camberwell are best shovelled." - jake missing, sinead cranna

"Nandine’s second restaurant is dinner-only, aside from weekends, and thanks (in part) to the introduction of a big ocakbaşi grill in the kitchen, the food is even better at this location on Camberwell Church Street. You’ve got a juicy, seven spice chicken shish with flatbread and salads, a giant stuffed meatball that wouldn’t look out of place at Lord’s, and a coconut pudding that’s a very sweet ending to any meal. It’s still a lovely and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for any night of the week where you’d like to eat some memorably good food." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, daisy meager

"The second branch for this south London institution, Nandine — “kitchen” in Kurdish — is run by Pary Baban, her husband Pola, and sons Rang and Raman. During the day it serves a menu of brunch dishes, meze, and intricate pastries. Technicoloured and abundant meze platters served in the evening include kubba (minced beef and rice patties), onion dolma, and qawarma. Pastries like borek, made with a Kurdish pastry called galgali, and baklava are not to be missed." - Adam Coghlan

"Nandine’s location on Camberwell Church Street is dinner-only, aside from weekends, and thanks (in part) to the introduction of a big old ocakbasi grill in the kitchen, the Kurdish food is even better than its Peckham restaurant. You’ve got a juicy, seven spice chicken shish with flatbread and salads, a giant stuffed meatball that wouldn’t look out of place at Lord’s, and a coconut pudding that’s a very sweet ending to any meal." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

"An evening spent sharing Nandine’s beharat fries and kubba dumplings is a good evening indeed. The Kurdish restaurant on Camberwell Church Street isn’t just a good and affordable restaurant—it’s just a great restaurant for pretty much any occasion. The narrow space mixes tables big and small, but is the perfect setup for anyone looking to share meltingly good aubergine platters or tender seven-spice chicken shish straight from the ocakbasi grill." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna