A family-run Turkish grill that's been serving Southborough since 2010, Topkapi Meze Grill does honest, generously portioned kebabs and mezze without the fuss. The kind of place where the staff know your order by your second visit and the portions are unapologetically large — exactly what you want from a neighbourhood grill.
A family-run Turkish grill in Southborough where generous kebabs, fresh mezze, and warm service have earned a devoted local following for over a decade.
Call ahead for takeaway on weekend evenings — it gets busy with local orders and wait times can stretch.
Generous Turkish grill that earns its local following
If you live anywhere near Southborough Lane, you already know Topkapi. This family-run Turkish grill has been quietly doing the business since 2010, and the 4.7-star Google rating from over 450 reviews tells you everything about how the locals feel about it. The menu runs the full gamut — doner, lamb shish, chicken skewers, wraps, mezze — but also branches into fish & chips, burgers, and southern fried chicken, which is either endearing or slightly confusing depending on your perspective. Stick to the Turkish side of the menu and you won't go wrong.
The shish kebabs are the real draw here — nicely cooked, generously portioned, and served on a bed of rice with separate salad, pitta breads, and your choice of chilli or garlic sauce. The mezze selection is worth exploring too, especially if you're ordering for a group. Prices are genuinely affordable, which makes it easy to over-order, and the staff are warm and well-trained without being overbearing. The interior is modern and clean, and you can dine in, though most people seem to treat it as a takeaway.
It's not fine dining and it doesn't pretend to be. What it is, is a reliable, generously portioned neighbourhood grill that does what it says on the tin — and does it better than most of the competition in Bromley. Perfect for a Friday night when you can't face cooking.
Si vous habitez du côté de Southborough Lane, vous connaissez forcément Topkapi. Ce grill turc familial tourne depuis 2010, et la note de 4,7/5 sur Google avec plus de 450 avis en dit long sur l'attachement des locaux. La carte est large — doner, shish d'agneau, brochettes de poulet, wraps, mezze — mais s'aventure aussi du côté du fish & chips, des burgers et du poulet frit, ce qui peut surprendre. Restez sur la partie turque de la carte et vous ne serez pas déçu.
Les shish kebabs sont la vraie raison d'y aller — bien grillés, généreux, servis sur un lit de riz avec salade séparée, pains pitta et sauce au choix, chilli ou ail. La sélection de mezze mérite aussi qu'on s'y attarde, surtout si vous commandez pour plusieurs. Les prix sont réellement abordables, ce qui pousse à faire un peu trop, et le personnel est chaleureux et professionnel sans être envahissant. L'intérieur est moderne et propre, et on peut manger sur place, même si la plupart des clients semblent privilégier le takeaway.
Ce n'est pas de la grande cuisine et ça ne le prétend pas. C'est un grill de quartier fiable, aux portions généreuses, qui fait exactement ce qu'il promet — et le fait mieux que la plupart de la concurrence à Bromley. Parfait pour un vendredi soir quand vous n'avez pas envie de cuisiner.