Mangal 2 Ocakbasi Restaurant in Hackney - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Sensational food served by friendly and knowledgable servers. Would definitely come back

Being rammed for a late service on a Monday night is testament to the delicious food and great service. A wonderful selection of wine and super tasty olive oil Martini. My favourite dishes were the lamb chops, mushroom dumplings and exceptional mackerel - but everything was beautifully served and well executed. Thanks for a lovely meal.

Mangal 2 serves classy, contemporary Turkish food from a concise menu that really turns your taste buds inside-out. Amazing service, and nicely presented. Dishes are also easy to share which is great for small groups who like trying lots of the plates. A touch expensive, but you are paying for utmost quality.

Honestly, doesn’t get much better. If you get served by Hannah you’re in for a great dinner. Food is wonderful, drinks are exquisite and service is excellent.

My son’s choice of restaurant. He is a budding chef. We do not often eat Turkish food. Was exceptional. Very fresh and , for us, unusual. We’re advised to have 6 starters to charge between 3 of us and 2 main courses.They all disappeared as soon as arrived. Bread was brilliant and hummus was best ever tasted. Mushroom main course was lovely and the beef we had was just fantastic. Only had room for the apple sweet between the 3 of us, and that went down in seconds.

The food was EXCEPTIONAL! But the service really made such a difference. So attentive and warm but not too much. And so kind to give us a couple of free sparkling wines to start for my birthday! Will 100% be coming back again and again.

Food is superb, atmosphere is buzzing and staff are welcoming.

I do love this place and it holds a special place in my heart from when I lived in Dalston. The kebabs before they went boujé, suçuk muffin during COVID days etc. I even have their t-shirt. 80% of the current food is wonderful - especially that sourdough pide. Some dishes deffo don’t slap like they should. Only thing I have an issue with is last time I came for my birthday, it felt like we were rushed out. We arrived at 6pm and was out by 6.40pm. We ordered a good few plates and they all came super quick between each other. Luckily the table next to us was empty, because we had to spill over. I appreciate the more covers you get the more money you get as a business. But the last experience has put me off for a while. The price point you’re paying vs feeling super rushed out was not worth it.

In an area where there are so many great places to eat, it really stands out. Everything is delicious, service is great.

I am being generous with my score because it would be mean to give less. The big question though, is it worth the bill I paid? Absolutely not. This place is super hyped because they have thought about how to present Turkish food in the 21st century, and I applaud that. In Dalston it steps out of the traditional Turkish fayre to give newbies something different. The mackerel was the star of the show, banging with flavour. The rest was nice but underwhelming. I enjoyed it enough. Did I love it, no. Do I regret going, no. Would I go again no.

Always brilliant food here. The mackerel and mushroom dumpling were exceptional, as is the delicious bread. Great selection of wine, relaxed but buzzy atmosphere, and a warm feel to the place round out a really nice experience.

Not long ago this used to be one of many Turkish places offering delicious grilled meats. It has now reinvented itself as a modern Turkish cuisine hipster joint but the food is very average and disappointing, and the price too high for the minuscule dishes that are offered. Barbunya, the Turkish beans which taste good out of a tinned can, was malnourished and lacking taste here. For the price of £11 or so you get a single börek, which is just ridiculous. They better improve on their products or prices pretty soon!

The food is exceptional. Service was also fantastic, Dylan was very helpful.

Food was great but I wouldn’t say 5/5 stars. We enjoyed the lamb kofte, the flatbread and the mushroom manti. The service was okay. Service was really fast but it definitely felt like we were in and out the restaurant. Not a place where you linger and chat. Tables were really close together and slightly claustrophobic but this seems to be a common trend for viral and trendy restaurants. Not necessarily a bad thing. I wouldn’t go back but I’m glad I tried it.

Sadly it was a really poor experience - in every way, for a birthday. From the food quality to the service. We left an email to which no response. It just reflects that the reputation and customer experience (or feedback) is really not of importance for Mangal 2. I held off leaving a bad review as it is frustrating to do so, but we sent the email two weeks back. Maybe we were not just unlucky, but one of many that have experienced the same.

"Way overpiced for tiny portions and the food was nothing special. We had to wait too long between dishes and it was way too noisy (probably due to the vaulted ceiling). We should have picked Mangal 1 which looked like the real deal."

Apalling. 1 star because there’s no option for 0. Fed us mutton dripping on our bread after we stated on the booking form that we were vegetarian and halal, told each waiter that we were vegetarian and halal, and asked them to state exactly which dishes on the menu were vegetarian as there was no dietary information. There was barely an apology. The service was incredibly rude, the waiters were not busy but incredibly hard to get hold of, and brushed dirt from the next table onto us whenever they ‘cleaned’ the tables. After after feeding us meat after we’d only ordered vegetarian food and explained our dietary requirements THAT many times, it was insulting that the only apology offered was taking the meat we never ordered off the meal (totalling to 4.95).

Second time here and still as good as the first. Deep bright flavors and tidy wine list. Mackerel special was amazing, grilled were sooo good - you just want to keep eating and eating.

We went here for lunch as a family for my brothers birthday. The food is SO good. Especially the lamb chops. I will never go there and not order them. The salad they provide is really generous portions and 2 starters with 2 mixed grills with enough for 4 of us and we even took some home. It is also bring your own booze as an added bonus!

The service was excellent but the food was overpriced and the portions were small, all three people who went were still hungry when we left. This restaurant has no connection to Mangal 1 which is down the road, better value for money and a bring your own.

A bit disappointing really. The restaurant is small, noisy and not really much fun for somebody of my age (62). My wife described the food as “superficially Turkish” - this is not your standard ocakbasi. Hummus was fine but a bit bland although I did enjoy the pickled vegetables served alongside. The borek was not great - slightly soggy pastry with what seemed to be a cream cheese and chive filling. Kofte was fine but similar to what you find elsewhere. My wife’s lamb loin was good and the lamb beyti was better. My mackerel dish was exceptional, simple and well executed. This was an average meal for a relatively high price - and not really great value. Mangal 2 is not terrible, but it doesn’t really deserve the great reviews and we won’t be hurrying back.

Food is okay. Service is terrible. We have arrived on time and our table was not ready. We waited to be called outside. Once we were seated, the tables were way too close and people next to us were shouting. We had to ask for the menus after 10 min we were sat. Robotic waiter did not say hello and just took our order. I had to ask for water twice. The worst money we've ever spent. Never again.

We came here for dinner with our 12 year old daughter. My husband is Turkish so we eat a lot of Turkish food. This was another level! Clever use of Turkish product including my gazoz martini! The meat and bread were cooked to perfection and the waiting staff explained everything really well without patronising and with very good pronunciation of Turkish words! We will definitely return and I would definitely recommend.

The food is fantastic, very tasty and well cooked however it is way overpriced and portions are small. The service is rushed and not attentive for what you pay. They keep empty plates on the table for long, and rush you all the way through the service.

Best Turkish restaurant in London!

Lamb is the top notch 10/10, another food is okay. Service is stunning! Love place to go for a light date

Y’a rien de turc… le prix ? Une honte. Service d’une lenteur… quantité ? Aberrante. Gentil personnel cela dit, et c’était quand même bon, il faut l’admettre.

A must visit destination. Modern Turkish cuisine, smashed out of the park. I’ve taken people here who were expecting a traditional bbq set up, so set the expectations before (or not 😂)! Great for a special occasion.

My only regret is not taking pictures of the food! Stunning, filling and very flavourful. We tried one of each main dish and a couple of starters between 7 of us. Highly recommend choosing this restaurant.

They've successfully blended Turkish cuisine with modern culinary techniques, resulting in something truly remarkable.

Tiny portions, overpriced and pretentious……very cramped…I found it very poor value for money. If you don’t value good food and like to waste your money, this is definitely the place to eat… enjoy…

The waiter Dylan (hope I spelt right) was just amazing we had a big birthday group and he was just fabbb!! Excellent food obvs

Disappointing meal - portions were tiny and so overpriced. Food was very average and some of the dishes were pretty bland tasting, which is not what you want when you’re getting 2-3 bites of a small plate each. Defo not worth the hype. Will be going to Mangal 1 next time.

All the meat dishes are amazing I would recommend going heavy on the meat, everything else was lovely but not as good as the meat.

Prices high comparing to the place and atmosphere, With that price you could find so much better place with better food & atmosphere.

Great food, great service. The pide, tartar, lamb and tart were sensational!

The food we had was very tasty but the portions were much smaller than expected and extremely overpriced. The main courses we ordered were expensive and didn’t come with carbs and also arrived at different times. I don’t think we would come back again.

Once again, absolutely stunning food great staff and a nice atmosphere will be back

Good food, but if you are willing to pay this much there are lots of alternatives.

With out a doubt the best dining experience I have ever had.flavours were amazing.top class.reccomend to anyone.

I have been dining there since 2010. The food and the service are always exceptional. I loved it then and I love it now. Strongly recommended!

Great food, great atmosphere! Traditional Turkish food but elevated in a way I could never have imagined. Loved every dish. Super friendly staff. I would recommend sitting in the basement as it was much quieter

Great food, great atmosphere! Traditional Turkish food but elevated in a way I could never have imagined. Loved every dish. Super friendly staff. I would recommend sitting in the basement as it was much quieter

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at Mengal 2! The food and service was exceptional. We will be returning :)

We had a great time here. Was in the basement, which had a great atmosphere. There was good amounts of space and the sittings were staggered so it wasn't overwhelming with noise. The food was incredible. We ordered 2 dishes twice because they were delicious. The waiter was incredible, he was knowledgable and just gave the room a great vibe. The wine choice was vast and we enjoyed a lovely few glasses of orange and red. Also loved the desserts. Will definitely we back.

Incredible food and service. 10/10 would go again

This became my favourite restaurant in london after my first visit. The flavours are extraordinary, every dish is made to perfection and is very reasonably priced. The atmosphere is quite relaxed, I liked the art inside - and the meal was top-notch. The aged beef my boyfriend and I shared was out of this world, the lamb was spectacular. I only took a picture of one dish because when I started eating it I forgot about everything else in the world. The bread and butter they bring out from the beginning was also like nowhere else I’ve had before - and I love bread and butter. The service was spectacular too! Overall, amazing place and would 100% come back!

Overpriced. Meat dishes are good but vegetable/fish dishes are bland. Mangal 1 is better and you will get your money’s worth there.

Extremely over hyped. Very disappointing experience. Tried most dishes on the menu and only the lamb was good. Go to Mangal 1 around the corner for a Mangal experience and half the price. Mangal 1 is my top 3 fav resto in Ldn.

10/10. Service, food, drinks, culture. Don’t hesitate to spend your whole evening here

No words to describe how good it was. We had the borek for starter and mushroom manti + lamb as main and then the apple tahini tart for dessert. So good! It’s already in my top 3 restaurants in London 🔝

I believe the menu constantly changes but we were lucky enough to have the mackerel, which was beyond delicious and the tahini apple tart was the perfect finisher.

Every single thing we ordered was excellent, tasty in a way I have rarely had before with this type of cuisine and head and shoulders above other local restaurants. The bread to start was divine, as was the kofte and the two starter dishes, one aubergine dip and one onion salad, were also extraordinary. Then the mains. While the lamb (pictured) was truly excellent, the beef was on another level, one of the very best dishes I have had this year!

Lots of hype around Mangal and it's rise to glory. Went in with lots of expectations. Left feeling a little disappointed. Food is fine, but only as good as lots of other small plate sharing joints that have popped across the city In past years. It didn't leave a lasting impression. Wine list felt like a fairly run of the mill natty wine affair. Service was pretty rubbish. We were sat next to a slightly chemical smelling bathroom and left unattended to for a lot of our time there. We ordered bread with starters which failed to arrive in sync with other dishes. For the price we could have eaten at places nearby that have offered much more impressive plates and a much better service. Probably won't return. If you want some of those Turkish flavours then give it a go.

Hugely disappointing. Food less than average yet hugely expensive. Never been so disappointed with a meal in my life. Why is this so popular?

Food was exceptional. All meat was cooked to perfection and soo tasty. I can’t actually pick a stand out dish as they were all done so well. The staff were really nice, though our drinks did only come out at the same time as our food which I’m not a fan of (but we went on a Saturday eve so it’s busy!). The setting is pretty cool, you’re on tables very close to other people. I’d say this is a great restaurant for a group rather than intimate date, but that’s just me. I’d still highly recommend to everyone.

I joined a larger group for a friends birthday as we had been wanting to go for a while. We were advised to order the entire menu and with 3 glasses of wine alongside the meal we ended up spending £80 per head. I wouldn't say we were full but we were a group of 6 guys so that might be about right. The starter dishes were a mixed bag, the menu overall was quite saucy and they could have done with reducing them down a little further as they felt a little thin / watery. The tartare (raw beef dish) had great intensity coming from the beef but was under seasoned. The Aubergine was a banger. The Lokma was the winner from the starters section. Not huge amounts of Fennel in the sauce it came with but the meat was very tasty it didnt need anything. The pide was a delight, we ordered another round, the butter was absurdly delicious with a soft creamy texture. The Whole Mackerel was very much half a Whole Mackerel... but delicious nevertheless. The star of the show was really the Ex-Dairy Beef Rib. The fat on the beef had such an amazing viscosity, creamy, buttery deliciousness coupled with an amazing crust on the beef that was perfectly cooked. That was a 5* dish. The wine list, extensive and relatively exciting (5 natural wines in typical Stoke Newington hipster fashion). Paired well with the dishes but we could have had a bit more face time with the waitress and suggestions would have been encouraged as far as the pairings go. Overall the service was okay, not invasive, slightly hands off but given we are in a difficult staffing climate and there were only 2 people on the floor I presume they were dealing with a challenging service. Thanks for the night to the entire team. Go enjoy some delicious cooked meat.

brilliant nosh and wine prices high

Delicious food with Beautiful flavours ! Would highly recommend! Worth getting a few items from each section of the menu and sharing as the potions are not very big. Overall a fabulous evening.

Mangal II has a really special place in my heart - as a second-gen immigrant with a father who ran a restaurant similar to the original Mangal II, I have a special affinity for these guys and makes me proud seeing how they have re-branded to be one of the best restaurants in London. I first tried the new Mangal II right after the rebrand after lockdown and I enjoyed the food, you could tell it was a work-in-progress but it was on my second visit I was blown truly away. We pretty much ordered the entire menu. Each dish was perfectly executed and by it left us wanting more. I’m looking forward to my next visit.

Waited 25mins for our table (we’d booked). Acoustics were awful, could hardly hear my friend speak and we were only a table of two. Just one cocktail on the menu, when we tried to order a G&T we were told it wasn’t possible as the one cocktail (Negroni) was a pre mix, so not fresh. The food was nice but unremarkable, certainly not worth the price. The restaurant is packed in way to tightly, we were constantly bumped into or having to move glasses and plates to make space for other customers to get past. Really cramped, to an unpleasant degree. I was really excited to go to this restaurant and was extremely disappointed.

The highlight of my London trip. Sourdough pita. Creative takes on Turkish dishes, great wine list. The mushroom manti and the borek were highlights. Worth the trek out of central London

Food was v good but the main course portions are way too small My partner is a vegetarian and her options were not good . Pretty much all fried food - apart from an aubergine dish but she doesn’t like aubergine The waitress got the starter order wrong which is fine , mistakes happen but she didn’t delay the main course so it meant that I got my starter and main course together . The drinks menu is not great . So as long as you’re not vegetarian the food is great , portions are small and it’s quite expensive

A local Dalston legend for a good reason. Simple, unfussy menu means that they can concentrate on getting the food right every time. We were a big party of 20+ and the handled us efficiently and professionally.

Made a reservation for this place for my partners birthday, as it's a place he's been wanting to check out for a while. The food was fairly tasty but the portions were very small and a bit overpriced even for this type of establishment. They had a few vegetarian options which was unexpected and these were delicious. The atmosphere and staff were very lovely and attentive however so it's still a decent place to go for a date.

Great food, such a delicate and considered take on Turkish food. Delicious food served in a relaxed and friendly manner.

Delicious food, great atmosphere! Thank you Action Bronson

We had a dinner with friends, definitely we didn’t like. There is no good service and persons are so rude. we paid bill but they took renaming amount without asking as a tip. That’s is so annoying, unprofessional. Definitely don’t recommend.

The food is tasty minus the aubergine dish that is swamped by a watery sauce. The prices are very punchy and it is missing a large sharing bread/carb to mop up the nice sauces. The wine list is very nice but bottles are starting at £50. Overall i would not recommend as there are much better places to eat for the amount of money you need to spend, £70+pp, whilst still leaving hungry

We went to mangal with my family for lunch. They said there’s no table available when they had 4 seat table near the door. They had 1 person sitting on a table for 6. Rude and bad service very surprised as we been going there for long time .

Disappointing. A riff on Turkish classics that falls flat. The lamb kofte, usually sizzling, arrived cold; the fresh pide was stodgy; the baklava was oily, stingy on nuts and a confusingly bad combo with sour berry yoghurt. I suggest going to the original Mangal restaurant across the road for a taste of how good Turkish food can really be.

I got there by myself, there were tables available but they said they were fully booked because I was by myself. When I was at the for they offered me a table, as they understood no one else would come on a week day. Terrible, will never go back. If a solo woman can eat at their restaurant let alone what they stand for

Mangal 2 was perhaps the best meal I’ve had in London. The service was exceptional. A fantastic atmosphere, and the food.. I don’t know where to start. There wasn’t any duds. The Apple and tahini tart .. wow! So different and delicious. Not overpriced, just fabulous, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it food and I think I have eaten at a lot of great places in London. If unsure, book!! It does not disappoint.

You may have to pay a little more for smaller plates here but everything that came to our table was top notch - so so tasty and flavourful and in the end a perfect amount of food. We had 4 small plates, 1 main and 2 deserts between two and this was enough and we got to sample a big range of the menu.

As much as I wanted to love it because of other reviews and it being hyped up, I unfortunately struggled to. A few gripes, but the main one is this: way too heavy-handed with the salt. Almost every dish was too salty - was the chef having a bad day? We had all the starters except for Octopus. Didn’t have any of the mains.

WOW! What an amazing experience. The marinated meats were incredible and I’ve been to many top rated restaurant…but my tastebuds were in heaven with every single meal!! I want to take the recipes home with me, what an absolute pleasure and I look forward to visting again

Unbelievably fantastic food, great vibe, and (all things considered) not too pricey. Cannot speak highly enough of their lamb dish !

There are some dishes that are really very delicious and some that are quite average. The octopus was unfortunately quite tough and chewy. My main gripe is that the prices seem extortionate for the portion size. I dont think its very good value at all. I think you'll find much better food for less in London. And if you want to spend £50-60 per head you can get something incredible elsewhere.

Absolutely awful. No one knows how to run a restaurant these days, they only care about the money. Service was awful, the waitress was young and rude and had an egotistical attitude. We got sat in the basement where it was dark hot and loud. The type of people who come here have no taste, just awful gentrifying people who are loud and say stupid things so their dull but loud conversation ruined the meal. The food was so average, dry kebabs, the worst aubergine dish I have ever had - it was literally an awful consistency with no flavor and covered in an oily watery bath. White wine was served warm. Everything here one could easily make at home, or you can get much better and cheaper two doors down at another place. The only thing that was good or memorable was the apple tart. No sense of service either, when I expressed my concern they looked at me dumbfounded… like… umm maybe you should do something? Not a good restaurant experience unless you do things just for show or hype or have no taste

Went here many months ago but forgot to leave a review. Portion size was the main issue when you consider the price. The food was a high quality standard but given the location and food we ordered it was very expensive. The setting isn’t anything special. The service was excellent. Was nice to try but definitely won’t come back.

The levels are very high! My brother and I went for his birthday and we wasn't disappointed 'stupendous confectionery'. For starters the kofte was stop on, and the sauce is perfectly sweet. For mains I had macikrel, was soft and perfectly charred and paired pleasantly with mango. My brother had the lamb, which was outstanding. For dessert I'd recommend getting both. The bakalava was my favourite. Will be coming back soon. Peace.

every dish was delicious. pretty sure we had everything on the menu. mega.

Drinks and Starters were pretty good . Unfortunately I got a scorched mackerel for the main, I was super disappointed about that. The young lady who served our table was super nice.

food was amazing, liked the wine, the tart was amazing - bit warm in the upstairs is the only (very small complaint). Keep it up was a lovely meal

This place makes me proud to be a Dalston local, and inspires me to find something in life that I’m passionate about. The guys have built something incredible and unique in a world of gimmicks or unoriginality. Just read the beautiful monthly newsletters on their site and you can feel the soul and vulnerability of the Ferhat and Sertac dripping off the screen. That’s the love that makes it into the food, and we’re all better off for having places like this in the world.

Have always loved this place but now it’s even better. Food is clever and delicious, portions are good. I like that they tell you where the meat is from. The apple pie is something I dream about and I don’t even really like apple pie. Go there! PS can someone tell me where Gilbert and George eat now?

Amazing innovative food, nice vibe in restaurant. Staff working well together which is always a good sign.

Absolutely worth it! The attention to detail in the marriage of flavours is second to none. Off-the-chart deliciousness.

So ridiculously overpriced for what it is. Food is rubbish. Service is rubbish. Atmosphere is awful. Don’t need to say anymore really - this place only exists as it’s in overrated east London.

Food was good with unusual ingredients and flavour combos. A lot more upmarket than I had been expecting. Lamb was delicious. But portions are small and very expensive. £80 for 2 starters, 1 main and 3 drinks.

Really keen to try this reinvention of a Dalston mainstay and was not disappointed. The borek was the best of the starters we had and an excellent take on the Istanbul breakfast staple. The mackerel with peach was so good I forgot to take a picture and the lamb was perfectly cooked though I could used a bit more garnish. The Baklava was very good but I will stick with Antepliler

Lovely, original food. But small portions and a little overpriced.

Undoubtedly one of the best spots in town for this cuisine - pricey, but worth every penny

Very disappointed in our visit to this restaurant. I'd seen some good reviews-including one from Jay Rayner in the Guardian. I believe the head chef had changed since then. The portions were tiny, the food underwhelming and prices high. It's like a case of the Emperor's New Clothes, Jay has declared that the food is great so everyone blindly agrees. The place was full of hipsters (nothing wrong with a Dalston hipster). The staff were uninterested - probably high on the establishments reputation and the fact that it's pretty fully booked. One of the dishes we asked for was forgotten about but we were so disillusioned by that point that we didn't take up the offer to re-order. The glass of wine was literally 2 gulps worth, I not sure how they get away with that! Anyhow, we spent a considerable amount of cash on what amounted to a snack and a 'fun-sized' glass of alcohol. They saw us coming for sure. Don't waste your money - go to one of the other excellent nt local Turkish restsaurants where at least you'll not leave feeling hungry and ripped off.

Elevated dining experience. People say you get what you pay for. Mangal 2 is a little more expensive than your standard place, but it's worth every single penny. Bravo.

oh. hahaha. terrible. couldn’t have served us less food, and with less flavour. overpriced, overly-chewy meat, with no redeeming qualities.

Underwhelming and overpriced. Food was either unseasoned, over-seasoned, poorly cooked or poorly flavored. Please avoid this place, regardless of what you see on the various "best Turkish food in London" lists. Utterly gutted.

Hands down best food I’ve had in a while. Mushroom filled manti - must try! Cosy atmosphere and lovely staff. The Apple-fig tart was the perfect finish to a great meal. Ellerinize sağlık:)

Absolute ripper of a restaurant. Every dish was excellent. Great wine list, left feeling full and happy.

Lovely food & service, great list of natural wines priced fairly