Village Mangal Hackney in Hackney

My friend and I decided to try this restaurant for lunch one afternoon. It was very quiet inside, we weren’t even sure if it was open at first. We ordered from the set lunch menu, which was good value. Service was reasonably quick, although not terribly friendly. The food was good, very large portions. The toilet facilities downstairs weren’t the best. It was ok for a quick lunchtime visit but I wouldn’t like to go for dinner, I would want better service and atmosphere for the evening.

The meal itself was good but the service was miserable - like we were doing them a favour by being there! No ambience at all

Clean and nicely decorated restaurant. Food was really good and decent portions. Good service too. Barbecued meats were great and overall very good value.

Went there with my family and worst place ever I will never never never go there again wife was pregnant and made Her vommit and made us stay in the hospital for 2 days don’t go

Revisión simple. El mejor shish de cordero que he tenido sin excepción. Es así de simple. A un precio tan razonable. Excelente personal. Después de estar cerrado durante 4 meses. Estos chicos no olvidaron cómo usar una parrilla de carbón. Brillante.

super tasty food and the staff are great, we are regulars here. I'd reccomend the Lamb Sarma Beyti. Long live Village Mangal!

The staff were - how can I say - a little indifferent, but the food and the decor and the space were excellent. I thought they had brought me the wrong dish, but it was in fact a free aperitif - in addition to the copious bread and then the actual main meal which was lovely. I went for veg moussaka, which was served with salad and rice, as well as Coban salad which was better in Greenwich, but still tasty. I ate here alone and I won't make that mistake again. This place is a secret too juicy to not share.

My partner and I came in on a cold night and ordered two wraps. We were not asked whether we wanted to eat in, we thought that was clear because we then sat down. We paid initially and then decided to get some hummus but we’re told we couldn’t because it was a £7.5 minimum and the hummus cost £3.7. We then received the wraps and tried to sit down and were told it was £4 extra and due to the minimum on card we couldn’t pay for it. So we had to leave. The restaurant was totally empty. The entire time the guy making the food was just horribly rude. I do not recommend.

There seem to be many positive reviews and congenial group photos of this place. We found a dispiriting and empty restaurant smelling of disinfected staleness. The staff were disengaged and lacking in any warmth, the food was ok in parts but unpleasant in other ways with tough lamb, bottled and additive tasting chilli and garlic sauces, rice with an elderly flavour and the whole meal was totally lacking in middle eastern zip and zest which we were seeking. Never again.

Visited on a Friday evening. Can’t fault the food it was superb, good sized portions and lovely fresh salads. Meat was cooked perfectly and very tender. Only downside was the lack of atmosphere which is a shame as it doesn’t reflect the quality of the food.

We had 2 specials that were very good and big portion. Prices are little bit too high to give it a 5 stars

I would definitely head to Kingsland Road for Turkish and avoid this place. We both really didn’t enjoy it as our started was frozen.

On vacation to London Hackney from Scotland to attend a family wedding, we had been recommended by family to try this restaurant! We were pleasantly surprised! Staff were very attentive in this busy busy little place, great vibe, great food, would highly recommend it if you are in the Hackney area! Well worth the visit and great value for money!

Service was warm and friendly but very slow. Not great value for money, looks impressive but, reality is a very expensive salad with a few cheap cuts of meat.

Having been to most of the Turkish restaurants in Hackney (I've lived there for 30 odd years) this is one of the best I've had to date. The meat is good quality and delicious, proper lamb doner (not the rubbery shavings but stacked meat) and the vegetables and salad all fresh. The staff are nice, and good wine on the menu too. Couldn't recommend highly enough!

Popped in for a late lunch following this weekends red run in victoria park. Lovely food, huge portions, good selection for vegans. Was just what was needed. Well worth a visit.

Excellent addition to Lauriston Road. They keep it simple and do what they do really well. Staff are great and the portions generous. We eat there regularly and always enjoy the food. Highly recommend.

We tried Village Mangal this weekend, what a great find. Started with a complimentary onion in tamarind sauce dish which was delicious, then a large mixed grill, lamb dish, and side orders of aubergine dip and lamb kofte. Healthy, tasty, good value food. Portions were...

I've been here a few times, dine in and take away. The food is lovely and the staff are friendly. Thankfully they've just started accepting cards, making it much easier to pop in! Had a take away for 1 this weekend and when I received...

We eat out all across London regularly and actually go here once a week - the food is fresh, healthy, extremely tasty and great value. Staff are friendly - what a great little local restaurant! Never disappointed us!

Mums been here a few times.lunch 8-50.two course meal.plus soft drink.complimentary bread and onion in a luquid.food very good lots of taste.service good.nice and clean.plenty of variety for lunch. If you want you can have off main menu to.we had lamb and chicken wings rice...

Excellent place. Food cooked well, fresh and good quality. Recommended. Thank you guys keep up the excellence.

We visited Village Mangal for the first time last night. It was excellent from start to finish. The friendly staff were very attentive and gave advise on the food. I was there with my husband and son. Our starters were Potato croquettes, Hummus and Sigara...

Come here at least twice a week the food is amazing quality and to reasonably priced! All of the team are unbelievable and make the whole experience both take away and eat it for me my favourite place to eat In London. Thanks all! Lloyd

Excellent place to eat! Food was exceptional along with friendly and welcoming staff. You can takeaway or eat in, even offer local delivery. Excellent for groups of friends and families. The food comes in generous portions, and the complimentary bread and onion dish gets you...

Excellent food, good prices and very friendly staff has made this our go to local eatery, would recommend.

As soon as you walk in you know this isn't your typical East End kebab shop. Although we were just looking for a takeaway order the inside is nicely appointed and set out for inside dining. When we were served we were greeted warmly and...