Kismet brings the Turkish-Cypriot meyhane to Borough Market, complete with raki, meze, and live music.
◆The Brief
- Kismet brings Turkish-Cypriot meyhane dining to The Globe Tavern, Borough Market
- Enjoy classic meze dishes like kizartma, bulgur köftesi, and seftali kebabs
- Experience a lively atmosphere with raki and traditional music
- A year-long residency by Dom Hamdy and chef Keiran Mustafa
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The Concept
Kismet, the latest gastronomic venture at The Globe Tavern, is a joint creation by restaurateur Dom Hamdy and chef Keiran Mustafa. This year-long residency pays homage to the Turkish-Cypriot meyhane, a lively dining tradition. Expect an atmosphere rich with raki and vibrant with traditional music. Positioned above the bustling Globe Tavern, Kismet aims to capture the essence of Istanbul’s social dining scene.
What to Expect
The interiors feature dark wooden furnishings and lacy curtains, evoking a vintage meyhane. The menu showcases classic meze: kizartma with yogurt, bulgur köftesi, and cheese-filled cigarette borek. Off the mangal, anticipate grilled monkfish kebabs and seftali, a minced lamb and beef kebab wrapped in caul fat. This dish has recently gained acclaim at Zylia. Kismet’s vibrant ambience and thoughtfully curated menu promise an enveloping experience above Borough Market’s iconic tavern.
The Verdict
Kismet is a spirited addition to London’s dining landscape. Embrace the meze culture and ask for the seftali. Expect to linger.
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