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Turkish restaurant in Sutton-in-Ashfield: what to order at EFES

EFES is a Turkish restaurant and takeaway at 91 Outram Street in Sutton-in-Ashfield, cooking over a real charcoal grill (ocakbaşı). If it's your first visit, this guide shows you what to order and how to get the most from the menu.

Start with the charcoal grill

The grill is the heart of EFES. Meat is cooked on skewers over charcoal, which gives that smoky, slightly charred flavour you can't get from a pan. Main courses come with your choice of rice, chips or couscous.

• Adana kebab (£15): two skewers of minced lamb with peppers and spices. The house classic.
• Lamb shish (£17): marinated lamb cubes on the skewer.
• Chicken shish (£14): marinated chicken breast, a good choice if you prefer milder food.
• Lamb chops (£22): four seasoned chops straight off the coals.

Try something you won't find everywhere

Ali Nazik is a southern Turkish favourite: grilled meat served on smoky aubergine and garlic yoghurt. At EFES you can have it with Adana kebab or lamb shish (£19), or chicken shish (£18). The Yogurtlu dishes are similar, with the grill served over bread pieces, yoghurt and tomato sauce.

Coming as a group? Order a platter

The EFES Mix Platter (£45) feeds two to three people with lamb shish, chicken shish, Adana kebab, chicken kofte, lamb ribs and wings, plus rice, salad and couscous. For four to five, the EFES Full Platter (£90) adds a mixed cold meze.

Good to know before you go

• Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 23:00.
• Bring your own bottle: EFES doesn't sell alcohol, so you're welcome to bring your own.
• Vegetarian options include falafel, halloumi, musakka and a grilled vegetable kebab.
• Allergies: call 01623 442222 before you order and tell staff when you arrive.

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