Dilara Barbeque

Dilara Barbeque is a well-loved Uyghur and Turkish barbeque restaurant and takeaway at 27 Blackstock Road in Finsbury Park. Hot Dinners recommends it enthusiastically: "Squeezed in beside the car wash on Stroud Green Road, Eddie's is a blink-and-you'd-miss-it kind of place, but the next time you pass it, be sure to pop in for their amazing homemade pide and lahmacun." There aren't many Uyghur restaurants in London, making Dilara a genuine destination for food-lovers curious about the hand-pulled noodles, grilled meats and baked goods of the Xinjiang region of China, blended with the Turkish and Central Asian flavours of the surrounding cuisine.

The menu is built around the kitchen's chef, who has over 20 years of experience. Everything is homemade daily. The star dish is the Guvec -- a hearty, oven-baked stew of meat and vegetables served with rice and salad -- alongside an excellent range of traditionally prepared kebabs, freshly baked lahmacun, homemade pide and a selection of healthy options. Delivery and takeaway available. Open late daily. Website: dilarafinsburypark.co.uk.