Welcome to Fora Restaurant
Fora Restaurant, located at 34-36 Houndsditch in London, offers a rich dining experience steeped in Turkish culinary tradition. With its vibrant atmosphere and welcoming staff, it's an ideal destination for families, groups, or a romantic night out. Guests rave about the generous portions and well-seasoned dishes, such as the spicy chicken wings, succulent lamb shank, and flavor-packed kebabs. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh ingredients, allowing each dish to shine with distinctive flavors. Diners commend the attentive service and cozy ambiance, making Fora an unforgettable eatery where every meal feels special. A must-visit for lovers of halal cuisine!
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34-36 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7DB, United Kingdom Hotline: +44 20 7626 2222
Situated in the vibrant heart of London, Fora Restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience that encapsulates the richness of Turkish cuisine. Nestled at 34-36 Houndsditch, this culinary gem provides a warm and inviting ambiance, perfect for family gatherings, group outings, or casual work lunches. With a reputation bolstered by rave reviews, it ticks all the right boxes: excellent food, attentive service, and a lively atmosphere.
As you step inside, the cozy decor and the hustle and bustle of happy diners immediately set the stage for an unforgettable meal. The menu is filled with mouth-watering dishes that celebrate Turkish culinary traditions. Highlights include the tender lamb shank, celebrated for its rich flavors and perfectly cooked meat. The spicy chicken wings also come highly recommended, offering a delightful kick that pairs beautifully with their house-made babaganoush.
A recent guest, Stuart Vanhegan, shared his delightful experience celebrating his birthday at Fora, commending the restaurant for dispelling concerns around portion sizes and staff demeanor. Instead, he found a plentiful group menu replete with delicious starters that left everyone fully satisfied. Other patrons echoed similar sentiments, noting how dishes like the mixed grill and adana kofta boasted rich flavors and generous servings.
It's not just the food that impresses. Guests frequently mention the authenticity of the experience, with Zerin Efe praising the meatballs for their juicy flavors and Ahmed Mashaal highlighting the warm lentil soup as an excellent starter. Even the complimentary bread served at the beginning is often noted for its quality and freshness, setting a high standard for the meal to follow.
Atmosphere at Fora is further enhanced by the attentive staff, who manage to maintain a friendly and welcoming vibe even during busy times. Carl Vaz commented on how they handled the packed venue while ensuring every guest felt valued and cared for—a testament to their commitment to excellent customer service.
Fora Restaurant truly shines in its ability to deliver an authentic Turkish dining experience that encourages guests to indulge. Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing dinner or catching up over lunch, the combination of delightful dishes and attentive service makes it a must-visit in London. Don't miss out on their irresistible desserts, rounding off an experience that is both fulfilling and enjoyable. Your taste buds will thank you!
Booked this restaurant for my 48th Birthday family meal and purely for it's location, as my family live in the area so for convenience. Read some reviews and was a little deflated about staff being rude, small potions, Flavourless etc... Well, I can dispel all of that. The food was amazing, lovely atmosphere, staff were brilliant. We Had the group menu and it was plentiful, so much so that we all over eat on the starters alone, admittedly we did order extra dishes, but the spicy chicken wings and Baba ganoush were amazing. Lamb shank, mixed grill and citinek kebab were fantastic and plentiful. The meat whether lamb cutlet, chicken shish and minced lamb was juicy.. really can't fault this restaurant. Staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive. we'll definitely be coming back.
I had such a great time at Fora! The restaurant was busy, which gave it a lively vibe, but the staff still took great care of us. I tried the meatballs, and it was absolutely delicious, juicy and full of flavour. The service was top-notch and made the whole experience even better. If you're looking for a great meal with a warm, welcoming vibe, Fora is the place to be!
Had a great lunch.. Tried Spicy chicken wings and Calamari starters and then the lamb shank.. All was delicately spiced and perfectly cooked.. Service was friendly and despite venue being packed attentive and respectful. I will have to come back to try more options.. Update.. went back and tried falafel, garlic mushrooms and mixed grill.. flavour as above.. awesome
Loved the food here. Had the lentil soup with lemon, was excellent and warm. The apetitzer with fresh bread and yougurt with olive oil was very refreshing and tasty. The lamb shank was my main course and came with mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, and a side of medium spiced pickles. Excellent combo and compliments to the chef and service of the owner. Dont forget the desserts.
An overall great dining experience. Started with Kalamar and beef sausage. The Kalamar was a bit rubbery and the sausage was a tad salty but on the whole pretty good. The Adana Kofte main, however was incredible and beautifully tender. Highly recommended! Even the complimentary bread was a great starting point. The staff were also kind enough to allow us to stick around a little while after we'd finished in order to feed our baby which was much appreciated.
Immense Turkish restaurant, perfect for a family, groups or work dining, serving traditional Turkish meals, in style. Smoky babaganoush and spicy chicken kofte with bulgur were absolutely delicious, great mix of spices and very generous portions! Lovely staff, attentive and welcoming. Entire place creates a very cosy atmosphere, ideal for a chilled & quiet evening.
I was working in central London and found this place. After fasting all day the food was absolutely amazing. The flavours of each item was unique and individual. Truly amazing for a halal cuisine. Highly recommend the Lamb Shank. All the staff were amazing and friendly.
5 stars all round. Generous portions. Chicken shish was well cooked and full of flavour. Much better than the other three-letter Turkish spots nearby. Only downside: the hummus tasted shop-bought, freshly made would lift it. Slightly pricey for lunch but fair for dinner.