- Cuisine
- Kebab & Döner
- Area
- Finchley
Durum is a Turkish restaurant on Ballards Lane in Finchley, a few minutes from Finchley Central, and a long-running local favourite. Durum Finchley has been cooking Turkish food on this stretch since 2001, and it has built a large local following over that time. The menu follows the classic ocakbaşı pattern: cold and hot starters that can be ordered as…
Durum is a Turkish restaurant on Ballards Lane in Finchley, a few minutes from Finchley Central, and a long-running local favourite. Durum Finchley has been cooking Turkish food on this stretch since 2001, and it has built a large local following over that time.
The menu follows the classic ocakbaşı pattern: cold and hot starters that can be ordered as a spread of meze, followed by kebabs and grills from the charcoal grill, served with bread and salad. Time Out describes the cooking as Anatolian, made with traditional methods and familiar ingredients.
It suits a relaxed weeknight dinner, a family meal or a group of friends sharing platters, and it is just as handy for a takeaway on the way home. Prices are moderate for the area.
What to order at Durum
These are the dishes most associated with Durum’s grill and meze menu:
- Humus – smooth chickpea and tahini dip, part of the cold meze selection
- Babagannuş – smoky charred aubergine dip
- Tarama – creamy cod roe dip served with warm flatbread
- Tavuk Şiş – marinated chicken cubes grilled on skewers over charcoal
- Ezmeli Kebab – minced kebab with a spicy tomato and pepper ezme
- Lokma Kebab – tender bite-sized lamb pieces from the grill
- Karışık Izgara – mixed grill platter for sharing
Atmosphere and good to know
Durum is a neighbourhood restaurant with a compact sit-down dining room that fills up at peak times, so booking ahead for weekend evenings is sensible. It opens daily from midday to midnight and works for families and small groups as well as couples.
The restaurant states that its food is halal, and it also serves alcohol, including wine and beer. Vegetarians can make a meal from the cold and hot meze. Takeaway is available by phone and delivery runs through Deliveroo.
Durum opening hours
Monday to Sunday: 12:00–midnight. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.
How to get to Durum
Finchley Central (Northern line, Mill Hill East and High Barnet branch) is about a 7-minute walk south, and West Finchley is a similar distance to the north. Buses including the 82, 125, 143 and 326 stop on Ballards Lane close to the restaurant.
Menu, ordering and contact
View the menu · Order or book online · Durum website · Call 020 8346 8977
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