- Cuisine
- Ocakbaşı & Grill
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- Tottenham
Umut Ocakbaşı West Green is a Turkish grill restaurant on West Green Road in Tottenham, a short walk east of Green Lanes. It is a classic ocakbaşı: chicken and lamb skewers cooked on the open charcoal grill, served with fresh salads and warm bread. The menu covers the familiar grill-house favourites – Adana, lamb and chicken şiş, lamb’s liver and…
Umut Ocakbaşı West Green is a Turkish grill restaurant on West Green Road in Tottenham, a short walk east of Green Lanes. It is a classic ocakbaşı: chicken and lamb skewers cooked on the open charcoal grill, served with fresh salads and warm bread.
The menu covers the familiar grill-house favourites – Adana, lamb and chicken şiş, lamb’s liver and mixed grills for the table – and the décor is simple, with the grill as the focal point. It is not the same restaurant as the similarly named Umut 2000 on Green Lanes.
Away from the bustle of the main Green Lanes strip, it is a neighbourhood option for a relaxed lunch, a family dinner or a mixed grill shared among friends. It opens from noon to 11pm every day.
What to order at Umut Ocakbaşı
Begin with liver, then share a mixed grill:
- Ciğer – grilled lamb’s liver, a popular starter
- Adana Kebap – spiced minced lamb grilled on a skewer
- Kuzu Şiş – cubes of lamb cooked over charcoal
- Tavuk Şiş – marinated chicken skewers
- Karışık Izgara – a full mixed grill for sharing
- Soğan Salatası – grilled onion salad, the classic ocakbaşı side
Cook it at home
Liked what you ate at Umut Ocakbaşı? Try our Adana kebab recipe, chicken shish recipe and tantuni recipe at home. You can also read more about kebabs.
Atmosphere and good to know
The decoration is simple and centred on the open charcoal grill, giving the place a relaxed, family-run feel that suits lunch as much as dinner. Mixed grills for several people make it workable for small groups, and liver to start followed by a shared full mix is a typical order.
The restaurant doesn’t publish its halal or alcohol policy, so ask if either matters to you. It opens from 12pm to 11pm daily, and food is also available for delivery through Just Eat.
Umut Ocakbaşı opening hours
Monday to Sunday: 12:00–23:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.
How to get to Umut Ocakbaşı
Turnpike Lane on the Piccadilly line is about 12 minutes’ walk north-west, while Seven Sisters (Victoria line) and Harringay Green Lanes (Overground, Suffragette line) are each around 15 minutes on foot. Route 41 runs along West Green Road between Turnpike Lane and Tottenham Hale and stops nearby.
For live routes and disruptions, use the TfL Journey Planner.
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More Turkish food nearby
Nearby, try Öz Erciyes and Durak Tantuni, or browse all Turkish restaurants in Tottenham. New to Turkish food? Start with our guide to popular Turkish dishes or see the best Turkish restaurants in London.
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