Uskudar Kebab

Price

£

Cuisine

Kebab & Döner

Area

Islington & Angel

Uskudar Kebab is a late-opening kebab shop at the northern end of Essex Road in Islington, close to Newington Green and the Canonbury side of the borough. It shares its name with Üsküdar, the historic district on the Asian shore of Istanbul.

As the name suggests, kebabs are the focus: döner and grilled skewers, served in bread or on a plate with salad and sauces. We haven’t yet been able to check a full menu, so the list below keeps to the kebab-shop staples rather than making claims about house specialities.

It suits a late-night bite or a quick takeaway, with doors open until 3am every night of the week.

What to order at Uskudar Kebab

We’re still confirming the full menu, so treat this as a guide to the classics and check what’s available when you order.

• Döner kebab – thin slices of spit-roasted meat, in bread or on a plate
• Adana kebab – spiced minced lamb grilled on a wide skewer
• Tavuk şiş – marinated chicken pieces grilled on a skewer

Atmosphere and good to know

Expect a counter-service set-up geared mainly to takeaway. We haven’t confirmed how much seating there is, which delivery apps it uses or how it takes payment, so it’s worth calling ahead if any of that matters.

Halal status isn’t stated, so ask at the counter. Vegetarian choices aren’t confirmed either; kebab shops often have falafel or salad options, but check before you order. The very late hours make it one of the more useful stops on this part of Essex Road after a night out.

Uskudar Kebab opening hours

Monday to Sunday: 11:00–03:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.

How to get to Uskudar Kebab

Canonbury station on the London Overground is around 7 minutes’ walk away, Essex Road station (Great Northern) is roughly 10 minutes, and Dalston Junction is around 12 minutes. Buses 38, 56, 73 and 341 run along Essex Road and stop close by.

For live routes and disruptions, use the TfL Journey Planner.

Menu, ordering and contact

Call 020 3538 6534

More Turkish food nearby

Nearby, try Kozan Grill, The Midyeci and 01 Adana Restaurant, or browse all Turkish restaurants in Islington & Angel. New to Turkish food? Start with our guide to popular Turkish dishes or see the best Turkish restaurants in London.

Features

• Late-night opening
• Takeaway

Location