Istanbul Express

Istanbul Express on Sackville Street occupies the southern edge of the Gay Village, pitching itself at the after-dark crowd with large kebabs, Turkish pide pizzas and grilled chicken. Reviewers who go at night describe the doner kebabs as "blooming brilliant" and portions as genuinely large. The menu is built around charcoal-grilled meats alongside sizzling dishes and a curry section, mixing Turkish and South Asian influences under one roof. Prices are kept low — most meals come in under £10 — and the kitchen runs late to serve the bar and club crowd that moves through Sackville Street at weekends.