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Welcome to Lydia Restaurant

Welcome to Chingford's hidden culinary gem, where authentic Turkish flavours come to life at Lydia restaurant.

Our chefs prepare traditional recipes handed down through generations. From sizzling kebabs and hearty mezze platters to mouth-watering baklava and Turkish tea, our menu showcases the diverse range of flavours that make Turkish cuisine so unique.

Whether you're seeking a cosy dinner for two, a joyful gathering with friends, or a memorable event, we recommend making a reservation. Give us a call on 020 8529 8333.

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Chargrilled salmon with rice, bulgur and salad on a table at Lydia

From the grill

Three plates from our menu.

Mixed Shish

Lamb Shish & Chicken Shish

£21.90
Lamb Ribs

Grilled marinated succulent Lamb Ribs

£21.90
Fillet of Sea Bass

Chargrilled fillet of Sea Bass

£19.90

All breakfast dishes are served with Turkish bread and are available until 5pm.

Soups

Lentil SoupProbably the most popular soup in Turkiye, and is enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon juice.£7.00
Paça (Lamb Soup)Paça (pacha) is a traditional Turkish soup slowly cooked until the meat falls off the bones.£7.90
Yoğurtlu Paça (Lamb Soup)Paça (pacha) is a traditional Turkish soup slowly cooked until the meat falls off the bones with yogurt.£7.90

Cold Meze

Mixed Cold MezeA selection of cold meze consisting of hummus, tzatziki, aubergine with tomato sauce, ali nazik & kisir£16.90
Mixed Olives£5.90
HummusChickpeas puree with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic.£5.90
TaramaFreshly prepared cod roe (fish roe plate)£5.90
TzatzikiCucumber, mint & a hint of garlic in strained yoghurt£5.90
Feta Cheese£6.90
ŞakşukaAubergine, green peppers & onions in a special tomato sauce£6.90
Ali NazikGrilled aubergines, garlic, tahini, and yogurt£6.90
Melon & Cheese£7.95

Hot Meze

Mixed Hot MezeA selection of hot starters consisting of Cheese Borek, Spicy Sausage, Calamari, Mucver, Falafel & Grilled Halloumi.£18.90
Falafel & hummusLightly fried chick peas, broad beans, peppers, parsley, onions & garlic served with humus.£6.90
Grilled HalloumiA Cypriot delight, fresh grilled Halloumi.£6.90
CalamariFried squid served with a garnish and tartare sauce£7.95
Cheese BorekFilo pastry filled with feta cheese and parsley.£6.90
Garlic MushroomsMushrooms cooked in garlic sauce.£6.90
Spicy SausageGrilled spicy Turkish sausage£6.90
Grilled AubergineGrilled aubergine, pepper, tomato & garlic, chopped with herbs & served with yoghurt & butter sauce£6.90
MücverVegetable balls prepared with eggs, parsley, courgette, diced onions, peppers and feta cheese£6.90
Fried Mixed VegetablesFried aubergine, green peppers, potatoes, courgette with light tomato sauce base & yoghurt£8.95
King PrawnsKing prawns fried in butter with a touch of garlic and tomatoes.£8.95
Lamb’s LiverFreshly fried diced lamb liver, served with onion.£7.95
MusselsMussels, fried in butter with a touch of garlic and tomatoes.£7.95
Hummus KavurmaChickpeas puree with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic topped with Doner meat£8.90

Kebabs

Lamb DonerSucculent slices of seasoned lamb, slow-cooked on a vertical rotisserie for a rich, authentic flavour.£11.90 to £14.90
Chicken DonerTender marinated chicken, expertly seasoned, flame-roasted for a juicy, delicious taste.£11.90 to £14.90
Mix DonerThe perfect combination of succulent lamb doner and tender chicken doner, best of both flavours.£15.90
Lamb ShishGrilled marinated large cubes of Lamb on skewers£14.90 to £21.90
Chicken ShishGrilled marinated large cubes of Chicken on skewers£13.90 to £18.90
Mixed ShishLamb Shish & Chicken Shish£21.90
Adana KöfteGrilled marinated spicy mince lamb on skewers.£12.90 to £17.90
Lamb ChopsGrilled seasoned tender Lamb chops. (4 pieces)£22.90
Lamb RibsGrilled marinated succulent Lamb Ribs£21.90
Lamb's LiverFreshly fried diced Lamb's Liver, served with onion and salad£17.90
Chicken WingsGrilled marinated chicken wings£17.90
Chicken KöfteMarinated minced chicken seasoned with garlic and grilled over charcoal£17.90
Whole Poussin Baby ChickenChargrilled Baby Chicken Marinated in house, served with salad, mixed rice, bread and chilli garlic sauce pots.£19.90

House Specials

Iskender KebabThinly sliced Lamb or Chicken Doner served over toasted Turkish bread with tomato sauce, melted butter and creamy yogurt.£19.90
Halep KöfteGrilled Adana or Chicken Köfte served over toasted Turkish bread with tomato sauce, melted butter and creamy yogurt.£20.90
Halep ShishChargrilled Lamb or Chicken shish served over toasted Turkish bread with yogurt and tomato sauce, finished with melted butter.£22.90
Ali NazikChar-grilled smoked eggplant puree mixed with garlicky yoghurt and tomato sauce topped with tender Adana Köfte£20.90
Veli NazikChar-grilled smoked eggplant puree mixed with garlicky yoghurt and tomato sauce topped with tender Chicken Köfte£20.90
Lamb CasseroleLamb fillet cooked with butter, green & red peppers, tomatoes, onions & herbs£18.90
Chicken CasseroleChicken fillet cooked with butter, green & red peppers, tomatoes, onions & herbs£17.90

Sharing Platters

Lydia Special 1Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Lamb Köfte & Chicken Köfte & Mixed Doner. Includes a choice of Hummus, Tarama or Tzatsiki. (2 people)£45.00
Lydia Special 2Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish, 4 Chicken Wings, Chicken Köfte, 4 Lamb Ribs, Adana Köfte & Mixed Doner. Includes a choice of Hummus, Tarama or Tzatsiki. (3-4 people)£55.00
Family PlatterLamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Chicken Wings, Lamb Ribs, Chicken Köfte, Adana Köfte & Mixed Doner. Includes Hummus, Tarama & Tzatsiki. (4-5 people)£75.00
Mixed Chicken platterChicken doner, chicken shish, chicken kofte, 8 chicken wings (3 people)£40.00
Jumbo platterLamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Chicken Wings, Lamb Chops, Lamb Ribs, Chicken Köfte, Adana Köfte & Mixed Doner. Includes Hummus, Tarama & Tzatsiki. (5-6 people)£89.00

Seafood

SalmonChargrilled fresh salmon fillet.£19.90
Fillet of Sea BassChargrilled fillet of Sea Bass£19.90
Whole Sea BassChargrilled whole Sea Bass on the bone£19.90
Prawns CasserolePrawns cooked with red & green peppers, onion, tomatoes & herbs£19.90
CalamariFried squid, served with a garnish and tartare sauce£19.90

Vegetarians

Falafel & hummusSpiced and herbed broad beans on chickpeas fritter with sesame served with hummus£16.90
Grilled AubergineGrilled aubergine, pepper, tomato and garlic, chopped with herbs served with yoghurt and butter sauce£16.90
Halloumi KebabGrilled Halloumi with a garnish£16.90
MücverVegetable balls prepared with eggs, parsley, courgette, diced onions, peppers and feta cheese£16.90
Mushroom CasseroleMushroom cooked with garlic, butter, salt and black pepper with mixed vegetables£16.90
Vegetable CasseroleAubergine, courgette, mushroom, pepper & pan-fried onions£16.90
Vegetarian KebabAubergine, courgette, mushrooms, pepper and onion grilled on the charcoal with tomato sauce£16.90
Hallomi Halep KebabGrilled halloumi, chopped on a bed of bread with special tomato sauce, yogurt & drizzled with butter.£18.90

Wraps

Doner WrapSucculent Lamb or Chicken doner wrapped in flatbread with crisp salad and sauce.£10.90
Köfte WrapSucculent Adana or Chicken Köfte wrapped in flatbread with crisp salad and sauce.£12.90
Lamb Shish WrapSucculent Lamb Shish wrapped in flatbread with crisp salad and sauce.£15.00
Chicken Shish WrapSucculent Chicken Shish wrapped in flatbread with crisp salad and sauce.£12.90
Halep WrapSucculent Lamb or Chicken Köfte wrapped in flatbread with crisp salad and tomato sauce.£13.90

Burgers

Smash AdanaPremium fresh Adana Köfte smashed thin. Layered with melted cheese, caramelised onions and home made burger sauce.£11.90
Double Smash AdanaPremium fresh double Adana Köfte smashed thin. Layered with melted cheese, caramelised onions and home made burger sauce£13.90

Turkish Pastry

LahmacunFlatbread with lamb mince, onion, pepper and parsley. (Turkish pizza)£4.50

Kids Menu

Chicken Nuggets & Chips£8.90
Fish Fingers & Chips£8.90

Sides & Salads

Chicken Ceaser SaladGrilled chicken breast, crisp lettuce, Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing.£14.90
Steak Chips£4.50
Curly Fries£5.90
Rice£4.50
BulgurCrushed wheat with tomatoes & onions£4.50
Ezme SaladFinely chopped tomatoes, onions, red and green peppers & parsley£7.90
Feta SaladTomato, cucumber, onion, olives and feta cheese£7.90
Çoban salataChopped cucumber, tomato, onion & parsley£5.90
Onion Salad£4.50
Grilled Onions£4.50
Grilled tomatoes & peppers£5.90
Pickles£4.50
Yogurt£4.50
Mashed potato£4.50
Sweet potatoes£4.50

Desserts

BaklavaSweet pastry made of layers of phyllo dough, filled with nuts and chopped pistachio, sweetened with syrup£4.95
Katmer (Sweet Filo Pastry)Sweet, crispy filo pastry, filled with thick cream and pistachios£7.95
KunefeTraditional Kunefe, soaked in a sweet sugar syrup, with melted cheese inside and pistachios on top£7.95
Strawberry CheesecakeSet on a biscuit base, made with cream cheese and a hint of vanilla. Then topped with a strawberry fruit topping£4.95
Sutlac (Rice Pudding)£4.95

Soft Drinks

Coke£2.50
Diet Coke£2.50
Coke Zero£2.50
Fanta£2.50
Sprite£2.50
Still Water£2.50 to £4.50
Sparkling Water£2.50 to £4.50
Ayran£2.50
Salgam£2.50
Barbican£3.90

Turkish Breakfast (until 5pm, served with Turkish bread)

Turkish breakfast (1)Eggs, Spicy Sucuk, Hellim, Cheese Borek, Feta Cheese, Olives£11.50
Turkish breakfast (2)Eggs, sucuk, Grilled Hellim, Cheese Borek, Feta Cheese, Olives, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Honey, Double Cream, Melon, Jam & 2 Glasses of Turkish Tea.£25.00
Traditional MenemenFried Eggs, Tomatoes, peppers, onions (spicy option available)£8.90
Minced meat MenemenMinced Lamb kofte, fried Eggs, tomatoes, peppers, onions£11.90
Turkish pan fried eggsTraditional scrambled eggs.£7.90
Spicy pan fried eggsScrambled eggs with spicy peppers£8.90
Turkish eggs with SucukScrambled eggs with spicy Turkish sausage (Sucuk)£9.90

What guests say

This is a great place for authentic Turkish food. Our platter was delicious as always and might I just add that the service was exceptional, we felt very welcomed and attended to.
NevaehGoogle
I’ve came here a few times now and each time I’m welcomed by Melissa’s warm personality and great customer service. She checks up on you regularly always with a smile. Along with the amazing food. I highly recommend this restaurant!
JamaalGoogle

Find us

85-87 Old Church RdChingford Mount, London E4 6ST

020 8529 8333

Book a table Get directions

info@lydiarestaurant.co.uk

Opening hours
Monday to Thursday	12:00 to 22:30
Friday and Saturday	12:00 to 23:00
Sunday	12:00 to 22:00

Turkish meze and charcoal grill in Chingford Mount