Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
A Visit to Magara Restaurant
I was taken to eat at Magara Restaurant the other day, just north of Gokyuzu. Not only did I meet Apo, the very friendly owner but I met his charming parents who are over for a visit from their farm in Adana in Turkey. Mum whispered in my ear that many of the recipes Apo uses are her farming family's recipes handed down over the generations.
I certainly enjoyed my food, including the Mum's secret recipe içli köfte (wheat parcels filled with minced lamb). I was also taught how to eat them the right way - pick one up with the fingers of both hands, bite off and eat a little of the wheat crust, squeeze lemon over, bite and eat, repeat. I always enjoy learning how to eat food the traditional way.
I forgot to ask how much of Mom and Pop's farm fresh food finds it way on to Apo's tables. I wouldn't mind betting that some does at least.
Worth a try next time you want to eat Turkish.
Magara, 24 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, Harringay.
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Permalink Reply by Nilgun Canver on
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Delicious food.
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Yes that's good too but Magara's is authentic, real Adana recepi.
Highly recommend it.
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Permalink Reply by Alexander on
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Because I just walked past and the windows have all been blacked out and they are closed....
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Yes unfortunately they are closed down.
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