When Etles opened in 2017, it was the only Uyghur restaurant in London. It’s no longer the only game in town, but remains the best place in the capital to grab authentic food from China’s Xinjiang province, home to the Uyghur Turkic Muslim community. This is the very definition of a friendly neighbourhood restaurant, offering massive, comforting bowls of spicy chicken stew with broad noodles and similarly hearty portions of tender lamb kebab. Husband and wife duo Ablikim Rahman and Mukaddes Yadikar have created an unassuming place that serves dishes made with love and steeped in tradition. Another great London tradition: the place is bring your own booze, so head to the off licence opposite and pair your drink of choice with an affordable, nourishing feast.
What’s nearby?
Walthamstow’s Hoe Street is host to a seriously impressive numbers of great bars, restaurants, cafes and more. You can’t really go wrong, but how about a post-dinner bev and a comedy show at the Ye Olde Rose & Crown pub?
Order this
Etles’ humongous, chicken-based sharing dishes are large enough to feed a small family… or two hungry mates with a lot to catch up on.
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