Antepliler Restaurant

"Taking a minute for a little sweet something is an essential part of life and Antepliler Künefe & Patisserie is one of London’s finest locations for a sugary get-together. The künefe house on Green Lanes is often humming with family and friends, sipping glasses of Turkish tea and attacking sugar syrup-drenched cheesy pastry. A scoop of ice cream or clotted cream isn’t necessary, but that shouldn’t stop you." - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, jake missing

"Turkish specialities like iskender kebab, grilled meat, and a range of wraps, are available to order here from Atepliler on Green Lanes." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak

"Open until 11:30pm nightly, Antepliler Künefe on Harringay’s Green Lanes specialises in künefe. This cheesy pastry bathing in sugar syrup is deservedly the star of its own show. The crispy edges of wiry kataifi pastry (crunchy from the heat of the copper pan that the pud is cooked in) are the best bites. But be aware that even for the greatest of gluttons, this sweet treat feels like a two-person job. Those looking to bounce off the walls of this snug, low-tabled, small-stooled Turkish restaurant can also add a scoop of ice cream or clotted cream on top." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager, sinead cranna

"Antepliler Künefe offers sugary pick-me-ups by the ladleful. The late-night Turkish dessert specialist on Green Lanes does one thing and one thing only: künefe. This cheesy pastry bathing in sugar syrup is deservedly the star of its own show. The crispy edges of wiry pastry—crunchy from the heat of the copper the pud is cooked in—are the best bites, but just be aware that this is a two-person job. Especially when a scoop of ice cream or clotted cream is added on top." - jake missing

"On a street saturated with Turkish spots, all with different variations of the word Antepliler, it can be easy to get confused. But here are a couple of tips to help you when you’re walking up Green Lanes in search of London’s best künefe. Firstly, look out for a huge glass window, where you can see trays of sparkling syrup-covered baklava. There’s all sorts of shapes and sizes, from green fingers, to golden pistachio-filled roll-ups. But the main thing to look out for is the made-to-order künefe. Watch as cheese is hidden between two layers of kataifi pastry, before it's cooked over the heat in a metal pan, leaving the pastry golden and the cheese perfectly melted. The sweetness from the sugar syrup pairs excellently with the saltiness of the cheese inside. Bring a big group and get comfy in the bright and welcoming top floor for a post-dinner dessert and a glass of strong Turkish chai. photo credit: Koray Firat photo credit: Koray Firat photo credit: Koray Firat photo credit: Koray Firat photo credit: Koray Firat" - Rianne Shlebak