Expect a taste of contemporary Turkish cooking with a strong focus on seasonal produce.

Former executive chef at Soho House Istanbul, Esra Muslu has already set Istanbul’s dining scene alight with her concepts of contemporary Turkish fare with a focus on wood fired cooking. Now she‘s back in London to open her latest venture, Zahter ('lemon thyme') just off Carnaby Street. Expect contemporary Turkish flavours using seasonal ingredients and wood-fired cooking with dishes such as burnt aubergine soup; fried lamb's liver peppered with sumac, parsley and red onions; and grilled octopus paired with fresh broad bean purée.

Spread across four floors in a stunning old clothing warehouse at 30 Foubert’s Place in the heart of Carnaby. Reminiscent of Turkish taverns and mezze houses, Zahter’s open kitchen comprises of a central wood and charcoal oven and also counter dining and substantial al-fresco seating on the ground floor, a dining room on the first floor, and a private events space and cookery studio on the third. The space is a true love letter to Istanbul with every single piece of furniture, crockery and artwork being sourced from her native Turkey.  

Ideal For

Turkish delicacies, “Istanbulite” cuisine

Signature Dishes

Smoked aubergine with fried chilli; Domlasi with whole artichoke, spiced rice, sour cherries and almond; oil braised feta cream with charred fennel and dill; baklava with green pistachios and rose petals.