Mangal II stands as a shining beacon of success within the growing London food scene. This restaurant is an iconic mixture of traditional and modern both in terms of its Turkish-inspired cuisine and its service. Mangal II was passed down to the current owner Ferhat Dirik, by his father and was originally quite a different concept.
Ferhat doesn’t shy away from the details and decision-making which led him and his brother, Sertac to establish Mangal II as your East London night out highlight. Despite their continually expanding awards and praise in the media, no reward comes without hardship. Family businesses can be wonderfully fulfilling. However, when the tensions are high and the pressure of expectations and progress is ever-present. What is it like having family members as your colleagues? Does a Turkish restaurant have to necessarily be authentic to be classed as one? What even is the definition of an authentic restaurant in this city?
Join me for another episode featuring my co-host Zac, co-owner of Rogues to discover the absolute pleasure of Mangal II’s success whilst understanding how making an idea become reality takes some serious balls.
I’m Stella and I’m gonna take you out for dinner.
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Ferhat Dirik
https://www.instagram.com/ffferhatdirik/
Mangal I, Dalston
https://www.instagram.com/mangal_ocakbasi/?hl=en
Mangal II, Dalston
https://www.mangal2.com
Rogues, Hackney
https://rogueslondon.uk
Rogue Sarnies, Hackney
https://www.roguesarnies.uk
Alibi, Dalston
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjB1IPFjNGEAxWqQkEAHS_pCQ8QFnoECAUQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fthealibilondon.co.uk%2F&usg=AOvVaw2XhKmGdaEql7-OwYxeY59M&opi=89978449
Dalston Superstore
https://dalstonsuperstore.com
Nest, Dalston
https://www.nestfood.co.uk
Sertac Dirik, former head chef of Mangal II and brother of Ferhat
https://www.instagram.com/sertacdirik/
Ridley Market, Dalston
https://hackney.gov.uk/ridley-road-market
01 Adana, Newington Green
https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/reviews/01-adana
Jackson Boxer
https://www.instagram.com/jackson_boxer/?hl=en
Action Bronson
https://www.instagram.com/bambambaklava/?hl=en
108, Copenhagen
https://www.instagram.com/108cph/
Slurp, Copenhagen
https://www.slurpramen.dk
René Redzepi
https://www.instagram.com/reneredzepinoma/?hl=en
Amass, Copenhagen (closed)
https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Denmark/Copenhagen/Amass.html
Gilbert and George
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/gilbert-george-1163
Allegra, Stratford
https://www.allegra-restaurant.com
Planque, Haggerston
https://planque.co.uk
Perilla, Stoke Newington
https://www.perilladining.co.uk
Morchella, Exmouth Market
https://www.morchelladining.co.uk
Partisan, South Bermondsey
https://www.partizanbrewing.co.uk
Pillars, Walthamstow
https://www.pillarsbrewery.com
Army and Navy, Stoke Newington
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_and_Navy,_Stoke_Newington
Picturehouse Cinemas, various locations
https://www.picturehouses.com
MUBI
https://mubi.com/en/gb
The Modest Merchant
https://themodestmerchant.com
Stella Artois
https://www.stellaartois.com
Guinness
https://www.guinness.com/en-gb
- Nicky D’Arcy https://www.instagram.com/nicoladarcyfilm?igsh=MXhmb2lza2lxeTJyMQ==
