Wood Green sits north of Green Lanes on the Piccadilly line, and its Turkish food scene has been growing steadily. Less famous than its neighbour to the south, Wood Green offers a more local, less touristy experience—family restaurants that serve the community, Turkish supermarkets stocked with imported goods, and bakeries turning out fresh simit and börek daily.
This is where Turkish Londoners do their weekly shop. The restaurants here aren't trying to impress food bloggers—they're feeding families, and that shows in the generous portions and honest pricing.
The Restaurants
Likya
The Neighbourhood Anchor | ££
A proper family restaurant that serves the local Turkish community. Likya does everything from full breakfasts to mixed grills, and does it all consistently well. The pide is baked in-house and the meze is made fresh daily.
What to Order: Mixed grill, pide, Turkish breakfast on weekends
Pro Tip: Weekend breakfast is the move—come hungry.
Kervan Sofrası
The Old Faithful | ££
Been here for years and keeps the local community fed. Kervan Sofrası specialises in home-style Turkish cooking—the kind of food that Turkish families actually eat every day. Their lentil soup and mantı are standouts.
What to Order: Mercimek çorbası (lentil soup), mantı (Turkish dumplings), lamb güveç (casserole)
Gökyüzü Wood Green
The Branch | ££
A smaller outpost of the Green Lanes giant. Same menu, same quality, less queue. If you can't face the weekend crowds on Green Lanes, this is your backup plan.
What to Order: Lamb şiş, adana kebab, chicken wings
Pro Tip: Easier to get a table than the Green Lanes original, especially on weekends.
Turkish Shops & Bakeries
TFC Supermarket
The Turkish food supermarket. Fresh bread, imported cheeses, spices, Turkish tea, and a butcher counter with halal meat cut to order.
Wood Green Bakery
Fresh simit (sesame bread rings), börek, and pide bread baked daily. Grab a simit for the bus.
Getting There
Tube: Wood Green station (Piccadilly line) puts you right on the High Road. One stop north of Turnpike Lane.
From Green Lanes: If you're already on Green Lanes, Wood Green is a 10-minute bus ride north on the W3.