10 Restaurants in Leeds: Turkish

One of the best things about heading to Turkish restaurants in Leeds is the way that meals are structured in Turkey. Sure, you could opt for mains like lamb kebabs or stews, but it's just as common to choose a range of smaller plates called meze. That way, you can enjoy a really varied meal, with meat, vegetables and seafood included. There are options for anyone, with dishes like kofte (meatballs) and dips like cacik (minty yoghurt and cucumber). With so much to choose from, having meze at Turkish restaurants in Leeds perfectly suits larger dining parties.

Although the cuisine of Turkey is (rightly) praised for its meat kebabs, there will always be plenty of vegetarian menu options as well. For example, Turkey has its own spin on moussaka - a dish of layered aubergine, bechamel sauce and baked vegetables. There are stuffed roasted aubergines, falafel wraps and salads like Çoban salatası, with tomatoes, cucumber and parsley in a lemon and olive oil dressing. Recipes like this make Leeds' Turkish restaurants a wonderful choice for healthy-eaters who need a nutrient boost, just as much as ardent meat fans.