{"id":275,"date":"2025-06-18T17:05:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T17:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hazrestaurant.co.uk\/blog\/?p=275"},"modified":"2025-06-18T17:11:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T17:11:48","slug":"whats-inside-a-turkish-mezze-platter-for-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hazrestaurant.co.uk\/blog\/whats-inside-a-turkish-mezze-platter-for-20\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Inside a Turkish Mezze Platter for \u00a320?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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You settle in at HAZ. The city noise fades a little \u2014 not gone, just softer. There\u2019s warmth at the table, mellow lighting, and that nice background buzz of people chatting nearby. Then it lands: the mezze platter. Bright, generous, and inviting.<\/p>\n

Nine small dishes. Each with a story, like postcards from Turkey \u2014 told through flavor, texture, and memory.<\/p>\n

You start with the classics.<\/p>\n

A scoop of hummus \u2014 silky smooth, touched with tahini and a squeeze of lemon. Right next to it, cacik. That yogurt, cucumber, and mint mix you didn\u2019t know you needed. You grab a bit of bread, dip in, and \u2014 wow \u2014 it’s like a breeze off the Aegean.<\/p>\n

Now the crispy bits.<\/p>\n

Borek\u2019s first \u2014 filo pastry filled with creamy feta and herbs. Crunchy outside, warm and soft inside. Falafel follows, green at the center from all those herbs, with a crackling crust. One dunk in the hummus, and yep, that works.<\/p>\n

Then the fresh stuff.<\/p>\n

Tabbouleh is sharp \u2014 parsley, tomato, lemon, finely chopped. Kisir kicks in with more attitude. Bulgur, tomato paste, olive oil, and a hint of heat. It surprises you \u2014 in a good way.<\/p>\n

Then comes the slow comfort.<\/p>\n

Imam bayildi \u2014 soft aubergine, slow-cooked in olive oil with onions and tomato. It tastes homemade, even if you\u2019ve never had it before. It\u2019s quiet and rich, like a dish made with care.<\/p>\n

The fire\u2019s up next.<\/p>\n

Chicken kofte \u2014 skewers, grilled just right. Juicy, spiced, and slightly charred. There\u2019s heat, not too much, and a deep savory thing going on. It rounds everything out.<\/p>\n

And finally \u2014 smoky and cool.<\/p>\n

Babaganoush. Roasted aubergine again, but mashed with tahini, garlic, lemon. It\u2019s smoky and silky and strangely addictive. Even when the bread\u2019s gone, you’re tempted to use a spoon.<\/p>\n

All this? For \u00a320.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a feast. Not just a snack. And it tells a whole story \u2014 one that starts in Turkey and lands here in London. Whether you\u2019re splitting it or going solo (honestly, no judgment), this mezze platter at HAZ<\/a> isn\u2019t just good value. It\u2019s something else.<\/p>\n

This is tradition. Shared honestly, served generously, and seasoned just right.<\/p>\n

Come with an appetite. Leave with a full heart. That\u2019s mezze done right.

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