Efes Stepney

I was genuinely disappointed with my recent experience at Efes Turkish Restaurant in Stepney Green. Unfortunately, both the service and the pricing left a very negative impression. We ordered the Efes Mini Special, priced at £72.95, which is extremely high compared to similar Turkish restaurants in the area. For that price, you would expect a full mixed platter that includes items like ribs or lamb chops. However, the platter we received contained only basic items and did not justify the premium price at all. It felt as though the restaurant was overcharging customers while providing far less value than expected. To make matters worse, an additional 10% service charge (£7.29) was added to the bill without our consent, bringing the total to £80.25. For a group of three people sharing one platter with limited variety, this pricing is unreasonable. The restaurant should review their portion sizes, menu descriptions, and pricing structure, and they should certainly be more transparent about optional service charges. No complaints for the staff. Overall, the experience did not meet expectations, and I felt that the value for money was extremely poor. I hope the management seriously considers improving both service quality and pricing fairness, especially when compared with other Turkish restaurants offering far better food and service for much more reasonable prices.