Our story

Breakfast, hearty mains and drinks

Güneş is a Turkish restaurant on Hoe Street in Walthamstow. We are dedicated to sharing the comforting and fresh flavours of our heritage. Every dish is prepared with care, using the finest ingredients and traditional recipes passed down through generations.

The day starts with breakfast, served until 4 pm with complimentary Turkish tea or fresh mint tea. From the charcoal barbecue come doner, shish, Adana and lamb chops, served with bulgur, rice and salad, with sharing platters for larger tables.

You will also find us in Enfield, at 204 Southbury Road.

Book a table See the menu

A waiter in a white shirt and black glove carrying a plate garnished with lemon and cherry tomatoes

From our kitchen

Three plates from the menu, from breakfast to dessert.

Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)

Poached eggs with yogurt combined with fresh herbs, garlic, butter and topped with avocado.

£12.90
Cold Mixed Meze (Large)

Five cold meze on one plate, to share.

£17.90
Chocolate Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, rich chocolate chips and a hint of vanilla.

£5.90

All breakfast is served with complimentary Turkish tea or fresh mint tea, until 4 pm. All our kebabs are served with bulgur, rice & salad. A 10% discretionary service charge will be applied to your bill. Please let your server know if you have any allergies.

Breakfast

Mediterranean BreakfastTwo free-range eggs, feta cheese, sigara boregi, halloumi cheese, Turkish beef sausage (sucuk), mini sausages, grilled tomatoes, cucumber, olives, butter, honey & jam£13.90
Crushed AvocadoTopped with poached eggs and grilled halloumi, served with chips. Vegetarian£13.50
Gunes BreakfastAvocado, spinach, grilled tomato, 2 fried eggs, feta cheese, humus, olives, butter, sigara boregi, honey & kaymak, halloumi cheese, Turkish beef sausage£14.90
Veggie BreakfastAvocado, spinach, grilled tomato, 2 fried eggs, hashbrown, feta cheese, humus, olives, butter, sigara boregi, honey & kaymak, halloumi cheese. Vegetarian£13.90
English BreakfastBaked beans, 2 fried eggs, beef sausage, hash brown, grilled mushroom, tomato and turkey£13.90
American BreakfastTurkish beef sausage, pancake with maple syrup and 2 fried eggs£13.90
MenemenTwo free-range eggs, slowly cooked with peppers and tomato. Add £2.95: feta cheese, cheddar cheese or mushroom. Vegetarian£12.90
Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)Poached eggs with yogurt combined with fresh herbs, garlic, butter and topped with avocado. Vegetarian£12.90
Plain OmeletteFour free-range eggs. Vegetarian£9.90
Turkish Beef Sausage Omelette£12.90
Kids BreakfastTwo free-range eggs with baked beans and two hash browns. Vegetarian£7.90
Breakfast Platter to ShareFor 3£39.90
Breakfast Platter to Share (Large)For 6. Extra menemen is included£78.00
Fried Egg£1.50
Scrambled Egg£1.50
Baked Beans£1.90
Mix Olives£4.50
Hash Brown£1.90
Maple Syrup£1.50
Chocolate Nutella£1.50

Cold Starters

Mixed OlivesVegan£4.90
Feta Cheese£4.90
Patlican SaladSliced aubergine, mixed peppers, onion with special tomato sauce. Vegan£6.20
HoumusChickpeas purée with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Vegan£5.90
KisirBulgur mixed with spring onion, celery, mixed peppers, parsley, mint, lemon & pomegranate juice. Vegan£5.90
CacikFresh mint, cucumber flavoured with yoghurt and sprinkling of garlic. Vegetarian£5.90
TaramaFreshly prepared whipped cod roe£5.90
Baba GanoushSmoked aubergine, pomegranate, garlic, tahini, parsley, lemon juice & olive oil. Vegetarian, Gluten free£6.50
Beetroot PateRoasted beetroot mixed with ground chickpeas, garlic and then topped with walnut. Vegetarian, Gluten free£6.50
SarmaStuffed vine leaves with rice, pine kernels, served with yoghurt. Vegetarian, Gluten free£5.90
Cold Mixed Meze (Small)Humus, Patlican Salad & Beetroot Pate£13.50
Cold Mixed Meze (Large)Humus, Patlican Salad, Kisir, Cacik & Baba Ganoush£17.90

Hot Starters

Grilled HalloumiVegetarian, Gluten free£6.90
Grilled Halloumi & SucukGluten free£7.90
Halloumi FrittersHomemade halloumi fries, double-dipped in panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy finish£7.20
Houmus KavurmaDiced pan-fried lamb with a bed of houmus and herbs£8.90
Falafel with HumusChickpeas, broad beans, garlic, spices, fresh herbs and tahini. Vegan£6.50
Pastry (Sigara Borek)Halloumi, feta, fresh herbs in Turkish pastry. Served with sweet chilli sauce. Vegetarian£7.50
Grilled Turkish Beef Sausage (Sucuk)£6.90
Imam BayildiFried aubergine, onion, tomato, garlic & mixed peppers£7.50
Garlic MushroomButter, mix herbs & mozzarella cheese. Vegetarian, Gluten free£6.90
Chicken DipperMarinated and deep-fried chicken breast with sweet chilli sauce£7.50
Crispy King PrawnsDip-fried panko-coated king prawns. Served with sweet chili sauce£7.50
Mozzarella SticksDeep-fried breaded mozzarella sticks£6.50
Pan Fried Chicken LiverPan-fried, seasoned with Turkish spices. Gluten free£7.50
Garlic PrawnsPan-fried prawns with tomato sauce & cream£7.90
Deep Fried Fresh CalamariMarinated deep-fried fresh squid rings. Served with tartar sauce£7.90
French Goat's CheeseRoasted apricot-glazed goat's cheese, walnut, served with beetroot & cherry tomatoes. Vegetarian£8.50
WhitebaitServed with tartar sauce£6.90
Hot Mixed Meze (Small)£14.50
Hot Mixed Meze (Large)Falafel, Calamari, Sigara Boregi, Sucuk & Halloumi£19.95

Soups

Lentil Soup (Mercimek)£6.90
Lamb Soup (Paça)£6.90
Lamb Soup with Yoghurt (Yoğurtlu Paça)£6.90

Salads

Ezme SaladChopped tomato, red onion, peppers, parsley, lemon juice with pomegranate dressing. Vegetarian£7.50
Traditional Greek SaladBeef tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, fresh parsley, Greek feta cheese, olives, extra virgin olive oil & lemon. Vegetarian, Gluten free£10.50
Gunes SaladCos lettuce, cherry tomatoes, apple, walnut, feta cheese and apricot balsamic dressing. Vegetarian, Gluten free£14.50
Chicken Caesar Salad with AvocadoCos lettuce, cucumber pickle, cherry tomatoes, croutons, parmesan and Caesar dressing£16.90
Fruity Goat Cheese SaladBeetroot, dry apricot, mix lettuce, cherry tomato, avocado & walnut. Vegetarian£15.90
Shepherd's (Coban) SaladDiced tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley with olive oil dressing£8.50
Halloumi Avocado SaladGrilled halloumi, avocado, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, mixed leaves, beetroot, olive oil, walnut and pomegranate juice dressing£13.50

From the Charcoal Barbecue

Lamb or Chicken DonerLamb or chicken slices layered on one huge skewer and then slowly cooked for maximum tongue-bursting flavours£15.90
Mixed DonerLamb and chicken doner£15.90
Meat and ChipsLamb and chicken doner served with chips£15.90
Lamb Shish KebabMarinated fillet of lamb, grilled to delight on skewer£19.90
Chicken ShishChicken breast marinated with blend of herbs and Turkish spices. Regular / large£13.90 / £18.90
Chicken WingsMarinated chicken wings cooked on charcoal grill£16.90
Lamb RibsMarinated spare lamb ribs on charcoal grill£19.90
Adana KebabSkewered minced lamb seasoned with pepper & thyme. Regular / large£14.90 / £17.90
Mix Shish (Lamb & Chicken)Half portion lamb shish, half portion chicken shish£18.90
Lamb ChopsTender lamb chops seasoned and grilled over charcoal£23.90
Chicken BeytiMinced chicken, fresh herbs, garlic. Regular / large£15.90 / £18.50
Combination KebabLamb doner, chicken doner & chicken shish£23.90
Cheff SpecialLamb shish, chicken shish & lamb kofte£26.50
Mixed for 1Lamb shish, chicken shish, 2 pcs lamb chops£27.90
Mix KoftesOne skewer Adana & one skewer Chicken Beyti£17.90

Kebabs with Yoghurt

Lamb or Chicken Iskender KebabSliced lamb or chicken doner on a bed of bread, topped with tomato sauce and yoghurt, then drizzled with butter and herbs£19.90
Lamb or Chicken Sarma BeytiSpecially prepared minced lamb or chicken meat and herbs on skewers, char-grilled, wrapped in thin bread with cheddar cheese, served with butter, yoghurt and tomato sauce£21.90
Fistik Kebabi / Pistachio KebabSpecially prepared, char-grilled minced chicken or lamb wrapped in thin homemade bread with cheddar cheese. Then cooked in oven to perfection and topped with yoghurt, tomato sauce, pistachio, drizzled with butter£23.90
Kebabs with Yoghurt SauceLamb / Chicken / Adana — choice of your shish skewer chopped on a bed of bread, topped with tomato sauce and yoghurt, then drizzled with butter£22.90
Ali Nazik (Lamb or Chicken)Char-grilled aubergines with garlic and yoghurt, topped with your choice of meat and butter£23.90

House Specials

Mediterranean Grilled ChickenLean chunks of chicken breast, cooked with creamy mushroom sauce. Served with mash potato£17.50
KlefticoSlow-cooked lamb shank with Mediterranean aromatic spices, seasonal vegetables, green beans, spinach & mash potato£15.90

Fish and Seafood

Whole Grilled Sea BassServed with baby potato, seasonal vegetables, home-made tartar sauce£21.90
Grilled SalmonServed with baby potato, seasonal vegetables, home-made tartar sauce£21.90
Grilled King PrawnsServed with mash potato, seasonal vegetables, home-made tartar sauce & garlic butter£22.90
Sautéed King PrawnTomato paste, mushroom, green & red peppers, onion, garlic, cooked in garlic butter£21.90
CalamariServed with chips & home-made tartar sauce£18.90
Fish PlatterFor 2-3. Grilled Salmon, Whole Seabass, 2 pcs Calamari, 2 pcs Crispy Prawns, 2 pcs King Prawns, Whitebait, served with baby potato and seasonal vegetables£54.95

Vegetarian Dishes

Stuffed AubergineFried aubergine, onion, tomato, garlic, mixed peppers topped with melted cheddar cheese. Vegetarian£15.90
Veggie MoussakaAubergine, potatoes, courgette, green peppers, mushrooms & onion cooked in oven with bechamel sauce (cheese), served with bulgur & rice. Vegetarian£15.90
Veggie & Halloumi KebabGrilled mixed peppers, halloumi, mushroom, onion, courgette & aubergine with tomato sauce. Vegetarian£15.90
Veggie IskenderGrilled peppers, onion, tomato, courgette & aubergine on a bed of bread, topped with tomato sauce, yoghurt and drizzled with butter, served with bulgur & rice. Vegetarian£15.90
Falafel with Humus MainChickpeas, broad beans, garlic, spices, fresh herbs, tahin. Served with baby potatoes and mixed seasonal vegetables. Vegan£14.90
Imam BayıldıDelicately fried aubergine stuffed with mixed peppers, onions, garlic cooked in olive oil, baked in oven & topped with tomato sauce. Vegan£14.90
Veggie Sarma BeytiMushrooms, mix peppers, onions & aubergine, garlic, ginger wrapped in a thin homemade bread with cheddar cheese. Served with yoghurt£17.90

Burgers

Chicken BurgerChicken fillet with lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayonnaise, served with chips£10.95
Beef Burger (1/4 lb)Beef burger, roasted onion, cheese, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce, served with chips£9.90
Beef Burger (1/2 lb)Beef burger, roasted onion, cheese, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce, served with chips£11.90
Halloumi & Avocado BurgerGrilled halloumi, roasted peppers and avocado, served with chips. Vegetarian£9.90

Sharing Platters

Chicken SpecialFor 3. Chicken Doner, Baby Chicken, Chicken Shish, Chicken Beyti and 8 pcs Chicken Wings. Add Small Cold Meze for +£12£44.90
Mixed PlatterFor 2-3. Lamb Doner, Chicken Doner, Chicken Shish, Chicken Beyti, Adana Kebab, 4 pcs Chicken Wings and 4 pcs Lamb Ribs. Small Mezes: Houmus, Cacik & Patlican Salad£58.90
Family PlatterFor 4. Lamb Doner, Chicken Doner, Chicken Shish, Lamb Shish, Chicken Beyti, Adana Kebab, 8 pcs Chicken Wings and 8 pcs Lamb Ribs. Small Mezes: Houmus, Cacik & Patlican Salad£72.90
Güneş Jumbo PlatterFor 5. Lamb Doner, Chicken Doner, Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Chicken Beyti, Adana Kebab, 8 pcs Chicken Wings, 8 pcs Lamb Ribs and 4 pcs Lamb Chops. Small Mezes: Houmus, Cacik & Patlican Salad£89.90
Loyalty SpecialFor 6-7. Lamb Doner, Chicken Doner, Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Chicken Beyti, Adana Kebab, 8 pcs Chicken Wings, Baby Chicken, Quils, 8 pcs Lamb Ribs and 4 pcs Lamb Chops. Small Mezes: Houmus, Cacik & Patlican Salad£115.00
Jumbo Mix Hot MezeFor 3-4. Falafel, Calamari, Sigara Boregi, Crispy Prawns, Halloumi Fritters, Mozzarella Sticks, Sucuk & Halloumi, Whitebait£29.90

Side Dishes

Sautéed Spinach£3.90
Basmati Rice£4.50
Bulgur£4.50
Grilled Onion£4.50
Chips£4.50
Sauté Baby Potatoes£3.50
Mashed Potatoes£3.50
Bullet Chili£3.90

Kids Menu

Chicken WingsServed with Capri-Sun and chips or rice£9.90
Chicken NuggetsServed with Capri-Sun and chips or rice£9.90
Fish FingerServed with Capri-Sun and chips or rice£9.90
Meat (Lamb or Chicken)Served with Capri-Sun and chips or rice£9.90

Desserts

BaklavaSweet pastry made of layers of phyllo dough, filled with nut and chopped pistachio, sweetened with syrup£6.50
Baklava with Ice CreamBaklava served with a scoop of ice cream£7.90
Sutlac (Rice Pudding)Traditional Turkish oven-baked rice pudding£5.00
KunefeTwo layers of kadayif (shredded phyllo dough) filled with sweet cheese, baked to perfection and served with home made syrup and pistachio nuts£8.50
Kunefe with Ice CreamKunefe served with a scoop of ice cream£9.95
Chocolate CheesecakeMade with cream cheese, rich chocolate chips and a hint of vanilla. Topped with chocolate ganache and white curls£5.90
Strawberry CheesecakeSet on a biscuit base, made with cream cheese and a hint of vanilla, topped with a strawberry fruit topping£5.90
Banoffee CakeA layer of thick toffee on a biscuit base with fresh sliced banana. Topped with banana mousse and whipped banana cream£5.90
Chocolate BrowniePerfect for a chocolate lover, best served warm with ice cream£5.90
Coconut SupremeCool coconut ice cream packed into a real half coconut shell£5.90
Heart CakeHeart-warming flavour with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce. Can be ordered for a birthday celebration with a birthday song£6.90
Vegan Hazelnut FondantIconic fondant with a liquid centre reinvented as a vegan version with no ingredients of animal origin (served hot)£5.90
Glacio Maracuja OrangeTropical sorbet blending orange and passion fruit juices, filled with orange pieces£1.80
Ice Cream (3 Scoops)Choose 3 scoops from vanilla, strawberry or chocolate flavours£5.95
Matka KulfiCreamy and luscious dessert made with pistachio kulfi ice cream, containing saffron, topped with almond and pistachio nuts£5.90
Midnight MintLuxurious dreamy mint flavoured ice cream in pot, rippled with gorgeous chocolate sauce, topped with curls£5.90

Smoothies, Milkshakes and Fresh Juices

Pash'n ShootPassion fruit, mango and pineapple£6.50
Coco LocoCoconut, pineapple, mango, lime and mint£6.50
Strawberry SplitStrawberry and banana£6.50
Berry-go-RoundBlackberry, raspberry and strawberry£6.50
Avo-go-goAvocado, mango, spinach, broccoli, coconut, ginger and lime£6.50
Kale KickKale, spinach and mango£6.50
Banana£6.50
Oreo£6.50
Strawberry£6.50
Orange Juice£5.50
Carrot, Lemon, Ginger£5.50
Celery, Apple, Carrot£5.50
Apple, Mint, Cucumber, Celery, Lime£5.50
Orange, Carrot, Lemon, Ginger£5.50

Soft Drinks

Coke / Diet Coke / Coke Zero£3.95
Pepsi£3.95
Fanta£3.95
Sprite£3.95
Redbull£4.00
Salgam£3.95
Ginger Beer£3.50
Ginger Ale£3.50
Lemonade£3.50
Fresh Lemonade£6.50
Still WaterRegular / large£3.95 / £5.95
Sparkling WaterRegular / large£3.95 / £5.95
Homemade AyranRegular / large£3.50 / £10.90
JuiceApple, Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple. Regular / large£3.50 / £9.90
Fresh Orange Juice£5.50

Hot Drinks

Cappuccino£3.80
Espresso£3.20
Double Espresso£3.40
Latte£3.80
Turkish Coffee£3.40
Hot Chocolate£3.80
English Tea£3.20
Earl Grey£3.20
Fresh Mint Tea£3.40
Camomile (tea pot)Fresh organic loose leaf tea£4.50
Fruity Tea (tea pot)Fresh organic loose leaf tea£4.50
Green Tea (tea pot)Fresh organic loose leaf tea£4.50
Lemongrass and Ginger Tea (tea pot)Fresh organic loose leaf tea£4.50

What guests say on Google

Great restaurant offering Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. Portions are generous, tasty and freshly prepared. Friendly welcoming atmosphere and staff are very polite.
ChrisGoogle review
The food was great. There was complimentary tzatiki, salad and warm bread to start. The mixed grills are amazing and very filling!
RobertGoogle review
The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish prepared to a high standard and enjoyed by all our guests.
AnnGoogle review

Find us

328 Hoe StreetWalthamstow, London E17 9PX

020 8521 6789

Book a table Get directions

gunes2027@outlook.com

Opening hours
Monday to Friday	11:00 to 23:00
Saturday and Sunday	10:00 to 22:30

Turkish cooking from the charcoal barbecue, on Hoe Street