Leydi London City at Hyde: the Square Mile’s modern Turkish smash hit
Ahead of this year’s Toast the City awards, celebrating the best of the Square Mile, we go inside Leydi London City at Hyde London The City’s dining boom means a new British restaurant is opening almost every other week, but there are many cultures that are still underrepresented. Leydi by chef Selin Kiazim is bringing [...]
In this article, we explore Leydi London City at Hyde, a modern Turkish restaurant that has added a vibrant new flavor to the Square Mile. Chef Selin Kiazim, formerly of the renowned Oklava, brought her culinary expertise to the restaurant, which opened in late 2024 as part of the new Hyde hotel. Leydi’s interior boasts orange pastel decor, creating a light and airy atmosphere that suits all-day dining, with a weekend brunch featuring a variety of Turkish dishes.
The weekend brunch includes menemem, simit, fried eggs with house sucuk, and free-flowing Turkish tea available from 10am to 3pm. As the evening progresses, the restaurant transforms into a space of relaxed opulence, with hand-chopped Adana kebap, lamb chops, chicken thigh, and dayboat fish on offer. Kiazim and her team craft unique marinades and baharat spices, including a fenugreek, onion, and red pepper salsa.
The cocktails, like the Sumac Cosmo and the Aryan to You, are equally innovative, with Kevin Patnode, a two-time winner of the best bartender in Turkey, at the helm. Leydi is part of Hyde London City, a boutique hotel featuring modern design elements, such as compact yet functional rooms, a 24-hour gym, room service, and in-room guides to local attractions.
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