Piya Bar And Kitchen Epping

June 2023 update Google suggested I update this again based on the number of times we have visited. Went for the lunch deal (£14 for a starter and main) and still included the puff bread with three dips. Service as ever is excellent. Staff very friendly and efficient. It is fascinating to watch (and I did). They walk around in a circuit observing but unobtrusive. There are waiters and then other staff members who help with cleaning or service duties. Two managers are present and visible. Tables wiped after every course. Toilets were clean. Music not too loud and added great atmosphere. On to the food, garlic and cheese mushrooms were fantastic, Spinach and ricotta pastries excellent, cujuk perhaps a little on the small side but tasty. Then two mixed shish and one chicken shish perfect as ever. With a glass of wine and tip £55 for three people. Excellent value. An update (probably early 2022) Went back for a second meal. This time had the hummus starter and Spinach and ricotta Pastries. Both were enjoyable but the Pastries really stood out. Excellent dish. For main course, we ordered the lamb ribs and the mixed Shish. The ribs were cooked perfectly as I asked for and were very, very tasty. Give 5 stars there However, the mixed Shish (lamb and chicken breast) was on another level. They were both exceptionally soft and taste was superb. Highly recommended. Both came with a choice of rice or couscous and a salad both of which were very well executed. The staff were fantastic. They were very friendly and responsive. Members were always walking around and present without hovering and looking out for tables even though perhaps not "theirs". The music was again great and background without being intrusive. Overall, I can highly recommend this restaurant. Great food, great staff, great ambience. Final note, I enquired about gluten free options. The manager returned to let us know that if they are informed, they can cook certain dishes by removing ingredients and taking Special care with the cooking process so kudos there. Update (June 2022) Returned on another occasion for a family meal including a coeliac. True to their word, they sorted everything out. The food was upto the usual exceptionally high standard. The service though had upped a level. The tables were very clean when we arrived. And now, they were wiped down between every course. The staff were very efficient and friendly. This place just keeps on getting better. Original. Had a lovely Sunday lunch here. We were seated quickly and service was efficient. Our waitress was friendly. Atmosphere was lively with a birthday party going on and there was a good vibe with some softly playing Turkish music in the background. Toilets were clean and fresh. After ordering our Lamb Kleftiko, a complementary beautifully baked very thin pita (called puff bread) was brought to the table along with three dips which were all amazing. We were really impressed with this dish. My Kleftiko was good but not great. I found it overcooked (medium to well) for my taste (rare to medium rare) but was certainly well spiced and of a good size. The Esme salad was very good. I am looking forward to returning and try other items on the menu too as it looked very appealing and I can expand my Turkish food knowledge.Will go again soon. Well done to your team.