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 incredible modern Turkish flavours to the Square Mile, from the chef formerly of the much-loved institution Oklava. The restaurant opened in late 2024 as a part of the new Hyde hotel and brought a refreshing vibrancy to the Fleet Street Quarter, with its orange pastel decor, light, airy feel and inventive dishes. Leydi London City at Hyde The food is inspired by Istanbul culinary culture, and a highlight is the weekend brunch. Featuring menemem, Turkish eggs, simit and fried eggs with house sucuk, and free flowing Turkish tea, there s piles of food and the menu runs all day from 10am to 3pm. Kiazim s food suits all day dining, although in the evening t