With 35 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience with us
Mithras Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant is operated by ZA Restaurants Ltd. The ZA refers to Zulfu Agirbas, the CEO and charismatic "front of house" face of Mithras. Highest Rated Restaurant in the United Kindgom with over 70k+ Clicks per month.
Situated in the heart of Croydons' business district, close to the mainline railway station, spacious with up to 100 covers, Mithras has become a star attraction for dining in comfort and style. With top class chefs, an exciting menu of choices, occasional live music and of course the finest hospitality
We have worked to package our meals in a way that lets you bring the quality of our meals into your home. We always love to see you in person, but even when we can't we ensure that your dining experience is top notch!
Belly dancing is considered as one of the best live entertainments. Enjoy this vibrant atmosphere and mouth-watering Turkish cuisine with the iconic Mithras restaurant. Should you desire to compliment for your major events belly dancer for your major events in excess of 50+ people we can provide you a belly dancer without any cost to you for FREE.
We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets. No matter what time of year, you can be sure you're eating the best of the season.
Mr Agirbas, originally from Turkey, and now a long-time British national started his 50 years career in hospitality with a Purley based Wimpy franchise. That experience coupled with a driving entrepreneurial vision led him to develop Kebab King, Britain's first taste of takeaway kebabs.
During the 1980's the business quickly grew into chain of 60+ outlets centred in Croydon and SE London. The Kebab King brand was also successfully licensed to operate overseas with branches in Bodrum, Turkiye and Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzen City, China. Indeed the kebab take away concept soon spread nationwide as others noted and copied the growth and development of Kebab King.
The success of Kebab King brought new opportunities allowing Mr Agirbas to act as a consultant to many catering start-ups and a mentor to new investors. There are many take always and restaurants trading today that can trace connections to, and professional guidance from him.
The next major development was the launch of Doneagles Fish & Chips in South Norwood. Devised to set a higher agenda for style and presentation beyond what Mr Agirbas saw in many existing fish and chip outlets. 25 years later, still successfully trading today, under the brand DoneaglesZA, the venue will be familiar to those attending Selhurst Park football matches.
Forever looking for new challenges, Mithras Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant, is the latest new catering format to be devised and developed by Mr Agirbas. Previously trading as a declining Mexican restaurant, the boundless energy and innovative thinking of Mr Agirbas saw the opportunity, and within a year, took on the challenge, invested and created what is now a thriving dining venue.
