Alanya Doner

Alanya Doner is located in the heart of downtown Kirkland, which has plenty of paid parking, but not many free spaces. There were about 8 tables inside, but there was plenty of room on a Friday for lunch. The hours of the store mean that you are most likely unable to grab their food for dinner, but if you have enough flexibility in your schedule to swing by, this was the closest to the doner experience I had in Istanbul available in the US. You do pay beforeBeef and Lamb Doner Sandwich (4.5/5): GET THIS ITEM GET IT. The beef and lamb doner is insanely moist with bits of fat that add a fantastic texture to your bites. I wish they gave me more of the tzatziki sauce, but the meat was so delicious and juicy on it's own, the sandwich never felt dry.Chicken Doner Salad (1.5/5): Really, really wasn't a fan of this one unfortunately. The chicken was impressively bland and kinda stringy. Always always go for the beef and lamb and if you can only eat chicken, tough luck I guess.Kunefe (4/5): This dessert is essentially crunchy filo pastry filled with a very mild cheese. If you haven't tried it, it may sound a bit odd, but it's AMAZING. This has been the only spot I've found on the Eastside that serves an authentic version, but you do have to wait 10-15 minutes so the restaurant can toast one fresh for you. My only complaint would be that the pastry could be crunchier, but still hits the spot!

I love Doner Kebab's and when I saw this place, I was super stoked to have one so close to where I work. The person who took my order (owner) was super friendly. Restaurant was clean, nice bathrooms. That's where my pleasure ended. I regret ordering what I thought was going to be a traditional wrap, but instead ended up being a regular tortilla. The paper wrapper was dripping with grease and when I opened it to add the hot sauce (it was either Tapatio or Cholula...def not a Turkish topping), the entire thing was just greasy and falling apart and so the tortilla would not even hold together. All would be forgiven if it was tasty, but it wasn't even that....sorry. But I have had way better. The sweets were good though. My kids enjoyed the baklava.

The beef and lamb plate was delicious! This is a little family run place with a few tables and chairs set inside, and their food is so popular, they tend to sell out by 5PM sometimes, so I would try to hit them up earlier for lunch if possible! All the times I tried visiting them past 4 PM, they were sold out! But I can see why! Their sets are delicious and flavorful, highly recommend!

I was looking for something filling after taking a Barre class nearby. First of, parking in this part of town is not easy - limited parking along narrow street, plus the ongoing construction. I accidentally drove into the Marina Park area, where there was no parking and was essentially a deadend. It seems like a mom and pop shop. There were 2 people working when I came on a Saturday afternoon. The Doner sandwich with beef & lamb was delicious. For $12, the sandwich was a great deal. The large portion of meat was juicy, though there were a few chewy pieces. But be warned, it is a messy sandwich. Take lots of napkins if you are getting it to go.

Came on a beautiful Saturday noon - I'll say this to start - it is very warm inside so you aren't likely to want to eat inside. Fortunately there are tables outside and the waterfront park with benches etc are a minute away. During summer it is a no brainer to eat outside or takeaway.Ordered two items we split - the Doner plate (Turkish version of a gyro plate) - you can have bulgar pilaf or rice (we opted for the pilaf) and then it comes with strips of lamb/beef, salad, pita and tzatziki. Good portion and tasty -All the elements come together for a nice dish that I would reorder.2nd item was simply pita and hummus and this was a solid offering as well. Owner came by and asked how things tasted and how are day was going - nice touch and love supporting small business owners as I'm one myself.5/5 and will frequent probably once every six weeks or so since it is a five minute walk from residence.Love seeing the gyro on the rotating spit.

We grabbed Alanya Doner for lunch based on all the reviews, and were excited to try it. Unfortunately, our meal was nearly inedible. I got the Doner Sandwich (like a Gyro) and my husband ordered the chicken plate. They were both made with the most dry, flavorless meat I've ever had while eating out. They were both prepared differently, so we expected at least one to have flavor and be good. I went back through the other reviews and it appears they may be inconsistent, which is a kiss of death for me. At close to $50 for lunch, I cannot afford to eat anywhere inconsistent or bad. The reason for 2 stars versus one is the establishment was welcoming and service was good.

I really wanted to like this place, but was so disappointed in my doner. Got lunch takeout. Asked if I could have tomato sauce in the doner. Owner said no. Asked if I could have it on the side instead. He said 'ok yes'. But I never got the side in my order. The doner was an absolute mess. Opened it up (see photo) and everything just fell out. It was also very greasy, which was odd since the meat was so dry. I also got the summer salad which was pretty good. Veggies were fresh. The dressing is sweet. However, I won't be back :(

If you love good food and supporting local small business, this place is a must try!! For the several years I've worked in downtown Kirkland, this place has served consistently great food with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. My favorite is the döner plate with house made hot sauce. On sunny days, I'll take it to go and eat at Marina Park, and on colder days I'll eat inside and enjoy Turkish music videos. The couple who run the restaurant provide fast and friendly service every time.

Great doner and wonderful owner. He'll make you want to travel to Alanya, Turkey. It's great to have a place like this in downtown Kirkland.

Cool guy I don't like the chicken the lamb is solid the dessert is fun 3 starsCool guy I don't like the chicken the lamb is solid the dessert is fun 3 stars