Empire Turkish Grill

Food - Good (not spicy)Cost - averageLocation - NiceService - Slow The restaurant is clean and there is ample parking space. The salad and bread were very good along with awesome desert. The late lunch concluded with tea and a smile.

Good authentic Turkish food, ambience and service is adequate , and could improve.prices are reasonable.

We had a reservation and our table was not ready - busy place. Food is served fresh along with the Turkish tea. Turkish cuisine is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. From savory kebabs to rich baklava, each dish offers a unique taste of Turkey's culinary heritage. The use of fresh herbs, spices, and quality ingredients adds depth to their diverse offerings. Whether you try the iconic doner kebab, indulge in mezes, or savor the sweetness of Turkish delight, the vibrant and delicious experience is a testament to the country's gastronomic richness.

Low key style with amazing Turkish food.100% halal certified and great service.I cannot believe I did not know about this place at 12448 Memorial since I have driven past it a dozen or more times.Their ground chicken kebab aka Tavuk Adana Kebab is served perfectly seasoned with rice and vegetables Favorite sides are the Babagganus eggplant spread puréed with tahini and garlic.And Yaprak Saran aka grape leaves stuffed with rice , Pine Nuts and raisin and parsley are some of the best in town.It is so good and their homemade flat breads are equally good.Their takeout service is fast and customer service top notch.Parking is easy in and out .Will be back again soon.

My coworker who lived in Turkey for many years recommended this spot to me. It is a bit tucked away with little boutiques around it and space for outdoor seating.A hidden gem!All tables had tablecloths - something that is getting rare I think. Everyone in our party loved the food and we all agree we will go back again.The desserts may have been my favorite part. Especially the Keskul.

Food was very tasty but the service was not the best. Overall would come here again as the quaint neighborhood atmosphere is pretty awesome

Best Turkish restaurant in Houston in my opinion! Their appetizer sampler was amazing! Everything we got was delish!!

The restaurant is located on a strip mall, thus there is ample parking. Outside, there are alfresco seatings. Inside, there are a good number of tables for big and small groups. I had the red lentil soup, and filet mignon kebab from the lunch menu. I also had the iskender kebab from the regular menu. To end my meal, I had 3 desserts - baklava, keskul (milk pudding with almonds), and firinda sutlac (baked rice pudding). The red lentil soup was served with a wedge of lemon. I was surprised, but still went ahead to squeeze some lemon juice into the soup. The before and after taste of the soup was noticeably better! The lemon juice added extra acidity and a refreshing taste to the soup. Yummy! The filet mignon kebab was tender, seasoned and cooked well. Even the bed of rice was delicious! Iskender kebab was very delicious. The thinly sliced lamb kebab was so good, so tender. The cold yogurt paired well with the dish. All the desserts were scrumptious. The filo pastry from the baklava was flaky. The crushed nuts and honey syrup were so great together with the pastry. The keskul was light, and the crumbled almonds added texture to the smooth dessert. The firinda sutlac was a super good cold dessert. It was creamy, light, and I love the top layer which had a strong milky taste. Service was great. Staff were attentive, polite and friendly. I had a great meal here and would come back again.

Delicious Turkish food that is high quality consistently . And it's so close to home I would not go anywhere else for Turkish food. Ambiance is not the draw here but the food and value is!!

The most I can say about this place is that the restaurant and restroom are both very clean. We were promptly greeted and seated, asked if we were familiar with Turkish food. Yes, we are. There were no other diners eating there. This must have been Turkish food minus Turkish flavor. It was bland and overpriced. The wrap was most likely a packaged tortilla from Publix. Truly disappointed by my experience.