Istanbul Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine

Complex flavors. Fantastic spices. Yumminess at its best. I LOVE Middle Eastern cuisine and this place did not disappoint. We have been in Istanbul on multiple occasions and you can save a lot of money on airfare and hotels by eating here!The appetizer platter (meze) was a hit with all 7 of us. The falafel was perfect, the kebabs (both chicken and lamb) seasoned and grilled but not dry. All served in delightful array. All 7 of us said it was the best venue for a birthday lunch party. The owner/server/host is an amazing young man (Sone). Accommodating, generous, kind, thorough, and thoughtful. You may not think the venue 'appears' as upscale as you want--but once inside you will be treated like an Arabian princess!! We will DEFINITELY be back!

Excellent restaurant. The atmosphere/ambiance is very, very casual and nothing to speak of but the booths are comfortable and actually have some lumbar support which is appreciated. The service was impeccable. Really friendly and helpful as this was our first time here. They provided us with a free hot cup of tea and a small piece of Turkish delight at the end of our meal. This was a surprise and very much appreciated. The food was delicious and fresh. I got the lamb kabobs and my husband the chicken kabobs. They come with 2 kebabs, some pita bread and a choice of 3 sides. We both got the cup of lentil soup as one of our sides (a small up-charge), the salad and rice. The lamb was very tender and flavorful. My husband loved his chicken as well. We felt the prices were reasonable for the quality of the food. The restaurant looks very unassuming from the outside but we were pleasantly surprised by the service and our meal. We will absolutely be returning.

This is a small family owned restaurant. The service is super friendly and efficient. The restaurant itself is a tad small but the food makes up for it. My fave is the beyti kebab, although so far anything I've tried has been delicious. The meat is well cooked and sides are good portions overall. When in need of Turkish cuisine this is the place to visit in Daytona/Ormond.

I have often found that the more modest a place looks on both the outside and inside, the better the food they serve. So pulling up to what appears to be a small house converted into a restaurant then walking into a sparse, unassuming interior were good signs that we were in for a treat. Probably the best indication though, was that this place came highly recommended by a Turkish friend. The menu here is provided on tablets and is easy to navigate with photos (for us Turkish cuisine neophytes). The lunch entrees come with a choice of beef, chicken or lamb plus rice and salad. Dinner portions are larger, of course, and include a side of pita bread. Sandwiches are also available using the same meats wrapped in pita bread along with fries. The dishes are composed of such fresh and simple ingredients that they taste practically guilt free, which we took full advantage of by ordering the baklava sampler for dessert. Just when we thought this excellent meal couldn't get any better, my husband got a Turkish coffee before leaving that he described as one of the best cups of coffee he had ever had. I wish he had told me that before he finished his cup as I would have liked to have tried a sip! The owner was warm, welcoming and impressively very hands-on. She took our orders, brought us our food and checked on us throughout our meal while doing the same for the other diners.

Family owned and operated. The food is delicious. You will be helped by the owner and enjoy traditional music while in. This is not a fancy place or big but it is worth it.

This was our first visit to Istanbul after Soner took over ownership. We enjoyed it before and enjoyed it even more this time. I have a strong preference for Turkish kabobs over Greek gyros because I lived in London (UK) for a long time. Istanbul makes me feel like I'm back in London. The doner kabob was excellent and the lamb Adana was *amazing*. Very good hummus! Don't forget to ask for some chili sauce to compliment the garlic sauce on your meat!

Food is incredible! We had the hummus with pita, lamb kebobs, gyro sandwich, greek salad and greek fries. Yummy!! You must visit and the service is impeccable!

Unquestionably the best food I've had in the area. Quaint venue. Hospitality was unmatched.

Food was amazing. Everything was so fresh and tasted homemade.Service was fantastic!

The food was delicious, great service!!! We went a few times with friend for lunch and going back with my family. It's just so delicious and simple