Kervan Kebab House

It's been over eight years since my original review of Kervan Kebab House. That experience meritted three stars but a year or so ago I decided to revisit this Turkish restaurant. I am so glad I did. I am happy to give it a five star rating as my recent visits have all been perfect. The food is always fresh and hot and delicious, it's made to order. The small restaurant is family owned and operated. Service is friendly and efficient, always excellent whether you choose to eat in the small dining room or take out your meal. Menu prices are very reasonable.I have tried a lot of the menu and I have enjoyed everything. I particularly love the iskender plate but enjoy the beef donor and lamb plates as well. I don't know what it is about their rice but it is really delicious, much more tasty than what you receive at most restaurants. I've tried a few appetizers, my favorite is hummus with pita. I haven't tried any of the beverages.There is plenty of free parking in the huge lot shared with the rest of the businesses in Parkview Shopping Center, you should never have an issue finding a nearby parking space. Entering or exiting the shopping center is convenient with multiple access points. This location is not far from my house so I appreciate being able to stop in to pick up some delicious food on my way home from work. There's no need to call ahead because service is always very fast.

I've been wanting to try this place because I've seen pretty good reviews. So i stopped by for lunch. Its in a shopping center off Military Hwy. Its a small restaurant with some seating to dine in. When i walked in i was greeted by a very nice soft spoken lady. She was kind and answered all my questions. The menu is small so you won't get overwhelmed with choices. I've never eaten Turkish food so i didn't know what to expect. I ordered the turkish spinach pastry, lentil soup, a sugar free carrot drink, and a kofte gyro. The only side is a small bag of chips. Theres also some grocery items like candy bars, soup, drinks, and etc. They were reasonably priced. The soup packets were only $1. So i was more willing to take a chance. The soup was ok but it was extremely watery. There was lentils in it but it was very fine, not chunky. I'd have preferred a different texture. The kofte was bland and the gyro was very skimpy as far as ingredients go. I used the yogurt dip to give it some flavor. It definitely taste different than the tzatziki sauces I've had before. The spinach pastry (borek) was flaky and warm. It didn't have much filling, but it was pretty good. The carrot drink (do gan ay) was absolutely not my cup of tea. It was sugar free but it didn't have any type of sweetness, not even a natural sweetness, which i wasn't aware of. It was bitter and tasted like wine. I probably should have just gotten a soda. The hazelnut candy bar was good. It was only a dollar and I'd get it again. The chips were lays. They were good. This isn't a place you should try if you don't like trying new things. Its similar to Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food but still very different. I would return to try other things. The service was good. Check them out!!!

A few things stopped me from giving this place 5 stars. The first was that upon receiving my lamb plate which was delicious, the rice was extremely overcooked and very bland. Also, in my experience with eating Turkish food, the rice served with these types of dishes are usually basmati rice. The rice they were using was plain white rice, so not only did it just ruin the authenticity of the dish for me but it also didn't pair well with the delicious lamb in my opinion. The second thing was the lamb itself. It was very flavorful and very tender to perfection however, I received tiny bits and pieces of it. On the pictures in the restaurant the lamb picture showcased chunks of lamb. I wouldn't call these chunks. We're they delicious...HELLA however, they were just to small and skimpy for the price you pay.The third and final thing was the vinaigrette dressing that is provided to you with your side salad. It was not really of any vinaigrette. I tasted mostly oil even when shaken well. I only tasted a tiny hint of vinaigrette at the very bottom and when I say tiny bit I mean TINY BIT. Other than that my experience was positive. This restaurant also doubles as a Turkish Market with Turkish things to sell like different candies, foods, memorabilia. My favorite part was the Aryan drink. I love plain yogurt and I also love Aryan so it's good to know this place carries them on hand so I can stop by and grab one when I'm craving the taste.

This place is a hidden gem! I love Kervan's Kebab House for Mediterranean food! The owners are Turkish and provide an excellent experience. They sell Turkish tea, Turkish delights and other imported grocery items on some nicely organized shelves when you first walk in. They often offer free Turkish tea or coffee while I'm waiting, simply out of good customer service. I always get the Iskender plate- I'll have to remember to take a picture next time before I eat it haha. I also love the vegetable plate, everything on it is great and the homemade hummus is delicious. My family like the the beef diner sandwich (gyro) and the chicken kebabs, with an extra skewer. Highly recommend!!

This is one of my favorite restaurants for take out. I have eaten in the restaurant and always have had a positive experience. The dining area is small and quaint. They are my favorite for takeout because their food is always delicious and staff are always friendly. All of our kids love their food and it is always a hit for the entire family. I also love the authentic Turkish food items they have for purchase.

This is my first time here and I got the lamb plate and baklava. The lamb plate came with white rice and a little side salad and a pepper and sliced onions. The spices they used to cook the lamb was different and interesting and the lamb was very tender. It also came with a little side of Olive oil and lemon dressing? - I liked it, it was light and refreshing. The baklava was good but was hollow inside, I've never had hollow baklava before. I will come back and try their others dishes

Visited this restaurant after a few years and they never disappoint. I love ordering their chicken kabob platter. Such a cute, authentic, and family owned business worth returning for.

I used to love this place! Now that there are new people operating this place, I will never go back. I always get the beef doner sandwich and today it was very disappointing. It came with half the meat and the bread was not treated with the proper respect it deserves to hold it all together. The bread was dry and fell apart easily without any effort. I hope this is a temporary thing with the original owner/operators are only on a vacation. Please let Kervan's go back to the way it was.... Please.

The food was delicious. We ordered the lamb, vegetable plate and Kafta. We loved them all. The baklava is wonderful too. It is very clean and has a nice warm atmosphere.

Good quality and value! Been coming here for years and enjoy it every time! Love the Lentil soup!