Kazan Restaurant
Kazan Restaurant
a table with a variety of food items
lamb chops karaman
From face.
outside
outside
outside
side salad that comes with dinners (server came along and added the pepper)
Complimentary baklava, yum!
Turkish tea w/sugar cubes
mixed dessert tray for 2
filet mignon shish
pita bread (comes with dinner)
Kazan Burger Special, very good, delicious. Naan with grilled lamb burger well cooked. I love naan, thanks!
Lamb shish kebab.
Unexpected salad, with nice dressing. I guess it came with my entree
Adana Acili (skewer of grilled chopped lamb)
Lamb Shank Kapama
steak, food
Iskender Kebab
Orange Baklava a la Kazan
Adana Acili (Spicy)
Doner kabob with yogurt
Country Style Chicken
Turkish Rice Pudding
Susan H.
Aug 27, 2024
We came across Kazan when searching Turkish restaurants. What we saw on their menu had us wanting to give them a try. Plus they have a great track record---they've been around for 44 years.They open for dinner on Saturdays at 5 p.m. That's when we arrived and were greeted and seated immediately. We liked their two top tables as they were wide and able to accommodate several items at once without feeling cramped.Our server was prompt getting to us. To drink, we both had ginger ale. For dinner, I had Filet Mignon Shish which consisted of: "charcoal grilled tender chunks of filet mignon skewered with fresh tomatoes, green peppers and onions. Served with rice pilaf and vegetable du jour".My husband had "Lamb Chops Karaman" which consists of: "Mediterranean cut tender lamb chops grilled to your perfection. Served with vegetable du jour and rice pilaf". Meals come with a side salad which is simply prepared. Our server offered to grind some pepper over them and we agreed. Plus two warm pitas along with butter were served.We found the food to be delicious. My filet mignon was served medium rare and was very tender, moist and flavorful. The grilled veggies were tender crisp. The vegetables du jour were nicely flavored and tender. The pilaf was wonderful---moist and flavorful.My husband really enjoyed his lamb chops. There were four on the plate cooked medium. He found them to be tender and flavorful. He, too, enjoyed the vegetables du jour and the pilaf.We saved room for dessert and ordered the "Mixed dessert tray for two". The selection varies each day so if you want to order this, ask your server what is on the plate that day. When we ordered it, there were 2 small pieces of each item. There was Turkish rice pudding, which was quite good and quite different from what one expects. Also, there was some pumpkin that was sweetened and tender. Creme caramel custard was also on the platter. The baklava was the star of the plate. Kazan makes their own which is orange flavored and awesome! The phyllo dough was crispy and light plus drizzled with honey and the orange flavoring came through clearly.My husband also had a Turkish coffee which he ordered medium sweet. I had Turkish tea which came with 5 sugar cubes on the side.The restaurant was very tastefully decorated with Turkish items. Service from start to finish was excellent.We left feeling like we had enough to eat but not so much that we were stuffed. And, yes, we intend to return!
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Grace K.
Apr 29, 2024
I think this restaurant is very authentic and maybe I just don't love really authentic cuisine, so I went with the 4 stars. I thought the food was good, but my friends and I didn't love anything we got. We got several dishes and shared. I remember there were a few dishes we did not even know what we were eating. We were confused whether an eggplant dish we got was the eggplant or hummus, for example. I did enjoy the wine (pictured), but did not get any photos of the food, probably because we were a little under-impressed. I was pleased they allowed us to bring a dessert without charging a plating fee. The owner/hostess was very friendly and kind.
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Aimee B.
Jul 7, 2023
Love finding these little gems! Needed a quick takeaway lunch. The decor is really lovely, would love to have stayed but didn't have time. The waitstaff was warm and friendly, the young man who took my order also very thoughtfully packaged my food and included a generous portion of free baklava. Everything was fresh and delicious, will be back again soon
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Nancy M.
Feb 7, 2022
Recently moved to McLean and have been looking for the hidden gems that this town goes to! We found Kazan and decided to try them out. It's a cute family own restaurant and the service is great. Very nice waiters, nice atmosphere, and good food. We started with the grilled halloumi that was fantastic! My husband got the lamb shish kabob and I got the doner kabob special (only available on certain days). My husband enjoyed his food and thought it was better than mine. I got the doner with the yogurt and what tasted like pita on the bottom. I think I would've liked it with some rice because I don't like the soggy texture. Still good though. We ended with the rice pudding and that was reallllyyy delicious!
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Aarti B.
Oct 28, 2020
Authentic Turkish mom and pop restaurant with lots of meaty options and great homey service. Highly recommend the lentil soup!Vegetable Musakka (3/5) - Left more to be desired. The roasted eggplant topped with a coat of melted cheese was tasty, the mixed vegetables of green beans, carrots, corn, peas were out of a frozen box and a miss. The fresh medley of vegetables would really elevate the flavor. While the Eggplant Moussaka was a miss, there were plenty of sides that rounded out the meal equipped with lentil soup, pita, and a side salad with delicious dressing! The staff is super nice and kindly swapped out the rice pilaf for the lentil soup - glad I asked for it! The lentil soup is a puree full of flavor with a generous serving. Would be nice to see more vegetarian dishes on the menu. If you're looking for authentic Turkish food, try Kazan!
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Lottie Y.
Oct 18, 2023
This place was opened in 1970s and it is decorated pretty well with good outdoor seating. The service was good and the food had a big portion.
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Lindsay C.
Jan 16, 2023
My family has been coming to Kazan's for over 25 years! We've celebrated countless birthdays, graduations, holidays & more here so it holds a very special place in my heart! The food is authentic and always delicious - literally I've never had a bad meal here in my entire life. Our favorites include the lamb shank & doner kebab. We often order the appetizer sampler because it has a little bit for everyone. Every meal comes with salad & pita bread as well. You literally can't go wrong here!
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Douglas S.
Jan 29, 2025
Had a nice business lunch with a colleague here. The service was amazing from the time we walked into the door to the time we left. Ambience is authentic and very clean. I got the spicy lamb entrée and my colleague got the lamb burger. The food is amazing. Will be back again soon.
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Bob D.
Feb 4, 2024
February 3 held our annual dinner partyVery quiet, family atmosphere The food was fantastic. Service was exceptional highly recommend the restaurant!!!!!!
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Robin R.
Nov 11, 2023
The service was superb. The food was excellent. It was a very friendly place.The restaurant was great.
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