My friend and I were getting lunch elsewhere but passed by Istanbul Kitchen and immediately stopped to drool outside the restaurant. They have their fresh baklavas sitting in the windows, enticing you in. That worked and we were in for desserts! We each walked away with more baklava and treats than we needed. Their lunch food looked and smelled great too, and we vowed to be back to try their "real food". Get the cold baklava, it's so creamy and delicious, you can thank me later. The pistachio baklava was another one of my favorites - you really can't go wrong with anything you order. I can't wait to try their hot food next time! read more

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Amazing food!! I got the Turkish platter and it was a great way to try a lot of different things. Great selection of Turkish desserts. The ambience is perfect for a quick meal and feels very inviting. Service was wonderful. Definitely check it out. read more

Istanbul Kitchen - Turkish Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

It's nice for a quick bite. The menu is limited but for fast service at a mall you could do worse. Good flavors and fresh ingredients. Food: 4/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 4/5 read more

Istanbul Kitchen - Turkish Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Fantastic place! I was skeptical at first because it was in the ground floor food court of the Tysons Corner. I am glad I did go in. Food was delicious and Service was above and beyond. You must try Turkish hot tea, too. You must try this place. read more

The service was nice, welcoming. Looked like the owner who was helping me even gave me samples of the spreads which I appreciated as I didn't know some of the flavors. Ambiance was authentic, I liked it. Didn't feel mainstream- felt like mom and pop restaurant. The one thing that turned me off was at the end, while I was waiting for my sandwich I ordered 2 cookies...There was a young girl who got it for me.. she just grabbed it with her hands with no gloves or utensils.... She should know better or shouldn't be handling food. read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch not knowing what to expect. The lady working there was sooo sweet & helpful! She walked me into making a customizable plate. I did the medium size, fixed with rice, beef kofta, okra, salad with tomato, cucumber, onion, & feta & a scoop of tzatziki. Also got the spiral shaped borek. Everything tasted like home cooking. The rice is so tasty, especially paired with the sauce from the kofta. The kofta itself was juicy & nice flavors. The okra was delicious. Salad was basic but nice & fresh. I wasn't completely full from the plate so more rice & less salad would've been ideal. The borek was good but could use more cheese. The sherbert/lemonade mix was refreshing & not overly sweetened. Overall, I really enjoyed this place & will definitely be back! read more

Was curious about this place when visiting the mall as it was new. Finally got the chance to drop in for dinner tonight with my fiancée. We were immediately greeted warmly by the staff and were given recommendations as we were visiting for the first time. We got the Istanbul platter and the vegetarian version of the platter. I'm not well versed with Turkish or Mediterranean food so I can't really make comparisons besides Mezeh, but everything seemed pretty well seasoned and fresh. Not too salty and the chickpeas had a good bite to them, not mushy at all. They also put in some homemade spicy sauce which was pretty tasty. The interior decor is also simple and kind of cute. I will definitely come back to try more of their menu. read more

Istanbul Kitchen - Turkish Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

The service was really good! Even if it's in the mall, it looks a real mom and pop place with so much food home made. I think we'll return.

the people working were so sweet! they gave us free samples to try out the different veggies they had cooked for the veggie platter, and we got to try this new juice they had too! interior is really cute and they have a lot of seating available, looking forward to coming back again! read more

I work in an office building connected to Tysons. I have walked by this restaurant many times, curious about it but never tried until a week ago. OMG. The food is A M A Z I N G. First eating the food, close your eyes and take a bite and you will be taken to a kitchen in someones house, and eating a great home cooked meal. That is the best way I can describe the food here. Most restaurants you go to, they may have good food but, what can I say other than, its just food and yes maybe good food. The first bite of rice... I LOVE rice... Always have and cant say the last time I had rice that I really loved.... Well probably been since my mother made a home made meal with rice and unfortunately she passed away almost 20 years ago. Biting into this rice, great home food memories just started rushing into my head. I could eat a big vat of this rice all day, every day. You have an option of meat balls or chicken thighs, and I tired meat balls first. which impressed me. Again there was something about the meat balls that were amazing. Again tasted like home made... No other way to describe it.. Earlier this week I tried the chicken which is cooked in a cream sauce and that was out of this world... The chicken was cooked great, the cream sauce took the chicken over the top without being too heavy and it tasted delicious and fresh and unlike something from a standard restaurant that may be over heat for long periods of time to cook flavors out of it. First time there they had a cauliflower dish which rocked my world... Again eating it, sorry to say it again but it took me home again.... This week I tried the green beans... They are cooked in a tomato sauce. I cant tell if the beans are canned or fresh, as they have been cooked for a long time in the tomato sauce. They kind of have the texture of canned green beans but man I could not get enough of these.. again amazing. Last part of my dish was a salad which sorry, broken record.... The cut of the lettuce, and the freshness of it, along with the onions, feta cheese and diced tomatoes, with a oil dressing that is out of this world. I cant recall the last time I ate food at at restaurant that blew me away with food like this. The staff that work there are so nice and as I write this, I think I am going to go there again this week and try something else new. This food is worth a trip to the mall, just to eat here. read more

Wonderful people. Very friendly and welcoming. And that's just the beginning. The flavorful explosion of spices and veggies and rice and I could go on and on. The Turkish and Mediterranean flavors and smells. Delightful. Please give this place a try. You will not regret it. read more

Nice Turkish coffee. Friendly staff .I tried their food before and it was good. But today I'm here for the amazing coffee read more

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We come here all the time! Definitely recommend if you love good food! Among all the junk food restaurants in Tysons, this place is a gem! Other than delicious food, the ladies who work there are so nice! They always treated our 6 year old with love and affection, sometimes even little surprises~ I like their decorations in the store too, very exotic and welcoming! It has become our place to go whenever we visit Tysons... read more

Amazing selection of food. Rice is incredible. Highly recommend going half-and-half on the chicken and ground meatballs. Thank lord they always have hummus -- it's never enough and I want more. Platter costs a little bit more than what you'd expect from a $10-14 food court, but the portions are so generous that I can easily let it slide. This is enough for two meals, and this is enough to share. I have so many good things to say about this business - and I can probably laugh about it because I've either personally dragged or recommended eight different people here. The owner is so sweet and incredibly calming. She gets excited with me when I want to try new desserts, or when I want to order the Ottoman Sherbet drink for the fourth time this month. (It's a little too sweet, but SO FLAVORFUL. YES) read more

Istanbul Kitchen - 100% Customizable platter - Turkish Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

I've passed this spot so many times at Tysons Corner but finally decided to give it a try today. The server was super friendly and patient with me, as it was my first time. I ordered a platter to go with chicken, a chickpea vegetable side, salad, and two mezzes. The protein options were a bit limited, between meatballs and chicken, but they both looked very yummy. The mezzes all looked super enticing - I ended up picking the beet one and a baba ghanoush. Overall the combination was super flavorful and I felt healthy, packing in my proteins, carbs, and veggies. The chicken was super juicy and the beet mezze was just a tad sweet for a delicious addition. My only complaints are that the bread was really small and the platter was $15, a bit hefty for food court pricing and in comparison to other Mediterranean options. But the portion was large enough for two meals and super yummy so maybe I'll let that slide. read more

Istanbul Kitchen - Turkish Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

By chance my wife and I found the Istanbul Kitchen at the Tysons Corner Center during our visit on November 27, 2023, so we ate lunch there. Sadly I don't speak Turkish - my loss - but the ladies were lovely and patient. We cleaned our plates. Delicious. read more

Overall-- amazing food and even better service! My wife and I went here as we were traveling through the area. We got two entrees, rice pudding, and the mixed drink. It was all AMAZING. The service was even better. You could clearly tell the pride the workers took in their restaurant and the food they made. We cannot wait to go back! read more

Istanbul Kitchen - Mix of chicken / meat balls, rice, and green beans with salad and hummus! - Turkish Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

I'm not too familiar with Turkish cuisine so I gave this place a shot when out at the mall. The lady behind the counter was so nice and tried to explain all the different foods to her best which was very helpful in my picking of selections on my platter! The food was delicious, the spreads were tasty. The ottoman sherbet drink was delicious as well. read more

We were en route to our usual pit stop at Falafel Inc but my husband saw this place on Yelp and we decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad we did! He got the Istanbul platter with chicken, it came with rice, mezzes and salad. I got the Anatolian Za'atar feast which consisted of a toasted baguette with za'atar, olive oil and mozzarella, with a salad and mezzes on the side. Everything was delicious and flavorful, and though it is one of the more expensive options at the mall, the food was generously portioned and delicious. The real highlight of the meal was dessert! We got the most delicious cream filled pistachio cake with a nutty crumb and a slice of a delicious syrup drenched sponge with coconut on top (I think it was called rabiya, I can't be sure and apologize if I got it wrong). Both were incredibly delicious - truly decadent, moist and yummy. This was the best Mediterranean dessert we've ever had in the area, and the entrees, dips and salads were all pretty delicious as well. We will definitely be back for more! read more

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After walking through a packed Tyson's Corner for hours gift shopping two days prior to Christmas while veryyy hangry this place felt like the absolute best choice of my life lol... I ordered the Instanbul platter and was so overwhelmed with the choices I wanted to have a bite of it all!! I had the creamy chicken (soooo tender), rice pilaf and stewed okra, with fresh salad and sides of cacik (tzatziki-thick and delish) and artichoke salad (my favorite part!!) it reminded me of the closest thing in the US I've had to my mother-in-laws Greek home cooking. 100000% recommend. I think I paid $15 and some change, took leftovers home. Space was clean and plenty of seating. The staff was soooo polite. I only wish they had more locations. read more

Istanbul Kitchen - Turkish Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Homemade Turkish cuisine in Tysons Corner mall. Do not miss this gem! The food is delicious, you can tell that the chefs take a lot of care in preparing the food. The kofta is so juicy and the bamia (okra) was delightfully bright and tasty. We also tried the Ottoman sherbet and lemonade and baklava. Ottoman sherbet was sweet and almost floral--very unique. The lemonade is made with fresh squeezed lemons and definitely tasted homemade. And baklava...so flakey. The customer service was awesome. I was treated like part of the family and felt like the staff really wanted to take care of me. Thank you! Can't wait to come back! And on Tuesday there's 10% off, which is pretty cool. read more

Istanbul Kitchen - Ottoman sherbet, homemade lemonade, baklava (cute decor!) - Turkish Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

This food is so good!! Have had this place a lot since they opened and cannot recommend it more! It's authentic and fresh and with the changing menu you can't ever be bored! The workers are the wonderful women who make the food and are proud of their craft as they should be. Definitely a must try! Rating: 89/100 Must try: yogurt chicken with rice read more

The food is delicious and amazing Turkish cooking. It's closer to a real home cooked meal than restaurant. The hosts are super nice and have offered me tea too. One of my favorite mezzas are the super colorful and delish beets. It's now our favorite food gem within Tyson's mall! read more

I'm so happy that they have simits! I needed to get my fix after Turkish Coffee Lady closed. They probably need more staff, but overall good. read more

we're fans of Mediterranean food and this is easily our favorite food at Tyson's mall. if they weren't at the mall we'd find them. we usually get the Istanbul platter and everything on the plate is delicious, including the rice, beans and salad. it is obvious they take time and care to infuse flavor in each, no matter it's 'rank' in the overall meal - something many restaurants don't do with sides and salad. i struggle with stopping when i'm full (about halfway) but it tastes so good i want just 1 more bite. i notice other food services have left the court and they're still there. clear to me why. read more

I'm all about supporting local small business but the prices are a bit on the high side for what you get. $10 for 3 pieces of baklava? Yikes. read more

My fiancé and I love coming here. It's our favorite place to eat at Tyson's. The food is always so flavorful, and we both talk about how much we enjoy the taste and feel better after eating here. Compared to the surrounding fast food, you can have a healthy and delicious meal here with plenty of authentic deserts to choose from. Highly recommend, we will always come back! read more

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We visited it this weekend and was throughly impressed by this family-run cafe filled w fresh, delicious, healthy foods and nice ambiance. The Istanbul platters include a main protein course, a salad of your choosing, and mezzes. Generous portions and ample options. The drinks (for example, we mixed leemonade w a hibiscus+ginger "Ottoman" drink) were delicious!!! And you must try the desserts. The rice pudding and the baklava was out of this world good. I can see coming w friends for a nice afternoon Turkish coffee plus sweets. read more

Amazing food, especially the Borek Platter with the "meat lasagna"(it's the triangle shaped one). Even my husband who isn't usually a huge fan of Turkish food loved it and stole half my pie. The rose mint tea is NOT to be missed. read more

Out of this world flavors. Very clean and well kept environment. Love the staff, very polite. And the food is affordable too.

Owner is very welcoming and made us feel like home. Friendly staff, great delicious and flavorful food! Our first time trying food at this location since we just relocated from Texas will be returning! read more

Istanbul Kitchen - Warm tea - Turkish Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Wanted to try this place for sometime. Decided to try something small before eating a meal. I asked for a piece of baklava and a Turkish cheesy bread. The baklava was priced differently in several places so I knew it varied. When she rang me up she said $22. I couldn't believe I was paying that much for a light snack at the mall. The baklava was good, the cheesy bread disappointing compared to other Turkish restaurants. Way over priced. I looked over the menu again as I walked out and noticed the most expensive item on the menu was some breakfast meal at $19.99. So I couldn't believe they charged me $22 for two small bites. Definitely felt ripped off. No where on the menus were these high prices listed. read more

Great little gem inside of Tysons Corner Center. I've had it multiple times now, and it feels very authentic. I typically get the Istanbul platter, and have tried a variety of the meats and sides, all of which are solid! read more

The food is very delicious and tastes home made. I get rice, chicken, green beans and borek! EVERYTHJNG tastes amazing. My 5 year old love the rice and chicken. Also the desserts are authentic and right size! I also order this food for catering, everything was ready on time and it was hot! Highly recommend everyone coming to Tyson's corner mall to check this place out! read more

The best Turkish food in town,great hospitality, and friendly customer service.and this will be my new stop when I'm in town

I've been working in the coffee business for 13 years now, and this place has an amazing Turkish coffee for its price. Bold, flavorful, and always paired well with a treat. The staff is always helpful, and beyond polite. I constantly look forward to my once a week visit. read more

This is truly the hidden gem of Tyson's Corner. Authentic, home-cooked flavors in a cozy setting with plenty of seats--not an easy feat in one of the busiest malls in America. If you know Greek food, you'll be somewhat familiar with Turkish cuisine. But the friendly staff will answer any questions you have and you'll soon learn how to order like a pro. The platters are quite generous and it tastes like one of the ladies behind the counter cooked it using mom's recipes. Try the borek, which can be had with ground beef or spinach and feta, and also the sherbet/lemonade drink. You won't want to miss the taste of fresh ingredients, wonderful spices, and their cold drinks don't disappoint either. read more

Had dinner their with friends. I wouldn't consider this place a Turkish restaurant. Taste, presentation and options were not the best. I'm not going back. read more

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Absolutely delicious!! I definitely didn't come to Tysons Corner searching for authentic Turkish food but...wow...I was so impressed by this hidden gem. Tucked away in the Tysons Corner Mall food court, Istanbul Kitchen offers authentic, fresh, and tasty Turkish food at a relatively cheap price. Their Istanbul platter is absolutely delicious and has all of the variety that you could ever ask for. It's the perfect sampling of Turkish garlic bread, hummus, rice pilav, salad, and whichever main dish you want -- one of my friends tried their kofte, another sampled their sauteed chicken thighs with cream, and I had their vegetarian kofte. I've had quite a few dry or flavorless vegetarian koftes, so I was genuinely impressed by their's...it was made with zucchini, carrot, parsley, leek, dill, and feta, and it was absolutely packed with flavor. We also tried a few of their homemade cookies, which were made with chocolate chips and almonds or walnuts, as well as their baklava. Both were just the right level of sweetness and incredibly tasty. Highly recommend if you're hankering for a snack or meal while shopping in Tysons, or honestly if you're just on the hunt for cheap and yummy Turkish food! read more

I'm half-Turkish and my friend from college took me here. It is SUPER authentic, literally you have actual Turkish moms and women making the food. It tastes just like my mom's!! The women working there are always super pleasant and sweet--they gave me a free drink the first time (chai) and a free sample of baklava the second time. I wish I discovered this place years ago when I first started going to school. Delicious, authentic, super amazing!! read more