Well, I was sad that they did not have the Turkish bagels the day I was there. the coffee with…read morecardamom and the baklava were both amazing. Service was friendly and fast and the store/restaurant has a really nice vibe

How I heard of this place: On a visit to Bellingham a couple of years ago, my sister and mother…read moretold us about this new Turkish cafe downtown with sweet reminiscences of our visits to Turkey. We simply had to give it a try. And continue coming back. Type of cuisine: Turkish fare - from simit and borek, to cardamom or pistachio infused Turkish coffee, apricot and apple teas, baklava and lokum. We have always loved the foods, mostly imported directly from Turkey. Ambiance: Sweet and cozy, the space is full of beautiful Turkish art/craft - from lighting to seating, from merchandise to the tasty treats served, we love our bay window benches and small, tiled tables that barely hold everything we order. The brother-owners are always wreathed in smiles and humble, grateful service. The music is soft, but always a surprise - sometimes Turkish, sometimes rock, sometimes jazzy, always fun and unobtrusive. We also love the huge barrel "tables" used as outdoor seating under a covered "patio". What I ordered: I was sad to hear that they no longer make/serve their refreshing and lovely apricot tea, so I chose a sweet cardamom coffee. My sister each chose a turkish coffee and pistachio coffee. A hot chocolate for my husband and two apple teas for the children. We ordered one of each selection of baklava available - pistachio, walnut, chocolate pistachio, halva and another walnut treat. Not to mention peach and blackberry lokum. We also ordered a potato & cheese sandwich; they ran out of the bread so substituted potato borek topped with cheese for our savory snack. What I loved: Always the service; quiet, humble, spot on. The coffee is truly magnificent and fully takes you back to Turkey. The baklava is sweet and soaked in honey, just like the cafes in Istanbul, and the beautiful lighting mesmerizes each of us every time. Why I loved it: It's always a little escape entering the doors of Ashuri, and like a mini vacation in a home away from home. Cost: Average

Love this neighbourhood gem. So blessed to live so close by to this restaurant. Didn't order…read moreanything new. Just stuck with some tried and true favourites, but came with some friends who hadn't tried it before. The huge slab of piping hot bread definitely raised their eyebrows just as it had done for us when we came in previously. I suggested we all share a small order of the Mixed Plate appetizer, so we did that and there was still plenty left over for me to bring home. My favourite dip in the Mixed Plate is the Babaghannush. I love it so much that I decided to have a separate order of Babaghannush as my main entree! My daughter ordered her beloved Cheese Lovers Pide again, while our friends ordered their own Cheese Lovers Pide as well as a Greek Salad and an order of the Lamb Chops. This is a great place to introduce people to Turkish food.

Absolutely delightful, delicious Mediterranean cuisine. This place is not run of the mill - their…read moreoven baked lavash bread is fluffy, warm and scrumptious. The friendly staff are very helpful. This venue transports you into a different world - one removed from American stresses and at a pace which is more Mediterranean. One of my most favourite hidden gems run by a family like a clock, You will not be disappointed.

Simit in Kitsilano is truly delicious. From the moment you walk in, the incredibly kind and…read morewarmhearted owner and chef make you feel like part of the family. The Turkish coffee is excellent, the baklava is delicious, and the bread and everything else I tried were absolutely sumptuous. Every item was prepared with care and full of flavor. I also really appreciated how attentive and accommodating they were regarding my allergies. They took my concerns seriously and went above and beyond to ensure I felt comfortable and cared for. The owner and chef even offered me a delicious tahini cookie, which was a unique and divine treat. Their generous hospitality and thoughtful customer service made the experience even more special. Simit is a wonderful place with welcoming hospitality and exceptional food. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious Turkish cuisine and a genuinely warm experience.

With excitement to enjoy their bread and pastry, we did not feel welcomed as we needed to wait…read morequite long time even there were no other customers in front of us. Upon calling a staff behind the counter, she asked us to wait for a minute while she walked away from the counter. I appreciate restaurants and shops who value and treat customers first. The various items we got are quite good. However the altitude of staff are discouraging for return visit.

We came here on a Saturday night with reservations. They have a big screen as well as a live music…read morelater in the night. Dolma and borek - both were pretty standard and not bad. But I wouldn't get it again next time Urfa kebab - this was my favourite. The beef is super flavourful and soft. I love both rices in all of the dishes. The bread was also strangely addicting. Would DEFINITELY recommend this dish Lamb sis kebab - the lamb wasn't super lamby which is good for people who are scared of the lamb flavoyr. It was a bit chewy and dry. Wouldn't get it again Fish salmon kebab - too dry but I liked the smokiness to it Mix doner on rice - the meats were both really dry. Wouldn't get it again Service - food came fast and they checked on us multiple times Atmosphere - lots of people kept coming in and out but it wasn't loud at all. They started live music at around 7pm. Overall I felt like the food was okay. It's great for big groups as they have huge tables. The price was also a very cost efficient

We went to Saray Turkish Cuisine for Valentine's dinner and overall had a really great experience!…read more Appetizer: Cigar Börek - Crispy phyllo rolls stuffed with cheese and parsley, served with garlic sauce. Absolutely dynamite!!! Crispy, cheesy, and addictive. My dish: Alinazik Kebab - Grilled lamb over sauced grilled eggplant and yogurt, served with salad and bread. The lamb was insanely flavourful and delicious. I wasn't a fan of the mashed eggplant though (which surprised me because I usually love eggplant). It was okay, just not my thing this time. My husband's dish: Ground Beef Pide - Savoury flatbread topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh herbs, and sesame seeds. This was excellent -- super tasty and satisfying. My son's drink: Ayran - A traditional salty yogurt drink with mint. Not a hit with him Too salty and sour for his taste, but we appreciated the experience of trying something new. The servers kindly brought him a Coke instead and didn't charge us, which was really nice. My son's dinner: Adana Kebab (spicy) - Skewered spicy ground beef with rice, bulgur, salad, and bread. Fantastic!!! The beef was fresh and flavourful, and the rice and bulgur were soooo good. Service & atmosphere: It was pretty packed for Valentine's Day, so service was a bit hit and miss and slower than usual -- but totally understandable. The atmosphere made up for it, especially with the live Turkish music. It genuinely felt like being on vacation for the night, and I loved that feeling. Overall: Definitely worth the wait. Great food, great vibes, and a fun dining experience for the whole family.

Will not be returning. I visited yesterday to pick up 2 wraps, both had underwhelming portions…read more Yet, what really urges me not to give this location another try was their customer service. The cashier was practically annoyed they had to take my order, and it ended up being wrong.

Walking along the waterfront after dinner. Didn't have dessert at the restaurant (Cactus Club -…read morewhich was very good), because I thought I was full, then we came across The Golden Horn, and I quickly changed my mind. It's a small shop that specializes in Baklava and other Turkish pastries. (although when we got there, there was only Baklava in the case.). Decided a couple of Baklava pieces, one chocolate and the other hazelnut. I had never tried a chocolate Baklava, so I was very intrigued. The staff person was friendly and helpful. Even offered to give a bag to carry both the baklava and the leftover food from the restaurant. Took them back to our hotel across the street and ate them in the room. I was a little disappointed in the chocolate one. It was good, but a little dry for my tastes. The hazelnut was very good, but the layers came apart when eating it. (not fresh?). A good spot, but not some place that we would return to.

Service / staff / portions / the most important: taste : quite impressive…read more Order desserts: sutlac and kunefe Thank you for taking us to Istanbul.

I got the Iskender platter to go…read more The beef was nicely cooked but a little underseasoned. The tomato sauce was good but not enough. But the whole dish was extremely greasy, and all the grease soaked into the bread underneath. Also had a grilled roma tomato and a grilled pepper. Portion was not big, but cost nearly $30. total ripoff.

My favourite donair spot. Delicious and filling. Very friendly people and they are always very kind.read more

The food is the star here. The portions are generous. I got the Kabuli Palau (lamb shank with rice…read morepilaf and sweet carrots and raisins with saffron) this was very tender and fall off the bone. They served a side salad, pita and three dips. Small amounts of creamy hummus, refreshing tzatziki and a honest to God garlicky Toum! I also got a spinach and cheese Pide which was really well done. They don't skimp on the quality of the food. Two men were cooking and serving, both were engaged and seemed to be enjoying making the food. They had smiles on their faces when they saw how much we were enjoying the food. Good Job Guys! This is a small restaurant in a strip mall offering seating for maybe 8-10 people. Does a brisk takeaway business with the donairs.

This is a great place for dessert and drinks. I love the variety of hot and cold drinks. They also…read moreoffered some pop. The Turkish delight was really good. I love the whole hazelnuts in each bite. Love the Turkish coffee presentation. It's unfortunate, we were so busy and forgot that we ordered the Borek but did not receive it. It wasn't until we left that we realized we didn't get our order. Hopefully we get to go back in the future to try it out.

Quaint Turkish coffee shop on Hastings near Boundary…read more Parking is available on Hastings, as well as the side streets. The inside is pretty plain, but there are decorations. Staff are friendly and cheerful. No complaints. I had a Turkish coffee. Served in a tiny cup (much like an espresso). Comes with a cube of Turkish delight (dessert). Special mention for the presentation. See photo. The coffee was solid. Wouldn't mind coming back at some point. Recommended.

I generally love Persian/afghan cuisine so to have this combination in the tricities is just a plus…read morefor the community. The restaurant itself is a small and very cute place. Love the layout and the vibe of it. The service was absolutely wonderful - our server was friendly and was able to help us out quite a bit with the menu. The food was absolutely delicious - we thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it and we can't wait to be back to try it out again!

This cozy spot does what appears to be blend of Afghan, Persian and Turkish dishes, I had been…read moremeaning to try pulao and was excited to see they had it on the menu. I shared the Qabuli Pulao (27.99) and we even had some leftover since it was very rich and hearty! The rice was buttery and despite not being a big raisin fan, the sweetness of the raisins complemented the dish very well. The lamb shank was tender and easily fell off the bone as pictured, and was in some sort of slightly heated tomato sauce. I'd want to try the Uzbeki Pulao next time. As for the pot of Turkish tea (3.99), it came in a nice set with sugar cubes, definitely a bit on the strong bitter side but very pretty and great for sharing. Same with the pistachio halwa (6.99), I found it to be quite bitter and am not sure if that's the norm or not.. didn't love it. But overall, I liked the ambiance and the service was good, the server answered all my questions! Bonus points for the jazz playlist they had playing during my visit.