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    Istanbul Shawarma

    3.3 (39 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    ISTANBUL SHAWARMA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    City chicken sandwich
    Andrew C.

    Stumbled by here on our way back to our bnb, and we were pretty munchy after some drinks in Kensington Market. Looked a little desolate (Thursday and Covid) so we almossst just kept walking. Being from Windsor, shawarma is the go to late night snack, so we doubled back and decided to give it a shot. Super glad we did! Very friendly staff and amazing food and portions. I decided to try the beef gyro, and it was awesome. Really liked the fresh cucumber. Don't usually get that in Windsor with our Greek gyros. Gf got the "city chicken" sandwich. Well yes it was the size of a city block and also delicious! Definitely recommend and would stop back if ever in the area!

    Spinach and Cheese Pide
    Zeynep K.

    At a Glance: A great spot to satisfy Turkish Pide (Turkish Pizza) and Shawarma cravings for a decent price! I went in with a group of friends and ordered 4 different Pide to try: Lahmacun, Spinach and Cheese, Sucuk and Cheese, and Chicken Shawarma. They were all delicious, fresh baked and came with fresh sides (tomato, onion, parsley, hot peppers) as well as homemade sauce, which paired well with the Chicken Shawarma. It was pretty authentic Turkish pide, we all left full and satisfied with some taken to go. The kitchen was pretty quick, we didn't have to wait for long. The sucuk was mild and the Lahmacun paired well with Ayran (a yogurt drink), which was also very good. The tea was nice, especially on the chilly day we had. The service was very friendly and welcoming and overall, we had a great time! Highly recommend a visit. My background is Turkish, so I'm very happy with the authentic and hospitable vibe of the place!

    street doner
    Herman W.

    Came back to try the street doner (which I heard often gets sold out) and it was just as good as the chicken on fries, but a lighter option (given that there are no fries). It's a messy sandwich but once you work around the chicken kebab bits and can actually pick up the flatbread overstuffed with the pickled vegetables/hummus/other condiments it's very manageable and fun to eat. Again the chicken is great; a mix of crispy bits (almost like crackling/porchetta skin) and tender and juicy bits. Definitely doubling (tripling?) back for the regular shawarma/gyros offerings in the future.

    Bonnie W.

    I love the chicken shawarma plate here. The portion is big, the chicken is not dry, and the hot sauce is on point. We fell in love with this spot right when we ate the food. The price points are very decent here. They even offer student specials. Just wish I was still a student to get the discount ! There's vegetarian options as well here and they serve breakfast too. I can't wait to come back and check out the Turkish breakfast ! It's actually quite busy here at night too

    It is like a piece of art!-)
    Paolo L.

    I am easy to feed, and difficult to please. This place was fantastic! Everything was perfect. I need to come back and try the rest of the menu.

    Carmen C.

    First impression was the restaurant is welcoming, spacious, bright and clean! The staff were all so friendly and helpful. Everything I had were fresh and delicious! All the dips are made in house and I really enjoyed all of them. I love the freshness of the veggies that came with the dishes and the seasoning on everything was spot on. I also appreciated that service was quick since I went there super hungry :P

    Chicken Shawarma salad :D

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    Great services, Great food, Great times. This is my go to spot to eat lunch. 100% recommend. Especially the fries.

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    3 years ago

    Best shawarma in the city!!! Got the chicken shawarma and they gave me free baklava. Delicious.

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    I don't have much to say other than there is quick service and I love the shawarma here!

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    Always fantastic food, the employees are always friendly and make your order quite fast. Def try their sandwiches!

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    This shawarma place gives you alot of food serving per order. The food is excellent and tasty. Recommend it highly.

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    7 years ago

    Had a great experience eating here. Their chicken on fries was delicious. Be sure to ask about their homemade sauces!!

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    This is a Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant. The vibe is blue, like the restaurant's name…read more 1. Chicken Shawarma Pide ($17.99). 2. Adana Kebab Plate ($19.99). 3. Baklava (2 pieces for $5.49). 4. Turkish Tea ($2.00) x 2, but is free with a meal. A Pide is a Turkish Pizza. It came with red cabbage, gabage, pickles, and hot peppers. The pickles were too sourish. The chicken was mixed with two layers of cheese and a few slices of tomatoes. We ask them to hold the chili pepper. Adana is a lamb skewer. It was tasty and flavourful. It comes with a chili pepper and mixed salad, which was good. We swapped out the rice for fries, which was also good. The Baklava was just right; it wasn't drenched in honey, so it stays crispy. The Turkish Tea was the a good fish to a meal. Apparently, it is free when you have a dine-in meal. The customer service was good, except we have to keep asking to fill our water glasses. There is enough indoor seating. There is easy listening (English-language) music playing in the background. This restaurant opened in Feb 2024. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are separate male/female washrooms downstairs, thus not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. There is one high chair for little children. Review 2024-148

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    4.6(46 reviews)
    14.7 km

    We visited Bosphorus Turkish Cuisine and really enjoyed the warm and lively atmosphere. The…read morerestaurant serves traditional Turkish and Ottoman-style dishes in a cozy setting with welcoming service and beautifully presented food. We started with the "Greek Salad" and the "Mix Appetizer Plate" with "Hummus, Ezme, and Baba Ganoush", which were all fresh and flavourful. The freshly baked "Kavurma - Soujouk - Pastirma Pide" was also a great start to the meal. For mains, we shared the "Mix Grill for 4", "Ali Nazik", and "Adana Beyti Sarma", and everything was rich, smoky, and satisfying. The grilled meats were tender and nicely seasoned, and the portions were generous for sharing. We finished with "Sutlac Rice Pudding", "Chocolate Soufflé", "Turkish Tea", and "Turkish Coffee", which made the meal feel complete and comforting. This is a great spot if you want authentic Turkish food and a warm dining experience with family or friends and gatherings.

    Bosphorus Turkish Cuisine is a great spot for authentic Turkish flavors in Toronto…read more I ordered the meat pide and the lamb Ali Nazik, and both dishes were excellent. The pide had a perfect balance of crispy crust and well-seasoned meat, while the Ali Nazim was rich, savory, and beautifully plated. Portions were generous without feeling heavy. Enjoyed the fresh Bosphorus bread. The staff were warm and attentive, and the service felt relaxed but efficient. The cozy decor and light Turkish music added a nice touch to the atmosphere. Prices felt fair for the quality, and I'd definitely come back to try more of their menu. Highly recommend if you're craving real Turkish comfort food!

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    4.1(80 reviews)
    9.8 kmDownsview

    3.5 - I came here earlier than my friend so the staff kindly allowed me to sit while waiting for my…read morefriend to arrive. The waiter was really nice, he was friendly and smiling when he greeted me and took our order. My friend and I shared the meat doner with bulgur because we were not that hungry. When it came, it looked too good to eat. Presentation was well done with a variety of toppings and it was aromatic. Sadly we found the meat to be too salty for us. It was hard to eat when the bulgur and pita were running out as well. We were surprised to see that we were charged for $4 just for a cup of water each?? Apparently this is their norm but I wish I knew before coming here so I could say no to it as I had my own water with me...

    3.5 stars A friend…read morefrom out-of-town actually found this restaurant. We arrived separately, and it's a bummer that the parking lot for the plaza is so small. It's a good thing though that we were able to park on the residential street after 6 p.m. This is a fairly small restaurant with a patio. Menus are viewed by scanning a QR code. I'm not sure if it's specified, but certain items are only available at certain times. There's a chance that what you want to order is sold out or not available, so I'd recommend having a backup order ready. It was a super busy night when we went, so the food did take quite a while and was severely staggered in arriving at the table. Luckily, the restaurant was considering adding a pasta dish to their menu, and we were given one to try complimentarily. It was pretty tasty, and so were the dishes that we each ordered. The portions are decent, so if you're not a big eater, it'd be good to share dishes. The bread is so fluffy and yummy! At the end of the meal, we were given tea. It was a nice touch. However, they should specify that it's on the house. I had brought a cake and asked if we'd be able to cut it and eat it there. The server said yes, but it'd be a $5 charge per person. I understand that they provide plates and cutlery and will have to wash it, and I'm not sure what the norm is, but $5 per person seems high.

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