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    Kestane Kebab

    3.7 (286 reviews)
    InexpensiveTurkish, Middle Eastern
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    KESTANE KEBAB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chunjai K.

    I was in a mood for Turkish food but I don't have time to go out to eat during weekday, so I ordered for delivery. I ordered Mixed Grill: Medium Lamb Gyro, Shepherd Salad, Mushroom Salad. it is good verities of meat. Adana Kebab small size but it is pretty good potion. Falafel Appetizer, Arugula Salad, Rice Pudding and Baklava. Delivery came on time and order was correct.

    Chicken & Lamb kebab platter
    Farrah B.

    My friend and I love going out to eat lunch or dinner at local places, and this is the first one we've vowed to return to. The space itself is lovely, filled with small touches of a far away place. The staff is bustling, as the space is a mix of dine-in, takeout, and delivery. We both were drooling at the photos of the juicy kebabs, so we got the mixed platter, filled with well seasoned, tender cuts of lamb & chicken, fragrant rice pilaf, salad and pickled cabbage. Homemade bread hit the table with tea, and my friend snagged a potato salad. We ended up eating until we wobbled, and still had leftovers. I'm still thinking about that rice pilaf....

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    Angel A.

    Not bad for a quick lunch- Turkish style. Had a chicken with pita and it got the spot. Definitely will pass by if I'm around.

    Red Lentil Soup

    I love this soup, they are always so nice n very fast. The restaurant be so pretty inside n should definitely try this restaurant

    Mixed Grill
    Priscilla R.

    Was craving kebabs and they did not disappoint. Everything was seasoned and made to perfection! Already recommended this place to a lot of people too.

    tables and chairs in a rustic restaurant
    Brock B.

    Very delicious real Turkish food. Highly recommended. Lentil soup was exactly like I had in Turkey.

    Pita instead of their delicious Turkish bread. This is what you get if you order through Uber eats buyer beware.

    Terrible. Been ordering here for years. I ordered through Uber eats for the first time tonight and this restaurant gave me stale pita bread with my baba ganoush. When I called to ask the restaurant if they were no longer making their delish Turkish bread the woman on the phone told me "not when ordering through Uber eats because costs are too high". We're talking about bread so how can I trust the quality of any of their food if they change the type of bread based on the app you order through. She was very unapologetic and rude. Told me she didn't know who I was and didn't care how long I've been coming there. I will never order from here again. Side note, saw someone posted about food poisoning just three months ago. Not surprised. I threw out my order after my conversation with the restaurant and seeing that review.

    Babaganoush

    Went to this place for Lunch yesterday. Baba Ghanoush 10/10 Mixed Grill 8/10 Service 10/10

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    10/10. I've only ordered take-out from here but the food is always so consistent and delicious!

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    Hidden gem.. food is premium as well as the service. Bang for your buck. Gluten free friendly options.

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    Chicken and lamb were dry. Service wasn't the greatest. Wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

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    This place is an absolute hidden gem. Delicious kebabs. Great outdoor area. Loved it.

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    Awesome food service and price, what more can you ask for. This is my go to spot for North Brookyln.

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