My dining experiences at Bosporus have been consistently delightful. The noteable success of this…read morerelatively new restaurant can be ascribed largely to the personality of its affable and ever cheerful proprietor, Sabo. His influence translates to service that is always welcoming and attentive. But most important is the quality of the cuisine. In my several visits to Bosporus as a visitor to the city, I have enjoyed each of the meals I have sampled. While I won't begin to claim expertise in Turkish cuisine, I have visited the country enough times to gain some appreciation of its native cuisine. Bosporus, I will attest, offers an excellent, somewhat upscale, rendition of the Anatolian culinary tradition. It starts with Sabo's insistence on quality ingredients: from produce, to the fresh fish and even to the Turkish wines it pours. To this, add a skilled and well-trained kitchen staff, and the results are remarkable. For starters, the cold plate sampler included some mezze dishes that matched the excellence I experienced at some of Istanbul's best restaurants. I especially enjoy Saksuka, a medley of eggplant, tomatoes and zucchini in a tomato sauce. I also favored the several yogurt-based mezzes, the namesfor which I never caught. The quality of produce is very evident in their very refreshing Shepard Salad with its sweet peppers, cucumbers onions, and tomatoes. A favorite dish of mine that is done extremely well here is Ali Nazik, lamb strips with tomatoes and eggplant in truly lovely tomato butter sauce. The flavors include a hint of smokiness that is delightful and sets this apart from others I have tried. A dish I enjoy that would appear to be a Bosphous creation is Hurmah Kuzu Dolma, a lamb saddle stuffed with roasted walnuts, dates and pomegranate seeds. I was initially hestitant about the combination, but the dish came highly recommended. It has become one of my favorites. If you're feeling a little adventuresome and in the mood for a sweet, you could bypass the easy and very familiar baklava for something more interesting, Kunefe is a specialty from Eastern Turkey (also found in Jordan and Syria) that I have come to like quite a bit. It is white cheese wrapped in skinny noodle threads baked to make the threads golden and crispy. It is then served with a light dose of sugar syrup. The cheese provides a richness in texture and mutes the sweetness of the sugar syrup. The dish is made to order and requires a little wait, so it's best when you plan a leisurely meal. Sip some Turkish tea and relax while you wait. Sabo for several years was the restaurant managers of another excellent Turksish restaurant in Essen where I first met him. Even there he was extremely hard-working and knowledgeable. But Sabo's strongest suit, then and how, is his passion for serving his customers and for culinary excellence. This is reflected in all facets of his new restaurant and is what accounts for Bosporus' enormous popularity.

We had chateau and mixed grilled fish. All expertly prepared and well seasoned. The staff is…read morespectacular - charming and very helpful. Yes yes yes - come and enjoy!

This is by far the best Turkish food I have ever had. And I have looked for Turkish food in a…read morenumber of countries world wide. This date I say is better than the business class lounge in Istanbul international airport. I imagine this is how it would taste in Turkey my dream destination. We had the mixed Kabab platter and their sausage and Gouda bread. Every bite was Devine.

This is one of my favorite restaurants! Delicious healthy meal with great flavor! I have been…read morecoming here for awhile now and I have never been disappointed. The inside of the place is decorated nicely and it clean. The Staff & and Service is exceptional.The taste and quality of the Persian food that is one of the best I have tasted. Each order comes with a small plate of greens and fresh warm Persian bread. On the other side of the restaurant, which is called La Bora, they have a full Italian menu.

Obwohl der Kellner sehr freundlich war, hat die Zubereitung des Essens über eine Stunde gedauert,…read moreund es war das geschmackloseste, das ich je hatte. Das Hähnchen mit Knochen war alt, und das Filet Mignon war furchtbar. Ich werde nie wieder kommen. Es gibt bessere persische Optionen in der Stadt.

Food is great and wonderful service…read more The location is awesome and in a easy going neighborhood. I will come back again my next trip.

Outside: Neighborhood Restaurant Inside: Clean and Bright…read moreFood: Middle Eastern Service: Hit or Miss Price: ~$20/pp Arabesque is a fantastic restaurant and a staple destination for me on my yearly trip to Essen, Germany. There isn't a bad dish in this place but I strongly recommend trying their lamb dishes and making sure you ask for an assortment of dips. The real joy or Arabesque are the many little side dishes served with pita to enjoy with or as your meal. Hummus, tabbouleh, baba ganoush, pickled vegetables, and on and on. There is no end to these sides! (Honestly, I've been here 3 times and I still haven't seen them all). If there are dishes you know you want, it's fine for everyone to order an entree for themselves, but truly the best arabesque experience you can have is to order everything family style. This can mean ordering several dishes and sharing them, or it can mean actually ordering the mixed menu where you simply pay by the head and the chef provides an assortment of food for your table. If this is your first visit, I highly recommend the latter. Just tell your server you want a faimly style meal for however many people you have with the dips/sides and they will bring you a platter of mixed, grilled, seasoned meal with potatoes and vegetables and an assortment of sides and I promise you will be in heaven with each bite. So, why only 4 stars? I had to take one of for the service which can vary wildly from visit to visit. Strangely, if you are there when it is busy, the service is very attentive. But if you are there when it is slow, and god help you if you are seated in a corner, you may actually need to go find a waiter for drink refills or more bread. It's not a big deal, but can be annoying when you want to keep enjoying your delicious meal but your beer and water has gone dry. Regardless, don't let that stop you from checking this place out. It is absolutely a top 5 restaurant in Essen and if you are there, you owe it to yourself to give it a try!

Meine Bewertung basiert auf gewohnten Berliner Döner Standards. Der Döner ist für Düsseldorfer…read moreVerhältnisse ok. Das Fleisch ist würzig. Die Portionen für 6.50€ ok. Das brot ist dünn und härter. Hätte es lieber krosser gehabt. Die Soßen sind unscheinbar und nicht besonders. Insgesamt ok Döner der mich nicht umgehauen hat

One of the better diner spots that I have been to while here in Düsseldorf. The facility looks…read moreclean and the ingredients are fresh and look prepared daily. The portions and price were great and I couldn't finish my food which is honestly a rarity. I'd recommend this place if your in the mood for something quick and tasty!!!

Include me as another fan of Kandu. Although the place looks (and smells) like a bygone…read moredisco-tourist trap stuck somewhere in 1971, it's almost romantic - in a kitschy tropical vacation, if not humorous kind of way. Apart from the decor, one can tell a lot of effort goes into the authenticity of the condiments and overall recipes. The food is really pretty good. We ordered most everything and all were winners. I imagine this would be a fun first date choice - but only if diners are both laid back, looking for some one-on-one alone time, and into uncommon ambiences. If Kandu was operating the U.S., it would quickly become a packed trendy hipster hangout for 30-somethings. In a good way.

I've ordered in food from here, and so far it's my favorite Persian food in Dusseldorf. It tastes…read moregreat. My faves: Kubideh plate w/ the grilled tomatoes and saffron rice with an additional appetizer of the Mirza Ghassemi. Out of this world. Maybe one day I'll stop by the actual restaurant!

Great Turkish food. In addition to the Turkish food they serve pizza, schnitzel, sausages and kid…read morefriendly menu too. We tried the Turkish pizza, jaeger schnitzel and chicken nuggets with fries. Everything tasted delicious.