"Wait, so what's the difference between lahmacun and gözleme?" my boyfriend asks me as we navigate…read morethe slushy sidewalks of Perleberger Straße. "Lahmacun is Turkish pizza, gözleme is like a Turkish quesadilla." "And we're going to a place called Güllü Lahmacun to eat...gözleme?" "Yes," I said, doubting whether this was indeed going to be the right restaurant. The first time I lived in Berlin, a friend of mine took me to this little restaurant tucked away on a random street corner whose name I could not for the life of me remember -- all I knew was that only women worked behind the counter, somewhat strange for this area. Thanks to some Internet sleuthing, I found out the name of the place and decided to go back for old times' sake. In the years since I was last there, not much has changed. We were warmly greeted by a woman tending to the large, decorative electric grill that sits in the front window and waited our turn to order. We ordered a cheese-and-spinach gözleme for €2.50 and took a stand in the corner to wait for her to prepare our food. The only one working, she ripped a chunk of dough from a pile sitting on a counter in a large plastic bag and put it through an automatic roller to get it to the perfect thinness. "Scharf?" she asked me, the only other woman in the restaurant, with a smile. Of course. Slowly but deliberately, she laid out the fillings, folded the dough over and set it on the grill, brushing it with some fat to give it that perfect gleam. After waiting 15 minutes -- nothing moves quickly here -- she sliced the gözleme up into squares and piled it on a to-go plate for us to take with us on our way to a beer festival a few U-Bahn stations away. The best gözleme I've ever had? Not really, and the price is a bit steep -- I've had better, bigger portions for less than €2. But for a relaxed atmosphere and kind service, it's a sure bet. And for that, we certainly plan on heading back next time we're in the neighborhood.

A few month ago the prices went up. The owner just added 50 Cents to every article. To get full you…read moreneed to spend arround 7-8 euros There are better options for the same money.

I am not quite sure what the difference between homey Turkish food and what is not. I am going to…read moreassume homey entails more focus on the food and ingredients rather than the presentation and other things. One glance at this place and it certainly looks homey if not rather like a one pot, buffet, fast food kind of style. There was counter full of prepared food in the back and you can pick and choose your meal from thy selection. No there's nothing created here a la minute but the price kind of reflects that. While I can't comment on the authenticity of the food, I can say without a doubt it is tasty...for the most part. Everything does indeed taste "homey" as every dish is sort of a mis-mash of different vegetables and meats in a consistent sauce. By that I mean most of the dishes have similar sauces a tastes quite similar despite it having different ingredients. The rice is a nicely prepared with fantastic texture and just the right amount of squeakiness to them all the while still soft and pillowy. The chicken is sightly dry but very nicely compensated with the great sauce that it's bathed in. Sadly this meal wasn't quite as memorable as I had hope for. Unlike the Turkish cuisines I have had in the past there wasn't one or more dishes I would recommend of you must order. Everything tastes good -- like a every day good kind of meal mom used to prepare.

Paid Mercan a visit last week after reading about the at Qype. They serve great simple Turkish…read morefood. Main dish with rice or bulge and a tomato salad or cake 6EUR. You are supposed to order the food at their counter, and bring it to your table yourself. But 1-2-3 the staff have brought your food. You can choose between 5 main dishes 2 with lamb, 2 with beef and 1 vegen. Go here if you want a quick but good meal, and you do want a bit more than a döner. Do not expect to sit here for hours. Finish with some tea.

First of all the food is amazing. One of the best gozleme I've had so far. The crust is perfectly…read morethin but not dry. There is a variety of options from the traditional ones to the ones stuffed with nutella or tahini! Apart from gozleme they also serve breakfasts, soups and manti. I have'n tried the rest yet. I really like the place. It's authentic. Big plus for really moderate prices. 2,5 € for a tasty gozleme is sooo worth it.

The best gozleme I ate! The potato one is a marvel. The cheesy one is a good alternative!read more

I was told that when In Berlin, try ethnic foods instead of German cuisine. Osmanya was recommended…read moreby a Berliner of Turkish background. It was a good tip. It's out of the main tourist areas, and at least half of the diners seemed to be Turkish--an indication that it would be authentic. It was. The stuffed grape leaves, the eggplant and Loop de Mer baked in grape leaves were all delicious. So was the Turkish Sauvignon Blanc. This is a very elegant neighborhood restaurant. It's worth a visit.

Fantastic food and great service. The best food I had in the whole week long stay in Berlin. Great…read moreappetizers and amazing kababs. The Kanafe dessert was also a tad bit better than the one we get back home at Dish Dash in Sunnyvale/Milpitas, California.

I really wanted to like this place but it was rather disappointing. It's a nice setup---you use…read moretongs to select the baked goods you want---but in practice the simit was stale and chewy and the borek was soggy.

From outside it does not look very special but it is actually a very nice place and the owners /…read morepeople who work there are very friendly and welcoming. Great mixture of people and delicious (mainly turkish) little dishes. All kinds of simit, breakfast, turkish bread, cakes, coffee and very, very nice tea!

At first glare it looks like a Turkish candy shop but if you are bold enough to walk down that…read moresmall way you'll find yourself in the restaurant area. This place is absolutely my taste: not fancy, slightly cheesy, noisy and good for some nice food. I tried kumpir - baked potatoes with several salads and fillings - for the first time and I was amazed! The heat of the soft potato goes really well with the fresh and cold salad. A scoop of butter and some cheese add a lovely creaminess to it. Totally loved it. I don't care too much about nice interior and focus on the food hence 4 stars.

Dieser Laden ist kaum zu übersehen, wenn man daran vorbeigeht, denn es ist immer ganz viel los…read moredarin. Das Restaurant ist jedoch leicht zu übersehen es liegt im hinteren Teil des Geschäfts und ist so gut wie immer voll. Die Spezialität des Hauses oder Kumpir ist eine Ofenkartoffel mit Butter und Käse, zu der man viele diverse Salate bestellen kann, die dann auf die Kartoffel als Topping kommen. Es gibt: Couscous, Karottensalat, Nudelsalat, russischen Salat (der eigentlich nicht wirklich russisch ist, da andere Zutaten wie grüne Erbsen, Würstchen, Salzgurken etc fehlen), Mais, Oliven, türkische Würstchen, Pepperoni und vieles mehr. Das ganze kostet nur EUR3,90 und ist gerade für den Wedding angemessen. Die Ofenkartoffel gibt es auch außer Haus und die nehme ich häufig mit. Allerdings lässt der Service zu wünschen übrig. Ich habe dort früher immer Köfte zum mitnehmen bestellt und habe jedes Mal deutlich gesagt, dass ich den Salat ohne Dressing und die Pommes ohne Mayo haben möchte. Das wurde zwar an die Küche so weitergegeben, wurde von der Küche wiederum nicht umgesetzt. Ich bekam dann die Speise natürlich mit Mayo und den Salat mit Dressing. Und jedes Mal, als ich die Bedienung darauf hinwies, gab es zunächst lange Diskussionen mit der Küche etc. und ich musste weiterhin auf mein Essen warten. Schade darum Aber da die Ofenkartoffeln immer vorne zubereitet werden, kann man vor Ort bestimmen, welche Toppings man auf der Kartoffel haben möchte. Für mich kein Köfte mehr, aber definitiv wieder Kumpir!

Unassuming, hole-in-the-wall restaurant, 1 minute walk from S- Bhf wedding with authentic, fresh…read moreDELICIOUS Turkish cuisine. Everything was bursting with flavor & deliciously seasoned meats. Our group of 7 ordered a few mixed-grill plates (chicken breast, wings, lamb, beef... Rice w/noodles, grilled peppers), lamb ribs, Adana kebab w/yogurt, marinated chicken, etc. The parsley & spicy red pepper salad they served was so good-my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The bread is also served freshly toasted & grilled. The redwine was also great (they only have one on offer). To round out the atmosphere - there was live music & the singer sang beautifully, and the accompanying musicians played well. There is a smokers' room, and it is also possible to eat outside. I'll be back.

Still something of a "hidden gem" despite Berlin's 250,000 residents of Turkish ancestry it was on…read morethe second-hand recommendation from Chefs at Ernst that three guests lined up at Örnek Lahmacun Evi on Monday, the Wedding eatery straddling a hair salon proving every bit worth the effort including a menu of traditional Turkish Cuisine and staff not fluent in English. The definition of "no-frills," a lack of indoor seating and limited room to move justified by a scratch-kitchen including Bread made on site, Ingredients rest in plain view while Meat sizzles on skewers and three men complete tasks ranging from stretching Dough to chopping Tomatoes. Open daily with predominantly Turkish clientele, a middle-aged man making room at a communal table for three foreigners, it was via Google Translate that choices were made, the signature "Turkish Pizza" or Lahmacun thin and crisp but able to bend around minced Lamb, Peppers and spices. Well known for Adana Dürum Kebaps, made-to-order in 15 minutes, Lamb is charred but still moist and made vibrant by Salsa-like Ezme plus Green Chilis that also find their way into hearty Kelle Paça Çorbası served alongside Pide that comes in handy for sopping up any residual liquid. Also offering a few traditional sweets, Halka Tatli found throughout Wedding a sort of Churro soaked in fragrant Syrup, those in search of something less sweet are well advised to order a tray of Firinda Sutlac that eats like Rice Pudding crossed with Crema Catalana.

Awesome freshly baked Lahmacun and a great lamb head soup. Everything very fresh. Mostly local…read moreTurkish guys there for a quick bite. Usually a line but service is fast. I have to go back to try the Adana.

I have eaten at several Döner shops and I was most impressed by the quality and the taste of the…read morefood here in this shop. This is the shop that my wife and me prefer over all others in the city. Excellent quality and fast service.