I really liked Chortke! The space is beautiful (though a little cavernous) and loved all the food…read morewe tried. The pork chop and keftedes were the stand outs for me, but nothing was a bad dish. Only real critique is I think prices are a tad high on the mains, but understand prices are going up across the board. Give them a try as there is really nothing similar to this in Rochester.

I wish I had a sixth star to give…read more One of the best meals we've ever had. We had: Flatbread, the one with the raw egg yolk on it. Wow, so delicious with the spices, the tangy cheese, the creamy egg, and the dough which was tender and flaky. Eggplant 'steak', also a banger. So many different flavors and textures presented in one delicious dish. And the lamb shank. Holy crap, one of the best meals I've had, period. The meat itself is meltingly tender and perfectly seasoned. All of the other stuff on the plate, the dill rice, the red stuff, crispy chickpeas, fava beans, some green sauce and parsely, it might sound like too much but it works so perfectly. Each bite containing a whole odyssey of textures and intense flavors. We got the signature dessert, a nest of phyllo with cardamom mousse, saffron syrup, fresh raspberries and more I'm forgetting. An absolute show stopper, and perfect with a turkish coffee. Even the turkish delight that came with the coffee was delicious. Service was helpful, prompt, and abundantly kind. This might be the best fine dining ROC has to offer.

The food was freshly made and had great flavor. The service was excellent and explained the…read moredifferent menu items.

Ordered the shish chicken platter and the chicken gyro platter. Get the Shish chicken platter it…read morewas very good. The shish platter chicken had a delicious Smokey flavor with bits of sweet onion in between the kabob. The food is fresh and made while you wait. The restaurant is a little run down but if you're looking for authentic flavor this place is great.

Great food Great service…read more Great prices Very clean Highly recommend Came in and tried the lamb with rice it was great

I got takeaway from here - I really want to come back to eat in-person with my family or friends to…read moretry more dishes though. It looked like a good place to share food at in terms of atmosphere. I got the Mantarli (Mushroom) Pide and Sutlac (Rice Pudding). The pide was good, but it wasn't as hot as I would've liked to have been :( I think this was because of the delivery service, so it's not any fault of the restaurant. The crust was really nice and crunchy. The pudding was excellent - it was light and rich at the same time and hit the spot perfectly. I think that this place would be best eaten at in-person, so for a truly fair review I'd need to come back for that. Very good food and solid pricing!

9/3/2026 An update This is a restaurant proud of the…read moreculture and history of It's origins. The name says it all: The Bamiyan Buddhas were carved in the 6th century and were 180 feet tall and 125 feet tall, carved into a sheer rock face. It was a large center for Silk Road trade, and a major center for Buddhist teachings. They were destroyed by the Taliban in March 2021. Unlike other Silk Road restaurants, this serves no dumplings (pelmeni/jiaozi); no stuffed flatbreads (naan), and it is entirely Halal. I loved everything about my visit here, and I plan to bring my family here!

Got food via Uber eats and it was really good. Beef on naan…read morewrap w/ fries. Huge wrap w/ nice beef and delicious tasty sauce. Fries were crunchy and good flavor. Second time eating from here and it is good still. First time got the beef and chicken kebab over rice. Solid plate with tasty rice.

You say goodbye, and I say Halal. Halal, Halal. I don't know why you say goodbye, I say Halal. And…read moreat this place, you can get your Halal butcher meat, and lots of other Middle Eastern goodies including imported Turkish sodas, which as you can see in my picture, I indulged in, and enjoyed! In fact I bought five of them! One dollar each! Unfortunately the other review (hi sock puppet Alex!) is a little out of date because they no longer serve kebabs here. However, they filled in the wall and sold the kebab business to another Turkish family, it's now named As Evi and is separate, and the Halal people kindly pointed me to go over there and get my food. Which I thought was really lovely of them. After dinner, I went back to the Halal Market and picked up my five different Turkish sodas. In fact I'm going to go and grab one right now because I'm pretty thirsty. One of the best ethnic grocery stores in town, cheap prices, friendly people, great products, and people having sex in the back room. And they don't mind if you walk in on them. They just turn around and say "Halal!" and then they go right back to doing the wild thing - Istanbul style. If you come here on a boat, by the way, make sure you put down the Ankara in Lake Ontario.

Everyone is friendly and willing to assist in explaining the different cuts of meat, cutting fresh…read moreif I needed something that wasn't out or a different quantity. As a person who a few years was very new to buying and eating halal, they have taken the time and answered or explained different questions or situations I have had come up.

Had a wonderful shopping experience (Turkish and UAE chocolates, and spices) and enjoyed lunch and…read morea yummy desert (baklava) there.

My wife and I came looking for potsticker wrappers, not realizing that "International" is focused…read moremainly on Turkish and Middle Eastern foods. It was a fortunate mistake though, because this place was much more than we expected. Walking in, you first see the clean, modern cafe. Since we quickly determined they didn't have the wrappers we came for, we instead got lunch. A helpful and patient guy at the cafe explained what everything was. My wife got a potato-filled pastry and a chicken-filled pastry. I got a chicken kabob bowl, a sweet cheese-filled pastry, and some fruity soda. The chicken bowl was the standout for me -- the chicken was crispy and well seasoned, the rice was well cooked, and there was some seasoned onions and cucumber on top. Generous portion for, I believe, $12. I'll definitely be back because I always enjoy a baklava and they had, by my count, 10 different types of baklava. We also saw a lot of interesting grocery items we'd like to explore when we have more time.

Food was very good, nice seating outdoors service is really nice. It really gives off a Greek vibe…read moreand the Greek food is amazing.

This spot is in a great area! There's parking and outdoor seating options. There's ice cream from…read morePittsford Dairy next door for afterwards. The food at Sinbads was, overall, delicious. I'd order the chicken pita again but I'd pass on the lentil soup, which didn't arrived hot. There's a hot sauce I was charged for without realizing - I'd asked for a little hot sauce for my pita - but at least I can say it was a great sauce!

I love these little hole in the walls where one person is the chef, manager, and cashier. Plus the…read morechef cooked authentic Halal. My colleague recommended it and the dishes, two different Manakeesh plates and kofta Pita. All were so tasty and filling and great price. New fav place for lunch when in Rochester.

This is a simple little restaurant set within a plaza. There is seating available for about 20…read moreguests. The service was friendly and food was served piping hot. We enjoyed lentil soup (which came with warm pita), the falafel appetizer and traditional gyro. It seemed to be quite popular for to-go meals and appears to be family run business. If you're looking for solid Mediterranean food, check out this spot!

Food: I ordered lamb gyro bowl. The rice is flavorful, Salad is flavorful and the lamb is…read moredelicious. Service: customer services is so beautiful even with the Ramadan fasting month. They are all smiley and super caring and kind. Great customer services Ambiance.: place is clean and neat.

A True Taste of Turkey in Rochester! Shish Kebab ROC is an…read moreoutstanding new spot bringing fresh, authentic Turkish flavors to Rochester. Every dish is full of rich, bold flavor from the perfectly grilled kebabs to the flavorful rice and fresh salads. The staff are genuinely warm and attentive, making you feel right at home. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere adds to the experience. Whether you're familiar with Turkish food or trying it for the first time, this place is a must-visit!

I got the Adana gyro sandwich. Taste was good but could use a little more sauce. Next time will try…read moresomething else.

I am starting to branch out into trying new Mediterranean places and saw the great reviews that…read morethis place had to offer. Great prices and the food was amazing and generous servings including a lot of rice. I wish they would have included more meat because the ratio was more rice. The hummus was delicious and loved that they included slices if naan, as well as tzatziki sauce was delicious. I tried the 6pc falafel and the beef and lamb platter. For sure we will come back!