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.

This is a tiny restaurant not far from the Westin Grand Berlin, we were walking by and the smell…read moregot us to go in for lunch. We were immediately greeted by the gentlemen behind the counter. Food: we ordered the large Doner kebab to share with veggies and the spicy sauce with all the toppings. It was huge! And what a great price. The doner meat was very tender and full of flavor. The vegetables were a nice touch and there were a few French fries added in that was interesting. The cabbage was crunchy with a very vinegary which was a nice contrast and added sharpness to the kebab. The spicy sauce was incredible! I could have used more. The kebab was huge and easily fed two of us as lunch/mid-afternoon snack. We love this place so much we came here twice! The second day the spicy sauce was even more spicy! Was a great quick place for a snack, lunch, or dinner. The prices are right too!

Even with my lack of the language the folks here were very polite. Service was great and food was…read moreawesome. Conveniently located and glad I made the stop

Oh wow, Berlin is know for its an international city filled with immigrants, amazing architecture,…read moreunbelievable history, delish chocolates, but one hidden secret is their amazing Turkish food. It's at times better than Istanbul. It's a very much hole in the wall and I didn't expect much because it had small reviews. Let me say, this is probably one of the tastiest and juiciest restaurants in Berlin right now. Once you enter in, a tall lanky man makes eye contact but doesn't speak a word. The service was always great and the food arrived on time. Every time you ordered he would just nod his head and the food would arrive. Let's start with the basics, the hummus was silky drenched in smooth olive oil with fresh chickpeas on top. It's so fresh that it would melt in your mouth. That combination with the fresh soft crisp bread is heaven. Service was impeccable. Food was grilled fresh from the start and we had the juiciest of kabobs. Your taste buds will go on over drive! Oh my god, we got the Ali Nazek plate. Without a doubt one of the best kabob dishes on the western hemisphere. It's minced Lamb meat,on top of olive oil, yogurt and garlic. At first I said, what a strange combination, But oh my god what a delish combination. The food, the fresh made bread, the hummus all melted in our mouth. The freshness of the ingredient is unparalleled here. My partner ordered the pilic sis kabop which are delightful lite chicken cubes which complemented the lamb. For desert, some nice Turkish tea and coffee with a thin crispy wafered Baklava. This might be your new favorite Turkish addiction in town!!

Not a typical restaurant, more like a bistro. Never the less, the food was a beautiful experience!…read moreVery friendly and quick service, a good and limited selection of dishes and drinks, and very authentic in taste and interior. The food was perfectly seasoned and well made, it was colorfull and also presented well. I'll be back!!

Yes....! There's…read morereally not much to say about Meyan, because in total honesty, what do you say about a place that seemingly has it all? I was looking for a vegan/vegetarian-friendly place to accommodate my special out of town guest, and Meyan more than delivered. The ambiance of the hole in the wall is beyond special. The colorful plates, eclectic cushions, and bright flowers create a cheery and joyful environment, which very well complements the nature of the food--the flavors are bright and bold, yet fresh and surprisingly light! We ordered the chicken salad, the hot eggplant signature dish, and 3 small sides of beetroot hummus, baba ganouj, and a carrot walnut spread. Needless to say, we were hungry. The chicken was battered with sesame seeds and, despite being fried, was extremely light and fragrant! The seeds paired beautifully with the slightly-sweet-yet-slightly-acidic housemade dressing. A beautiful salad that was beautifully portioned, dressed, and seasoned! Hurrah! The eggplant in the signature hot dish was sautéed with onions, tomatoes, paprika, and olive oil... A flavor bomb if you can imagine one... Deliciously satisfying and again, very well portioned. This dish, I believe, also came with a basket of house made bread! Put the words home made and bread together, and you can definitely count me in every single time. However, the star of the show? The spreads. If you can, try them all. I haven't had a bad time with one... If your stomach or resources are limited, here are my suggestions: If you like beetroot, the hummus is a must! Slightly sweeter than your classic chickpea hummus, this spread was divine on the nuttier bread! Speaking of divine, the carrot-walnut spread came in close as the overall favorite. It was slightly sweet, yet savory, and immensely texturally satisfying with the carrot and walnut chunks. The baba ganouj was your standard. With that being said, however, the standard at Meyan is set exceptionally high. It's quality. Meets quantity... The best of both worlds, really. There's really not much more to say... If you don't believe me, definitely swing on by to check it out for yourself!

Excellent cute little Turkish / Mediterranean restaurant. Friendly staff, nice outdoor seating on…read morethe street. Excellent Turkish mezes . Authentic and different size options. Great quality of food at decent prices. Try the "Sarma" ( grapevine leafes stuffed with meat and rice), the manti ( meat dumplings with yoghurt sauce), the kofte ( Turkish meatballs ( I recommend the smaller sandwich option if you order also mezes as starter)), delicous zucchini cakes ( mücver) and various spreads ( real quality Humus) Excellent options and choice for vegetarians. Strongly recommended

Just wonderful. The next time you stop by the Friedrichstr. or Alexanderplatz U-Bahnhof, you gotta…read moreget yourself some Mishba. You can count on getting a cheap, filling, relatively healthy, FAST, customizable and delicious meal here. I would describe it as a vague fusion of middle-eastern and mexican food. To elaborate on that a bit, I have only ever gotten the burritos/burrito bowls there (the bowl is not on the menu, but you can ask for it), but they don't really taste like the burritos I am used to from California. They have more of middle eastern spiced taste. It kind of reminds me of the taste of "Riz w Shaaariyeh (vermicelli rice)" that my childhood babysitter from Lebanon used to make me. In any case, the food tastes wonderful, and at 3,50€ per (what seems like) a kilo of burrito, it won't break the bank. The basic concept of Mishba is base + toppings -- you choose a baked potato, salad, or burrito, then customize your food with protein + toppings (they have some combos already on the menu if you need some inspiration). It is a great option for omnivores, people who don't eat pork, picky eaters, vegetarians, and vegans on the go.

Don't expect anything too fancy while eating in an u-bahn station, I don't think they did…read more But! If you are on your way, and you need a quick, cheap and tasty solution for your hunger Lang the way this could work out just perfect. Good burritos, heartily filled with many goods, and there are many extras. I like.

So good. Meat was succulent as hell. Ordered lamb chops with fries. We were a table of 7 and…read morecouldn't decide on appetizer. They got a platter of all the appetizers yum yum yum. Service was quick and courteous. Plates cleared discreetly. And good recommendations. Slurped my sisters moussaka

We actually went out of our way to find this place. We'd heard that the Turkish food in Berlin was…read morefantastic and this restaurant had good reviews, so we came here for lunch. We were not disappointed! The waiter/owner(?) was very pleasant. He did not speak English, but with the help of a lady sitting next to us, we ordered exactly what we wanted. (By the way, they do have menus; you have to ask for them.) My husband and I each got a hefeweizen--0,5 liters, which was a bit too much for me, but oh well. My husband got the lamb kabob and I got the beef patties. Each plate came with salad, rice, vegetables, and condiments. The lamb came with grilled bread. The meats were juicy and flavorful. The rice pilaf was excellent: fluffy and well seasoned. And the yogurt sauce... So good! We ended the meal with espresso and Turkish black tea. It was a lot of food, so I don't think we'll be hungry again for awhile. Whether you are in the neighborhood or make a special trip, this restaurant is definitely worth a look!

Gözleme | 2-3 € Lunch: I usally get gözleme with Spinach and…read morepotato filling at the Neukölln Market. This Gözleme Restaurant offers a variety of fillings though and we went with the folling filling: . - succuk | 3,50 € - edamame | 2,80 € - potato | 2,50 € The potato was the best one bc it was moist. Succuk and edamame were way too dry and it cooled down quiete quickly. We were soo thirsty afterwayrds. I am definitively sticking to the spinach and potato filling at the market in Neukölln which is tasty and stays hot for a long time. . #CaloristasCheapEats_Berlin

To me, best Gözleme in Berlin. Affordable and good tasting, in a strict neuköllner style…read more Relaxed atmosphere, flexible and kind team. Quality is high, prices are low. Gözleme are turkish pastry filled with vegetables, cheese and/or minced meat. Similar to italian piadina, fresh baked if you wish, those specialties are surely worth a try. You might choose the filling as you please. My favourites: lentil soup, hummus and spiced potatoes gözleme highs: taste, prices, mood, kind ladies cooking with passion lows: probably underestimated

Best food we ate in Berlin! It's a bbq style Turkish restaurant! You have to make reservations!…read more Location: It is located along Hasenheide. The interior is ok but we were seated outdoor which is much better so the smoke of the food does not go to us. Service: Amazing staff! It's only 2 of them but they manage to take care of us while we dine in. Food: we ordered the set menu for 2. It includes 3 mezze, salad, mixed plate of meats, dessert and drinks. 3 Mezze that we choose are HUMUS: for real the best humus ive tasted! It has sesame seeds on top and it just divine! ROKALI HAYDARI: Oh this one is so creamy! It has feta cheese, yogurt, arugula and red peppers! Perfect for the bread. PASTIRMALI MANTAR its my least favorite, reminds me of eggplant lasagna, it was okay. The meats that are included on the set menu are lamb, chicken, marinated chicken and beef. They are all good cause we make sure we grill them good! The salad and rice that comes with the set menu is very tasty as well, we finish everything. Lastly for dessert we chose IRMIK HELVASI: it was the best dessert, im not sure what it is but the sweet sandy texture with the vanilla ice cream was so good! I can eat the whole thing!! Btw there is a side condiment that is really really good, not sure whats on it but sprinkle it to the meat and it will taste magnificent! Price rating: 8/10 its on the pricey side but its worth it because everything was good! We will definitely come back here when we are in Berlin! Good food, nice staffs and amazing ambience!

4.5/5. wildly flavorful option in a city of bland food. very friendly service. bbq concept was…read moregood, we grilled our own lamb chops and chicken thighs, both very fresh and topped with a lovely seasoning blend. for mezze we tried börek w/ potato and leek, ground beef dumplings, and whipped feta, all washed down with a raki cocktail. highly recommend when in berlin.