The entire experience was great - the food was excellent, our waitress was polite and prompt, and…read moreeveryone made us feel welcome. We really enjoyed the calamari and baked feta for our hot mezzas. My son loved the lamb, I really enjoyed my Iskender kabob, and my wife really liked her chicken shish kebab. We're looking forward to going back again.

I've lived in Arlington for five years and had somehow never stopped in, despite hearing good…read morethings. Finally gave it a try and was glad I did. The restaurant serves Turkish cuisine, which I'm a big fan of. The interior is surprisingly beautiful, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. There's also plenty of outdoor seating and a bar area. Service was friendly, and everything we ordered tasted fresh--from the bread and fries to the tea and soup. I had the beef and lamb döner, which was delicious and well-prepared. The parking lot is a bit tight, but it's manageable. Overall, a great experience and a spot I'd definitely return to

This Turkish restaurant has some of best Mediterranean dishes and fresh ingredients. They also do…read morecatering and service is phenomenal!

Yelp categorized this as "Greek". Wrong. Parking is…read moredifficult and unfriendly. But the good is delicious. Go for things you can't get elsewhere.

TLDR: Great Turkish food with standout chicken kebabs, flavorful rice, generous mezze portions, and…read morefriendly service. Bonus points for the relaxed patio and late-night Sunday hours. Taste of Istanbul was a delightful experience. I ordered the combination kebab platter to sample a bit of everything, and not a single item disappointed. The real standout was the chicken, it was cooked to perfection, incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Even the rice exceeded expectations, as it was well-seasoned and genuinely delicious rather than just a side dish. The service was attentive, with the staff offering thoughtful recommendations and ensuring we had everything we asked for. The ambiance is relaxed and inviting, and the outdoor seating makes it an especially enjoyable spot when the weather is nice. The mixed mezze platter was another highlight, offering generous portions that were easily enough to share among a few friends. The bread was fresh, warm, and crisp. It's also worth noting that they're open until midnight on Sundays, making Taste of Istanbul a fantastic option for a satisfying late-night meal.

Service here is terrible. We waited over 30 minutes for our order and then a server came to double…read morecheck what we ordered. This means that our order was never put it. People who came after us, got their order within 15 mins. I really wanted to like this place, but customer service is everything. We ended up leaving after being there for over 45 mins with no food.

We really enjoyed Istanbul Kitchen at the Tysons Corner mall. It's a casual joint where you order…read moreat the counter and can make your own platter/bowl. Then you pick up your food at the counter when it's ready. The food was very flavorful, and we got to try an assortment of foods including rice, beans, veggies, salad, kebab meat. I also ordered a veggie borek. Everything was tasty! I also really appreciated that they had some couch seating in addition to standard tables and chairs. I needed to discretely breastfeed our baby, and I was able to do so comfortably on the couch. There was also room to park our stroller.

Delicious platters, plenty in portion, amazing and warm service!…read more At Tysons Corner, it's nice to know there is a healthier option with generous portion available at Istanbul Kitchen. I thoroughly enjoyed every single bite of such a flavorful platter! I really appreciated how kind the owners were while figuring out what to order. They were super attentive and friendly! Plenty of seating I think as well both inside and right outside. Great place to grab lunch if you work in the area for sure! This place is located on the bottom floor where the convenience store used to be.

Great location, amazing food, hospitable service, family friendly environment. The owner is very…read morenice and just wants you to have a Turkish experience. Already went back for more.

Started off with a staff member who asked if we had any questions about the menu when we were…read moredeciding whether to eat here. We were placed at a table for 2-3 people (though we were 4) but then moved us when a bigger table came available. The food was okay - the beef piroshky was good but not something I need to order again. The mixed grill doner platter was boring. The spinach pide was good as the other platters. The pickles/salad was very tasty. We were asked if we wanted bread. Then it was forgotten. We got it after we asked about it. Nothing great - should come with tzatziki. Also we were asked if we wanted dessert and then never given a menu. We found one on the table but then no one came by to find out if we wanted a dessert.

I've been meaning to come here for years and I'm so glad I got the chance to try it for dinner with…read morea friend!! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The space itself was cozy, and the wall decor made it feel warm and comfortable, perfect for a nice dinner with friends or family. The lamb skewers were so flavorful with generously-sized chunks of lamb on the skewer. I was so curious about the noodles and I'm glad we got the chance to try the gambian soman. You can tell the noodles were hand-pulled, they were so bouncy and absorbed the flavor of the meat (we got lamb) and the bell peppers so well. For dessert, we had the honey cake, which was also amazing. The cake layers were a little crumbly which complimented the cream layers in between, and the sweetness was perfectly, which I usually am cautious about when it comes to food sweetened with honey. I did end up coming back two days in a row because I was craving the lamb lol

Even though Eerkin lacks on the side of ambiance but it more than makes it up for it by the…read moreuppercut its food delivers. I have been to almost all the Ughyur food spots in the DMV and Eerkin is simply my favorite for several reasons. The food is served piping hot. Like pipe down hot or whatever you say... and it is darn delicious. This time around I went there on a date and even though the date went horribly wrong because the girl was telling me if I want to be with her I have to stop wearing shorts but as soon as I took a bike out of this Thawa Lamb Shank her voice became mute and all I could hear was the storm caused by the flavors in my mouth. Everything here tastes amazing, from the soft and chewy hand pulled noodles to the dumplings and the pilaf. I love this place. 5/5 I won't mind having more bad dates here.

Came back for lunch yesterday with a couple of friends. I had the Musakka a la Turk, one friend…read morehad the Vegetable Musakka and the other had the Turkish Omelet. The Musakka dishes are served with a side of rice pilaf and the Omelete with a side of fries. Bottom line - all three of us found the entrees to be bland. In fairness, I have only had Greek Musakka before, but I expected more seasoning and flavor, and my friend (the vegetarian) noted that they didn't get a hint of Bechamel - only mozzarella. I tend to agree the entree was heavy on the mozzarella and light on other flavors. We agreed that the rice was very good, both in texture and mild flavor. The french fries also were very good. The service here continues to be beyond excellent. Really good service. If I could give 3.5 as a score, I would, because the service was exceptional. But this is the second time I was here and both times found the entree to be bland. Maybe that's how Turkish food is - if so, please let me know, but I doubt it. The restaurant, which is very attractive and comfortable inside, has been around for 45 years and has an average Yelp score of 4.2. So obviously, a lot of people like it. I just call it like I see it.

We came across Kazan when searching Turkish restaurants. What we saw on their menu had us wanting…read moreto give them a try. Plus they have a great track record---they've been around for 44 years. They open for dinner on Saturdays at 5 p.m. That's when we arrived and were greeted and seated immediately. We liked their two top tables as they were wide and able to accommodate several items at once without feeling cramped. Our server was prompt getting to us. To drink, we both had ginger ale. For dinner, I had Filet Mignon Shish which consisted of: "charcoal grilled tender chunks of filet mignon skewered with fresh tomatoes, green peppers and onions. Served with rice pilaf and vegetable du jour". My husband had "Lamb Chops Karaman" which consists of: "Mediterranean cut tender lamb chops grilled to your perfection. Served with vegetable du jour and rice pilaf". Meals come with a side salad which is simply prepared. Our server offered to grind some pepper over them and we agreed. Plus two warm pitas along with butter were served. We found the food to be delicious. My filet mignon was served medium rare and was very tender, moist and flavorful. The grilled veggies were tender crisp. The vegetables du jour were nicely flavored and tender. The pilaf was wonderful---moist and flavorful. My husband really enjoyed his lamb chops. There were four on the plate cooked medium. He found them to be tender and flavorful. He, too, enjoyed the vegetables du jour and the pilaf. We saved room for dessert and ordered the "Mixed dessert tray for two". The selection varies each day so if you want to order this, ask your server what is on the plate that day. When we ordered it, there were 2 small pieces of each item. There was Turkish rice pudding, which was quite good and quite different from what one expects. Also, there was some pumpkin that was sweetened and tender. Creme caramel custard was also on the platter. The baklava was the star of the plate. Kazan makes their own which is orange flavored and awesome! The phyllo dough was crispy and light plus drizzled with honey and the orange flavoring came through clearly. My husband also had a Turkish coffee which he ordered medium sweet. I had Turkish tea which came with 5 sugar cubes on the side. The restaurant was very tastefully decorated with Turkish items. Service from start to finish was excellent. We left feeling like we had enough to eat but not so much that we were stuffed. And, yes, we intend to return!

Our waitress was so kind! We arrived there past lunchtime, around 1 PM. Fast service and the foods…read morewere sooooooooooooo delicious!!! It was our first time trying Turkish cuisine and we didn't have any regrets! We'll come back again.

Outstanding dinner, had the Anatolian mixed appetizer plate, everything was excellent, especially…read morethe pepper dip. I had the lamb Adana kebab, juicy, spicy and delicious. My husband had the Manti which was a large portion and fantastic(Turkish gnocchi)! Service was warm and inviting. If you haven't had Turkish food or if you love Mediterranean flavors give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!