Our server Mariam treated us and everyone at Turkish Delight like family. She's very warm, friendly and a great at multitasking ensuring your food arrives at your food piping hot. The Turkish food here is very authentic made with extreme care and love of making middle eastern food delicious. We ordered 2 falafel plates, french fries and 2 lemonades and loved all the seasonings exploding our taste buds. You can tell this is a small family restaurant who loves bringing authentic Turkish dishes to life with true passion. Drop by and prepare yourself for a truly authentic and unique experience or order for delivery! P.S the bathroom is very clean and feels like an upscale spa with all the exquisite details read more

I absolutely love Turkish food, and after having the opportunity to spend a month in Turkey, I fell in love with the people, the country, the culture, and especially the food. So finding Turkish Delight here in Anchorage makes me incredibly happy! One of the things I loved most about Turkey was the culture around food and simply spending time together. It was never just about eating and leaving. You sit, talk, enjoy each other's company, and of course drink Turkish tea out of those beautiful little glasses. I have so many great memories of people simply bringing you tea and sitting together. There is something so warm and welcoming about that part of Turkish culture, and seeing the tea served that way here immediately brought some of those memories back. The food was amazing! Everything was fresh, colorful, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The falafel with tahini was delicious, and the plate with rice, grilled vegetables, salad, bread, and all the different flavors reminded me why I love Turkish and Mediterranean food so much. There are also so many different options on the menu that I already know I need to come back and try more. The restaurant itself is bright, clean, comfortable, and has a really relaxing atmosphere. This is exactly the kind of place I would want to come with friends, order several different things, drink tea, share food, talk, and just spend time together. I feel so blessed and grateful that we have a place like this in Anchorage. It brought back some wonderful memories of my time in Turkey, and I cannot wait to go back. Highly recommend Turkish Delight, especially if you love Turkish food or want to experience a little taste of Turkish culture right here in Alaska! read more

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Ate here with family yesterday evening. Ambience was bright and inviting, service impeccable, and the food beautifully prepared and served. Hellim cheese and ground chicken kebabs excelled. If I lived Anchorage, I would eat here often ! read more

The food was absolutely delicious! The flavors of every dish were delightful; very nice presentation on the plate; really generous in the amount of food given, that we ate two more times when we took the leftovers home. The lady that served us was so nice. She's Turkish and she explained the different foods on the menu. I definitely,100% recommend Turkish Delight. Can't wait to go back when I visit breathtaking Alaska. read more

A great deep dive into Turkish fare! We got the Kofte, Tavuk Sis, Doner Fries, and a Kahve. Delicious and varied flavors across the board, with some standouts being the tender chicken thigh chunks, the beef meatballs, and the ezme (spicy red dip). Ingredient quality was great too. It's a shame they ran out of the Hunkar Begendi that night, I really wanted to try it. Definitely recommend! read more

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I'm not familiar with Turkish food so I was very excited to try. I didn't realize how popular this place is. There were several people in front of us but it only took about 10 minutes to get seated. The place looked very clean and the kitchen was partially open, so it was cool to see a bit of the prep going on. We started with the dolmas. They were very flavorful. It was savory and slightly sweet. Maybe there were raisins that I tasted. The yogurt sauce was lovely. I got the iskender which did not disappoint. The meat was tender and the butter tomato sauce was soaked up by the naan underneath and was perfectly spiced. I had a bite of the falafel. It was very crunchy on the outside but I found it to be a bit dry even with the hummus and sauce. I also had a bite of the chicken skewer. I found it nicely seasoned but it wasn't my favorite out of everything we ordered. Overall very good and I can't wait to come back. read more

Turkish Delight - Chicken - Turkish Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Falafel was seemingly overcooked. I've never had this dark brown falafel before. It made it challenging to chew. The hummus was wonderful. Made it through 4 falafel before I gave up after one bite tasted moldy. There was also rotten lettuce in the side salad. read more

Turkish Delight - Turkish Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

We came back for our last meal before leaving Anchorage and, once again, this place did not disappoint. Truly one of my most favorite restaurants. The food is SO DELICIOUS!!! We also got some dessert this time around and took some pics to share how good it looks. read more

Turkish Delight - Baklava, Turkish Delight, Mosaik Pasta - Turkish Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Delicious bright fresh and flavorful food prepared and plated to perfection! Every bite is worth it. Peaceful atmosphere and fitting ambiance. First inquisitive visit led to several repeat visits immediately following and no bit of service was ever compromised on any level. Kind friendly and excellent service! This has become one of my top faves! read more

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Great food and atmosphere. My first attempt at Turkish coffee was a huge hit. Tried Turkish coffee and Limonata , Doner sandwich and some other meals. Absolutely amazing. Great friendly service also read more

If you like bland food do NOT order from here. This place goes crazy with the spices in the most spectacular way! THE BEST DONER KEBAB I HAVE EVER HAD, HANDS DOWN! (Basically a gyro with way more flavor). I will seriously be coming back just for that. Also there French fries are bomb & perfectly seasoned. This place is a hidden gem, and I am so glad they are on door dash & deliver from Muldoon to abbott area. Thank you, Returning customer read more

Turkish Delight - Door dash order, doner kebab & falafel - Turkish Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Amazing turkish food. Iskender doner is my go to. Being an out of towner, I look for something unique. Have had this place twice along with the iskender. Dessert kunefe is good from other places but note to put this in early bevause I was told it would take 30 mins. aren't with the maras dondurma ice cream. read more

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Such a great dining experience with friends this evening. We've gotten the falafel platter to go many time previously. This was the the first time for a sit-down meal. It did not disappoint. From the Turkish tea and coffee to the appetizers, main courses, and unique desserts--everything was spectacular. A++ Service was very attentive, but not rushed. A very nice pace. We arrived at 5 and there were a few diners, but by 6:30-7 it was packed. Friends commented on how clean it was, the nice artwork on the walls, and the overall feel. Absolutely joy! read more

Turkish Delight - Turkish tea - Turkish Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This restaurant is under new ownership as of MAY 2023!! The original owners are enjoying retirement, and hand selected a new Turkish family to pass their legacy on. The old owners were a lovely family, and selected a brother & sister duo as the proud new owners of this restaurant. They are also very lovely, and are working hard to share their culture with us. If you go to the restaurant they are sometimes working the service floor, and are super friendly. The duo are very proud of their heritage, and are happy to share it with Anchorage. The space & menu has been completely refreshed. I love the new vibe of the restaurant. It's much lighter inside now with beautiful white oak tables & chairs. Touches of bright blue throughout & beautifully decorated. The space has a much more Mediterranean feel. The restroom is probably one of the nicest ones in Anchorage with Turkish glass light fixtures & they used to have a gorgeous mosaic sink bowl until a customer broke it. The artwork around the restaurant is a display of Turkish culture. Service has always been excellent when I have dined there. There was one time I went on a Tuesday during lunch, and the restaurant was packed. There were only 2 servers working the floor so things were a bit crazy, but everyone was working hard, and doing their best. That's all you can hope for when you see that type of situation. I'm glad they have become so popular as it really is an excellent restaurant! The menu has become way more extensive, and while it includes some of the popular Turkish dishes from the previous owners it has become so much more than that. You can sample way more of the country's cuisine; not just items that are well known (doner kebab, humus, baklava). The menu has all the dishes written in the Turkish language, which I appreciate. In my humble opinion the new owners have really brought us a more well rounded & accurate taste of Turkey. The only dish I do miss from the previous owners is their Kalamar. I've dined there 3 times under the new owners, and have found everything to be absolutely delicious. The food is beautifully presented, and I've got to sample way more of the Turkish cuisine. The meze selection is much more extensive now with a selection of cold & hot items. My favorites have been the ezme, dolma, Patlican Salata, sigara borek, antep cheese, and Havuç Meze. Their humus is also delicious, but I love being able to try new items. The Köfte & Adana are some of my favorite dishes from Turkey so I was happy to see them added to the new menu. Both dishes are flavorful and plentiful. I also tried manti for the first time, which are ground beef dumplings. They reminded me of mini ravioli. They were hearty, and delicious. Definitely a "stick to your ribs" type of meal. I've also had the opportunity to try all of their desserts. I love Künefe so I was ecstatic to see it on the menu, and it did not disappoint. Warm, cheesy, sweet goodness. If you are a big super sweet dessert person you are not going to find that here. These desserts are way more subtle in sweetness, but still 109% worth the try. Their baklava is excellent as are the lokum (Turkish delight). Those are probably the sweetest items. The Kabak Tatlisi (butternut squash) is probably my other favorite after the kunefe & baklava. The drink selection has Turkish tea & turkish coffee (served with a lokum) as well as housemade mint lemonade, which is very refreshing, and Ayran (a yogurt based drink). There is also a great selection of beer & wine including a lager imported from Turkey. If you have not ever dined at Turkish Delight I would highly recommend it! It is one of the only Mediterranean cuisine restaurants (besides Greek) that we have in town. It's a great celebration of Turkish cuisine, and heritage. Under the new ownership I believe that the food has been elevated, and it's a way more well rounded representation of Turkey! read more

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Miriam is the best waitress. The food is so good. The ambiance is a small, there are booths and tables.

Still a "diamond in the rough". I look forward to this meal every time I'm in Anchorage. Reservations are highly encouraged for dinner, but worth the wait if you forget. Traditional Adana kebab, çoban salat, and Sigar börek is enough to make my heart sing. Beware of the grilled pepper! On previous visits they have been charred to bring out the sweet. Unfortunately, this little devil was 1000% HEAT that I felt for hours after just one bite (I don't do spicy). Passed on the baklava and chi this time in favor of an Efes. Highly recommend!!! Delight is an understatement! çok güzel read more

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Who knew that Anchorage had one of the best Turkish restaurants in North America?! This place was incredible, from the interior seating down to the yogurt sauce that accompanied our meals. Highly highly recommend. read more

The food is excellent! The space is very limited. The atmosphere is bright and loud, the opposite of a cozy, intimate ambiance. Very nice sized portions, fairly priced for Anchorage, Ak. Everyone else in Anchorage offers straws. This isn't Cali. get some straws. Our server, Rajneesh, was an absolute delight. Knowledgeable, yet funny and very attentive. He's only been with the outfit for two weeks, but you'd never know it. Oddly great business for being in the middle of a strip mall. They do have a huge inefficiency issue. Be sure you MAKE A RESERVATION. In the 90 minutes we were there, they turned away 14 paying customers, while OVER HALF the tables sat empty with reserved signs. For an hour and a half. They're closed with a two hour split between lunch and dinner, so there's no sliding in for an off meal. Walk-ins might find a niche during lunch (11:30-4:30). We were lucky a reservation canceled at 4:45, otherwise, that's not a good time. Maybe a late dinner after 8:00 works for you? We don't understand good Turkish from bad, but in our book, it was a big winner and we will be returning, just have to figure out when! 06/23 read more

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If you haven't been to Turkish Delight since the sister and brother team took it over in (2022?), go back! The restaurant is bright, uncluttered, and cheery. We ordered the meze option of five appetizer samples for $32, and they made me so happy I had to write a review! The sampler came with naan for the others in our party, and gluten-free sourdough for me. This is only the second place in Anchorage I have been to that gives clear, multiple options for vegan and gluten-free patrons, while still offering meat, dairy, and gluten. And they don't charge more for special breads! (That sounds awfully picky, but it always seems unfair that I have to pay more for something that won't send me to the ER.) I followed up with the red lentil soup...excellent...and the others enjoyed the loaded donar fries. Next time, the cheese sampler is our my list. As is a single order of the spinach appetizer for me by myself. I could have eaten that all night... We were interested to find that there's a film we plan to watch now by Zeynep Kilic (the sister in the team): Tables of Istanbul. From the restaurant's website: "After receiving 10 awards and recognitions for her film, Zeynep (thanks to some helpful nudging from her ever-persistent brother) has segued from researching delicious Turkish meals, to heartfully creating them here in Alaska." Anchorage is lucky indeed. The final touch was a dessert: Turkish delight. As it turns out, I don't like Turkish delight as a food, but the service is adorable enough to require an order. Our dollhouse-loving daughter got an immediate text with the picture of the tiny implement and coffee. As we prepared to leave, a friend originally from Bosnia popped in to pick up an order, saying this is his family's favorite restaurant because the food is closest to their home cuisine. (I just looked it up: Turkish cuisine has had a huge influence on Bosnia's.) Tasty AND authentic! read more

Turkish Delight - Turkish delight and coffee. - Turkish Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

We cannot say enough about this place. This is our first time in Anchorage, and we know we will be going back to Turkish Delight at least one more time before we leave town. The food is beyond outstanding. Creative, so flavorful. My husband is Middle Eastern, and so we know good food from that region. This was exceptional. The garlic yogurt chickpea soup was one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten, anywhere. Spice blend that danced on my tongue. Heavenly. The Piyaz salad of white beans in a tahini sauce with pickled onions and peppers, topped with hard boiled eggs coated in Turkish spices - is your mouth watering yet? More dancing taste buds. My meat eating husband had the grilled chicken thigh, Tavuk Sis. It's rare for a restaurant to serve thighs, and so that alone was a treat - moist kebab morsels, great char on the grill, spiced to perfection. We were particularly impressed at how attentive to dietary needs the menu is. Everything is marked whether vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nuts... They are also very attentive to environmental concerns, with none of their takeout containers being plastic - some paper, some bamboo. Service was like eating at someone's home. The owner and chef nurtured us, even told us how to make the soup! The place itself is very comfortable, and so clean you could eat off the floor. As a matter of fact, we watched the owner get down on the floor to clean up after guests with kids had just left! We know this is a place we will be talking about for years to come. And we are very grateful for an absolutely memorable meal. read more

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Amazing Amazing Amazing! I now wish i could have more. The food was amazing and that's coming from a picky eater, We will go back and try others stuff. But you have to get dessert read more

I've gone to this place twice so far. My first visit really impressed me, but my second visit didn't feel as good as my first visit, but still good. Gonna give it a try again and I hope it turns out good still. read more

Turkish Delight is, to likely be utterly cliche, truly delightful. Coming from Austin and having visited Germany multiple times, I like to think I have some experience of excellent Mediterranean cuisine, and Turkish Delight absolutely punches in the highest weight classes. I had better lamb here than I did in Dusseldorf. The food that I've tried is all superb in flavor, portion, and presentation. The cooking, seasoning, and health of their star dishes are beyond reproach. The service is efficient and friendly and the decor is beautiful and, to the outside eye, whimsical in its ornateness, to include the restrooms. Expect to enjoy platters worth of food so good you can't help but keep eating long after your stomach says not to take another bite, gently egged on by waiters smiling at your delight (there's the cliche again) and nonverbally relaying your enjoyment to the hardworking cooks in the visible kitchen. Of special note is the Künefe, which my girlfriend and I agree remains the most delectable dessert we've tried anywhere in Alaska. This place was so good when her parents visited her here, it was her priority to take them here. Trying it was one of the best experiences we've had. Also as someone eager to maintain my athletic performance, they have a variety of vegetable forward, nutritious, balanced dishes that I can easily work into my diet without feeling like a slob, and yet still feel that I had a wonderful, delectable treat. Wholeheartedly recommend, especially for special occasions, because they deserve it. No compromise on quality here. read more

Turkish Delight - Turkish Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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The staff are super friendly and the place is just comfortable like you don't mind taking your time enjoying a great meal. Portions are fantastic - meat incredibly tender and everything well seasoned. This is definitely a place that belongs in regular rotation for date night. read more

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Ordered the tavuk adana with hot sauce (aci sos) and it was so damn good! I think I found my new favorite restaurant! The side salad surprised me and was honestly my favorite part of the meal. This was my first time having Turkish food so I wasn't sure how to eat it but combining the hot sauce with the cacik made the chicken so much better. Also got the firin sutlac and it was a 10/10. Delicious meal, will 10000% return read more

Turkish Delight - Turkish Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This review is for take out. The ease of ordering via phone and picking up was great. However, when we actually ate our food, we were a bit disappointed. My husband got the doner kebab and I had the falafel sandwich. The kebab was well seasoned and spiced, but was not tender and a bit tough. The falafel was soggy, honestly a bit bland, and tasted a bit sandy and dry. Overall, was not worth the money spent on it and I definitely will not be ordering take out from there again. Can't comment on food or ambience when eating there though. Who knows, hopefully it's much better. read more

Hands down the best food in Anchorage. It's always refreshing and much less salty than most Anchorage restaurants. This business prides themselves on serving true Turkish cuisine, and not simply the 'Americanized' version we are accustomed to eating. On our most recent trip to Anchorage we ate Turkish delight 4 times in 5 days. Yes, it is that good! The service at Turkish delight is also great! They definitely have many regular customers. The staff went above and beyond to help me out a few months ago when I was picking up food and people were being harassed near the restaurant- they ensured I was able to leave safely. This was the only time in 3 years where the parking lot was potentially unsafe though. I can't say enough good things about this place! read more

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Clean restaurant, nice people amazing good! I highly recommend this place. I asked the server to just bring me whatever he had for lunch and it was fantastic. $20/person. Not fast food read more

Turkish Delight - Dumplings - Turkish Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The best Turkish food in Anchorage. I used to live in Turkey, and the food tastes just like I remembered. The iskender is my go to dish. The service and great as well. read more

Most authentic middle eastern food I've had in the Anchorage area and you get a lot of food for what you pay! Went under new ownership about 2 years ago which brought with it a more diversified menu. I usually get the mixed grill which comes with 4 different meats! It's enough to share with 2 people or enough to guarantee leftovers for tomorrow! The servers are always very attentive and kind! read more

Some of the best Mediterranean and Turkish food I've ever had, amd way up here in Alaska of all places!

Authentic turkish food. Great service and atmosphere. Be sure to try their tea, adana, and hummus. read more

Oh boy this feels rough, but I'm back in town for the first time in 3 years, and I learn the place changed hands 2 years ago. I'm enjoying a dumpling dish that is kind of like gnocchi. My glass if Greek red wine tastes like the bottle has been open for a couple days. And the decor which used to be romantic with soft lighting and a Middle Eastern vibe, is now more of a trendy generic mid century modern style. I will try it again but so far I would say it's a step down from the previous proprietors. read more

Baklava is to die for! Ladies and gentlemen I never thought I'd say that!! Haha! But they make it in house and I would come just for that if I'm in a dessert and coffee mood. Now let's talk food: fresh, delicious and healthy. The appetizer with the cheese and herbs and peppers dip, YUM!! The moscato FANTASTIC! Service was wonderful and ambiance clean, cozy and great music. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Turkish Delight is one of my favorite places to eat in Anchorage. The menu is fun to explore and the food and service are always wonderful!

A hidden gem! I can't pronounce, nevertheless, spell what I ordered, but you cannot go wrong with any dishes. Aromatic, flavor explosion , and a culinary delight! Your tastebuds will not be disappointed. But definitely end with the baklava. Happy NOM'ing! read more

Service was a little slower than anticipated. I was seated right away and waited 20 mins before a server stop by my table to offer water or take my order. Food was quick, warm, and very flavorful! Highly recommend their lentil soup. Overall I had a great dining experience. read more

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We had a great experience! Reservations recommended and were handled well. Service was quick and the portions were generous. The flavors were nat bashful, and even sticking with the 'basics' of a hummus plate and gyro meat we were very pleased and satisfied. read more

Food was very good and in decent portions. Had shrimp on rice, warm bean salad, nice mixed greens salad, w Naan. Blueberry cider and baklava. Very pleased. Place was filled on a Thurs night, so definitely favorite of locals read more

Could have fooled me! Thought I was back in Turkey ! Music and food are excellent. Our server was very helpful. Will definitely be back.