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Turquaz Kebab House

4.3 (103 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Adana Kebab Skewers from the Express location
Bilal B.

Food is perfect. Tables are usually readily available and a good menu. Service is pretty good for a resteraunt. Inside feels like a regular Mediterranean resteraunt but has a good asthetic. If you are closer to the south you can get takeout in the express location which I recommend.

Trio platter
Gloria N.

Yummy food for an affordable price! Got the trio kebab plate and it was a big enough plate to share between 2-3 people. The hummus on the plate was so good and the meat was marinated really well. While dining inside, you also receive pita on the side which was nice and warm. Service was friendly too! Recommend coming here to dine family style so you can try a bunch of things!

Chicken shawarma meal!
Sara C.

staff: the staff at Turquaz are always friendly and helpful and greet you with a warm smile. service: always quick service! Always coming by to check in and ask if we need anything or to top up beverages. establishment: nice large location with many tables. They have nice big windows. There's a bit of an indoor play park for the kids. Plenty of parking! food: delicious! Flavourful! We eat here regularly and our two boys love their various dishes! Such generous portions - we always have left overs!

Turkish black tea

Today, we visited the Turquaz Kabab House in Edmonton. The server, Fatima, possessed extensive knowledge of the menu. We were thoroughly satisfied with the food quality and the exceptional service provided by Fatima.

Erika G.

I don't venture "north of the wall" very often but when I do it's usually for food. Such was the case on a recent Saturday evening when I visited the seemingly undisputed hot spot in town for Turkish and Lebanese cuisine. Open since 2011, Turquaz Kebab House has become a unique meeting place for families of all cultures and a cornerstone in the community. You'll find the restaurant in the Pembina neighbourhood, and yes, it's quite far north. I kept hearing about Turquaz Kebab repeatedly! They were named as the Best Restaurant North of the Core on CBC Edmonton's Best Restaurants 2019 list. And they're an Edmonton Journal darling, winning Best Lebanese Restaurant 2020 and Best Middle Eastern Restaurant 2020, Best Middle Eastern Restaurant 2021, and Favourite Lebanese Restaurant 2022 and Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant 2022. I had to get the full experience for myself! The first thing that I noticed is that the restaurant is very large! A palace of Middle Eastern cuisine! You can't possibly miss their giant glowing sign with flames on the side. The expansiveness continues on the inside with multiple dining areas and even a huge water feature. They even have a prayer room and a wudu room. You might catch a glimpse of the busy open kitchen while on your way to your table and the friendly and attentive staff is helpful and prompt. I especially loved all of the beautiful and colourful Turkish mosaic lamps hanging all around the space. Once seated in a comfortable booth, I noticed that the restaurant filled up quite quickly with customers at every table. I loved seeing the multicultural clientele - Turquaz is clearly an inclusive and special place for anyone who enjoys delicious food. Turquaz focuses on top quality halal meats and products and the menu is fairly easy to follow because each item comes with a picture. To place your order you must go up to the front (which was somewhere else in a different room) and then the food is brought to your table. It's a bit of a fast-casual concept with more of a lean toward table service. It was too late in the day for a Turkish coffee so I opted for whatever seemed the most authentic, which was a drink called Ayran ($3.75). I had no idea what to expect. I didn't know if it would be a carbonated beverage or something else entirely. I didn't expect what I got (but I probably should have). It was similar to kefir, a cold savoury yogurt-based beverage. What I couldn't believe is how much of it I got - the cup was giant! I could never possibly drink it all myself! Imagine a thin, liquidy, unsweetened plain yogurt and you'll be on the right track to understanding this drink. It's quite tart but enjoyably creamy. You probably don't need an entire one all to yourself. We saw a few orders of Turkish Bead ($1.50 per piece) go by and we definitely wanted to have some of our own. I'd also heard that the Soup ($7.95) was excellent. The restaurant bakery uses an in-house stone oven for fresh and steamy baked goods, and I have to say that the Turkish bread was a huge highlight. Served with haydari (similar to tzatziki) for dipping, I loved these huge pillows of soft, warm, oven-fresh bread. It was the size of my face and when I ripped mine apart I was absolutely met with the promised steaminess from within. Simple and delicious, I loved the tangy haydari and each bite of warm, chewy bread. The soup, known as ezogelin soup, or lentil soup, was like a warm hug. Hearty and made with bulgur and red lentils, I liked the flavour profile which reminded me a bit of a roasted red pepper type of flavour. Think of a pea soup but with more of a kick. The bread and soup combo would make for a really lovely lunch all on its own. As a kebab house, you would be correct in assuming that there are many different types of kebab meats on the menu, all grilled to perfection on real charcoal. Let's do a kebab roundup! Turquaz serves; beef, chicken, lamb, kafta (ground beef), adana (ground lamb and beef), and taouk adana (ground chicken). For my main dish I went full platter. Lamb is one of my favourite meats so the Lamb Kebab (Two skewers of specially marinated Alberta lamb grilled on real charcoal served with sides of rice, fries, hummus, garlic sauce, fresh garden salad and pita bread - $24.95) seemed like an obvious choice. I love that each plate comes with so many different accompaniments, however, mine did not come with any pita bread. The lamb itself was tender and delicious. I could really taste the grilled charcoal flavour. I could have used for the pieces to have been cooked slightly less well-done but the overall flavourful experience was very good. I found the white rice to be fairly plain, although I was pretty happy about the fries! They were tasty and crispy, and even though their presence seemed a bit odd at first, I was happy that they were included. The hummus was excellent, as was the garlic sauce, and I enjoyed dipping both my lamb and fries into both. Be prepared to remove yourself f

Chicken kebab platter
Kayla C.

Wow. I can't even count how many times I've driven down 137 and noticed the sign for this place- it's been years and years.... I recently dined at a different kebab/shawarma place... and I have to say, this beat it ten fold. First of all, this is a lot of food. $25 for a plate sounds like a lot until you realize that the husband and I could have shared this, actually. That said, it was so freaking good that I definitely ate enough for two people. The chicken was cooked to perfection. I honestly will be back for the chicken, and chicken alone. It was juicy and seasoned beautifully. The 'garlic' dip was so tasty! We only received one though, and both of us selected it with our order. Loved dipping the chicken in it. The hummus was very flavourful and tasty. The salad was refreshing!!! Everything was wonderful, and I think this is probably the best kebab place I've experienced. Now I'd like to check it out for a dine-in.... If it was this good for take-out, I'm sure dining in is unreal.

Wife's dish
Shawn R.

After a long day of hard renovation labour, the wife decided to treat us to a delicious kebab dinner. We got it delivered to our place, and they forgot a garlic sauce in our order However, the amount and taste of the food made up for it. The chicken was cooked to perfection! And the lamb was delicious as well. Usually when you get lamb it is very fatty. This was excellent quality lamb. Everything was flavored really well as well! Definitly the best kebabs I have had on the Northside thus far. Would love to dine in next time!

Chicken Thigh Plate
Rose W.

I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time and I finally did last weekend. This place has been hyped by various Instagram foodies over the years and I would say it's worth the hype. I ordered takeout and it's currently 10% off when you order takeout directly from their online website right now. It was super easy and my food was ready within 15 minutes. They will text you when the food is ready. I ordered the Chicken thigh plate and the Kafta kebab plate from their main dishes menu. The portions were huge and I wasn't able to finish. Perhaps I'll opt for their lunch menu next time for a smaller portion. Food was so yummy. Meat was very flavourful and grilled nicely. Rice and fries were seasoned well and the garlic sauce was the perfect topping. The whole meal was very enjoyable. You can even pick to have extra pita on the side with no extra charge. I would definitely recommend this place if you haven't tried it yet. I'm likely coming back again in the future.

We have tried almost everything

Again it was an excellent experience .. we were a family of six.. they have all kind of food.. amazing service

Shahab P.

It's a very interesting restaurant! It was like I was beamed to another country as soon I walked in. Some people may not enjoy that but I really enjoyed feeling the middle eastern atmosphere. The restaurant was clean, the food was very good and beyond my expectations and based on the quality of the food and the prices, it was a great value! Parking was not an issue and we could easily get a table at a busy time. The staff were very polite and helpful and I will definitely go back there again! :)

Albert S.

Wonderful kebabs. Ordered the trio kebab (forgot the exact name of the dish). It contains chicken, lamb and kefta. Chicken was perfectly grill, and still tender. Kefta flavour was spot on. Lamb was a bit tough but still perfectly seasoned. Served with brown rice, fries, pita and salad. I personally find the salad has too much parsley to my personal taste but still pretty good. I ordered take out so the entire was not as hot when I received it. But for sure it will taste better if I dine in at the restaurant. One of the best local find.

C. H.

I found this restaurant after a quick Yelp search and it did not disappoint. We were seated right away with menus. This is a cafeteria set up. You go to the cashier to place your order. Food gets dropped off to your table afterwards. There was complimentary bread and tzatziki dip. I ordered a lamb and kafta kebabs platter. The meat was so juicy and flavourful. The fries were pipping hot and crispy. The salad was fresh. The rice was more carbs to go with the kebabs. The hummus and yogurt were very good. It was a nice variety to try a bit of everything.

The Trio plate. The rib eye beef is hiding behind the massive Kafta skewer.
Joshua Y.

I was first introduced to Turquaz Kebab House by a friend when this restaurant was still located at 127 Street NW and 140 Ave NW. This new location is not only brighter and more spacious, but I can genuinely say that the quality of the food has gotten better since moving to this new location. I have gone to this the Turquaz Kebab House many times and whenever I bring new friends here. I always recommend a plate. You cannot go wrong with a chicken shawarma or a Kafta plate. It is a lot of food so please come with an appetite. A plate is served with a hearty scoop of rice, fries, salad and your choice of meat. Definitely, cannot go wrong with eating here. You will wish you had tried this place earlier.

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Its good ill say and they are very nice the people who work there and the food is high quality

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Yummy!!! You won't be disappointed!!! Amazing food, welcoming helpful staff and great positive environment.

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Awesome spot for a quick meal. Food is very fresh, comes out fast, great quality! Tip: save your bread for when your meal arrives!

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My favourite place to be and food is great and the people are Awsome kind and respectful

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You get a lot of food for a great price. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful. Quite busy as well.

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