“We discovered this place when we asked the staff at Patagonia where was their favorite place to grab lunch. Both salespeople enthusiastically agreed, this was the spot they favored for lunch. And it didn’t disappoint! The mother and daughter team are delightful and their food is incredible! Soooooo good! Highly recommend!“
“Vegetarian options: Cheese burek, veggie pide, kunefehDietary restrictions: Not good for gluten free, dairy free, or veganParking: Parking on 1st Ave, Market parking garage, or garage on Stewart StreetKid-friendliness: No kids menu, but kids with good palettes will likely find something they enjoyWheelchair accessibility: Tight squeeze to get in the old door, and the indoor space is small. But there is an outdoor patio with tables“
“The atmosphere is inviting and the staff very welcoming and friendly. I did not have to wait long for my order and it was the best lamb I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned in the rice platter. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was also a great portion and another thing I liked is that the chef asked if I would like freshly squeezed lemonade instead of the limonata I ordered. Nice touch. The dessert was off the menu but deserves a mention. Excellent chocolate cake! Will definitely come back when visiting Seattle.“
“DeAnne is one of the best chefs around, having an instinctual knowledge of what spices go together and in what amounts. She also knows Turkish food recipes like the back of her hand! To say that I enjoy what she has made for me over the years, both savory and sweet, would be an understatement, and she is a lovely, generous, wonderful person on top of her cooking abilities!Try anything with lamb and the baklava, and you will leave very happy -- and full!Kudos to you, DeAnne, and the wonderful restaurant you run! Your food is absolutely DELICIOUS!“
“This is one of the good restaurants with delicious Turkish style food. The amount of food is small, but it is delicious and tastes good. The atmosphere of this restaurant is actually part of the food court of the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue.“
“They catered lunch on a Monday when they were closed and it was amazing! They recommended the amount of food to order based on how many people were attending and it was the perfect amount. Everyone loved it and was giving many compliments. Delivering it was needed and they had no problem doing it.“
“Turkish pide is now something I will look for, thanks to Istanbul Cuisine in Bellevue, WA. The taste, texture, aroma, and presentation of their pide was WOW! Everything about it was delightful and balanced - every bite was delicious! We also love their Ciq Kofte and Kunefe - rich and satisfying! A must try for those who seek well-made food.“
“Small counter service restaurant. Not really any seating (they have a couple small tables outside but thats it) so it's really meant for take out. I ordered a beef and lamb sandwich and a beef and lamb plate. Food was ready super quickly (under 5 min at 12:45pm on a weekday). When I came in to pick up, the two people working the counter were very friendly. The food is good especially for the price in this part of town. I think the best part was the bread: it was substantial enough not to disintegrate, but still soft and not tough at all. The meat was fine; it could be a little more flavorful but it wasn't bad. The portion of meat could be a little bigger, so if you're super hungry order double, but for the price I think it was fair.“
“Love this place. Have come here regularly for years. The dinner is excellent and authentic. And the little square of cake with cocoa and coconut on it is TO DIE FOR. Really sweet couple who own/ run it and do the cooking. A fabulous mom&pop place.“