
Marmaris Original Turkish Charcoal Grill
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About Marmaris Original Turkish Charcoal Grill
Marmaris Original Turkish Charcoal Grill is a Turkish restaurant at 23 Alcester Rd S in Birmingham, built around a charcoal grill. The platters are made for sharing, including a platter for four with lamb and chicken kofte, shish and shawarma. Single plates of chicken shish or lamb kofta come with bulgar wheat, rice, salad, chilli sauce, yogurt sauce and Turkish bread. Dips arrive with the meal, and baklava can be added as an extra. Lunch wraps are also on the menu. The room is small, and the kitchen is open daily.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mixed meat platter, chicken shish, lamb kofte and turkish bread.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mixed meat platter, chicken shish, lamb kofte and turkish bread.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints are scattered but specific. One reviewer found the lamb ribs not to their liking and left with a bad aftertaste. Another received a mixed shawarma takeout with dry, hard chicken and thin slices of meat, though the salad came in a separate container. A family was told the special pizza had run out, was refused tap water, and found canned drinks pricey. One Black diner reports being turned away from several tables in turn and feeling singled out and unwelcome.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints are scattered but specific. One reviewer found the lamb ribs not to their liking and left with a bad aftertaste. Another received a mixed shawarma takeout with dry, hard chicken and thin slices of meat, though the salad came in a separate container. A family was told the special pizza had run out, was refused tap water, and found canned drinks pricey. One Black diner reports being turned away from several tables in turn and feeling singled out and unwelcome.
Featured reviews
- Jack
“Come here regularly. Anything on the menu is great but I often get chicken shish and lamb kofta which comes with bulgar wheat, rice, salad, chilli sauce, yogurt sauce and Turkish bread. Best charcoal grill house in Birmingham and really friendly service.”
- Chris Benfield
“Amazing takeaway in kings heath. Every dish is a flavoursome treat. We love the bread. We often get a mixed platter and some hummus to share between two adults and a child - which gives us plenty. Service is always prompt and friendly. Option to sit in with restaurant seating.”
- Amjid shaheen
“My wife and I order a large platter for collection for the whole family once a month. We also have dinner at the place every friday. All the food is amazing. Even better than 8 out of 10 places in istanbul in Turkey. Staff are always nice, friendly and helpful. It is our favourite place to eat. We love it. No other turkish or persian place is anywhere close to this authentic taste. Even in manchester.”
- Raizal Hussain
“Phone orders for collection and bought mix shawarma & fries as takeout, it was anything but proper shawarma slices of dinner meat with chunks of dry and hard chicken only good part was the packaging of the salad was in a separate container.”
- Della-Marie Heck
“I have been here many times over the past few years, food is well seasoned and cooked perfectly, we usually get a platter for the family or a lunch wrap both are great value for money. Today i did a delivery order for the 1st time and Vlad the driver was great, amazing, friendly customer service. This is the only Turkish place I trust in Birmingham!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
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- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Restaurants near Marmaris Original Turkish Charcoal Grill
- Loco Lounge4.41,4070.3 miOutdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
lounge burger, quiz night, brunch options
- Original shawarma4.52921 mi
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- TurkNazz Moseley4.79201.1 miWheelchair accessible
lamb beyti, mixed meze platter, complimentary turkish tea
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Original Turkish Charcoal Grill | 4.5632 | — | mixed meat platter, chicken shish, lamb kofte |
| Loco LoungeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,407 | 0.3 mi | lounge burger, quiz night, brunch options |
| Original shawarma | 4.5292 | 1 mi | roast chicken, shawarma mcchicken, lamb shawarma with rice |
| TurkNazz MoseleyWheelchair accessible | 4.7920 | 1.1 mi | lamb beyti, mixed meze platter, complimentary turkish tea |
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