Mevlana Turkish Kitchen | Shirley

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Everything was great , we had amazing time , food was delicious specially mezzes . My partner had a mix pide I had all sort of mezzes ( lamb liver / borek / lahmacun ) I really enjoyed everything was so testy . Even my partner said they did pide better than turkey . There was a waiter and waitress called Eda and muhammet they were so friendly all workers were friendly. Even the chef asked if we liked the food . They made us feel very welcome . We are looking forward to come back again. And they gave us free Turkish tea( çay) .”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Delicious food, friendly staff, and careful with ensuring my meal was gluten free. Would definitely recommend”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Lovely authentic Turkish food. Great service from all the staff especially Eda who was waitering our table. She was welcoming, polite and served us with a smile. Highly recommend if you are looking for tasty food and mix platters. 10/10.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “The restaurant has a stylish, modern interior with traditional Turkish touches, making it suitable for casual lunches, family meals and relaxed evening dinners. Diners often praise the warm décor and comfortable seating, while the staff are frequently described as friendly and attentive when the restaurant isn’t overly busy. However, customer experiences have been mixed over the past year. While many guests report excellent service, others have criticised slow service, communication issues and inconsistent hospitality during busy periods. A handful of recent reviews also mention concerns about cleanliness and value for money. Food Review The menu focuses on classic Turkish favourites including: * Mixed Grill Platters * Adana Kebab * Chicken and Lamb Shish * Lamb Döner * Lahmacun (Turkish pizza) * Meze platters * Fresh Turkish bread with dips * Kunefe and Turkish tea The grilled meats receive the highest praise. Customers regularly mention that the lamb shish and Adana kebab are juicy, well-seasoned and cooked over charcoal, giving them an authentic smoky flavour. The mixed grill is particularly popular thanks to its generous portions and variety. Freshly baked Turkish bread is another highlight, often served alongside salad and homemade dips. Desserts such as kunefe and Turkish milkshakes are also well regarded. On the downside, some diners have reported inconsistent quality, particularly with the döner and sauté dishes, describing them as oily, under-seasoned or not representative of traditional Turkish cuisine. Several recent reviews also felt the prices were slightly high compared with similar restaurants.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We had late lunch there on Saturday. Server was very kind. Served us free starters (lovely) and turkish tea on house. Very nice! Food was fresh and high quality , but unfortunately chicken was drowning in fat :/ (2nd time we have been there and previous time another chicken dish was same) Nice place”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We had a great experience at Mevlana Turkish Restaurant. The food was really good, we went for the family special, and everything was well prepared, but the lamb ribs were especially well grilled and absolutely delicious. The service was excellent throughout, and the restaurant was very quiet when we visited, so we more or less had the place to ourselves, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Just had the best dinner at Mevlana Turkish Kitchen. Honestly, the vibes in there are so good—it’s one of those places where you just feel relaxed the second you walk in. The food was 10/10 and it’s definitely the best service I’ve had in town lately. Huge thanks to the staff for being so sweet and looking after us. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Exceptional service. Wonderful waiting staff, very warm very professional, the whole team was very welcoming & approachable. The food (I had lahmacun & Ali nazik) was outstanding. The music was great and played at a decent level volume wise. The atmosphere was relaxing. Highly recommend 🙌🌹”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Clean, friendly staff, good ambience, and most important, DAMNNNNN GOOD FOOD 🌟 we had family night out and had dinner. I would recommend to book a table in advance because we didnt but still staff made arrangements within 20mins. Must try, good meats and very good portion. Try 365 drink 🥂”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “Food is always delicious. Regularly get takeaway from here and generally never disappoints. Most recent order was quite mean portion sizes (one tray of chicken shish with some rice and cous cous for two meals rather than the usual two we normally receive if we order two portions) which then makes it really expensive for what you're getting. I ordered a mixed shish meal and a chicken shish meal totalling approx £35 which is the price I paid for the below picture. They said they had put both portions in one box when asked about it, but it definitely was half of what we normally receive. Disappointed.”

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