The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. The restaurant is a warm place it isn't tenseread more

2nd time we went here the food was not nearly as good as the first time. Chicken was very…read moreovercooked and there was human hair in 3 different dishes. We won't be going back again.

This place used to be good, the gyro is still decent, but their quality and preparation has really…read moregone downhill even on the gyro and naan bread and kabobs. They dont make the food fresh, besides possibly the naan bread. But even the naan bread is not fresh for every order. They gave us extremely hard chewy room temperature naan which we had to go ask them for freshly cooked naan instead, which was totally different. The gyro meat, they literally reheat previously cooked gyro meat instead of carving it fresh off the roasting cone and providing freshly cooked gyro meat. The gyro meat they provided was also room temperature and obviously not fresh. Maybe if you get lucky and come in at the right time you can get gyro meat freshly carved off the cone, but the other times youll be getting older and reheated gyro meat which is unacceptable. Its the same situation with their beef kobideh kabobs and possibly even their rice. These were not made to order, instead both the kabob and rice were room temperature, not hot, and they had obviously reheated the kobideh kabobs instead of actually cooking fresh ones. All of this is unacceptable. To top it off their prices are extremely high. Gyros i believe were $14 which is very high end for gyro. The kobidehs i believe were $18 or $19. So their prices are higher than most places yet the quality is lower. Theres plenty of places you can get a freshly cooked gyro or kabob with rice for less.

We ordered through DoorDash and the food was wonderful! I ordered the lamb and chicken kebabs and…read morethe Tandoori bread and my friend ordered the steak kebabs that came with a side of chickpeas and sauces which were just scrumptious!! We will definitely order from here again!!

TLDR: Great Turkish food with standout chicken kebabs, flavorful rice, generous mezze portions, and…read morefriendly service. Bonus points for the relaxed patio and late-night Sunday hours. Taste of Istanbul was a delightful experience. I ordered the combination kebab platter to sample a bit of everything, and not a single item disappointed. The real standout was the chicken, it was cooked to perfection, incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Even the rice exceeded expectations, as it was well-seasoned and genuinely delicious rather than just a side dish. The service was attentive, with the staff offering thoughtful recommendations and ensuring we had everything we asked for. The ambiance is relaxed and inviting, and the outdoor seating makes it an especially enjoyable spot when the weather is nice. The mixed mezze platter was another highlight, offering generous portions that were easily enough to share among a few friends. The bread was fresh, warm, and crisp. It's also worth noting that they're open until midnight on Sundays, making Taste of Istanbul a fantastic option for a satisfying late-night meal.

Service here is terrible. We waited over 30 minutes for our order and then a server came to double…read morecheck what we ordered. This means that our order was never put it. People who came after us, got their order within 15 mins. I really wanted to like this place, but customer service is everything. We ended up leaving after being there for over 45 mins with no food.

The shawarma was perfect. The service was too! Great spot. Quaint but perfect. I'll be backread more

I tried the Iskender gyro platter at Capital Donar Shawarma, and it was a letdown. The dish…read morefeatured tough slices of roast beef instead of lamb, which felt off. The meat lacked flavor, making it a disappointing choice. Additionally, the staff seemed inattentive, which didn't enhance the experience. If you visit, and give it a shot ...stick to a classic gyro or doner sandwich instead.

Timing was on point and I've never had a bad meal here. Generous portions and good food.read more

I really wanted to love this place -- kabob spots have such potential, and the menu looked…read morepromising. Unfortunately, my visit fell short in the most important department: the meat. Both the chicken and beef kabobs had an off-putting flavor that I couldn't quite put my finger on -- not quite spoiled, but distinctly unpleasant. My best guess is either a marinade issue or the meat not being fresh enough before it hit the grill. On top of that, the texture was tougher than it should be; a good kabob should be tender and juicy, and these were neither. The chickpeas also had a weird after taste that I've never tasted before. Rice was extremely dry like they didn't put enough water. I wish they woulda gave me more sauce because that barely saved the meal. As it stands, I won't be returning. Especially for $26 a plate.

Came for the Sheeryakh, but had such delicious, authentic Afghan food! I'd give 4.5 stars for some…read moreconstructive modifications to make in the future related to service, but overall amazing food! I left with a full belly and a happy heart. Got a combo of chicken kabob and shami kabob along with a side of their borani banjan/eggplant dish. The eggplant was honestly one of my favorite things- it's a must get in my opinion. Homey dish with incredible flavors! Their naan is fresh and pairs well with it. The chicken was good, but I've had better honestly. The shami was a little disappointing as I expected more flavor and it was slightly dry, but good. Their rice was so tasty and I loved the sweetness coming from the carrots an raisins. Of course, the sheeryakh was great- quite a big portion for one person, but I loved the texture. It tastes very similar to the Indian/South Asian/Pakistani ice cream, "Kulfi." CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK: Service needs improvement. The whole time I was there I had to keep looking for waiters to make eye contact with to ask for menu, water, paying, etc. It took about 10 min or more for me to have to call a busy waiter over just to look at the menu- no one came over on their own. Things just took time for a Saturday night- plus they were hosting an event on top of this. Needless to say, I've never had service like this, but the vibe and food made me be not as harsh. Despite the service, this place is a must try for authentic Afghan cuisine. Can't wait to try more of their menu (and the borani banjan again) in the future!

Unfortunately, this restaurant didn't live up to my expectations…read more When we arrived the dining room felt very humid and sticky which made it uncomfortable to sit and eat. We were also a party of five but were only given one menu to share so not very convenient. I ordered the Chicken & Shami Kabob and it came with a choice of white or brown rice, one side, and naan. The meal looked nothing like the photo on the restaurant's website. The portion was overwhelmingly rice with very little meat. None of the garnishes shown in the picture were included on the rice. For $24 I expected a much better presentation and a more balanced portion. Oh and the meat was kind of dry. Parts of our order were missing, some dishes that came out were incorrect. The experience felt disorganized and the food didn't justify the price.

The food was unique and delicious. We were a table of four…read moreand ordered the avocado salad, pumpkin dumplings,pickled veggies, Dolmas (best grape leaves I've had) and Nan bread as appetizers. For main course we had the traditional Plov and the lamb skewers. Everything was delicious!

I can't begin to say enough good things about this place. My bf is from Uzbekistan and I wanted an…read moreauthentic place to take him to. This place didn't disappoint. He was even happy to speak in Russian to them the whole time. Their ambience and service is wonderful. Food choices are very authentic and full of flavor. Even if you've never eaten Russian/Uzbek food, I highly recommend you try it out. Their portion sizes are great as well. And they have so many choices. You can even tell that all is made fresh. We ordered plov, manti, tashkent salad, kompot, kebobs and their potato salad (i forget the name of this dish) and their bread. It was all wonderful. Definitely worth the drive.

Consistently the best food in the neighborhood. Every time I come here, I clean my plate…read more If you're looking for "fast", this may not be the place for you. Be patient. The wait' is worth it.

Great food at an affordable price - you can't get better than that. I got the chicken kabob with…read morebeef combo over rice.

I'm a repeat customer! I've dined in once but usually take out. I love their chicken breast kabob…read moredish although I do think the meat portion could be bigger. It comes with a large portion of rice that is I think is infused with saffron and there are thinly sliced sweet carrots and raisins on top (this concept at first puzzled me as I wasn't used to a sweeter rice dish but it's really good). And I usually get the eggplant as a side (you can choose). The bread that comes with the meal is so yummy and tastes excellent reheated in the air fryer.

There are a lot of mixed reviews on this spot but I decided to try based on the numerous photos…read moresubmitted and the food looks great. Kabobs are usually priced around the price that this restaurant has priced their menu items at so I believe it is fair. I cannot review for takeout, but for dine-in, there was enough food that I had leftovers and had to ask for a to-go box because I could not finish the rice. The food is flavorful, they add a lot of little touches like a slice of lime, two different sauces for you, and a giant piece of bread. Mango Lassi is $6 but is made fresh.