Was in town visiting family and this place was recommended by some local friends, so we decided to try it out.... just something different for a change, especially since we'd never tried authentic Turkish food before. Upon entering, my first impressions were that that place looked quite nice. A bit dated, but clean, cozy, warm, and casual. We showed up at about 6pm and the place was very quite, but in short time, the place became packed, and fit good reason.... the food was prepared and presented wonderfully, was absolutely delicious, and the service was incredibly friendly, polite, helpful, and attentive... despite it being very busy. Being rather unfamiliar with Turkish food, we had a very nice and helpful chat with our server who made some great recommendations. We ended up ordering Mixed Grill Family Plate for 2, which came with a good variety of skewered meats like Beef Shish, Chicken Shish, Chicken Adana Kebab, Adana Kebab, Kofte Kebab, Doner, all served with house salad, Bulgur Rice, White Rice, Grilled Pepper and Tomato. In addition, we ordered the Lamb Chops, a Cucumber Salad, the Lahmacun.... best described as a Turkish pizza, Red Lentil Soup, and to top it all off, the Kunefe dessert. The word WOW! pretty much sums up the quality, flavors, and presentation of the dishes. Nothing was too salty at all... like I've often found with many similar such dishes found elsewhere..... just great flavors all around, witty tender, juicy, and perfectly marinated meats, and served, hot, fresh, and very well presented. As for that Kunefe dessert... a traditional Turkish dessert made with angel hair pastry, sugar, cheese, and pistachios.... Yummeee! ....now that was something different indeed. I'm not typically a sweet tooth kind of person, but I just wanted to taste just a bit of it. So unique and had very nice textures, unique flavors, and big time sweetness to it...ok, I'll admit it was VERY sweet, and I'll likely not order it again... not because it wasn't good...it was very good! ...just too sweet for me. But if you're into sweet desserts, I'm sure you'll love this dessert. Now that we have a better idea of what Turkish food tastes like, and my family was thoroughly impressed by the food quality and service, we're definitely coming back here again, for sure. read more

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Extremely hospitable, so far I have yet to order something I didn't like. It's kind of out of the way and far but totally worth it. But hands down my favorite dish of all time is Beyti. Think of it like a Turkish equivalent of an enchilada. If I can make it during lunch GREAT. But the dinner prices are pretty normal for Turkish restaurants, but I will usually order for the table so we can all try a little. I know the location isn't great but it's absolutely worth the inconvenience of the drive. read more

Solid Turkish cuisine, and excellent service. Located in an inside corner of a older strip mall in Hwy 6. Once inside, the restaurant has a pleasant ambiance and clean surrounding. Complimentary warm sesame bread with Turkish olive oil spice dip was a great start. Almost everything we ordered was really good: * Cucumber Yogurt Salad * Lahmacun -- Like a thin crust flatbread pizza with a light topping of seasoned ground meat. So fresh and crispy yum! * Mixed Grill Family Platter for 2 -- This was awesome. Beef shish kebab, chicken shish kebab, beef adana kebab (ground), chicken adana kebab (ground), kofte (ground meat patties) kebab, and doner (thin sliced meat)... served with bulgar and rice and some grilled veggies and pickled cabbage. The doner was a bit on the dry side, but all the other meats were so good, tender and flavorful. Enough food for 3 people to share. * Lamb Chops -- Really good for lamb lovers. Cooked to order. Perfectly grilled, tender, flavorful and not at all gamey (likely good quality imported lamb). * Kunefe Dessert -- Angel hair like pastry with melty cheese and syrup. Baked fresh and served in a skillet. Really good, but maybe better if they served the syrup on the side and we control the amount of syrup ourselves. Nasrin our server was great. Service overall was very friendly and attentive, and prices are very reasonable for the quality of food. Unfortunately no beer, wine or alcoholic beverages available. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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This review is based solely on an Uber Eats pickup experience : I walked in and was immediately greeted by the hostess. I can't remember her name, but she was the sweetest, truly great customer service. She checked on the order for me and let me know it would be just a few minutes. She even offered me water while I waited, which I appreciated. When the food was ready, she brought it to me herself and was just very kind and helpful throughout the entire interaction. Your team is lucky to have her. She represents your company very well. Based on her customer service alone, I'll definitely be back as a customer myself. read more

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I googled yelp for best Turkish food in houston and this restaurant came up. I would say it does live up to its reputation. We had the mixed grilled meats. All the meats were moist and flavorful. Bread was fresh and soft. Will definitely return read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Top notch quality of food and authentic Turkish cuisine , it is hard to find both at the same time . I was craving for ashura and too lazy to make it at home , they serve it as an "ikram" So happy to have this restaurant here in Houston. I wish they had another location near the woodlands/spring area so we wouldn't have to drive an hour to get here it's worth it thought! If you are a tripe soup lover as me, you are going to live this place! Everything is halal, and freshly made ! Their ramadan open buffer menu was also incredible and rich ! Please come, and visit Ayintap. You won't regret it !! read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Ashura&Turkish tea-free of charge - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

I recently learn about this place from Social Media, so I took my mom here to try something new. It was a very nice experience for some authentic food from Türkiye (Turkey). The shopping center may look run down but the restaurant is nice and clean and the food was delicious. The lamb tongue was tasty. The day we went the server told us Turkish Pizza and Flat Breads where not available, that was very disappointing. read more

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Extremely fancy family run authentic Turkish place with a lot of love, care and first ingredients put into every single dish. We tried half the menu in a big family outing and everything was spectacular down to the Turkish ice cream That's so stretchy and thick. The staff is extremely friendly and the presentation on the dishes is very aesthetic. Absolute favorite thing here was the Adana kebab. And I heard good things about their halva read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Family platter mixed grill - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

I lived in Turkey, and one of the things I miss is the Turkish cuisine. I've been in search of authentic Turkish food in the Houston area. I think I found that place! I have craved kimali pide, and although this restaurant didn't have it on their menu. our server Nasrin recommended a similar option that is not on the menu - lahmacun. It was DELICIOUS! I also ordered the red lentil soup, which was delicious as well! Nasrin was amazing! I will definitely go again! read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Lahmacun - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

The most authentic Turkish food I've had in Houston! This isn't one of those fancy restaurants, but if you're a true food lover and want to taste the best dishes from different countries, this is the place to go. It's not just any Turkish food--it's from Gaziantep, which in my opinion has the best meat dishes. The prices were very reasonable, and we finished our meal with baklava and tea, which were both excellent. Our server was also very friendly and communicative, which made the experience even better. read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Mixed grills for four people - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

We've been coming to Ayintap with my family for over five visits now, and it's quickly become one of our go-to spots. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. We almost always get the mixed grill platter, and it never disappoints, perfectly grilled meats, tender and juicy, with just the right amount of spice. Their hummus is smooth, rich, and packed with flavor, perfect for dipping or as a side with the meats. One of our absolute favorites is the cheese bread, warm, soft, and so addictive that we end up ordering extra every time. The service is friendly and the vibe is relaxed and family-friendly. Definitely a spot worth visiting (and re-visiting!). read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Mixed grill - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yummy!! The servers are very sweet and patient. The food is deliciousssss!! We love love the vegetarian plate with falafel and the bread that comes out before as an appetizer! The place inside is peaceful and has pretty decor. And the prices are fair! read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Front entrance - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Excellent food and nice ambiance with great service. Great value and restaurant is clean. Definitely will come back to try other dishes.

Ayitap is the closest I've had to real Turkish doner since visiting Turkey. The meat is super flavorful and always cooked perfectly. It's clear they care about quality. This place has become a go to for dinner with my family, and it never disappoints. If you're craving Mediterranean food (turkish in general), this is the spot. read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - family mixed grill - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We had a grill platter for two that was more than enough food. It came with chicken and lamb chunks, a ground beef skewer and a chicken skewer. It also came with onions, tomatoes, rice and something that reminded me of risotto. To drink, we had Turkish tea (outstanding), Turkish coffee (truly amazing), water and lemonade. Even though it was a 57 minute drive, I plan on going back and I will try other dishes. The restaurant was clean, the bathroom was clean and the dishes were spotless. Our waitress was very polite, friendly and a pleasure to talk to. Overall the experience was very pleasant and so worth the drive! read more

Went to @ayintapmediterraneangrill recently, I'm a big fan of #Turkish food, everything from doner, iskandar, pide, lahmachun, and more. Anyways tried this place for the first time, great ambiance and nice staff. now for the food, we ordered Iskandar Kabab, Soujouk Pide, Mix Grill Platter, and Lentil Soup. first off the Iskendar was great, just love the combination of Doner, tomato sauce, Pita and with melted butter. next you can't go wrong with pide especially with Soujouk on it. we also enjoyed the mix grill platter great portion size and variety of items. Overall we enjoyed it, definitely will be back. read more

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Houston's hidden gem! The Kibbeh and Mixed Plate are insanely good. Cozy spot, friendly staff, perfect for lunch or dinner. Highly recommend! read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Turkish Kibbeh - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

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we ordered mix grilled for 2 it was very delicious and plenty of food baklava and Turkish tea was perfect service fast and courteous read more

This restaurant has food that is absolutely incredible. I've been to several Mediterranean style eateries but only my second experience of one with a Turkish influence. Ayintap Mediterranean Grill is located in a fairly busy shopping center which could use a little updating. However, it's home to must-do dining. We ordered a few dishes to share and was impressed with the quantity of amazing food we received. Their Red Lentil Soup is gluten and dairy free and very likely the best you've ever eaten. This was followed by a "small" Green Salad that can easily feeds two. Equally delicious and impressive is the Mixed Grill which should be shared unless you are really hungry with the stomach capacity to match. This now our favorite go-to for Mediterranean cuisine. read more

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What a wonderful experience here. We had asked our server what recommendations he had for us since it was our first time. Led us to try some great dishes. He even recommended dessert. Can't wait to come back and try other dishes. read more

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Hidden Gem - Fantastic Turkish Food! Hands down one of the best Turkish restaurants I've been to! I almost feel bad that their location is a bit tucked away because more people need to know about this place--it's that good. We started with the lebni, and it was excellent--fresh, creamy, with just the right touch of mint. A perfect start. For the main, I had the Mixed Grill for One, and as a huge fan of protein-heavy dishes, this hit the spot. Each type of meat was seasoned with its own unique blend of spices, and everything was grilled to perfection. The ambiance was also a standout. It truly felt like I had stepped into a little corner of the Middle East--warm, inviting, and full of character. Our waiter was incredibly kind and attentive, regularly checking in to make sure everything was perfect. I absolutely love this place and will definitely be returning. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing food with reasonable price. Should have taken a picture before eating but oh well. read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great Turkish restaurant. One of the best restaurants in Katy, Houston area. Doner kebab is same as in Turkiye. I highly recommend this place. read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Doner on rice - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fresh food served by friendly, professional serve staff. Friday evening meal. The chefs magically balance simple wholesome meats with aromatic spices to create rich unctious dishes. The restaurant offers subdued elegance...nice for a date or family celebration. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

This place is VERY hit and miss. I've come here before and it was fantastic. But I've come other times and it's average to downright terrible. The time it was fantastic, we had İskender, Beytı, and Yogurt Kebab (similar to İskender but with Adana instead of Döner). All were beyond expectations and delicious. But then we came another time and got the same dishes and for some reason the yogurt was dry and clumpy. I get that their yogurt is home made so it'll never be the same every time, but yogurt should at least be smooth and not chunky. Also, if you want extra yogurt, they will charge you like $5 for it. They also have a very bad problem with little black flies. We're in humid Southeast Texas and flies from outside are difficult to keep out for any restaurant. But these little black flies are breeding indoors and need to be taken care of. They need to check their food storage and drains. I spend literally half my time waving away flies. The food has been fantastic --like literally amazing-- on some visits, so I know they have the potential to be great. I hope they take care of these problems. read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - This is the Yogurt Kebab which was absolutely delightful on a visit where the food, unlike other visits, was great. - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of the most authentic places in Houston area. Food and service is always great. Loved their medallion and lahmajoon (only once it was way too dry). read more

We are very very disappointed with this place. We are a customer that goes there once a week. Today they didn't accept any customers because the tables were all full. I have requested to sit outside at their empty table but they said that the kitchen doesn't take any additional orders. We requested to speak to the Manager, but they didn't even come to speak to us and said that they should just leave. Seems that they have enough customers and are not looking for additional Business. We drove an hour to make it to this place so we had to leave and look for another place to eat. So think twice before you go, expect the unexpected!! read more

The food is very clean fresh and has plenty of flavors, cooked very well. Service is really good and very attentive the place does get there rush hours and gets packed quick. I recommend coming back again. They do play music on the background as well. read more

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I start with a greeting to all with Selâmün aleyküm, To others I say Merhaba nasilsin? I'm in complete shock and awe at the amazing customer service, the level of care and detail in explaining a menu. Honestly I did not walk into this place with high expectations but I was literally blown away. I'm not trying to hype this place up, but it has been hard to find authentic Turkish food that is why you must continue to read on and explore the pictures. The menu is pretty extensive and I almost missed a middle section of it if it wasn't for my friend telling me about the flat bread pizzas. I was like what are you talking about. Well I only had the menu opened up half way so I completely missed the warm appetizers and flat bread pizza options that had. We opted to start with the cigara borek which is basically the Filla dough wrapped deep fried cheese sticks. They come in a 5 piece serving enough for a party of five. We added on the cheese and sujuk (turkish sausage) flat bread pizza to our appetizer list. Although it takes ten minutes to prepare it, we'll worth it. This was a great way to start and by the way they serve some fresh sesame topped bread with zaatar (thyme) mixed with olive oil dip. On to the main meal. We all had amazing dishes so I'm going to highlight mine first. I got the Adana kebab which is simply some of the best seasoned and tasting kebob I have had in the big H. Some other recommendations are going to be the beyti, iskinder, and yogurt kabab. I just basically took you through the best dishes on this menu. I can explain them in a simpler term Mouth watering head rush. So the there is complimentary black Turkish tea that is served at the end of the meal but I actually started off with a glass just because I love Turkish tea. While I wish they had sugar cubes I could toss in my mouth while I sip tea they only had the bottle of sugar that you can pour into your tea cup. As I mixed the sugar in the tea cup I thought of the hypnotic sound made in the movie "Get Out". I sunk deeper into my chair. I ordered rice pudding and helwa which is a term for a sweet dish. I would have to say I enjoyed both and would recommend they bring out the tea with the dessert so you can enjoy it with the hot tea. Well there you have it...hands down the best Turkish restaurant I have ever had in Houston. While you are there look up the history if Ayntap on google and you will be educated on some ancient taste bud history. read more

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I went there with a group of eight friends. There were kind enough to give us separate checks. At first comes complimentary bread with oil. It's delicious and filling. They took a while to serve us water. I ordered lentil soup and shepherd salad. The soup was hearty and flavorful. I much prefer the salad at a competitor in the Memorial area. This one had too much green and red peppers. The place was busy for a Sunday evening. I probably won't be back. It's sort of far for me and the salad disappointed me. read more

Reviewing this place solely based on the iskender kebab...it was delicious!! The ghee on top was just mind blowing! I could have eaten more and more...definitely recommend this dish. read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Iskender Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

Just ate here with a large group. Unassuming exterior, but cozy and nicely decorated inside. I had the mixed grill, and all the meat was well seasoned and cooked just right, especially the kofte. Victoria, our server,was friendly and helpful. Will be going back! read more

Been there couple of times and never got disappointed with any of my choices. Try doner, and pumpkin dessert.

This restaurant has the best Turkish food I've ever had. We got the mixed grill plate. Every bite was delicious from the rice to the kebabs. My family likes spicy food, so we got the atom yogurt, which has fried chili peppers. It was amazing! We also ordered jalapeños with our mixed grill. The food came out quickly. The waitresses were nice. Also, the bread is tasty. read more

The best doner over rice that I have had in Houston. The service and prices were good too. The location was clean and inviting. If you are looking fir Turkish food and are around the Highway 6 area (south), I highly recommend:) read more

Best food and great service and Ryan Trahan will love the tenders. great ambiance. Talked Turkish. best tea and lots of people read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - baklava was the best - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was incredible! Felt very authentic and it seems like lots of Turkish families come here. Try the lamb tongue

Excellent good and service. I recommend the lamb chops, flat breads and pizza. This place just opened off Hwy 6, so it could be a challenge to see from hwy. Delicious food and very authentic read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Turkish Pizza and flat breads - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you are in service industry, you must be polite to people. You should not prioritize profit over people. We called for iftar reservation for two people. We were told that there was patio seating for four people. We were told by the lady on the phone that there were two tables outside and they would not let us. Disappointed. read more

Wife and I happened to be In the area and decided to stop at this new restaurant AYINTAP, we loved it . Service was amazing , food was top notch. They serve halal meat , chicken was very tender and the gyro was our favorite meat . Had humus for appetizer . Also not to mention you gotta try their homemade backlaba dessert . We will definitely be back . read more

Ayintap Mediterranean Grill - Wife and I had the mixed grill for 2 - Turkish Near Me - Houston, Texas

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