I've lived in Arlington for five years and had somehow never stopped in, despite hearing good…read morethings. Finally gave it a try and was glad I did. The restaurant serves Turkish cuisine, which I'm a big fan of. The interior is surprisingly beautiful, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. There's also plenty of outdoor seating and a bar area. Service was friendly, and everything we ordered tasted fresh--from the bread and fries to the tea and soup. I had the beef and lamb döner, which was delicious and well-prepared. The parking lot is a bit tight, but it's manageable. Overall, a great experience and a spot I'd definitely return to

This is my second time eating here. I loved how authentic and flavorful everything tasted. The…read morekebab was the best lamb I've ever had! The service was great, they helped us explore the menu and I loved that they had outdoor seating for when it gets warm.

Food is always delicious. This is a great place for Turkish dishes and worth checking out. There's…read morenot a lot of parking but I've never had a problem, and it's free. The atmosphere is comfortable, casual, and just relaxing. Service is welcoming, making you feel good about being there. On this last trip I took some friends visiting the area and to start the evening off with the Maya trio dip. I always get the partisan kozleme (absolutely delicious), and added hummus (very good), and baba ganoush (also good). We also tried a new appetizer, their fried brussel sprouts and loved it. I'll definitely have to get again. For my main dish I got the manti, which is one of favorite dishes there, and recommended my friend get the lahmcun, another favorite and one of his as well. To finish things off we got the knife, one of my favorite desserts anywhere. It was a wonderful evening and experience.

We had a fantastic time . Very clean , very fresh . Our server was Isaac and he was amazing…read more We will definitely recommend this restaurant and looking forward to visit it again soon.

Food and service was excellent. Celebrated my birthday with family and it was memorableread more

Nice intimate setting that felt fancier than I was dressed! I've never eaten Turkish food before,…read moreand today I stuck to things I was familiar with. They start you off with a basket of bread and an olive spread to go with it. I then ordered the dolma and the halloumi appetizers to start. They were delicious and simple and savory. The dolma especially had a nice, subtle, but almost tangy, flavor to it. I went with a falafel wrap (which came with fries) meal, and this was very tasty falafel. One of the better falafels I've ever had. This food filled me up quickly, so I turned down dessert. Next time, I will be more adventurous and try something more traditionally and uniquely Turkish. All in all, a great place worth checking out for food lovers.

Exceptionally friendly service, authentic Greek and Turkish cuisine. Look forward to returning and…read moretrying more dishes.

Extremely friendly service and great ambiance. We were here on a Saturday night and they had a live…read moresaxophonist, who played throughout our entire meal and it was lovely. The food was delicious as well, we had several dips with bread to begin, both were on point, and then graduated to the grilled platter for two which also impressed. Will definitely be returning to this neighborhood gem!

I love mix appetizer platter Tabouleh, fresh falafel, humus , eggplant salad , dolma and you can…read moreadd more appitizer from the menu clean, friendly and not expensive

If you're looking for a yummy, healthy mediterranean bowl.. this is the best place to go!!!! They…read morehave got a good variety of salad/sides that are delicious and healthy. We ordered lamahcun (turkish pizza), doner bowls, red lentil soup and doner(meat wrap). All delicious!!!! People are very friendly too and the place is clean.

Spectacular food! Very good portions and very tasty. I just came here a little after they opened…read moretoday. Appreciate that they were open on a holiday! Very convenient location. Spacious store. Menu is not very big, but they got all i wanted. Doner is what i look for. Found them from New York. Came here for a little rest and have food. Very prompt service. Thank you Faris.

Is this the best Shawarma in DMV? - Episode 2…read more Technically this is a Doner which is the Turkish version of a Shawarma. In some cases calling a Doner Shawarma is a criminal offense but who is going to arrest me on Yelp?! This place is next to my favorite coffeeshop so bonus points for that. The staff is lovely! They do have a nice setup and a spacious sitting area which is reminiscent of an actual Doner shop. If you have ever been to Turkey you would know. Their wraps are delicious there is no doubt about that. I would definitely keep this chicken wrap in my top of the DMV. 4.2/5 I would definitely recommend this to you all.

We would like to share our experience and rate this wonderful restaurant…read more Kazan Restaurant is a truly beautiful place, and from the moment we arrived, we received a warm and genuine welcome from the entire staff. Everyone was smiling, friendly, and extremely patient, which made us feel very comfortable and welcomed. The appetizers and salads were excellent--fresh, healthy, and thoughtfully prepared. The menu selections are well chosen and balanced. The main courses were absolutely delicious, rich in flavor, and beautifully presented, with outstanding quality and variety. The level of professionalism shown by the staff was exceptional. Their smiles never left their faces, and they handled our orders with great care and attention. Usually, in most restaurants, one person is assigned to serve your table, but here we noticed that all team members take turns checking on you and making sure you are fully satisfied. This teamwork truly reflects a high standard of service and hospitality. This atmosphere strongly encourages anyone to visit and enjoy a fine dining experience--whether with family, friends, or colleagues. We highly recommend this restaurant to everyone looking for quality food and outstanding service. The experience concluded with a lovely gesture of hospitality: serving delicious baklava and authentic Turkish tea, which was a perfect ending to an already memorable meal. Honestly, I have traveled to Dubai, Egypt, Morocco, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, and I have not encountered food this delicious, service this professional, and a place this pleasant. It is an excellent venue for inviting loved ones and absolutely worth visiting--you will not be disappointed. Special thanks go to AYHAN for his supervision, professionalism, appreciation for food quality, and close follow-up with the staff to ensure everything runs smoothly. Our sincere thanks also extend to the professional restaurant management. We wish you continued success and prosperity, and we thank all the staff--especially AYHAN--for this outstanding experience. We wish you a wonderful day. Best wishes Tawfiq

Fantastic food and service! It reminded me of how restaurants used to be - a lovely meal and being…read moretreated as a guest. Thank you

Super cute addition to the Ballston community. The owner emphasizes the quality of the drinks he…read moremakes, and he's super easy to talk to. I got the masala chai drink and will have to definitely get it again.

Finally got to try this spot! I got the hot Turkish coffee, my boyfriend got the iced and spiced…read moreTurkish mocha, and we shared the baklava (which came with a regular piece and a chocolate piece). My coffee was really authentic! Including the temperature. It comes scalding hot so be careful! It was really delightful in its boldness. The tail end of the coffee will have some sand from the grounds so just need to be aware of that too. But really good coffee. My boyfriend's iced mocha was good too but not what we expected it to taste like. Definitely had a lot of spices in it and was slightlyyyy sweet. The baklava was delicious especially with the hot coffee. I really liked the hospitality, the owner let us take our sweet time and enjoy our coffees while people watching before we paid for it. I only wish they were open more often.

I stumbled upon Mejana 15 years ago and I have been a steady client throughout these years. The…read morewelcoming staff, succulent food, consistent quality and genuine care Khalil and his staff provide his clients, are what makes Me Jana a special place to break bread and create long lasting memories! Once you try once, you will be hooked.

I have been a long time fan/patron of MeJana b/c of the friendly, welcoming staff, beautiful…read moreambiance, and consistent delicious dishes. I especially appreciate the thoughtful presentation, tableware and glassware. One of my favorite go-tos for lunch is the Chicken Shawarma with salad. Light, healthy and tasty, presented on a board. Now that the weather is pleasant, try dining on the patio like I did today. Enjoy!

This was my family's second visit to Dolan and it has been superb both times…read more We had dinner at Dolan last night because I wanted to sit outside in the gorgeous weather. We arrived at the tail end of their Iftar buffet and the restaurant was pretty full, but the manager (owner perhaps?) was so gracious and accommodating. Nobody else was sitting outside but he had the server set up a table for us within a few minutes. We ordered a sort of deep fried cheese stick wrapped in phyllo dough (can't remember the name!) which comes with a yogurt and dill dipping sauce - excellent! We also had the goshnan, a traditional meat pie with lamb and beef. The pastry was flaky and buttery and the mixture of meat and spices were very delicious. My son and I shared a chicken pide - a flatbread with cheese and chicken - also spiced to perfection. My husband ordered the rock pot soup with noodles and beef (you can also order it with seafood). He said it was very good. Our server was a sweetheart - patient with our questions and attentive even though he had to run in and out of the restaurant. The outside seating is nice because it's set back a bit from the street so you don't have cars roaring by while you eat. The Dolan Chai is not to be missed! It has dates and rose and lots of other wonderful elements. I've never had tea like this before. They also serve it iced which I imagine would be delightful. Note on the pictures: I forgot to take them until half way through so just know that the presentation is better than pictures!

I would like to give 4.2 stars. I was already excited when I…read moregot into the restaurant. I saw the high ceilings with fancy lights, ethnic decorations and comfortable dining chairs. One young man welcomed us with a big smile and he recommended some popular dishes to us. All the dishes were great. Beef noodle was a pinch spicy but it was a right kick; steamed dumpling with lamb meat was excellent, you can taste the juice from the meat and the soft strong skin outside. But unfortunately, two of six were The meat pie was so delicious with full of flavor; cucumber salad was good too, but the skin was a little hard; lamb chops came out with right temperature and perfectly done. We loved all the seasonings and spices. Our drinks were good too. Salty yogurt was light but very smooth. The last one: our dessert was a honey cake. It was so so good! It was moist with a bit chewy texture. This is a Must Order One! Everything there was freshly made after taking orders. The restaurant dining table and chairs are well made and comfortable. We definitely will go again.