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    Cafe Sabah

    4.0 (234 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Tia P.

    The food, service & decor here is amazing. I got a chicken shish kebab and it was so tender. The Turkish tea is delicious as well & the decor is beautiful, I like the lamp chandeliers. After eating, you pay up front at the register.

    Lahmajun with Beef and Lamb
    Dena F.

    We met friends at Cafe Sabah for dinner and had a wonderful meal. Everything was delicious and the staff were nice, welcoming and helpful. Hubs ordered Lahmajun with beef and lamb. Luckily he shared a bite and it was really yummy. I ordered Spinach Gozleme which is served with tzatziki. The spinach was so delicious, perfectly cooked, and the tzatziki was tasty as well. We all shared a muhammara, which had amazing flavor and we all loved it. Though unfortunately it was a bit too spicy for me so I couldn't eat much of it, even though I would have loved to have. We also shared an order of yummy Kunefe for dessert. Highly recommend, this was our first time at Cafe Sabah and we'll definitely be back.

    Chicken gyro 9/25
    Kim Y.

    We enjoy going here! The service is good and the food is outstanding. I love their babganush and flat bread. Everything is fresh and flavorful. My kid was getting hangry and the nice lady gave her a lolly while waiting for the food. They have parking in the back too. There is a lot to try out! You can't go wrong with the popular items like their kebabs and salads. They have plenty of seating and you can kind of see into the kitchen and you know it's good when you see the chefs carefully hussle.

    Alex N.

    One of my favorite places to get Turkish and Mediterranean food! All of their foods were fresh and flavorful! They have a large space to hold lots of people and even have a private dining space too. The service was spectacular. They also have a very large parking space in the front, the back and to the side. My favorite was the beef plate that they had but everything that we had was delicious, the service was super friendly. I highly recommend and would come back.

    Mehrab S.

    Low on spice but high on flavor, i love Turkish Kebabs. Turkish cuisine is all about letting the natural taste of the meat shine through the flame, and no one does it better. Cafe Sabah is one of my absolute favorite spots for Turkish food in the Seattle area, and their mixed grill platter is my go-to. It comes with seven different kebabs, giving you a little bit of everything, and every time I've had it, it's been consistently great. Here's my latest experience, ranked from my favorite to least favorite: Beef Meatballs (Köfte): These are hands-down some of the best köftes I've had in the U.S. dense, juicy, seasoned beautifully with Turkish herbs, and grilled just right. They're moist and slightly pink in the center, with delicious mild chars on the outside. 5/5 Turkish-Style Beef Steak: Thinly sliced, lightly marinated, and grilled over open flame. Turkish steaks are intentionally done thin, which can be tricky to keep moist but Cafe Sabah nails it. It's tender, savory, and carries that amazing charcoal-grilled aroma. 4.5/5 Lamb Chops: Smoky on the outside, tender and flavorful inside. Rich, bold lamb flavor that makes every bite satisfying. 4.25/5 Chicken Shish Kebab: Always well-marinated, juicy, and flavorful. Chicken can easily turn dry on the grill, but they manage to keep it perfectly cooked every time. 4/5 Adana Kebab: Classic minced meat skewer: flavorful, and well-textured. It's not the absolute best Adana I've ever had, but easily one of the best in the Greater Seattle area. 3.75/5 Beef Doner: Thin, juicy slices that work beautifully with bread or rice. Soft, tender, and well-seasoned, it does exactly what a good doner should do. 3.75/5 Chicken Doner: Personally, my least favorite on the plate. I find Turkish-style chicken doner a bit gamey and dry, which seems to be a trait of the preparation style rather than execution. Iraqi shawarmas sometimes share that same texture profile. So it might be a matter of personal taste. 2.75/5 With all these comes a portion of jasmine rice -- fragrant and light. Just keep in mind: Turkish cuisine traditionally serves small portions of rice, which is actually quite healthy but might feel a bit small if you're expecting a heavier base. My tip: ask for some Turkish bread on the side if you're craving more carbs. The platter also comes with a refreshing yogurt dip, which balances the meats perfectly. Beiti kebab: I often go the extra mile and order the Beiti Kebab separately, specially when my party is 3+. Since it's wrapped in soft lavash and drizzled with warm tomato-butter sauce, Beiti Kebab is at its absolute best when enjoyed dine-in, fresh off the grill, juicy, and comforting, with a side of yogurt to cool it all down. A must if you're exploring Turkish flavors beyond the basics. 4.5/5 *Beautiful traditional ambience, Zabiha Halal meat, serene prayer room

    Menemen on the left, Muhammara in the middle
    Elton L.

    Outstanding Turkish restaurant in a tucked away neighborhood in Renton. Muhammara spread had a pleasant mild taste. Menemen was a perfect tomato based egg dish for breakfast. The star dish we had was the beef and lamb combo, with a generous serving of juicy flavorful lamb Adana, meatballs, lamb chops, and beef gyro. Authentic Turkish coffee like I remembered in Istanbul. Plenty of seating, so you can bring a big group. Our server was so warm and friendly and even offered us to try their Turkish tea on the house. Come and enjoy their warm hospitality and a delicious meal without needing a passport!

    Nice cold water bottle with mint tea
    Mo Y.

    Unfortunately this place is not what it used to be. The food flavor has changed and so is the service. I am not sure if they hired a new manager or if the place was sold but this is not the same restaurant I used to go to and enjoy.

    Delicioso
    Darrion H.

    This place is so delicious the service dont even matter, but yes they have good service. The inside is also nice, but not over the top. Everything i tried was almost the best I ever had.... the end.

    Beef and lamb
    Ejeh O.

    Beef and lamb plate was good. Also had some shakshuka which was a different mix than expected... Kunafa for dessert was good. Water was surprisingly very refreshing too. Lastly, there's a prayer area if you need it.

    Dessert Menu July 2024
    Maggie L.

    Very tasty Turkish food in Renton, on the pricey side but worth it! Private parking lot in the back. We loved all the dishes we tried: +Mix Appetizer - if you have a large party, this is a great choice. You can choose 4 different dips to try, and it comes with fresh pita bread. My favorites are baba ganoush and the grilled eggplant. +Manti - good as an appetizer to share or main entree for one. I love this pairing of minty yogurt and meat dumplings. +Mixed Grill Kebob - generous portion, all the meat were tender and delicious. +Mevlana pide - surprisingly good flavor, like an elevated pizza. I couldn't stop eating it. Dessert is too pricey and nothing special, I'd skip it. Also they serve breakfast!

    3/2025
    Wina G.

    Very good Turkish food! We wanted dinner to-go so we looked at the online menu which had lots to choose from. Prices were a bit more the we expected but we got 10% off our online order. So we ordered-- Kelle Pascha soup- garlicky beef tongue, beef meat soup. It was good! The tongue was very soft and tender. Came with amazing Turkish bread. Mix Appetizer- it said "pick 4" on line but we didn't get a choice somehow. No matter, they were ALL good! Tzatziki - nice but it was the least favorite of the 4. Shakshouka- eggplant, pepper and garlic in a tomato sauce. It wasn't spicy but VERY flavorful. Liked it a lot. Baba ganoush-not as heavy as we had it in other places but nice and lemony with eggplant, tomato, garlic and lemon. Hummus-very smooth. We could taste the tahini -yum! It came with a big round of Turkish bread which was soooo good and hearty. None of that flimsy pita bread you get at other places Etli Ekmek ground beef pide- it's kind of like a flat bread with stuff on top. It had ground beef with chopped tomato and green pepper. Had a lot on top and was very tasty but a little pricy for what we got (6 pieces) Gosleme-stuffed flat bread. You could have it stuffed with spinach, potato, cheese or ground meat. We chose the spinach and we really liked that. Pistachio Kadaif- dessert with pistachio and phyllo and I think honey. It was not overly sweet and the texture and flavor made it another of our favorite. There were more we wanted to try but alas, we were too stuffed! Def coming to dine in to try more. It was a great meal!

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    The food is fabulous. We went as a group and ordered several items and shared. I'd eat any of them again.

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    The best authentic middle eastern food in Seattle metro area. Everything on the menu is delicious.

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    The best lahmacun ever and they are very clean and neat. The service is fast and the food is delicious

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    Great service and excellent food, the place needs a little bit of ventilation as it smells moldy as soon as you walk in.

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    Food was good, authentic style Turkish food. Service was excellent. I loved the Turkish soda & the lighting!

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    Tastes just as delicious as eating in Turkey. This is a must try. I travel 45 mins just to eat here.

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    Delicious food at reasonable prices! The eggplant and chicken doner wrap were especially tasty.

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    so good donér. we went yesterday to cafe turko and everything was good except doner. but this Sabah doner is first class! Good job!!!

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Sabah

    Hello is the meat halal?

    Yes, owners are very deliberate.

    Do you use zabihah halal meat?

    Yes it is all 100% Zabihah Halal.

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