Decent portions and decent prices but I think the flavor has gone down since my last visit a few years ago. As a result, I am disenchanted and not likely to return. read more

Durum Grill - Menu. Had to update so that we know the current prices. - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

First couple impressions were that the windows at the front were filthy. Next to the window in the front by counter was a huge stack of supplies, plates, cups etc. I could hardly understand the young man taking my order and I had trouble hearing him because one of the workers was sitting at a table talking on the phone at what sounded at the top of his voice. The gyro was okay, but I honestly didn't feel it was anything special, but wasn't bad. You get your beverage of choice from a cooler that the glass was so dirty you have to open the door to see what's in it clearly and really didn't look that clean. I went to the bathroom where there was a reddish plastic cup laying on the floor near the toilet and the walls looked like they dipped a yellow rag in paint and smeared on the wall. The room behind it near the read door was so packed with tools and stuff it was flowing out into the hallway. Just an overall uneasy feeling about the cleanliness. I won't go back. read more

Durum Grill - Gyro. - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

I seen Turkish food and really just wanted a Turkish coffee, this is more of a Mediterranean grill. Let me say this though, this was one of the best Gyros I have ever had. I mean this was huge and tasty. My friend that I was with got chicken shawarma and it was also huge and he said it was super yummy. We also each got baklava, it was good but not amazing. I will say this if in the area again I would be very happy to come here and get a gyro, I would also be more than happy to recommend this location for some good Mediterranean food. Stop it. read more

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This is one of our favorite gyro places. Small, family run with great baklava and gyros. It is counter service, they have drinks in a cooler and a small seating area. Years ago when we returned from Greece someone recommended this as authentic, all of the adults who traveled together agreed it was close to the street food we had in Greece. This is very casual but very good. We have been eating lunch here for years, I am glad that they made it through the last two years of struggle for restaurants. They also offer takeout but as is always true, it tastes better freshly made versus 20 minutes later when you get home, read more

This was definitely a "let's try it" and we were so glad we did! My boys both got the gyro and fries and they were impressed, and since they are foodies-that is hard to do! The gyro meat had great flavor and a bit of crisp, which is a nice twist from what we are used to. I went with the veggie platter with falafel (not dry or over seasoned-awesome), Baba ghanoush, and hummus. All very good. We will definitely go back if we are in the area! read more

We stopped in on a Saturday at lunch time. A tiny little suite in a strip mall, dark, normally what I would describe as intimate. Today's fears bring about macabre words such as spooky and deserted. Nobody. The place was empty. Yikes! Once we spoke to a nice Palestinian man behind the counter. Whew! Sigh of relief. He said very little but was most accommodating and friendly. I Immediately launched into nirvana mode upon looking at the menu. This place IS VERY authentic. Yay me! The other five in our party? Oh well. Based on what we ordered here are my top five. APPETIZERS: Labaneh which is a delicious Mediterranean yogurt that they mix with oregano and garlic. It comes with cucs, olives and tomatoes. He includes pita bread so you wrap it all up in a neat little sammy. PLATTERS: Dolmades (rice stuffed leaves with a delightful lemon sauce). Mosakhan (he grills chicken and onion and adds sumac and fried almonds. It's served with a small salad and pita). SANDWICHES/WRAPS: Gyro. Sometimes simplest proves to be best. The meat on this thing is piled a mile high. The Kafta could be his best selection. Once you incorporate the beef with the tahini sauce, lettuce, pickle and onion you'll swear he's invented the perfect Mediterranean hamburger. He has an interesting machine to house his donor kabob. It's very efficient and keeps the meat warm and juicy. It's easy for a lamb to dry out. So it can be quite the challenge to keep the lamb moist. Durum Grill is billed as the town's best gyro but it's my opinion you try a couple of the items mentioned, too. I see us back here next Saturday for sure. 12/21 read more

Homemade falafel, says he makes in house no flour gluten free Came with tahini sauce and ordered a side of fries. Casual and authentic read more

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Food was great - clean interior and has outdoor seating I'll echo a lot of the posts here - it really is a lot of food for the money, honestly you could split one gyro and fries between two people pretty easily read more

Durum Grill - Gyro Meat Gyro - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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A good place for Greek and Mediterranean is Durum Grill. It has real big portions. The falafel is the best item on the menu. It also has other classics. Pretty much everything is good there. It's in a strip mall in Blue Ash. Maybe that sounds kind of horrible. The food is good though. It has a small dining area. This place can get cramped, but people come because they like it, so that's a good sign. I had the falafel pita. It's about $6 for only the pita. The falafel was pretty big size. It was cooked enough without it being burnt. This was much better tasting than those Americanized gyro shops. I saw many other good looking items on the menu. Some of these include the hummus and tabbouli. It's the best Mediterranean food in Blue Ash. I have loved everything I've eaten. You can't go wrong with a falafel wrap. read more

Durum Grill - Falafel - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

One of my favorite places to go for a gyro platter. Portions are very generous and the salad was very fresh. The place is small and you may be the only customer there at the moment. Nothing fancy, but it is great comfort food. read more

Durum Grill - gyro platter - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Again really 4 stars? Friends and family. Highly don't recommend. One of the worse Mediterranean food we ever ate. We go to a lot Mediterranean restaurants and this place ain't right. Thumbs down. read more

I wish I knew how to say terrible in Arabic or maybe disgusting. Oh where to start ..... We originally did an online order through door dash for pickup. I arrive and no one is in the restaurant except for the cook/owner who in the back eating. He comes out to the counter and goes on to explain that he didn't get the order from door dash even though they sent us confirmation that they sent it to his establishment. Anyhow he tells us to cancel it through door dash and just order with him and we oblige. A gyro platter with fries and salad and substitute babagenoush, a falafel wrap , side of rice and hummus. Let me start by saying the only thing that was good was the rice. I didn't get any babagenoushe , they put the fried and salad in the same to go container so the fries were soggy and the salad was warm -- smh. The gyro meat was the worst thing ever. It was dry and hard like jerky. The hummus was sooooo chalky like they used old tahini , no lemon or olive oil and dry chic peas. I paid $35 for a seriously bad meal and I will never go to this place and I suggest no one else do. There are plenty of better Mediterranean places to eat at that take pride in their ingredients and the food they put out. You can tell this place doesn't give a damn. read more

Durum Grill - Dry ass gyro meat - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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I discovered this oasis of excellence in a strip mall setting in Blue Ash. I had searched Yelp for "authentic döner" while in Cincinnati and this place popped up. So I drove over here to check it out on my way back to Indy. I ordered a vegetarian döner, with everything. It was stuffed with ingredients and covered with just the right amount of sauce. The falafel was tasty, the veggies were crisp. I would have enjoyed a spicier sauce, and I will inquire if a spicy version of the sauce is available. This was a quick stop as I didn't have much time to spare before I had to head back to Indy. But I had enough time to note that the employees were friendly and helpful and the restaurant was very clean. All the food I observed looked delicious and I plan to return here the next time I am in the Cincinnati area to try a platter. The baklava looked amazingly delicious and I will definitely try that on my next visit. Blue Ash has several hidden gems, add Durum Grill to the list. read more

Durum Grill - Falafel döner - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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I've been here a few times before as my office is near by. Today I arrived around 12:30 and there was quite a long line. The cashier (and I believe owner) was very nice, but the rest of the employees were super quiet. I ordered the chicken durum kabab (pita filled with chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and tzatziki sauce). Once they finally started making my lunch, I realized that I wanted to add some toppings. I asked for pickles and banana peppers to which I believe she put in 3 pickles and 2 small banana pepper pieces. I also added the hot sauce they have, which is very tasty. I was disappointed however in the oily chicken. It was not all white meat and it seemed like it was cooked in 1/2 a cup of oil! I know it was the lunch time rush, but I feel like a somewhat healthy lunch was not so healthy or fast today. read more

Durum Grill - Chicken durum kabob - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Friendly service, generous portions and very tasty food. Not much else needs to be said. Trust me, if your in the mood for Mediterranean then this place will satisfy. read more

This review is based solely on the food as my coworkers and I ordered delivery from here. I never visited the restaurant or interacted with staff. They say we eat with our eyes first and visually my eyes were happy. After taking my first bite, I realized the presentation was as good as the meal was going to get. The chicken was cooked well but had no discernible flavor and lacked salt. The rice was bland on its own and the chicken certainly wasn't of any assistance. The hummus was average at best. I've had much better. The side salad was a bizarre mix of ingredients one might find in the fridge before declaring it's time to go grocery shopping - pickles, olives, shredded carrots. Just a strange combo and not very appetizing. The pita that came with it was nothing special. On the plus side the portion sizes are large. You could easily get 2-3 meals out of it. The issue is I wouldn't want to get 2-3 meals out of this. Actually I would have been fine with getting none. At the end of it all I was left with a lot of leftovers for food that I'd happily give away. read more

Durum Grill - Chicken platter. Generous portions. Bland food. - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Overall, I would say Duram Grill is middle of the pack as far as restaurants for Mediterranean and Turkish style food. The salad is great, but felt the baba, chicken shawarma, and rice were just okay. Flavor profile was just not up to par from my experience. I like brighter flavors and felt theirs just lacked a punch! Would definitely recommend the salad, probably better to have the gyro meat as it seems to be better reviewed across the board. I will say the portions were huge and filling and the service was good. Would definitely come back for another try on another day! read more

Durum Grill - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

The food is so delicious, the staff is so friendly. Enjoyed the falafel pita and tabouleh salad, which was made fresh while I waited, it was fast and so delicious! Highly recommend. read more

Durum Grill is open for carry out! Got a Gyro and fries for me and a gyro salad for my wife tonight. It was ready to go in fifteen minutes. The food was delicious as always. Make sure to order carry out from your favorite restaurants. Don't forget to leave a tip for the hard workers preparing your order. read more

Great gyros! The tzatziki wasn't as tasty as I've had at other restaurants, but I'd still return to visit this restaurant again. The location is in a small strip mall, with seating inside and (when the weather is decent) outsod. The staff was very friendly and welcoming and the wait for food was minimal. If you are in the local area and are craving a gyros or falafel, this spot should fulfill your needs. read more

Food was excellent with large portions. Did not realize when I left a $5 plus tip on my credit card that there was no real "service". I am, quite frankly, tired of tipping BEFORE I even get my food. Also, prices on menu have changed and we paid $4 more than menu prices. I believe we should have been told that menu prices were not current before my credit card was run. Just common sense/ courtesy. Will probably go back next time we make a drop off to Matthew 25. read more

I was in the area and stumbled upon this unassuming little grill in a strip mall in Blue Ash. A sign on the door states they have the best Gyro, so I had to check it out for myself! I got my order to go and it was all made to order. The staff was friendly and the inside appeared clean. There is a really nice seating area outside for the warmer months. Now to the food. The Gyro. The pita was warmed, the lamb meat was tender and juicy, and included was feta, onions, lettuce and tomato... just how I like it. Here is the problem, they had the tzatziki sauce on the side, which in my opinion you get less than if they put it on the sandwich. The benefit is if its a to-go order it doesnt get soggy. In this instance I am glad they put it on the side because I did not like it. It was straight watery. The flavor wasn't right either. I ended up dipping my feta fries in it, which at least worked out. Oh so close to an ideal Gyro. read more

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Best gyro in the city. I showed this place to my boss one day at work and now he eats here at least once a week. The service is personalized and the restaurant has a very authentic atmosphere. read more

This was my first time here. I'm not usually a big gyro fan, and didn't love the food at Aladdin when I've eaten there, so I didn't know what to expect. I ordered the shawarma on the suggestion of another patron. Excellent choice! The grilled chicken was juicy and flavorful, the toppings and the sauce complimented it all. The best part about it might have been the pita bread. It was soft and tasted freshly made. My husband had a traditional gyro and said it was good also. We shared some Greek fries, also tasty. I would highly recommend this place in Blue Ash! read more

Durum Grill - Shawarma - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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I had the gyro salad and it was delicious. Fast service. The front window has a sign that reads "Best Gyro in Town". They could be right!

One of my go-to lunch places if I am feeling hungry. Extremely generous portions, line moves quickly, and food is pretty good. I'd recommend their gyro meat shawurma because it is easier to eat (it's more contained for less of a mess) vs the gyro. I've also tried their vegetable option, which contains massive falafels but am not as big of a fan of its flavor. I've seen a lot of people ordering the platter, which also looks tasty. When you enter the restaurant, you will order your dish at the register by the door and specify whether you'd like custom toppings. Custom toppings are free and I normally choose this option. After you pay, you will then go down the line and, if you asked for custom toppings, will select what you'd like in your dish. There are a lot of items you can add, including hummus, baba ganoush, and red cabbage. Once you are done, they will add your protein and sauce. The dishes are extremely reasonable considering the generous portions and the fact that the price includes a free bottle of water. You will need it because the meat tends to be quite salty. The restaurant has some indoor and outdoor seating but be forewarned - if you eat indoors, you will smell like gyros. There is also ample parking spaces so is an easy place to visit for a quick and satisfying lunch! read more

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Friendly Staff, always clean, and fresh ingredients. You get a lot of food for the price and the it's delicious!

Do yourself a favor and don't go anywhere else for a gyro. Baklava ain't bad either. Lines out the door sometimes so give yourself some time, it's no longer a hidden gem. read more

I was meeting a friend for lunch and asked where we should go. She said let's go to this gyro place. I was very happy because I read Durum sold doner. So we came here, I ordered my doner and it was very good. Of all places, I was quite surprised to get doner in Cincy. I ordered the doner with gyro meat. Although there were some smaller chunks of really done gyro, the doner was pretty good. For 8 bucks, it's a great deal. I would come back here happily. read more

2nd time here in 2 weeks. Had a tasty gyro on the first visit and decided to branch out to the chicken platter this time. I've seen a few recent reviews complaining about price increases since ownership changed hands. I'm not as concerned with the prices as I am with the quality. Unfortunately, the quality was inexcusable today. Please reference the photo. The chicken platter has a generous portion of small slices of chicken. If you've ever cut chicken up before cooking it, you know it doesn't take long to cook it thoroughly. After a couple of soft, almost chewy bites, I decided to cut into one of the bite size pieces. Not even pink, this was more like a medium rare steak at Precinct... except this is chicken, not steak! Decent gyros but I'd avoid the chicken if you decide to visit this place. read more

Durum Grill - How do you like your chicken??? - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

What an amazing lunch. I got The first item on the menu which just said "Gyro". But it was incredibly tasty and sizable. I'll be a regular now for lunch! read more

What a cool concept! First u pick your choice of meat on either a pita, shawurma sandwich or plate. Then pick whatever veggies and sauce you want with your meat. I got the gyro meat platter. Meat was crispy and nicely flavored. Will come back for more :) Gyro or shawurma samich: $8 Gyro plate: $12 read more

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This restaurant is definitely worth a stop. Their gyros meat is well spiced, and if you order the gyros sandwich it comes out in a huge foil wrapper piled with meat. The baklava comes in either the standard triangle or in little tubes...I went with the tubes since I had never seen that form before, and I was not disappointed. The baklava wasn't as sweet as all of the others I've had (although the baklava in triangle form is probably sweeter). The fact that it's less sweet made it easier to enjoy the fine layers of dough...definitely worth a try. The service was excellent and they obviously care about making your eating experience special. It's a little different because you order at the counter and then the food is brought to you at your table. When you're finished, go back to the counter to pay. Overall, the food was excellent and the price was very reasonable. read more

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On the road again, my wife and I decided to stop somewhere a little different for lunch so we landed at this Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek place. Not bad. We both ordered gyros and they were great. The portions were heaping, the meat was tasty, and it came with a drink. The ratio of sauce to meat was spot on as well. Great little stop on our way through Cincy! read more

We came to Durum Grill as Yelpers told me that they serve Doner Kebabs. My sig other, who studied abroad in Germany, decided she needed one. Since we were headed down from CBus to Cincinnati for an IKEA visit, the deal was sealed. Pretty much we were the only people in there but that doesn't even matter. The doner was phenomenal. I'm pretty sure that the gyro meat was the most well seasoned and delish I've had. It probably aided it in being even more delicious as we could see the meat being cut off of the spit. Every single bite was consumed. We'll surely be stopping here each time we are in Cincinnati. read more

This might be the best gyro spot in the area! Very nice portions, their fries and hummus were delightful!

A rain delay during a track meet at Sycamore High School left us hungry and searching for quality cuisine. We were in the mood for Mexican, but changed direction when we discovered a Mediterranean restaurant with 4 1/2 stars. We ordered the gyro meat platter and the chicken platter. The food was AMAZING! The twist was the pickled cabbage and carrots. Everything tasted very fresh. I'm feeling cheated by what I'd previously thought to be delicious Mediterranean cuisine because Durum has changed the game. I can't do justice to the flavors and textures. Try them both for yourself and you won't regret it. read more

Durum Grill - Chicken platter - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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We went mid-afternoon on a Saturday and had an awesome meal--a regular gyro for me, and a doner chicken kebab for the fiance. Both sandwiches were large and stuffed full of meat and all the works--tzatziki, lettuce, tomato and feta. Possibly also onion, I forget. The wraps were warm and fresh and just what we wanted to stuff our faces with after a day at the zoo. Incredibly filling meal for less than $15. Really, my only regret about this place is that the portions are SO big. I would have loved to try one of their side orders like the grape leaves or baklava, but there was no room left in my stomach! I think next time we go we'll order one of the platters to share and a couple of the smaller dishes to sample. read more

Decent food. Drink options are lacking. Ambiance could use some "sprucing". The ordering and checkout experience wasn't superb. The person taking orders at the counter could use a reeducation on some basic social queues/norms. read more

This place is incredible. It's a family run business that you can really tell they have put their heart and soul in. This has to be one of the best gyros I've ever tasted. The meat is cut very thin and cooked/seasoned perfectly. Many other gyros I've had are dry or thicker cut, but this is definitely not the case. It's seriously cooked to perfection. The ingredients are all very fresh and they are happy to customize any order you have. The portions are very large, so you definitely get your money's worth. In addition to my gyro, I purchased their home made baklava. It was very flaky and a great rich, sweet, nutty flavor. I would highly recommend it for the few extra dollars. One thing to note is they have a fridge with pop and canned drinks. It's ok if they don't have a fountain, but it would be nice if they had a little more variety of drinks. I honestly can't wait to go back and have been thinking about having it for lunch all week. read more

Durum Grill - Homemade baklava - Turkish Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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