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    Istanbul Cafe

    4.0 (132 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Brandi D.

    My pics don't do it justice, but the gyro wrap was amazing. I bet it would really hit the spot after a night out. Service was super quick.

    Rats have been making holes in the ceiling. We saw one peek out.
    Nadine F.

    There are also rats here.- we saw one peek in the ceiling hole. There are 3 holes in the ceiling. Food js also meh.

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    Stopped for a late night munchies. One block from bourbon street. Ordered the Gyro Lamb Platter. The lamb was very tender and tasty. Rice was ok but I would go back again.The service was quick and food cooked to order.

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    Miranda C.

    Small restaurant with just a few tables inside. Ordered a veggie burrito bowl it was good not as good as a chipotle or Moe's but something different! They don't have any vegetarian protein options here beans are it. With the very limited vegetarian options offered around New Orleans this is a good option!

    Help yourself to plastic bags at Istanbul.
    Tanya R.

    Istanbul is the place to grab a late night bite after a wild evening in The French Quarter. Falafel, cheeseburgers, fries and all the plastic bags you could ever need. It isn't the best looking place and the food is just okay but when you're full of liquor and hungry, it fills a void.

    Chicken gyro wrap is AMAZING, get extra garlic sauce
    Lina P.

    This place has the best gyro I've ever had! Boyfriend and I visited New Orleans and our hotel is right around the corner from this cafe. We've had so many oysters and cajun foods that I felt like eating something a little different late at night. With all the great reviews on here, we decided to give it a shot. I got the chicken gyro wrap combo (comes with fries and a drink). The chicken is very tender and the garlic sauce is AMAZING. It is light and runny, kind of like the Halal Guys white sauce, but has a lot more flavor. It's so good that I went up and asked for more on the side. The next day I came back for another wrap and asked the guy preparing it to just douse the whole wrap in the garlic sauce. I definitely recommend this restaurant and am still dreaming about the gyros after leaving New Orleans.

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    The food was so delicious and reasonably priced. Ate there 3 nights in a row. It was that good.

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    Best Turkish food in DFW! Service and ambiance are spot on. This place has some authentic flavorful Turkish dishes!

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    Shawarma and falafel options available as a sandwich or bowl. You can pick five things to go with…read moreyour Shawarma. They have many options and they're all delicious. good service large portions enough for a second meal.

    I stopped by this Middle Eastern spot in the Bywater and first thing... this place is CLEAN. Like…read morespotless, top to bottom. You can tell they take pride in their space. I came in knowing I wanted a beef shawarma, but outside of pitas, hummus, and a basic shawarma plate, I'm still learning this cuisine. I wanted to try something new, so I asked a lot of questions. The two gentlemen behind the counter were patient, kind, and really helpful. The setup is beautiful. All the toppings laid out, fresh, colorful, and inviting. When it was time to build my wrap, I'll be honest... I didn't know what half of the items were and his accent was a little heavy, so instead of playing the "huh?" game, I trusted him to dress it for me. And I'm glad I did. When someone really knows their food and culture, I like to lean into that. I even recorded him making it because I already knew... if this hits, I'm coming back and I need to remember what went on it. I didn't get to eat it right away, but when I finally did... it was GOOD. Not spicy, a slight sweetness, well-balanced flavors, and seasoned without being overpowering. It felt like a full experience, not just something thrown together. Only thing for me, and this is personal, I would've liked my beef cooked a little less. It leaned more well-done, but it was still tender and juicy, so not a dealbreaker at all. If I had one suggestion, I'd say adding a visual menu with pictures and maybe spice levels for the toppings would help people like me who are still learning and want a little more control when ordering. I did notice it looked like shawarmas used to come with a falafel, and I was lowkey excited to try that for the first time, but I might've missed it or it changed. Either way, next time I'm definitely coming back for it. Overall, really solid spot. Clean, welcoming, flavorful, and worth trying something new. I'll be back.

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    1000 Figs

    1000 Figs

    4.6
    (466 reviews)
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    Great food and super friendly local business owner! I went regularly when I lived in the city and…read morenow when I visit, it's a necessary stop for healthy vegetarian options!

    Mediterranean small plates place that was quite fun and delightful. Seating is sparse though, I…read morethink about 7 tables or so. We got several plates to share amongst four people. Great option for vegetarians honestly. Falafel - comes with toum and the green sauce, very yummy, well fried Hummus with bread was also really good. Wish we had more bread though. French fries - I was skeptical when my friend recommended this but honestly, nicely salted fries and perfect vessel for dipping into all the various sauces. The vegetable plates were absolutely delicious. The seasonal vegetable they had at the time was broccoli with harissa sauce which was yummy and I wish we had more of, honestly. The kale and cabbage salad was so good and refreshing. I'm normally not the biggest fan of kale but this salad was just so good, definitely recommend a large portion to share with everyone. We also got pickled cauliflowers as well, very fresh. Definitely loved all the sauces and all the vegetables. Felt like everything was very flavorful and refreshing. The move is definitely to share a bunch of dishes with friends so you get a little of every yummy thing. I would say that the 7 plates (including 2 falafel and 1 large kale salad) we got were enough for the 4 of us to feel comfortably satiated.

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    Kabob House NOLA

    Kabob House NOLA

    4.7
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    7.6 mi
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    The service was excellent. The staff supper friendly and helpful.The restaurant was very clean…read more My husband and I had got into a minor accident making a u-turn to go eat here. One employee witnessed the accident and offered his help. My husband and I are truly grateful. The food is fresh and delicious! And portions are more than enough. We will return to have one of their specials. Not much parking. But their is a big lot next door.

    Stopped in for lunch around 1:30 the day after Christmas. Hate that this is where we part ways…read more.. Decent amount of business happening inside. Order taken quickly at the counter: gyro wrap w/side of yellow rice, an order of Dolmas (8) and a soda. With tax & tip $34.88. Sat at a booth type table for comfort, only to discover we had to tip toe around the messy floor and I kicked away a ball of something rather than squish it. Husband said wrap was tasty but didn't remember they use a wrap instead of a pita for the gyro sandwich. (I had the gyro on our last visit.) Rice was good. My dolmas, however, were gross. I don't dip them in tzatziki, I typically like the taste. However, today the rice inside them was very, very gooey, as if they sat over the holiday. I ate 2.5 and threw the rest out. Someone came out to ask how things were but apparently didn't notice they were standing on rice. I didn't say anything about the dolmas, because by this time they were in the trash. Took home the remaining portion of the gyro, rice & tzatziki. Asked for a to go box, then asked again for lids for the sauce. Both times I interrupted someone playing on their phone, and the rest of the staff was hanging out talking behind the counter. Really wished they had taken the time to check the dining area.

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