Tasty, a great quick bite option. Because it's made fresh be prepared to wait just a few minutes.

This was quite good. Maybe a little pricey for portions (unless it was a mark up by DoorDash?) but some great options for vegetarians. The server checked my order and had it ready for me promptly. It's kind of just a window on the outside of the mall so no real inside but there's some tables outside nearby if you're looking for seating. read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Potato Gozleme - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

A small food window right outside of the mall entrance by cheescake factory. We always pass by it and decided to get something small. The staffs were nice and we got our food accordingly. A couple of tables outside but theres also plenty of seating area around. What we got: Grape leave (3/5) Very interesting! We didnt think it was good but we didnt think it was bad either. It was a very interesting try. Beef Gozleme (4.5/5) This was really good. They made it fresh per order. Flatten out the dough very thing then fill it with the beef and cook it on the flat top. Served with a side of tzatziki kind of sauce. Its super hot, greasy and flavorfull and we think it was really good. Overall It was an interesting food to try. We probably will go back and try their different Gozleme. read more

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Super Mix Gozleme: This was yummy. The outside flatbread was thin and the filling inside was flavorful. The sauce they provided was a great complement to the gozleme. The prices are high, but could be expected as it is right outside the mall. There is some seating available outside in front of the store, but we ate at the food court inside the mall. read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Super Mix Gozleme - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The food safety rating is just "okay" and the portions are very tiny for the price. I paid $18 for a pepperoni pide and it was the thinnest pide I've ever had, it looked like a quesadilla. It tasted good, however there was barely any pepperoni and I only tasted cheese & breading. The tax is also up to 10.85% which is absurd, definitely not worth it. The workers were nice, it did take a while for the food to come out but it's a small space so I understand. read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Pepperoni pide - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Tried the mixed Pide. They roll out the fresh flat dough on the spot. Ground flavored meat & potato with herbs tasted good. Small take out place doing brisk business so everything is fresh. Some hot sauce may elevate the taste but it was enjoyable. Try it next to Macy's outside area. read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Mixed Pide - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Highly recommend if you're in the area. It's located by the Macy's and a tiny little kitchen. Order ahead if you want to avoid wait time. We tried chicken pide and special (ground beef, potato, spinach) pide and they were delicious. Between the two I'd pick the beef as my favorite! read more

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This was amazing food! We were very impressed- the flavors and friendly service was on point! Thanks for the fast service.

Loitering around Bellevue Square, my stomach grumbled as I passed Istanbul Cuisine - probably because it evoked memories of my time in Turkey and the wonderful food I experienced there. So I ambled up to the window and ordered a Veggie Gozleme - spinach, potato and mozzarella sealed inside Turkish flatbread, with a tiny side of taziki sauce. Warm, fresh and gooey, a quick dip in the sauce and each bite took me back to the hustle and bustle of Istanbul. Thank you! This place hits the spot - if you're looking for authentic Turkish eats, stop by Istanbul Cuisine and dig in! read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Veggie Gozleme - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I loved the unique taste of the Kunefe. It was a lovely 50/50 of savory and sweet. The server took 10 minutes to complete my order. Well worth the wait. The location wasn't too loud. This is good. I liked the Turkish Coffee too. A nice balance afterwards to the dessert I ate. read more

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The place is average. Average food and very limited menu. This is not my favorite Turkish style food. I eat there only if I was in the area and if I was hungry but I will not make a special trip to eat there. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! They don't have gluten-free options, so I can't speak from personal experience--but my mom, husband, kids, and literally everyone who's ever come over to my house loves their food. The smell alone is so tempting that I've considered risking it, but my allergies say absolutely not. I just wish they had gluten-free options so I could join in! I DoorDash from them 3-4 times a month, so yeah... they're that good. According to my family, everything is amazing. Oh, except the dolma--I did try that one, and it was just okay. So maybe skip that. But otherwise, go ahead and order. You might just end up as hooked as my family! read more

My absolute favorite stopover for a quick bite when I am in Bellevue square and want a quick lunch. We have ordered both potato and spinach Gozleme and they are both super delicious but potato filling is my absolute favorite. It reminds me of the bhaji in "Pav bhaji" -- an Indian street food that is smushed veggie gravy with a strong potato base and spices.They might look thin but they fill you pretty fast. The fillings are so flavorful. Have also tried their Cig kofte and loved it as well. Be prepared for a wait during peak times -- it can go as long as 20 minutes. Food is made to order but if you have time to spare or want to eat some spectacular Turkish food then I'd say it's worth it. read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Potato Gozleme (VEGAN) - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Great Turkish food and generous portions! We ordered the gözleme and really enjoyed it--the flavor was authentic and delicious. The portion size was very large and easily enough for three people to share. The only downside is the limited outdoor seating; there are just a few chairs outside, which makes it uncomfortable to sit when the weather is cold. Overall, great food and definitely worth trying read more

The portions are really small! There's are no gluten free options except the dolma. Not authentic anything. Service was so so. Staff not knowledgeable. Kept calling it pizza. No indoor seating. Take out style. read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Dolma and baklava - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Like sometimes you just want a good savory pastry, that's filled with deliciousness with a little middle eastern/eastern European flavors, AND it's best when you grab a bunch to share, this my friends is the place. I actually love pides but to my surprise these were a little different (not in a bad way at all) but the dough is a thinner dough that is baked to order and filled with so much goodness. We ordered the Potato Gozleme 5/5 the Super Mix Gozleme 5/5 and Pepperoni Pide 5/5 and all of them were so yummy I would say hands down get the super mix as it has a little of everything and is so delicious! read more

Hidden Gem, very authentic and a great little spot for lunch. Can't find any place like this in the area. They just did a little renovation so I'm hoping the new look will help them be more noticeable. Skip the chain restaurants in the mall and go here! read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Tiny takeout window connected to Bellevue Square next to the downstairs macys entrance. They offer a handful of items on the menu. My favorite is probably the Lamb Pide. It takes a while for the food to be ready but I don't mind since it's always hot and fresh. I can't resist every time I'm at the mall. read more

We have driven past Istanbul Cuisine many times and have wanted to try it. Recently when I was in Bellevue Square I decided to get dinner from Istanbul Cuisine. I got Chicken Wrap, and Chicken Pide. We loved both the Chicken Wrap, and Chicken Pide. The chicken filling in both was delicious. We will be back soon to try other items. read more

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Oh. My. Gawd. Their pide is to die for. It's by the mall entrance and hard to miss. They are so friendly and answered questions I had, as there were dishes (like pide) that I'd never tried before. I thought I'd get one slice but nope got a whole pie! My husband was like not interested,but after one bite ate half because it's just that good! read more

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My go to lunch treat! It's easily accessible through the mall (Macy's ground floor entrance). The mom & daughter duo are great team. It's outside so be aware on a cold windy day. There are tables outside though! It's fun watching them make it, I've introduced this place to many coworkers and friends. The flavor is 10/10 though it's pretty pricey for what it is. Although it doesn't seem big, it'll stuff you up! read more

Istanbul Cuisine is right outside Bellevue Square in sort of a walk-up window like kitchen. It almost reminds me of a NY food cart. In my visits it's being managed by a pair of workers. You pay and the food is made to order right then and there. I had the Chicken Pide - Pita dough that is molded to look like a big flatbread pizza shaped and filled with toppings. In the case of this Chicken Pide - Marinated chicken, green onion, parsley and diced tomatoes. It was pretty good. chicken nicely flavored living up to its advertised marinating and the veggie fillings tasted fresh. I thought it could use a little spice though. It's Halal, nut and dairy free. It does come with a white sauce that I didn't think was that great. Only snag here is the price. $13.50 I think is a bit high and some of the other options go up from there.. Still though you get a fair amount two 'Pide's, sliced into tree pick up bites which it makes it fairly shareable if you aren't really hungry. If you're looking for some fast Mediterranean food though, Istanbul Cuisine is a decent choice especially since Bellevue square food court isn't that great. read more

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I've always walked by this place, but never actually stopped for food so one day I decided to try it out! I've had a lot of Greek Mediterranean food, but not Turkish food. I ordered the beef gozleme, which came in a huge portion for one person, and I was able to eat the leftovers across the next couple days. The sauce that came with it was really good, but overall I felt the dish lacked a little flavor on its own. That paired with the fact the wait time was over 20min made it less likely I'd stop by again, personally. But try it out for yourself! read more

Where do I begin, from the chewy thin dough (how is this real?!) to the amazing spices and flavors inside.. we've walked past this spot so many times without considering eating it! Today we decided to dive in and wow.. major regrets for all the times we walked by and didn't try it! We ordered one super mix gozleme to share and it was a Juicy and flavorful mix of ground beef, potatoes and spinach. At one point my wife confused the potatoes with cheese because it everything blended so well together! The staff was also nice. Just be patient because if you see people standing around, you'll likely have to wait 20-30mins due to only two people cooking (the stand only has enough space for two).. but it's worth it. We'll be coming back soon to try the pide version.. maybe even lamb pide! read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Super Mix Gozleme! Amazing - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Very good baklava! Pricey. Friendly staff. Not easy to get to if you are driving there.

Decided to finally try this place after walking by it a ton of times while going to Bellevue Square. I got the beef gozleme and it was really good! I've never had Turkish food before so I didn't really know what to expect, but everything was flavored well and delicious. It was a bit messy to eat because the filling kept falling out, so make sure to grab some napkins. This is more like a food stand than a sit down restaurant. There are a couple of outdoor tables but they can fill up quick. It does take a while for them to make the food as well, so be prepared for a slight wait after ordering. read more

Ordered the Super Mix Pide (ground beef, potato and spinach) online for $16.95 though Doordash and it was made fresh to order. It's a bit more expensive to order online than in-person. Food is made with care and it wasn't oily. It was a lot of food - definitely enough to fill up two for a quick and easy lunch. Maybe it was just the combo I ordered, but it was very saucy and messy to eat without utensils. I felt like it was a little bit on the bland side and I don't really eat too salty. I may try it with hot sauce if I come back next time. read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Restaurant is outside with a little window right next to the ground entrance to Macy's. It was alright. The prior Yelp reviews led me to be perhaps overly excited about trying this place. Got the super mix gozleme which had ground beef, potato, and spinach in it but it was nothing special imo. Tastes exactly like how you would imagine based on looking at the photo. Agree with prior reviews that it was seasoned well and came out piping hot but for $17 I would have expected more food and maybe something a bit fancier for lunch. Maybe I ordered the wrong item and would definitely try the kunefe next time which is one of my favorite desserts. read more

So delicious and unique! The service takes an average time - only 1 or 2 people taking orders and making the food. It's a walk up food stand with A few outdoor seating tables. Pricing has gone up since last time as have the sizes of the pide and gozleme. I've gone here a few times and will come back again when I'm in the area. read more

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I been eyeing this place for a while now since the review is so great and finally decided to try it. It is located right outside of Macy's and there are some seating so it was nice. We ordered the chicken pide and waited for about 10 minutes. It was definitely made fresh to order as you can see the person making it right there. I had pides before and this is not your normal pide. I'm not sure if I like it. Instead of it being more of a flat bread texture, it's more of like a wrap texture. I was definitely eating it as a wrap since it was so fragile and soft. The flavor though was really good. It was juicy and has a nice balance. Overall a good place to eat in the mall area, but I definitely like the other type of pides more read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Chicken pide - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Just discovered this place and it's so good! Ordered the Super Mix Pide, which has potato, beef, and spinach in it. There's a bit of a kick and the potato makes it really creamy. Ordered the Pide using their online ordering system, and the food was ready when we got there. read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Super Mix Pide - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Very overpriced, I took a shawarma chicken half of it was only cabbage. Very disappointing

Was looking for some delicious Turkish cuisine in the area, and Istanbul Cuisine popped up as a highly rated place to try! Thus, we decided to swing by on Friday around 6:30pm and waited about 5-7 minutes for our food. It was really rainy the day we went, and the only casual seating options for about 6 were outdoors near the restaurant, which was not ideal for eating in the restaurant vicinity. This would be a great environment to enjoy the food on a nice and sunny day though! I got the Super Mix Gozleme and the Pistachio Cake, which I'll review down below: Super Mix Gozleme: Yum - this is a delicious entree! I haven't heard of a gozleme before and the description and pictures of it made it sound pretty enticing. The dough was light and was more filling and soft than crispy, and the filling had good flavor and you can taste the spices in the beef and potato. The potato was very tender and basically a soft paste, with the occasional difference in texture from the spinach. Pistachio Cake: The pistachio cake was mostly some chocolate cake with light frosting on top and then dusted with pistachio crumbs. The cake was good, but I would have prefer some more pistachio flavoring throughout the cake, and not just chocolate cake with just pistachios scattered on top. Overall, I spent about $20 for everything, which I thought was alright given the quantity of food. I personally wished for a bit more food, but that is just my preference. There were some interesting options on the specials portion of the menu and would definitely like to revisit to try these options! read more

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I ordered a lamb pide and it was my first Turkish pizza! Super good and I love how the sauce goes so well with it. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Istanbul Cuisine is pretty solid Turkish food, and I would visit again. Lamb pide: this was amazing. it was like a lamb pizza, and the sauce included was a great addition to the pide. The portion size is pretty decent, but it is around $18 for it. Baklava: do not recommend. This was almost $10 when we went for 2 tiny pieces. The taste was good, but the price is way too high to justify getting. Kunefe: get this instead. The taste is great. It's cheesey, it's sweet, and it's crispy. A great dessert option to finish off your meal with. read more

The chicken Kir Pidesi was amazing. It comes cut in 6 pieces, and I split it three-way with 2 other friends, so it made for a great quick lunch. I really enjoyed the flavors of the chicken and some kind of herb they put in it (parsley?). Finishing just 2 pieces left me craving more. It was nice and hot because they make it to order. I also got the pistachio cake, but I would not recommend this. For $5, it's just a normal chocolate cake with sprinkle of pistachio on the top, which I could barely taste. However, they are known for their hot food, so I still give this place 5 stars. read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Chicken Kir Pidesi - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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After a nice long stroll in the area, the delicious aroma of this spot drew us in and capture our hearts. Seating wise, there seem to be a decent amount of tables outside and space to sit to enjoy your food (first come, first serve kind of situation). The "Ground Beef Gozleme" are made fresh to order and I enjoyed every bite of this goodness. It comes in a cute pizza box and is steaming with deliciousness as soon as you open it. It is also a nice portion size to share, but if you are really hungry..you should get your own because you will not be able to resist! The Baklava is a must order, and the perfect way to finish this delicious meal. Flakey and filled with pistachio goodness, it's not too sweet and is the perfect bite. I have a feeling that this will be one of my go-to spots! Enjoy! read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Ground Beef Gozleme - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I had the ground beef gozleme and thought it was just good. A little plain on its own but pretty tasty with some Franks Red Hot (which they provide). The sauce that comes with it might help too but I didn't like it. This is more personal preference though, I'm not sure if it has anise in it but it had something that gave a licorice-y taste. I also had the baklava which was quite tasty and I really enjoyed! Service was good, the workers were friendly and food came out pretty fast. It is right outside Bellevue square mall so there is lots of seating while you wait! read more

Istanbul Cuisine - Ground Beef Gozleme - Turkish Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Great service. Lamb wrap and chicken Pide were very good. Good spice, fresh bread. Would go again.

Looking to taste some delicious savory Turkish snacks in Bellevue? There is a little food stand outside the Macys at the Bellevue mall for just that. Turkish food is rare to find, so this place, so unassuming, was a gem to explore. Everything is made fresh, so there is a long wait from the time you order to when you get your food, but you can see it being made and cooked for you, so it is fun to watch. You can also order online and pick it up if you are in a rush. It is also all Halal and a women-owned business! With options galore, I stood there for a while just reading the menu, but at the end I recommend the Super Mix Gozleme because it has a combination of the other gozlemes, including, beef, potato, and spinach in the flatbread. Make sure to grab some napkins before you sit down. It comes out piping hot in a pizza box, and you can roll it up or bend it like a pizza to eat it. It's also accompanied with a nice, refreshing white yogurt sauce, which is amazing for dipping. Each one is giant, so it can be shared by 2 people or you will likely have to bring the leftovers home. When it's cold or wet outside, you're out of luck because there is nowhere to stay warm and you have to sit on a cold bench outdoors with no heater, so that is the major downside. I would add Istanbul Cuisine to the list of places to visit as a quick stop to taste a piece of Turkey while running around the Bellevue area and mall! read more

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