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    Istanbul Kitchen

    4.6 (95 reviews)
    ModerateTurkish
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Shabnam A.

    Their food is simple with a limited selection, but it feels fresh and healthy, which I really appreciated. Their desserts were delicious as well, I tried a cake which was like tres leches cake and very tasty. Customer service was generally good; however, I would recommend being mindful about conversations at the counter. While we were waiting to pay, the cashier continued chatting with the previous customer while our food was in front of her.

    Chicken Kebab (gluten free)

    New location in Falls Church! Checked it out on opening day and the food was fantastic. Got the Istanbul Köfte, Chicken Krbab (gluten free), and rice pudding. Alll of it was very good. This will be a new place to eat at regularly.

    Turkish coffee and baklava
    Aleshia A.

    Great staff and great coffee! I stopped here for a quick bite and coffee while at the mall. I had a Turkish coffee and a baklava. Both of which were perfect. I will say the price for the size of the baklava is a little high,but it was tasty. So much so that I returned and got a slice of orange cake and it was also delicious. I highly recommend you give this little cafe a try.even though it's in the mall and open to the people walking past it's still got a cute and comfy vibe to it. It's near the Cheesecake Factory entrance at the mall!!

    tea and dessert

    Amazing service and amazing food. Don't overthink it, just go and eat it. It's so authentic and delicious!!

    Homemade manti (entree), revani (dessert), and ottoman sherbet (drink).  All fantastic:-).

    Yum, homemade vegetarian manti entree (off main menu), revani for dessert (orange taste), and ottoman sherbet. Friendly staff.

    Manti
    Amy C.

    I first met Ferida at the Rosslyn Farmers Market in 2020. I've been a huge fan of her food and business, Ozfeka Catering, ever since! When I moved to Ballston, I continued to buy from the Ozfeka table at the Ballston farmers market. I was super happy to see Istanbul Kitchen open its doors after hearing Ferida speak about her ambitions for the restaurant before she had even found a location. Every time I go to Tysons Corner Center, this is my go-to for food and sweets. I love how open the space is, but still ensconced from the noises of the mall. Whether you come across Ozfeka at a farmers market or go to Istanbul Kitchen, I highly recommend the burek, kofte, tzatziki, babaganoush, Zucchini Fritters, almond cookies, and çai.

    Large plate with an extra protein
    Jamie Z.

    This place is amaaazing! There was nothing on the plate that we didn't love. Delicious hummus, tender chicken, amazing salads. So generous for the price! I can't believe you can find food this good at the mall, so much better than fast food and just as fast. Don't skip on the beverage either, the hibiscus ginger cinnamon drink was perfect!

    Amazing food and service börek tea and shambali we tried all was delicious Simit better than İstanbul

    Istanbul Platter
    Joshua K.

    A very average and overpriced mall restaurant. I recently went here for lunch with a friend during a shopping day at Tyson's and we went here as it looked like the best of several options. The restaurant itself is no-frills, with some Turkish decorations among the typical mall-design restaurant. I got the Istanbul Platter and the Turkish Bagel for dine-in, and the food came in a timely manner. The bagel was fine, if overpriced. However, the Istanbul Platter was over $16, and almost half the platter was rice pilaf. The rice was decent, but the rest of the platter was mediocre. The chicken lacked flavor and leaned towards the rubbery side. The pita square could not hold up to the food I put on it, the chickpeas needed more seasoning, and the salad was a few leaves. Given food quality options and prices at Tyson's Corner Mall, I would bring your own food or eat elsewhere.

    Sandwich
    Eric G.

    Saw just opened next to the upcoming Barnes & nobles in Tyson's. Food is excellent. As well as the homemade Turkish delights.

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    Excellent food and service. These are flavors to experience and enjoy. Highly recommend.

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    Amazing food! One of the best meatball I had! Services is great as well. She explained all the dishes to us.

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    It's a great place with fresh homemade food. We enjoyed all the different options and would come back again.

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    This was a surprising and delicious quick meal in an upscale shopping mall. No waiting. For entertainment, people-watching the shoppers.

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    Very lovely owner, with amazing Turkish food. I will definitely visit this restaurant again.

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    Excellent all around! Food well prepared; great ambiance ! Authentic Turkish food! Service excellence!

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    A delicious meal from a fantastic couple! After slogging through moving the last of my folks'…read morefurniture from the family house, I rolled up to the Exxon parking lot on a chilly afternoon, and was thoroughly re-fueled by the food and the warmth of Sabit and Sumeyye running their Turkish Couple food truck. The 30" bazooka (zurna durum) filled with chicken doner, lots of their special sauce, all in crispy lavash -- was a meal for lunch and more later. The Turkish coffee was hot and tasty while I waited, and a gorgeous Turkish delight and baklava rounded out the experience. I can't wait to try the doner wrap and the rest of the menu. Lots of other Turkish dishes to try. These folks are awesome and deserve wide recognition for their care and quality of food. Worth a couple minutes of waiting for fantastic food. Go direct to them rather than Doordash and you will save and they'll avoid the cost of commission. Call ahead and they'll have it ready!

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    Don't miss this awesome food truck located in gas station parking lot!

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    I've been meaning to come here for years and I'm so glad I got the chance to try it for dinner with…read morea friend!! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The space itself was cozy, and the wall decor made it feel warm and comfortable, perfect for a nice dinner with friends or family. The lamb skewers were so flavorful with generously-sized chunks of lamb on the skewer. I was so curious about the noodles and I'm glad we got the chance to try the gambian soman. You can tell the noodles were hand-pulled, they were so bouncy and absorbed the flavor of the meat (we got lamb) and the bell peppers so well. For dessert, we had the honey cake, which was also amazing. The cake layers were a little crumbly which complimented the cream layers in between, and the sweetness was perfectly, which I usually am cautious about when it comes to food sweetened with honey. I did end up coming back two days in a row because I was craving the lamb lol

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