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    Kervan Kebab House

    4.4 (177 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    Dubai Chocolate

    Dubai Chocolate! Great food! The Rice pudding and baklava are delicious. We had the lamb plate and the Donner plate. It was so delicious. I forgot to take pictures of our lunch.

    Borek
    China B.

    I've been wanting to try this place because I've seen pretty good reviews. So i stopped by for lunch. Its in a shopping center off Military Hwy. Its a small restaurant with some seating to dine in. When i walked in i was greeted by a very nice soft spoken lady. She was kind and answered all my questions. The menu is small so you won't get overwhelmed with choices. I've never eaten Turkish food so i didn't know what to expect. I ordered the turkish spinach pastry, lentil soup, a sugar free carrot drink, and a kofte gyro. The only side is a small bag of chips. Theres also some grocery items like candy bars, soup, drinks, and etc. They were reasonably priced. The soup packets were only $1. So i was more willing to take a chance. The soup was ok but it was extremely watery. There was lentils in it but it was very fine, not chunky. I'd have preferred a different texture. The kofte was bland and the gyro was very skimpy as far as ingredients go. I used the yogurt dip to give it some flavor. It definitely taste different than the tzatziki sauces I've had before. The spinach pastry (borek) was flaky and warm. It didn't have much filling, but it was pretty good. The carrot drink (do gan ay) was absolutely not my cup of tea. It was sugar free but it didn't have any type of sweetness, not even a natural sweetness, which i wasn't aware of. It was bitter and tasted like wine. I probably should have just gotten a soda. The hazelnut candy bar was good. It was only a dollar and I'd get it again. The chips were lays. They were good. This isn't a place you should try if you don't like trying new things. Its similar to Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food but still very different. I would return to try other things. The service was good. Check them out!!!

    Kofte.
    Nicky T.

    This place is a small hidden gem. Their food is always fresh and delicious. I have not had anything bad from them. They make Turkish coffee too! Kebabs, Kofte, Hummus and Baklava are all really good.

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    Andre P.

    Saw similar food on TV night before and wanted something different for lunch. I've driven past this place many times going to my Chinese spot but never thought to give it a shot. A clean but small restaurant that had a wall of Turkish items for sale. Staff was very nice and welcoming. I went with the stuffed grape leaves, beef doner sandwich, and kofte plate. As soon as I opened the stuffed grape leaves, I was met with a very pleasant aroma. Instantly reminded me of my times overseas. Very simple just grape leaves and rice but a delicious starter. Went for the beef doner sandwich next. Something I will definitely be back for. Really good sandwich and not at all expensive. Only thing is I would like a little more yogurt sauce. Last but not least, the kofte plate. I'm used to seeing kofte in football shaped meatballs. These were pattie shaped but that doesn't matter to me as long as it's good. I will say the kofte was dry. Definitely could have used some yogurt sauce on the side for dipping. The rice and onions were a nice compliment. Overall I will be back to try other things. If you are in the area, check this place out!

    Terry T.

    It's been over eight years since my original review of Kervan Kebab House. That experience meritted three stars but a year or so ago I decided to revisit this Turkish restaurant. I am so glad I did. I am happy to give it a five star rating as my recent visits have all been perfect. The food is always fresh and hot and delicious, it's made to order. The small restaurant is family owned and operated. Service is friendly and efficient, always excellent whether you choose to eat in the small dining room or take out your meal. Menu prices are very reasonable. I have tried a lot of the menu and I have enjoyed everything. I particularly love the iskender plate but enjoy the beef donor and lamb plates as well. I don't know what it is about their rice but it is really delicious, much more tasty than what you receive at most restaurants. I've tried a few appetizers, my favorite is hummus with pita. I haven't tried any of the beverages. There is plenty of free parking in the huge lot shared with the rest of the businesses in Parkview Shopping Center, you should never have an issue finding a nearby parking space. Entering or exiting the shopping center is convenient with multiple access points. This location is not far from my house so I appreciate being able to stop in to pick up some delicious food on my way home from work. There's no need to call ahead because service is always very fast.

    Aryan
    Jeannine C.

    A few things stopped me from giving this place 5 stars. The first was that upon receiving my lamb plate which was delicious, the rice was extremely overcooked and very bland. Also, in my experience with eating Turkish food, the rice served with these types of dishes are usually basmati rice. The rice they were using was plain white rice, so not only did it just ruin the authenticity of the dish for me but it also didn't pair well with the delicious lamb in my opinion. The second thing was the lamb itself. It was very flavorful and very tender to perfection however, I received tiny bits and pieces of it. On the pictures in the restaurant the lamb picture showcased chunks of lamb. I wouldn't call these chunks. We're they delicious...HELLA however, they were just to small and skimpy for the price you pay. The third and final thing was the vinaigrette dressing that is provided to you with your side salad. It was not really of any vinaigrette. I tasted mostly oil even when shaken well. I only tasted a tiny hint of vinaigrette at the very bottom and when I say tiny bit I mean TINY BIT. Other than that my experience was positive. This restaurant also doubles as a Turkish Market with Turkish things to sell like different candies, foods, memorabilia. My favorite part was the Aryan drink. I love plain yogurt and I also love Aryan so it's good to know this place carries them on hand so I can stop by and grab one when I'm craving the taste.

    Vegetable plate
    Alison T.

    This place is a hidden gem! I love Kervan's Kebab House for Mediterranean food! The owners are Turkish and provide an excellent experience. They sell Turkish tea, Turkish delights and other imported grocery items on some nicely organized shelves when you first walk in. They often offer free Turkish tea or coffee while I'm waiting, simply out of good customer service. I always get the Iskender plate- I'll have to remember to take a picture next time before I eat it haha. I also love the vegetable plate, everything on it is great and the homemade hummus is delicious. My family like the the beef diner sandwich (gyro) and the chicken kebabs, with an extra skewer. Highly recommend!!

    Melissa M.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants for take out. I have eaten in the restaurant and always have had a positive experience. The dining area is small and quaint. They are my favorite for takeout because their food is always delicious and staff are always friendly. All of our kids love their food and it is always a hit for the entire family. I also love the authentic Turkish food items they have for purchase.

    Lamb Plate and Baklava
    Chanel T.

    This is my first time here and I got the lamb plate and baklava. The lamb plate came with white rice and a little side salad and a pepper and sliced onions. The spices they used to cook the lamb was different and interesting and the lamb was very tender. It also came with a little side of Olive oil and lemon dressing? - I liked it, it was light and refreshing. The baklava was good but was hollow inside, I've never had hollow baklava before. I will come back and try their others dishes

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    Candice H.

    Tasty, but it seems way overrated/overpriced. I got the bourek and the meatball plate. Salad was very wilted, rice and meat were good, but not 9.50 good.

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    Luisa R.

    This place was recommended by a Turkish friend, and let me tell you that it was on point. The place is small; however, the ambiance was very nice. The restaurant is really clean and they are very friendly. The food was tasty and they also have like a "mini market" or stand where they sell native products. I will definitely be back. It is great to find authentic food in the area.

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    Great Doner Kebab's, close to the real thing-I didn't like the spaghetti sauce on my Turkish dish. Very friendly staff!

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    9 years ago

    Great lunch spot hidden just off of a very busy intersection. Service is excellent, food was delicious, very authentic.

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    Awesome food, even better prices. I loved this place and the service was incredible. I will go here again and again.

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    Second time going and it was just as good as first. Definitely eat here next time I'm in Chesapeake.

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    9 years ago

    Killer food, killer service!!! You can be sure I'll be back. The chicken kabob is cooked perfectly and the tea was on point!

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    10 years ago

    Had the lamb plate.....it doesn't come with bread so you have to ask it was very good though. Coffee was awesome

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    11 years ago

    Really good hummus pita here, kebabs were very good as well. Seating is fairly limited, but its still worth coming for.

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    10 years ago

    Absolutely delicious. I would give it 5 stars if it had a little more variety but the food is fantastic and well worth coming for!

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    The food was fantastic!!! I got the chicken kabob and it really hit the spot. Fresh and tasty!!!!

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    10 years ago

    Quick service, nice interior and good food!! The food was a great portion size and cheap as well

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    10 years ago

    Probably the closest to what I had when I was a contractor in the Middle East, good, fresh, for sure more pricey than overseas!

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    Mr. Falafel Plus

    Mr. Falafel Plus

    4.0
    (16 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I stopped by to pick up dinner for me and my boyfriend. We ordered a medium cheese pizza, large…read morefries, and garlic knots. I don't think the pizza was the best I've had, but overall thought it was solid! The garlic knots were way bigger than I expected, but unfortunately they weren't quite to my taste, not really garlicky enough and a little too crispy for me. It seemed like a nice mom and pop shop. The owner was kind and welcoming :) I would return to try other items on their menu, but would skip the garlic knots next time. He did mention that they're closing in a month though :( So if you're in the area, go out and support while you still can!

    Sunday afternoon, headed to an ODU game we figured we'd try someplace we'd not usually go…read more The food was ok. Not the greatest Gyro I've ever had, but not the worst either. The tzatziki was also ok. We also got a baklava sampler, probably the best thing we got this day. The service was good and service was quick. I chatted with the owner who is originally from Egypt. We chatted about his terrible timing in opening restraints, as he opened this establishment just before COVID, and in Egypt he opened a restaurant just before the 2011 revolution. He also took a few minutes to tell me about the giant picture of Alexandria, Egypt... not Virginia. We chuckled that the traffic could be equally bad at both. This is a pretty big take out place, and the neighborhood could go either way. I'd try their shawarma or falafel, but pass on the gyro.

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    Mazari Kebab and More

    Mazari Kebab and More

    4.7
    (738 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    This place was soooo good! For me, I loved being surrounded by books that featured Middle Eastern…read morecharacters, trusted classics and the smell of a PROPER Turkish Coffee! I fell in love with Turkish Coffee in Afghanistan and this was so on point. I might as well have been sitting on a carpet with the local women of the region. The lady who ran the from of the house was so kind, I greatly enjoyed and appreciated her hospitality! The food was absolutely delicious. I was able to stay on my macros all while enjoying outstanding food. There was no gimmick or shortcut with the food. The sights smells and tastes made me feel so welcomed. I can't wait to go back and enjoy myself, even brought some kabobs home, for dinner.

    One my favorite should have been 5star however the server that came in kinda yell to my daughter…read morewhen she went up to get what she asked to her and we did not understand what she said. The food as always were great, the eggplant is always the go to w sides, I had lamb chops so good the rice today are on a harder side and not the way i wanted it. My husband had the chicken was okay he said. The restaurant is clean and kinda had a renovation where we do not see their kitchen anymore. Hopefully they stay stronger because at lunch only 2 tables including us, though i think they get take out or delivery. Must try if you like this kind of mid eastern food.

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    Rib Eye a la Carte, Lamb Chop a la Carte & Veggie a la Carte
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    Mr. Shawarma

    Mr. Shawarma

    4.5
    (723 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    This place is not it. I got a chicken bowl and a hummus bowl. They only had a handful of toppings -…read morethe chickpeas weren't seasoned- taste like they came straight from the can. The meat lacked flavor. The hummus was THE WORST hummus I have ever had - the olive oil drizzled on top had an awful taste and the hummus itself had no flavor. The best thing about this place is that the pita is hot. Save your money and go somewhere else. The staff seemed uninterested and were slow. The drink machine was off and needed to be turned on (they had already been open an hour and this had yet to be done)

    I've been wanting to checkout this restaurant for awhile and today was the day. The restaurant…read morelayout was clean and simple. The staffs were kind and friendly. I got a bowl of chicken and lamb with everything in it. I saw a a few customers before me ordered the falafel and thought it must be something I got to try, so I ordered some as well. At checkout I couldn't decide which sauce to choose and ended up with four different sauce to try. The food was fresh and the flavors were just right. Also, found out the falafel would not be something I personally will crazy for. The four sauces I tried and describe as... 1) Garlic - similar to ranch 2) Harissa Aioli - similar to ranch yet a tad spicy (My favorite) 3) Tahini - similar to light ranch with a very light touch of sesame butter 4) Amber - tangy and a bit bitter with turmeric Either I was already sleepy when I had the food or the food had me feel sleepy afterwards. Overall, it was worth a try.

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    Papa's Greek Family Restaurant

    Papa's Greek Family Restaurant

    4.2
    (335 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    This is the best Greek spot I've ever been to! It's so good I'm over here writing a review…read more Everything always hits so crazy Me personally, my go-to is always the western gyro ‍ if you want a recommendation gone ahead and get one of them asap

    Oh this isn't good... We are heartbroken today at how awful our experience was. Papa's Greek has…read morebeen one of our trustworthy, go-to, reliable places after church for almost 10 years! We've loved it, quite literally. But after today and sheer number of problems, we doubt we would ever return, and that's very sad to us. We went after church. We were the ONLY customers there. I saw them doing a Door Dash order or two, but basically it was just us, a party of 4. One server working the floor. Our order. Wife got the beef-souvlaki Greek salad. Daughter a Greek gyro. Son a 16" pizza half pepperoni half grilled chicken. Me a 16" supreme pizza. I even talked to the server about "supreme" and she was like yeah, oh yeah, I got you, I know what that is. And I said I really like heavy toppings, especially the olives and mushrooms. I heard her literally go tell the cooks that. She returns to tell me they have NO ONIONS TODAY! What else for my pizza. Disappointed, no onion? It's Noon on a Sunday and we are the only customers. Ok, sub with tomato. Daughter loved her gyro. She said best ever. She doesn't like opinions, so it's perfect, she didn't have to pick them off. She loved it. Wife gets her souvlaki- beef Greek salad. NO ONIONS. She didn't tell her that. My wife wants those darn onions on a salad, to be sure. But wait, wait... also no Feta cheese at all on this Greek salad. But wait, there's more. The beef, every piece, is so tough, it's like tire rubber. Truly. None of us can chew it up. Literally, it's THAT bad. You're telling me the cooks didn't know it was tire rubber??? My pizza. Smelled good. But, very very SPARSE toppings! I asked for extra. I heard her tell them extra. Nope, just a light sprinkling of veggies. Darn. BUT WAIT! This Supreme had exactly ZERO meats. Zero. And just a light sprinkling of before toppings. My son's pizza? Half pep, half CHEESE. WHERE'S THE GRILLED CHICKEN??!?!? And the waitress is very unattentive, playing on her phone, not looking at us. Very hard to get my drink refills. I finally waive a cook over, the server is still on her phone. I said the pizza was supposed to have grilled chicken, and the beef on the salad was tire rubber, 100% inedible, replace with chicken, please. So they grilled some chicken up and brought it for the pizza and another salad for my wife. Still no feta cheese. Stayed tuned folks, the best is yet to come. The chicken made the pizza much better. My wife was already put off by the tire rubber beef they actually served her, and no onion and feta on a Greek salad. She just wanted to run the heck out of that place. But wait.... The coup de gras. While picking through the lettuce on her salad, we found a BABY COCKROACH , yep, alive and crawling around. We were about to go ballistic with all these screwups, and I just decided to not complain, and to never return, and voice it in a Yelp review, so others are aware Papa's Greek has come off the tracks, and needs to find its self again....... They were lost as lost can be today.

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