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    Selamis Turkish Kebab House

    4.4 (52 reviews)

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    Rice pudding
    Ulyana K.

    Very, very delicious Turkish food served here. I believe the owner of Selamis is the same as Turkish Kebab House and Aspendos, but I can't compare the three yet (although now I want to try them all out). This was still up there are some of the best Turkish food in the area. I ordered the labne/labneh haydari, pita, and rice pudding. I've hard haydari lebneh at another local Turkish spot, Turkish Grille, and I enjoy Selami's version a bit more. It looked exactly like it did on the photos. They use a generous amount of nuts (walnuts), it's nice and creamy, a bit salty, but not oily. I also like the little bit of herbal flavor in it. The portion was a little small, but the quality was definitely very high. The pita was somewhat standard, but it's always nice to get some free bread so can't really complain there. They did only give me one piece of bread, but it was quite fresh and still soft. The rice pudding was surprisingly delicious. At first, there was a top layer with a strange texture on it (it felt like jello). But, after I took a bite, I feel in love. It was very creamy, mildly sweet, and just perfect. I ended up enjoying the slightly harder top layer with the cinnamon. All in all, I definitely recommend trying this place out if you're in the mood for Turkish food in this region. The food comes in slightly smaller portions than you may be used to for takeout, but the food is very high quality.

    Brown Top Pudding.   Mmmm!
    Robin B.

    I'm far from an expert on Turkish food but we thoroughly enjoyed our meal here! It was rather late on a Sunday and were welcomed warmly. The food and service were totally on point! Our server was polite and helpful. For starters we had the Babaganoush and the Grape Leaves and they each were delicious. The Kabab plates were great too. And the Brown Top Pudding is worth going for all by itself. We will be back to try more!

    Falafel plate, Babaghanoush, Tabule, Lebne
    Michaela H.

    Sadly had a good friend move from FL to PA, and I decided to provide a small meal. Moving makes you hungry and too tired to cook. Took a chance at nearby Yelp recommendations and picked this place. Not only was the food delivered quickly and safely, but my friend was so impressed with the taste. Her husband stole the Babaghanoush and wouldn't share, it tasted so good, lol. She called me to let me know she found her first favorite place to order from and eat and she's trying more of their menu items. She states the owner was super sweet even calling her to ensure she had utensils to eat with.

    Shish Kebab and chicken kebab

    We ordered the Shish kebab and the chicken kebabs and I have to say that they are the best I have had in Pittsburgh!! The waiter is so polite and kind. The tea is perfect!! I couldn't ask for a better experience!

    Wow, the woman in the front of house here was incredibly rude. I felt I had to beg for water. I ordered the donna kebab and the meat was tough as hell. All up a thoroughly disappointing experience from a bizarrely well-reviewed restaurant. Perhaps the standards are just dismally low in Pittsburgh? In any case, imo avoid this place. There has gotta be something better in the area.

    Turkish coffee

    The lamb and rice was perfectly cooked. The seasonings and sauces were delicious. Turkish coffee and rice pudding for dessert were also excellent. The server was very nice and welcoming. It's easy to recommend this place, you will not be disappointed.

    Bulent T.

    My wife and I love this place. Great quick service. Food is always fresh and tasty, servers are friendly and always helpful We will be back soon

    Super Baklava
    Ulyana S.

    Great food great service! Have all kind of kebabs chicken kebab is very tasty very recommended! The best Turkish coffe in Pittsburgh and have delicious desert baklava and kunafe!

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    Amazing authentic food. Super friendly owner. Some of the best Turkish food we've had.

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    Delicious and fresh food, amazing homemade deserts, clean restaurant and friendly and efficient server!!! Nothing else to say. Try them.

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    Second time here. Great service. Delicious lamb gyro and baklava. Lunch special wrap+soup+baklava $10

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    I went to this restaurant couple of times. The food was delicious. The waiter was friendly and welcoming.

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