Sumela is such a gem. It had been several years since I'd been here, but everything seemed to be the same. I was craving their Mediterranean salad, and it was just as I remembered. Where else can you get a salad with pasta salad, piyaz, and grape leaves in it? Talk about so many Mediterranean flavors in one bowl! Our server was great; she was very attentive, checking in on us and refilling our waters when needed. Our food came out quickly, and it was fresh and delicious. My spouse ordered the Duram Adana, which was full of flavor, and was definitely spicy. Our only critique was that it came with a bag of chips, though you can get a different side for an upcharge. We shared the Mixed Appetizer plate, which came with hummus, baba ganoush, piyaz, grape leaves, and fresh pita. The baba ganoush was beautifully smoky, and the pita was pillow-y soft. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch spot, or a cute place for date night, be sure to check out Sumela for a great, local place. read more

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Going back over 20 years ago, I worked a few blocks from Sumela and it was my go to for lunch several times a week. I began working for myself around that time and don't eat out much anymore but I do occasionally still make it in when I meet friends or family for lunch. I've noticed a more prominent social media presence lately and in those posts Turkish pizza, pide, was featured. I'm in! We started our dinner with an order of falafel. It's one of my favorite dishes and I make it at home occasionally. My husband ordered the Adana Kebab and I of course just had to try the pide. The choices were only beef or spinach so spinach it was, since we had beef with the other entree. We almost always eat half and switch plates, so we can try several things and this was no exception. As always the adana was delicious, I just love the seasonings in the meat. The tabouleh was very different than I remembered though, consisting of way more greens than much of anything else so the flavor just wasn't the best for me. The pide was yummy, simple and flavorful, a perfect size for a lunch portion in my opinion. Filling but you wouldn't be stuffed. The staff were very attentive and as always, the owner made a few rounds in the dining room. It's great to see a local business standing the test of time and still cranking out good eats! read more

Sumela Restaurant - Pide, Turkish pizza - Turkish Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

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While Odeh's is my go to in High Point, if I find myself in the area, Sumela is always a safe choice. Nice diner/coffee shop type seating and friendly service along with good food. Recommended. read more

On a day trip to Winston-Salem to attend a Dinner Party Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Yelp Elite Squad at Earl's Restaurant & Bar, I decided to arrive early to spend the day in Winston-Salem and while having breakfast there at Penny Path Cafe and Crepe Shop two young ladies who engaged in conversation with me after learning I had traveled all the way from Roanoke, Virginia, recommended that I have lunch at Sumela Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant, in High Point, North Carolina. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Sulema Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant in High Point, North Carolina, is the perfect example. I arrived at this family-owned restaurant located in Peters Plaza ll in the heart of High Point, a strip mall with plenty of parking, and the first thing that impressed me was the cleanliness of the place all the way from the outside of the building that was painted light blue and white to the inside of the restaurant which had a pleasant ambiance in a relaxed environment. The menu described their food as Healthy, Fresh & Authentic. It had a nice selection of Mediterranean food priced reasonably. When I arrived I was greated by a friendly and welcoming young gentleman who took me to my table and handed me the menu. It was around 12Noon and there were already some customers having lunch there and others dropping by to make some Take Out orders. My server, Ercan, the same one who had greeted me and taken me to my table, was very helpful and answering questions about the menu, which was simple, with a nice layout and with a few photos. I ended up having an Iced Sweet Tea to drink and a Beef Shishkebab (marinated beef tenderloin cubes char-grilled) with rice and Piyaz as the two sides. It also included pita bread, & yogurt cucumber sauce. I invite you to view my photographs and video clip accompanying this review to get a better sense of the food and restaurant's ambiance. The food was fresh and well-seasoned. The meat was tender. The pita bread was warm and soft. The best that I have ever eaten. And I consider the bread of a restaurant an indication of its quality food. Everything was so flavorful. I would say it far exceeded my expectations. For dessert I had a Home-Made Baklava. It looked beautiful and tasted as good as it looked. When I was paying my bill at the cashier they told me that their father, the owner of the restaurant was Turkish. I thank them for such great food and service, and let them know that I have had an amazing dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant and would gladly return again anytime I'm in the area. read more

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It was the first time coming here. It's a cozy place that has great food. I had the beef Pide (first time) and finished with the baclava. The chef came out and went to each table and asked everyone if they enjoyed their meal. He even talked a bit with me about my dish. Everything tasted good and definitely will return. read more

Sumela Restaurant - Beef Pide - Turkish Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

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I wanted to share a review of our recent experience at Sumela: Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant. It was our first time visiting, and despite it being a small restaurant, it really wowed us. The menu featured several items we had never tried before, and the food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the Sultan's platter, which included a lamb skewer, an Adana kebab, and gyro meat. I don't think I've ever had lamb as tender and tasty; the Adana kebab had a very pleasant spice to it, and the gyro meat was incredibly flavorful, moist, and juicy. We also enjoyed the garden salad and tabouleh as side dishes. Our absolute favorite was the Beef Pide (Turkish pizza). It consisted of spicy ground beef with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and parsley, served in a crispy, boat-shaped fresh dough. It was truly fabulous. Our server made us feel like family. We will definitely be coming here again soon. Excellent casual dining experience. I do wish I'd take pictures. Next time. read more

Good little spot, good food and Service. It's not something that makes me crave to go back to again, but I do look forward to go back and throw back some more food. read more

There Fava beans keep me coming back! The gyros could use a bit more meat and some cucumbers like my friends from Greece make it but it's a favorite too. This place is okay. read more

I've been coming to this spot for a few years now. Sumela makes some of the freshest and REAL food in the area. My go to is the chicken Souvlaki sandwich with fries. They make great hummus and excellent falafel as well. The Lamachun are also outstanding. The Babaganoush isn't as Smokey as I've grown to love but they still make it good. The Kofte burger is delicious. Sumela is family owned and operated, they also have a great staff. The owner, Mac, is a delight. Very personable and always very welcoming. I live sitting by the painting of the beach in the Mediterranean. It's a family friendly place that cooks some really good food. If you're ever in the area I highly recommend it read more

One of the few restaurants in downtown High point area. The food is good Clean inside. Fresh salads. My favorite is the lamajoun. Thin crust Middle Eastern pizza with ground meat and spices. Friendly helpful service. read more

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Best for a light (or not so light) lunch! This place NEVER disappoints. I've been here more times than I can count, but just recently had the Mediterranean salad, and it's easily one of my favorite salads. Of note, the Greek and grilled chicken salads are fabulous! Their Greek/oil & vinegar dressing is my favorite - I love tangy dressing - but their ranch dressing is also lap-it-up worthy! Hummus? Delicious! Chicken souvlaki? Amazing! Gyro? Yea, get it! But my ultimate secret (not really secret) favorite is the Shepherd's salad WITH the Turkish meat pie... tear the meat pie and scoop up the salad inside the the pie for the PERFECT bite -- you're welcome!! Go. Here. read more

Sumela Restaurant - Large Mediterranean Salad - Turkish Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

Great Mediterranean food and fast friendly service! You won't leave hungry here. Generous portions and always cooked to perfection. Yum!!

This is a cute little place with nice staff. We've eaten there twice. The food was awesome the first visit and good the second visit, so maybe a touch inconsistent. But we enjoyed it and will return. We had chicken kabobs, a combo kabobs plate, and one of our kids had the pasta. The hummus was my favorite thing. read more

Service was great. Selections was excellent. Perfect location to drop in for lunch. Looking forward to come back and try other items. read more

Sumela Restaurant - Mozzarella Sticks - Turkish Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

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This is a good place for a quick, casual lunch or dinner. Todays lunch hit the spot and they were quick and friendly serving the food. The food is cooked fresh. The stuffed grape leaves are not made by them. Their dishes are quite tasty and full of fresh chopped herbs. I love the tabouleh with the perfect combination of herbs and acid and salt for my taste. The piyaz is a crowd favorite and for good reason. They are open on Monday too. read more

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I was in the mood for some Halal and that's what I got! This was delicious , fresh soft bread and juicy well seasoned chicken. I will have to try one of the platters next time I'm in the mood. read more

Sumela Restaurant - Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich - Turkish Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

It was a short walk from the children's museum to eat here. We came when they opened so it was not busy. The food was excellent and they have nice service. I had the Turkish coffee which was amazing as well as the Mediterranean salad. I love how the salad have different toppings on it and the chicken and I added was really good. My son had the Gyro and fries which were both delicious. My husband enjoyed his falafel sandwich. Everything was so good and I will definitely come back to try more things on the menu. read more

(3.5 stars) There's more than meets the eye at this long-running Mediterranean restaurant. Housed in a nondescript strip mall across from the library, it is easy to overlook and not particularly inviting from the outside. The inside, on the other hand, is clean and cozy if a bit small. So too goes the menu. At first glance, there appears to be little that separates Sumela from a half dozen other Mediterranean eateries. You can find the expected kebabs, gyros, salads, and apps (hummus, falafel, etc.), but you won't find manti (mini-dumplings) or mucver (zucchini fritters). Look past that disappointment, however, and there is a fair bit of flex. You can go heavy or light, meat or vegetarian, and several sampler options exist for those who want a little bit of everything. My wife and I fall into that last category, so we opted to split a mixed appetizer (hummus, baba ghanoush, piyaz, and stuffed grape leaves), an order of spanakopita, and a sultan platter (lamb kebab, Adana kebab, gyro meat, piyaz, rice, vegetables, and pita). The food arrived quickly, and though the dishes were familiar, the preparations were unique. The spanakopita came in one large square covered with sesame (?) seeds and served with a yogurt sauce. It wasn't Greek, but it was great. Kudos also go to the kebabs and especially the gyro meat, which was among the more flavorful and tender that I've ever had. The baba ghanoush had a welcome smokiness to it and was the highlight of the app sampler though there were no weak links in the bunch. Service proved attentive, and pricing was moderate (kebab samplers in the mid-teens). Living right near Nazareth Bread for several years threw our perceptions of value and portion sizing out of whack, and Sumela represents a return to earth in comparison. Nothing here is unreasonably expensive though. All told, Sumela may lack the menu appeal of an Odeh's or the refinement of a Chef Samir, but it offers a very solid representation of Mediterranean food, and it should not be overlooked. read more

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Best shepherd's salad ever, fair prices, ample servings, juicy chicken, sweet service - if it were in Greensboro I'd go every day. New favorite Mediterranean in a Triad and I had a Greek mama. read more

Always a good experience with Sumela. The food is outstanding, service is great and friendly. One of our go-to restaurants each week!

I found this place while waiting for someone at the hospital down the street. I ordered the lunch adana kebab with rice and mixed vegetables. The staff at the counter were friendly and welcoming when I arrived. The adana is listed on the menu as a blend of spicy ground lamb and beef chargrilled. While it had great flavor, it was not spicy, at all. The rice was very mild in flavor, mostly tasted somewhat peppery, but good. The mixed veggies were cauliflower, carrots, squash, zucchini, and broccoli. They were roasted and had very mild seasoning, but I feel like it was a small serving. The pita bread and taziki sauce were both good. For a lunch portion, I paid $10.41, after tax, for the food only, no drink. I was somewhat disappointed in the portions for this price, but it was a good lunch. I would definitely try this place again. read more

Sumela Restaurant - Adana Kebab, rice, mixed veggies lunch portion - Turkish Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

Just left Sumela for the first time and boy I cannot stop thinking about my next visit! My server, Cody, who seemed to be running the whole front of house by herself which is amazing, let me choose my seat, I asked her for a recommendation and I could tell she didn't want to choose so I said surprise me! She came out with the Sumela Sampler and I ate every bite. Thank you to Cody, I'll be seeing you again soon! read more

We had several different dishes for take out this evening. The stuffed leaves, Greek salads, hummus, and wraps were wonderful. Hot, fresh, and hearty. We will be back! Very pleased with the variety of dishes available. Support this business. read more

Service is good. Definitely a family restaurant, so support them. Lahmacun is good, I just wish it is made with fresh dough, but it taste good with a spicy after taste, just the right amount. The chicken is excellent, juicy, tender and flavorful Kufta was a little dry but not bad when it comes to flavor. The sandwich meat was very dry, nothing good there... it is missing something :) Tabouleh is far from the real one but not bad. All in all it was a good experience, I would go back for sure, and get some more chicken and try other things on the menu. read more

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My side salad had a HAIR inside of it so I could not eat it. Unsanitary and cashier tried to charge me twice however I saw the charge in my bank account already so I stopped her. Waste of money read more

Sumela Restaurant - Hair in my Greek salad...garbage - Turkish Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

Great place! We planned ahead with the nice owner and hosted a bridal luncheon at Sumela's. They were very accommodating and had a table for 14 ready for us and appetizer trays ready to roll out as requested. It has a very nice interior and easy parking. All the dishes served were nice quantities and I didn't see any food leftover so everything was yummy. I had the shrimp kabob entree and I noticed that both the shrimp kabob and lamb kabobs plates came with 2 very full all meat skewers. The good menu variety and great flavors had a couple of us going back the next day with our husbands! Thank you to Sumela's for a successful event! read more

Worst kabab not cooked inside at all. Don't come to this f restaurant at all! We are paying not free. Its worst experience ever. Just don't come to this place to make evening misery. read more

Sumela Restaurant - This is worst food you may see in North America. - Turkish Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

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We ordered the mixed platter appetizer and the gyro sandwich. The only thing that tasted like anything was the pita bread and the bag of lays chips. Was so disappointed in the taste of everything. Super bland and no flavor at all. We used grubhub for delivery - didn't have to wait long. read more

Excellent food. I had the falafel wrap with pasta salad, and my wife had the gyro with piyaz. The falafel was crispy and flavorful, but it was overshadowed by the rest of the wrap, which had a fresh-seeming thick pita, lots of tzatziki, and lettuce and tomato. I'd probably have the falafel as an appetizer next time so it could stand alone. The pasta salad was simple but enjoyable: just well-cooked pasta (al dente, not the gooey floppy stuff you get some places) in a vinaigrette. The gyro was excellent, says the Mrs., and the piyaz was a hit. The staff (one friendly kid manning the register and all the tables) was attentive without hovering. We'll definitely be back. read more

Great food, good customer service and friendly staff, prices are reasonable, plenty of parking, and convenient location.

Cool restaurant to come in and eat lunch. Food is good and the prices are great! Service was great and food was served within minutes from ordering. read more

Sumela Restaurant - Small Grilled Chicken Salad - Turkish Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

Great food!! Tried the Sumela Sampler, with rice and Tabouleh and the Spanakopita appetizer. Service was quick and correct. I will definitely be back. read more

I've dined here twice in the past two months and both times were pretty good. Very simple ordering concept; walk up to the counter, order and pay for your meal and take a seat with a number and they will bring you out your food. Service is decent. They have daily lunch specials and a few items you wouldn't expect. Salad is fresh & tasty and the kebabs are juicy & cooked well. I loved the soft pita! The first time I ate here was with my girlfriend and the second time I ate solo.. my friend enjoyed her food as well as I did. If I was in the area running errands or something, I would definitely come back if I was in the mood for this type of food. read more

Sumela Restaurant - Chicken kabob and Greek salad - Turkish Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

This is my first Yelp post ever! EXCELLENT FRESH HOMEMADE Mediterranean food. Service was friendly and attentive. Visiting HPU with my daughter from the northeast. Enjoyed a great lunch! read more

First time being at Sumela. After years in NYC, my palate and expectations have been spoiled to say the least. The cuisine and staff did not disappoint. My mother decided to sample a lot from their menu. I am vegan and my mother is vegetarian and our options were plentiful. The falafel wrap was spectacular (minus the tzatziki for me), baba ganoush excellent, dolmadas delicious, and the Turkish coffee and honey baklava were on point. Our waiter, young man, light brown hair was very attentive but not excessive, super helpful and knowledgeable about the food too. My mother and I had a wonderful time making memories. We will definitely be back. read more

Family got gyros and baklava takeout. We all agreed the gyros were excellent with the perfect amount of meat, very fresh vegetables, and very good taziki sauce with just a hint of citrus. Wife and daughter loved the baklava but I found it too small but tasty. read more

Sumela re-opened on Dec 17th, after having been closed since mid July for repairs for damages done to the kitchen area by an auto - yeap, got hit by a car! But, things are back to normal now or close at least, and Mehmet is back to preparing excellent Turkish and Mediterranean dishes. We stopped in for lunch on Friday, and also picked up some take out for a no work dinner that night. Our lunch choices were the Hummus appetizer, Shepherd's Salad (I highly recommend this dish if you care even a little about the taste of fresh vegetables), Chicken Salad, a Gyro Pita Sandwich with a Pasta Salad side. Everything was simply delicious, flavors were fresh and sharp. The Hummus is especially nice, great chickpea flavor which is complimented, not overpowered, by garlic. The Gyro is a two handed sandwich For the evening meal, we chose The Sultan Platter (all the kababs are very nice, especially the Adana), Grape Leaves (vegetarian version here), Spinocopita, and the Turkish Meat Pie (with take out, some assembly is required), along with the left over Shepherd's Salad from lunch. And as at lunch, everything was excellent, with a nice assortment of tastes and textures. This is very good food, well prepared by good, friendly, local folks. This is "fast casual", food is cooked to order, so it ain't Mickey D's, but it is better, waaay better (sorry, Wendy)! read more

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It has been years since I found myself sitting at Sumela so I went in with almost no expectations! My boyfriend and I went here looking for some healthier food options. We were both starving, so we ordered a hummus plate appetizer to start. I forgot to snap a picture but it was pretty good. It came with a TON of hummus! I ordered the Veggie Delite Wrap and he ordered the Chicken Slouvaki. He said the chicken had a few gristle spots, but it was really good. My wrap was delicious and I was very full when I was done. I did wish it had a bit more falafel on it but it was tasty!! We chose to sit on the patio since it was nice outside and we were the only ones out there. The server took great care of us and I thought the experience was pretty good. I absolutely will go back when I have another craving for Mediterranean! read more

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My favorite Turkish/Mediterranean restaurant of all time. I've known the owner for years and have always been impressed with the dishes he puts out. The dining room is modest, but always clean. It's great for lunch and always a great deal! I love the Healthy Wrap with Piyaz (a fresh white bean salad with tomatoes). However, dinner time at Sumela is my favorite. They have some great kebab sampler platters that lets you try all kinds of tasty treats. The Sumela Sampler and the Sultan's Platter are my favorite! They're $15 each, but well worth it! You get steamed vegetables, rice, 3 meat skewers, piyaz and tzaziki sauce. So great!! They do not serve beer or liquor, but they do have a few nice wine selections. The staff is wonderful and always helpful to make suggestions. Love this place! read more

Family owned Turkish/Mediterranean food. We LOVE this place! Lots of regulars clearly share our view. We shared the sample platter -- the hummus and pitas were mouth wateringly good, the pita bread was soft and warm. I had the chicken souvlaki, my wife had a falafel. Both were perfect. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant had been repainted recently and seating is comfortable and the place is quiet. The chef, a friendly Turkish man, came out to greet us as we left. Very good parking. A whole bunch of plus signs on this one! read more