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    Taksim Turkish Grill

    4.4 (63 reviews)

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    Hummus
    Carla S.

    It's an excellent lunch spot to try something new in Sanford. It is a locally-owned restaurant, and the food is delicious. Two people were in the open kitchen area when I first walked in. Turns out they were the only employees at the time. Regardless of the short staff, we were greeted, and the owners (I assumed) were kind and friendly. The restaurant is casual; just a heads up if you expect something more. The menu is simple and has excellent options. My husband and I opted for the combos. I had the Doner (Gyro), and my husband had the Philly Cheese Steak, both with fries & canned soda. Both were delicious and tasty. We also ordered the hummus, and it has been one of the ones I have had. Due to the short staff, we waited a bit for our food, but it was no big deal. The lady checked on us a few times to ensure we were all good. I will return to the restaurant to try one of their entrees and kebabs. One tip: they had a sign about a discount if you pay with cash.

    Doner Kabab Gyro
    Sophia V.

    This place is great!! so delicious! The guy who runs the business (i think, older guy) so sweet and very helpful and checking in on you. grape leaves were delicious!

    Eileen K.

    Wow!!! What a find in Sanford! Authentic small mom and pop shop with delicious food and friendly service! Don't expect fancy, this is anything but! However, if you want delicious home cooked food served with a smile this is your spot! I thought the food was very good, nice portion sizes and lots of flavor. I wouldn't say this is traditional Turkish but more towards street food/halal! Enjoyed our last minute find and will def be back for more! Oh and do yourself a favor... get the baklava! The best I've ever had! (Ate it too fast to take a pic)

    Lunchtime!
    Bengie M.

    You walk up to the counter and place your order and they bring the food to your table. Everything was very good and fresh and delicious. There are some things on the menu that we're already looking forward to coming back and trying. Like stuffed cabbage!

    Doner Kabab Gyro
    K G.

    This mom and pop shop is truly a hidden gem! My husband and I had dinner here a few nights ago for the first time and definitely plan on making this a regular spot! The owners are very friendly and welcoming. We started with delicious baba ganoush for our appetizer. Then for our entrees, we ordered the mixed grill kebab and doner kebab. All of the meat in mixed grill was very flavorful. My favorite was the gyros. The rice and salad that came with the entrees were really great and fresh. They served us Turkish tea towards the end of our dinner. I highly recommend this spot - especially for the gyros!

    Side salad
    Amanda F.

    Heard about this place from Instagram/fellow yelper. Wasn't planning on eating here but Sanford was too busy so we diverted to Taksim. We arrived at 630 and there were a couple people dining. We waited at the front for a few minutes, looking over the special board. Finally we decided to grab menus and seat ourselves. There were two guys working in the open kitchen. They looked busy. We weren't sure if there were any wait staff or host etc. so we perused the menu for awhile. A bunch of people were coming to pick up to go orders. Just as I was getting up to order at the cash register, the guy announced he was coming over to serve us. So I sat down. We started with the hummus appetizer and two bottled waters. For dinner, we shared the lamb shank which was on special $2 off menu price. It came with a side salad. We also had the gyro a la carte and the chicken Adana kebap, which came with a side salad. Everything was great. I love how they toasted the pita bread with the hummus. It came with a reddish oil on it- which is red pepper but not hot pepper. The rice on the Adana kebap plate was delicious. So buttery. We ate everything. We only had a little humus and pita to take home. So while the guy said it was a lot of food for two people, I don't think it was. It was just right. The two guys are doing everything for the place. So as it started to get busier, the wait for food got longer. We were lucky to arrive before the big groups. The baklava was not my favorite. Not enough crispy layers. I'm glad we shared one piece and didn't get a full order. I would recommend this place. The guys are nice and know what they're doing. Check out the daily special board. Bring your own bottled water. And don't get the baklava. It's a casual spot, so dining in was not an issue, but we would've been more comfortable at home. Maybe to go is the real answer here.

    Baklava
    Lana E.

    The employees here are so sweet. Customer interaction was 10/10. It's a very simple restaurant with tables to dine in, or you hAve the option to also walk up to the counter and order your food to go. The food was pretty delicious. The only downside is that due to a small staff, you may have to wait awhile for your food. Our kids food came out first and we maybe waited another ten or so until the kitchen brought my husband and my food out. My lamb Adana kabap was so flavorful with a good portion of rice and a tart salad to accompany everything. A nice touch was also some pita bread on the plate. The price is pretty comparable to another Turkish restaurant we frequent in Winter Park. The baklava was so sweet and sticky- perfect! One kid got a burger, which was surprisingly yummy... good fries as well. The other child got a Philly cheesesteak which was great!!

    Russell M.

    Stopped in for lunch, had the islander kebab. Pretty good. definitely has that Mediterranean feel as you walk in or the café style dining but nonetheless nice .Will go again.

    Chicken Adana Kabob
    Sasha S.

    Absolutely delicious! They have a great lunch special! Everything is under $10 on their lunch special menu! Pictured here though is their Chicken Adana Kabob plate! So good!

    Chicken gyro
    Sandra Aby M.

    As we entered the restaurant it took a while for them to even great us until we said something. Then we ordered and my chicken gyro had bad chicken on it I had to spit most of it out and was hard in some areas. It seemed as they seasoned and cooked little like 15 times over and over again. Nasty (and I despise calling food nasty but this one was). Then another person came in to get food and we had to scream for them to come out and attend to that customer. Then the numbers did not add up. We are thinking they are charging hidden fees to done in.

    Lamb gyro dine in

    What a pleasant surprise this place was. Ambiance is basic with small traditional trinkets. The food and service were 11/10. A passionate worker, who I think was an owner, asked how hungry I was. They suggested the gyro meal. I was surprised to see this beautiful plate. And trust me when I say it tasted as good as it looks. Everything on it, as it comes. Would dine here again!!!!

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    Outstanding food!!!! It was like Greek food elevated with incredible depth of flavor. Everything was a delight.

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    10 months ago

    Very good food great service...its were the locals eat..had a mixed grill was fresh and my family loved it

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    The food was amazing, highly recommend and will definitely be returning in the future

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    Very good food. Great friendly staff. We ordered kebabs .....delicious and tender.... I wish they had it on Miami

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    Amazing food and tea. It's very quiet on Sundays, so it's much more personal with the chef.

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    Philly is delicious! As well as the burger, and the fries are perfect every time. Employees are always super friendly!

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    The ambience has a little to be desired, but the food was good. Portion sizes were big and left full.

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    4.3
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    I have been doing pickup here several times. Love the Greek Salad - Romaine, arugula, traditional…read morehummus, crumbled feta, persian cucumber, tomato + onion, kalamata olives, greek vinaigrette and a free side pita. Service has always been quick. Though the app tells you to pick it up from the shelf I have never seen anything moved there. You need to kind of cut the line patiently and they will ask you what you ordered. A little awkward the first time around but it works. There is plenty of seating for eating in and it is setup like a Chipolte type counter ordering experience.

    I stopped by CAVA for a quick lunch and ordered takeout. I went with the braised lamb over basmati…read morerice and lentils with a few toppings, along with a side of pita chips. The bowl looked great on the line, but once I started eating, the rice was hit or miss. Some of it was hard and clumped together, and I ended up removing those parts. The lamb looked really good but tasted like it could have used more seasoning. The portion size was also a little disappointing. The bowl itself is large, but the amount of meat and rice felt small compared to the size of the container. I ordered plain pita chips, but instead received the new sour cream and onion version. That turned out to be a pleasant surprise. They were fresh, had great seasoning, and ended up being my favorite part of the meal. I would honestly go back just to get those again. My son ordered the chicken bowl. He said it was just okay and agreed that the portion size felt small for the size of the bowl. Overall, it wasn't a bad meal, but it wasn't a standout either. If I return, I'd probably try a different protein option. Food: 3 out of 5 Service: 3 out of 5 Value: 2 out of 5 Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

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    Athena Roasted Chicken

    4.2
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    I almost don't want to post this because I'd love to keep it a secret, but Athena's Roasted Chicken…read moreis a true hidden gem in Orlando! Especially if you like soup like me! The chicken is perfectly seasoned with crispy skin and super juicy inside. You can taste the quality and care in every bite. The sides are just as good and feel homemade, not like an afterthought. Portions are generous but back to the soup! Yum! The chicken lemon soup will heal your soul. It's low key, no hype, just really solid food. If you know, you know. I'll definitely be back.

    I was looking forward to trying this place because it appears to have been in business awhile with…read moregood ratings. Nice, cozy, casual place. Seems to have a lot of regulars dropping by for carry-out orders. Service was excellent - very nice people. Reasonable prices, but portions are fairly small. Ordered the "best chicken in town", - the chickens are very small, and the 1/4 chicken breast I had was noticeably dry. The seasonings and flavor are very good though. But I have much better from any Peruvian chicken place. Had the zucchini in tomato sauce as one side an it was outstanding. Pasta salad was average. Pita bread seemed dry. Hummus was very good. Potatoes had great flavor but also a little dry. Rice pudding dessert was very tasty. Overall I was disappointed because I had hoped this might become a go-to spot for me to hit regularly but unfortunately I cannot imagine a scenario where I'd make the effort to go back.

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