Turkish cuisine: the best places to taste it in Southend-on-Sea
10 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"I ordered the Lamb Guvec because it sounded tasty not really knowing what to expect, when it arrived I had my doubts as it looked just like a piece..."
"Good quality kebab meats with good flavour, definitely worth a visit if near..."
Tony Beckwith
"Ordered for the first time, with some pretty specific instructions as I'm quite fussy. Not only did they follow everything to the letter, but it was..."
Richie Thorpe
"The name says it all - Really is the Best Kebab in Southend.
Delivery has always been very quick and arrives hot - Highly recommended!
Chilli sauce..."
Adam
"This place does great kebabs. Fantastic salad ,chicken was cooked to perfection ,massive portions. Highly..."
patrick mccarry
"Staying in West Street for the week, ate here twice already Monday, Tuesday lunch and soon late Tuesday dinner; It's been perfect both times so will..."
Paul Crone
"Always nice and freshly made..."
Eddie F
"This kebap shop has over the years been consistently of a high standard. We have home delivery even though we don't get kebab on a reqular basis...."
Geoff Edwards
"Ok kebabs. Delivery is always on..."
Lisa Bright
"I always have their mix kebab meal. Good portions, easily fills up two adults.
Reasonably priced.
Salad looks and tastes fresh, so do their..."
Ahmed Al-Salihi
"Kebab meat and chips is tasty and generous just like you’d want. Chilli sauce is on point - flavour and background..."
Joe
"Best shish kebab ever🤩 only problem is they dont put cucumber in with the salad and they have started to put it all in the pitta bread which makes..."
Chicken Shish Kebab and Lamb Shish Kebab with Chips
Grape Leaves
Chicken and rice
V Peynirli Mantar Garlic Mushrooms
Hummus
Mixed Kebab Platter
Greek salad
Flatbread
Turkish Tea
Beef burger
Cake
Iskender Kebab
Sea Bass
Falafel
Chicken and Lamb Shish Kebab
Pitta
Lamb Kofte
Lamb and Chicken Kebab with Rice
Lamb Shish and Chicken Shish Kebab
Salad
Baklava
Baklava Dessert
Pot of Sauce - Pot of Chilli Sauce
Wings
Pita Bread
Kabobs
Rice Wrapped in Vine Leaves
Calamari
Sausage
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Barbecue
European
Mediterranean
Turkish
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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"We were in Southend for my Son's birthday. We had planned to go somewhere else but found on our arrival our intended place was'nt open for lunch. We..."
Destiny Demonia
"Can't rate this place enough we have been to Turkey many times and this is the finest quality we have ever had love the staff and management can not..."
Clare Palmer
"Just returned home from eating here for a birthday and what. Can I say service was outstanding they couldn't do enough for you
The food was gorgeous..."
Hana Smyth
"Great food. Really tasty, can highly recommend this..."
Angela Martin
"Great food, great staff & great prices. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit & would highly recommend..."
Stuart Rutter
"Never had a disappointing meal here. Excellent staff and fantastic Turkish..."
Raf Jay
"As a North londonite! Finding a good Turkish is like hens teeth, this place may not look much from the outside, but the food and service are second..."
Silvana Hines Brown
"Went out for my fathers 50th phenomenal customer service beautiful evening with my family friendliest staff I've probably come across, not to forget..."
Tone Collins
"It's a good job we only visit infrequently or else this wouldn't be such a treat. Always greeted as a friend and the service is second to none. As..."
Jeanette Treadwell
"The two lovely brothers run one of the nicest restaurants around, food is fantastic and the staff are very friendly. They have another restaurant in..."
Annie Higgins
"Always great service, food and atmosphere any time of the day! Good for occasions or for a weekday meal! They cater for anything healthy, naughty,..."
Rebecca Chapman
"Amazing food, service was great. Best turkish dish I've eated until..."
Cristian C Neagu
"As usual the service and food was spot on... Thats why I keep coming back for more.. Thank you so much Istanbul..."
Mark Moses Smith
"I live on canvey Island and drive sometimes to Istanbul just for there food! Think that says how good it..."
Wayne Longhurst
"Amazing food and service as always. Would highly..."
Claire Barnard
"There isn't enough stars to give Neset and the team. Always welcoming and always the best food and service. If your in Southend you HAVE to come..."
adam delaney
"Great Turkish food and lovely staff. The chef said this will be the best Turkish meal that you have ever had as he was serving us, I was sceptical at..."
Droner
"My order was an adna kebab wrap with chili sauce, salad, and a few grilled vegetables, and the other wrap was lamp shish with chickpeas and garlic..."
Moon and sun Sunrise
"Really amazing food but that's not all. Their chef and the staff is so welcoming and polite which is rare to see in other restaurants. Do not forget..."
Wali
"The restraunt is well placed when coming off the bus literally right there 45 second walk if your slow over a minute. Customer service was very good..."
Dr23rippa
"Gluten free choices for me as a celiac were superb. Walked me through the menu and adjusted our order for my needs. The Turkish tea given to us while..."
Firelight Leadership
"It's a fantastic place the food is amazing!!! Highly I recommend!! The staff friendly and very prompt service!! Many..."
B B
"Big thank you to all especially ilyas, food was fantastic. Best Turkish around . Child friendly restaurant..."
A q
"I have always visited this restaurant, today I took my parents and they enjoyed the food. Their starter was delicious, everything grilled was juicy..."
Sabrina Joseph
"Brilliant service in all aspects and really happy. Particularly ilyas, such a brilliant host and waiter, too. You won't be disappointed. Need to..."
Alaaddin Alaghbary
"1st time here, food was absolutely amazing, big fan of Turkish food.
I found it to be more expensive than expected 3 people almost £100.00, I guess..."
Anawarul Hoque (Mr Hoque)
"Absolute great food,I had kasiki grill as soon as I walked in was greeted pleasantly.
The waitress was very efficient and also got a free sweet which..."
dmf daz
"Good food and good service. Portions were good enough. Ordered the Lamb Kebabs on rce and..."
Sualeh Siddiqui
"Ordered the shared platter for 4 but the portion size was soo huge that you could feed 8 with that. Food was very delicious, but the overall menu is..."
Leena Choudhury
"Delicious food to eat near Southend-on-Sea. The service was superb. Special thanks to brother Ilyas, who helped us find the perfect platter for two..."
"Nino's has a special place in my heart. Fond memories of a mate being violently sick just after eating there. How we laughed. Personally I've never..."
Barry Delight
"I've never had chips/fries within a kebab wrap until Nino's - a nice touch 👍
P.S. My idiot friend accidentally left souvenir drumstick from..."
Philip K. Meadows
"The balance of lamb donner, salad and chilli sauce was a perfect accompaniment to the vodka and cokes I had just enjoyed at the..."
Darren Titmas
"Great and tasty pizza, cheese and sauce very nice. The base was cooked well. I was satisfied with what I had, definitely above..."
Matteo Massignani
"Amazing food. Lovly people. And open till late!! Perfect for a night out..."
Grace Thompson
"Best place in the area to get pizza and kebabs. Authentic taste and great owners and staff. Well..."
Mo MOBY999
"A solid choice for our kebabs, always prompt and friendly delivery, and good food..."
Harrison Wate
"Eveytime in out drinking, I stop by Ninos for their delicious wraps, my favourite is the Ninos special vegetarian with spicy veg and hallumi..."
Mel Babes
"Friendly staff and tasty food.
They do nice chicken wraps..."
muddy_laces
"A great place to get a kebab at the end of the night. Friendly staff good service and tasty..."
Gary “#gazontour” Morgan
"Ninos is the friggin best. Nino absolutly top top bloke, would deffo reccomend to any fellow LEGENDS looking for a quality kebab...."
Matt Lord
"The end of many nights, including last night. I have a whole leftover pizza to help with my hangover so that's good. Cheesy chips from here is also..."
"Food has always been good the guys there are nice
Very organised when you go in late for shish after a..."
Tracy Newman
"webt there 2 days ago he remember me straight away althought i moved away from the area several years ago foodnalways plenty and fresh really bice..."
Joe Muretto
"Food is always good, delivery is good too, been going here 20 plus..."
Elvisa Gambrill
"Good quality food at reasonable..."
John Swansborough
"Perfect even good when your not..."
Stephen Jaques
"Omg the foooood was damn goood very tasty delicious..."
Rabya Iqbal
"I had my first delivery from here last night...wow!
Food ordered bang on time... delivery guy was really polite..food was hot...salad was sooo..."
Michelle Muscat
"Halikarnas is a very clean fast food establishment that I have not visited enough. The food is good, very nice burger's, kebabs and the like. Food is..."
Martin Forsdike
"Dependable quality, always cheerful, generous portions, used for years and years..."
Stephen O'Connell
"10/10 best kebab shop in Southend maybe Essex top tier Donna wraps don’t get me started in the kebabs everything is top notch recommend..."
Spencer Wavell
"Highly recommend. Chicken Shish marinated so well the taste is amazing, salad always washed and fresh very..."
"Visited for the first time, staff were friendly and helpful making ordering easy enough. I thought the prices were great for what you got, I had a..."
Joe Tribe
"My go to kebab place. Welcoming staff and super fast service on pick up. Always a good sign where they have delivery drivers flying in and out at a..."
Andrew Luckman
"Mega doner meal
Lamb x2
Chicken x1
All with salad of choice and 3 big portions of chips. I received 2 small pots of extra sauces as well.
I didn't..."
Debbie “Ditsy Dee” brownlie
"Amazing Chicken donner.
Salad clean and crisp.
Chips just bang on!!
No grease.
Keep it up !!!!
You must be proud!!!!
Big Love LDC DECORATORS
I will..."
lee collins
"Nice food, fresh and tasty..."
Sean Hawkins
"Lovely staff and amazing food, always hot and delivered quick! Thank you! Only kebab place I..."
anna sparkle
"Me and sons fancied a burger and this place was spot on, three burgers,all massive , three fries , loads of them and a bottle of drink for £20 ......."
John Macmahon
"Always 10/10 great bunch of lads and best in..."
P J
"Second time using this place, and am yet to be disappointed! kebab today, more to get a mix of all the kebabs! We got a chicken shish, lamb shish, a..."
memz oz
"Staying in the area and ordered pizzas based on the reviews. Pizzas were delicious and generously topped. They arrived piping hot and before the..."
Tori MC95
"I love this place, i used to come here every day after school just to talk with friends and eat with them. It’s such a nice spot and the staff are..."
Nayr Llarevo
"kebab was good.salad was fresh.it was incredibly late.took 1hr40mins to turn up.
would order from here again.hopefully next time its not late.or if..."
Daniel Edmonds
"Best Kebab Shop Ever, everything is so yummy Burgers, Kebabs, wedge's, they always deliver on time friendly staff and delivery Guys Amazing love you..."
COCO CHANEL
"Great venue. The food is amazing and the people top..."
Andrei Copaci
"Very friendly staff who make you feel appreciated for coming to the shop. They are very good at making the food quickly but cooking with top..."
Lamb Doner Kebab and Garlic Mushrooms with Garlic Mayo
Lamb Doner Meat and Cheese Chips
Kabobs
Pizza
Turkish
Fast food
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Fast delivery and tasty food. Chicken Shish was cooked and flavoured perfectly, good salad mix and extra chilli's just as we asked. My image includes..."
Henry Spurgeon
"First time ordering from here and I was pleasantly surprised.
Doner meat was tasty as was the chicken, both cooked nicely, charred but still moist...."
Doug Owen
"Always get great service from the owner, price and portion size is best around, makes me a donner pizza if I fancy it, only let down is the chilli..."
jerry reeves
"Great food guys, always delivered within the time frame window and always a great quality. Reasonable prices a and definitely sizeble portions. If..."
Antonin Kugler (Honest Guide)
"I go here nearly every week. It’s an amazing place. One of the best burgers I’ve EVER HAD because it was well cooked, the staff were friendly and..."
Alejandro Ibarra Shah
"Food great. Staff friendly. Manager accountable and friendly. After a mistake on my order the manager sorted the issue. I will definitely be using..."
Zollie
"I enjoyed my kebab here more than I expected to. I'm very cautious about kebab shops and them making sure the meat gets a second cook. Here they..."
Andy Hewitt
"Good Food Late at night. Update: 17 Feb 17 Just been again not disappointed again for cost. Great staff. Delivery is on Just..."
Steven Baker
"Served us when maccy ds refused because i was in a lorry, burgers were better, faster and served with a smile, top blokes all of..."
Matt Phillips
"Have to order and collect from the serving window which is fine. Doner kebab was lovely. Not at all..."
Ashley Hutchinson
"Delicious food, speedy delivery, good prices. Very pleased with my order and will definitely order..."
Russ C
"I have eaten their food dozens of times, and each time it was great. The pizza is the..."
"Been ordering here both in person and online for about two years now, and I have been impressed every single time. Great food, and the staff running..."
Ben
"Tasty chicken from Tasty Chicken. Great tasting southern fried chicken. Nice crunchy chicken popcorn. Good friendly service. Good little chicken shop..."
Fraz Ahmad
"This is the best place to eat. When all outlets are closed, this place is the saviour. Friendly staff. I love..."
Suman B. Singh
"These have to be the best burgers I’ve tasted for a while, cooked to perfection. Kebabs are awesome.
10/10 for..."
Redwitch Angel
"Once again, food turned up early, piping hot and correct salad, was very tasty and no grease, best doner kebabs for miles around - believe me I’ve..."
Steven Hilling
"Been to this place a few times, the food always tastes delicious. Owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend if you’re looking..."
Henry Dickson
"Had a chicken strip meal with 3 hot wings tonight, honestly so much better than KFC for real!! and quicker even cooked fresh and it was all fresh..."
robert howell
"Honestly, it is Southend's best chicken. The food is delicious, the pizza is excellent, the service is fast and it gets to the uni very quick which..."
Harry Wright
"Open late. Good value for money. The chicken is good for the price. The service is very good, they are always very friendly and helpful. One of my..."
Donna Bines
"Not too bad for a fast food place that isn't one of the brands. The chips were better than other places of this sort of place. The burger I had was..."
"Good option for them late night takeaways. Very few places do delivery as late as these guys and the food has got a lot better since the rebrand...."
Ben
"Good Service, 2 minutes wait for food, Good value for money, food tastes good, nice staff will certainly be back, hungry for..."
Alex Bright
"Had a great pizza. Nice and fresh. No..."
john kearney-jarrett
"There behaviours with customers was awesome.... Restaurant stuffs were so frndly & just served the food before the mentioned time...there freshly..."
Victoria Gomez
"Staff were extremely friendly and the fried chicken was really..."
Falc
"There food preparation was very fast,, Don't need to wait more than 6 mnts to get 2 gourmet burgers & one quater ponder burger meal & the pattie was..."
Mahmuda Khan
"Chicken tikka wrap,kazi box meal,cheesy chips,8pcs family bucket, kazi beef burger all are so awesome 🥳🥳 so tasty..."
shawon shah
"Just got a late night meal as nowhere was open and im so glad i did. Got a huge burger and chips which were lush for£6.99 which is..."
Thomas Prior
"The kazi's meal box in 7.49 pounds is the best deal for anyone in our southend locality....the restaurant was very much well organised & Hygiened......"
Punno Khan
"There 14 inch peperoni passhion pizza & 2pc chicken box meal was awesome to me & my cousine...the delivery guy was gentle enough & there call picking..."
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