Grilled dishes
The Adana Kebab can be served by the meter, while lamb chops and mixed grills are repeatedly praised.
Bosporus Turkish Cuisine - City Centre Mirdif
Mirdif
Bosporus is a Turkish restaurant in Mirdif serving dishes such as Adana kebab and Ottoman Breakfast. Reviews point to carefully presented food, generous portions, a calm Turkish-style setting and notably attentive hospitality.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
8,329 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast choice
The Ottoman Breakfast is a standout, and the Turkish scramble eggs with balloon bread also receive a strong mention.
Generous portions
One reviewer found the portions easily shareable, making the restaurant practical for family-style dining.
Calm setting
Reviews describe the atmosphere as warm, cozy and quiet, including a spacious mall setting that is not too noisy.
Food presentation
Fresh food and attractive presentation are recurring strengths, with dessert presentation specifically called remarkable.
Family friendly
Families mention kids pizza and free juice, while another review says a baby was warmly accommodated.
Tea service
Several reviews mention complimentary Turkish or Arabic tea, and one reviewer specifically enjoyed the unlimited tea serving.
Fresh starters
Fresh bread with hummus, acili ezme, salads and appetizers are highlighted alongside the grilled dishes.
What to Eat at Bosporus Turkish Cuisine - City Centre Mirdif How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Bosporus Turkish Cuisine - City Centre Mirdif, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bosporus Turkish Cuisine - City Centre Mirdif, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Lamb chops Net +5
“Loved the food , The lamb chops were incredible — tender, perfectly grilled, so tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the food , The lamb chops were incredible — tender, perfectly grilled, so tasty.”June 2026
“We ordered lamb chops, lamb shish kebab, shish tawouk, and muttabal. Everything was fresh, tasty, and well prepared.”February 2026
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Adana kebab Net +2
“The Adana Kebab, served by the meter, was truly extraordinary and left a lasting impression, while the dessert was remarkable with its stunning presentation.”
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“The Adana Kebab, served by the meter, was truly extraordinary and left a lasting impression, while the dessert was remarkable with its stunning presentation.”July 2026
“Our dinner in Bosporous in Mirdif Mall was so perfect with delicious meals like Adana kebab, Bosporous mixed grill and pizza for kids.”May 2026
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Baklava Net +2
“We were looking for a place to have baklava and this is the place to have! They have different variety and the prices are reasonable.”
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“We were looking for a place to have baklava and this is the place to have! They have different variety and the prices are reasonable.”November 2025
“Their bakhlava's are highly recommended if we want the true taste of Turkish bakhlava,I would definitely thank brother Amr for excellent recommendation of food and drinks.”May 2026
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Mixed grills Net +2
“Dine in at this place truly gives u an experience of Turkish cuisine, with choice of excellent salads, drink's( as brother Amr recommended in the restaurant) Mixed grills alongwith lamb chops and mixed rice with pine nuts and herbs was a cherry on the top.”
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Review excerpts
“Dine in at this place truly gives u an experience of Turkish cuisine, with choice of excellent salads, drink's( as brother Amr recommended in the restaurant) Mixed grills alongwith lamb chops and mixed rice with pine nuts and herbs was a cherry on the top.”May 2026
“Superb restaurant with great service - Amrwho was helping us with some bestsellers, recommended some mind blowing starters and main course like Muhammara, mixed grill.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Acili ezme Net +1
“Absolutely love their acili ezme, takes me back to Turkey! Serving fresh and hot food always! Great service by Mr Ehab!”
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“Absolutely love their acili ezme, takes me back to Turkey! Serving fresh and hot food always! Great service by Mr Ehab!”February 2026
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Ali nazik appetizer Net +1
“The Ali Nazik appetizer was particularly delicious.”
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“The Ali Nazik appetizer was particularly delicious.”January 2026
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Balloon bread Net +1
“However I found my favorite breakfast ! Turkish scramble eggs is absolutely tasty and it’s wow to enjoy it with balloon bread!”
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“However I found my favorite breakfast ! Turkish scramble eggs is absolutely tasty and it’s wow to enjoy it with balloon bread!”July 2026
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Bosporous mixed grill Net +1
“Our dinner in Bosporous in Mirdif Mall was so perfect with delicious meals like Adana kebab, Bosporous mixed grill and pizza for kids.”
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“Our dinner in Bosporous in Mirdif Mall was so perfect with delicious meals like Adana kebab, Bosporous mixed grill and pizza for kids.”May 2026
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“The chicken shawarma was well made flavorful and satisfying.”
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“The chicken shawarma was well made flavorful and satisfying.”May 2026
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Chicken sheesh Net +1
“Love the food the fresh bread with hummus was amazing and chicken sheesh unreal.”
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“Love the food the fresh bread with hummus was amazing and chicken sheesh unreal.”June 2026
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Fresh bread with hummus Net +1
“Love the food the fresh bread with hummus was amazing and chicken sheesh unreal.”
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“Love the food the fresh bread with hummus was amazing and chicken sheesh unreal.”June 2026
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Grill lamb Net +1
“The chicken had the right level of spices and the grill lamb was very succulent.”
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“The chicken had the right level of spices and the grill lamb was very succulent.”November 2025
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Lamb shish kebab Net +1
“We ordered lamb chops, lamb shish kebab, shish tawouk, and muttabal. Everything was fresh, tasty, and well prepared.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered lamb chops, lamb shish kebab, shish tawouk, and muttabal. Everything was fresh, tasty, and well prepared.”February 2026
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Mixed rice with pine nuts and herbs Net +1
“Dine in at this place truly gives u an experience of Turkish cuisine, with choice of excellent salads, drink's( as brother Amr recommended in the restaurant) Mixed grills alongwith lamb chops and mixed rice with pine nuts and herbs was a cherry on the top.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Dine in at this place truly gives u an experience of Turkish cuisine, with choice of excellent salads, drink's( as brother Amr recommended in the restaurant) Mixed grills alongwith lamb chops and mixed rice with pine nuts and herbs was a cherry on the top.”May 2026
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Muhammara Net +1
“Superb restaurant with great service - Amrwho was helping us with some bestsellers, recommended some mind blowing starters and main course like Muhammara, mixed grill.”
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Review excerpts
“Superb restaurant with great service - Amrwho was helping us with some bestsellers, recommended some mind blowing starters and main course like Muhammara, mixed grill.”November 2025
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Muttabal Net +1
“We ordered lamb chops, lamb shish kebab, shish tawouk, and muttabal. Everything was fresh, tasty, and well prepared.”
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“We ordered lamb chops, lamb shish kebab, shish tawouk, and muttabal. Everything was fresh, tasty, and well prepared.”February 2026
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Ottoman breakfast Net +1
“We had a wonderful experience at the restaurant. The food was excellent, and the Ottoman Breakfast was absolutely delicious.”
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“We had a wonderful experience at the restaurant. The food was excellent, and the Ottoman Breakfast was absolutely delicious.”July 2026
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Pizza for kids Net +1
“Our dinner in Bosporous in Mirdif Mall was so perfect with delicious meals like Adana kebab, Bosporous mixed grill and pizza for kids.”
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“Our dinner in Bosporous in Mirdif Mall was so perfect with delicious meals like Adana kebab, Bosporous mixed grill and pizza for kids.”May 2026
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Rice & lamb Net +1
“We really loved the salad and the rice & lamb was phenomenal.”
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“We really loved the salad and the rice & lamb was phenomenal.”December 2025
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Turkish scramble eggs Net +1
“However I found my favorite breakfast ! Turkish scramble eggs is absolutely tasty and it’s wow to enjoy it with balloon bread!”
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Review excerpts
“However I found my favorite breakfast ! Turkish scramble eggs is absolutely tasty and it’s wow to enjoy it with balloon bread!”July 2026
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Shish taouk Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We ordered lamb chops, lamb shish kebab, shish tawouk, and muttabal. Everything was fresh, tasty, and well prepared.”
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“We ordered lamb chops, lamb shish kebab, shish tawouk, and muttabal. Everything was fresh, tasty, and well prepared.”February 2026
Drinks 4
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Arabic tea Net +1
“We were offered complimentary Arabic tea at the end which was a nice touch.”
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“We were offered complimentary Arabic tea at the end which was a nice touch.”November 2025
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Black tea Net +1
“service and interior all very awesome 😍 there flavor black tea was awesome and before food they gave bread n some chutney it was of superb taste and ofcoarse they serve bread free of cost unlimited so overall it was just awesome🤩”
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“service and interior all very awesome 😍 there flavor black tea was awesome and before food they gave bread n some chutney it was of superb taste and ofcoarse they serve bread free of cost unlimited so overall it was just awesome🤩”January 2026
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Turkish tea Net +1
“Don't forget their complimentary Turkish tea.”
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“Don't forget their complimentary Turkish tea.”May 2026
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Unlimited tea Net +1
“However, the lamb chops were good, the salad and appetizers were fresh, and one of the nicest touches was the unlimited tea serving, which made the experience more enjoyable.”
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“However, the lamb chops were good, the salad and appetizers were fresh, and one of the nicest touches was the unlimited tea serving, which made the experience more enjoyable.”August 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Chicken kebab Net −1
“However, the chicken kebab (which comes with 15% lamb fat) didn’t taste good to me.”
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Critical review excerpts
“However, the chicken kebab (which comes with 15% lamb fat) didn’t taste good to me.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try lamb. If you are cautious about kebabs, consider lamb chops, which one reviewer found tender and perfectly grilled.
Share plates. Plan to share when ordering generously sized dishes; one reviewer said the portions were easily shareable.
Ask breakfast details. For Ottoman Breakfast, ask the server to explain what comes on the platter before choosing.
Check availability. If spinach pide is a favourite, confirm it is on the current menu before visiting, as one regular found it unavailable.
Mention allergies. Tell the team about allergies when ordering; a seafood-allergy customer described careful questions about other allergies and their severity.
Save room. Leave space for baklava or ask about the available varieties; reviews specifically recommend it as a Turkish dessert.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Centre - Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd
Mirdif, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Chicken consistency
One visit found the chicken kebab unpleasant and the replacement shish taouk hard and chewy, despite good service.
Kebab texture
Another reviewer found the kebab hard and chewy rather than juicy or soft.
Menu change
The spinach pide was no longer available for one returning customer.
Perceived pricing
One reviewer felt prices were high for the portion sizes, although another considered the prices reasonable for the quantity.
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The Bottom Line
Bosporus Turkish Cuisine is a Turkish restaurant in Mirdif where the menu ranges from substantial grills to breakfast plates. The Adana Kebab can arrive served by the meter, while mixed grill, lamb chops, Ottoman Breakfast and Turkish scramble eggs with balloon bread are among the most useful dishes to know about. Portions are often described as large enough to share.
The setting suits a relaxed meal: reviews mention a cozy, Turkish-inspired interior, a calm atmosphere and a spacious dining area that is not too noisy despite being in a mall. Families have also mentioned kids pizza and free juice. Complimentary Turkish tea is a recurring touch, and the restaurant has received praise for fresh bread, hummus, salads, acili ezme and carefully presented desserts.
There are a few reasons to order thoughtfully. One reviewer found both a chicken kebab and its replacement shish taouk hard and chewy, while another felt prices were high for the portion sizes. A returning customer also found spinach pide had left the menu.
If you have allergies, mention them clearly when ordering; one diner appreciated careful questions about seafood and other allergies. For a first visit, sharing a grill and saving room for baklava is a sensible plan.