Iskender kebab
The Iskender kebab is a consistent standout, with one reviewer calling it the best they had outside Istanbul.
Turk Cuisine Restaurant
Jumeirah Village Circle
Turk Cuisine Restaurant is a Turkish restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, at Olive Residence, with dine-in and delivery options. Reviews particularly point to the Iskender kebab, Turkish breakfast and warm baklava served with Turkish tea.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
201 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Turkish breakfast
Breakfast is served throughout the day, with unlimited Turkish tea and a generous spread that includes menemen, simit and cheeses.
Warm baklava
Warm baklava with Turkish tea is a popular dessert pairing, and several reviews specifically praise the baklava.
Generous portions
Some diners report large portions, including a family meal described as enough for four with leftovers.
Pet friendly
The restaurant is described as pet-friendly, useful if you are looking for a casual meal with your pet.
Kind staff
Many reviews mention welcoming, attentive staff and a comfortable atmosphere for friends and family.
What to Eat at Turk Cuisine Restaurant 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 Turk Cuisine Restaurant, 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 Turk Cuisine Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Iskander kebab Net +5
“Iskander kebab was pretty good.”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Iskander kebab was pretty good.”July 2026
“Best iskender kebab outside of Istanbul!”December 2025
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Baklava Net +3
“Guys, the baklava, is out of this world! Warm baklava served with cay. Please come and try!”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Guys, the baklava, is out of this world! Warm baklava served with cay. Please come and try!”June 2026
“The food is incredibly amazing, the baclava made daily by the chef is delicious. We also tried the butcher kofteh with cheese was really good.”December 2023
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Butcher kofteh with cheese Net +1
“The food is incredibly amazing, the baclava made daily by the chef is delicious. We also tried the butcher kofteh with cheese was really good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is incredibly amazing, the baclava made daily by the chef is delicious. We also tried the butcher kofteh with cheese was really good.”December 2023
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Çökertme kebabs Net +1
“One of the best Çökertme kebabs I’ve had in Dubai! 🇹🇷 Every bite made me feel like I was in Turkey – a taste to be proud of. I definitely recommend trying it!”
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Review excerpts
“One of the best Çökertme kebabs I’ve had in Dubai! 🇹🇷 Every bite made me feel like I was in Turkey – a taste to be proud of. I definitely recommend trying it!”August 2025
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Donnar Net +1
“Just came here from an invitation with friends and family. Absolutely delicious Turkish food. Made with passion. Well-seasoned donnar, meat, pizza. Very good. Turkish food in Dubai sometimes has lacked over recent years.. this place has revived my love for it. Istanbul was bland compared to here. Really nice. Ps. The bread is divineeeeee”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Just came here from an invitation with friends and family. Absolutely delicious Turkish food. Made with passion. Well-seasoned donnar, meat, pizza. Very good. Turkish food in Dubai sometimes has lacked over recent years.. this place has revived my love for it. Istanbul was bland compared to here. Really nice. Ps. The bread is divineeeeee”February 2025
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Fries Net +1
“Friendly staff, the food is very tasty (iskender, fries, wrap), the food comes fast, they have a wide variety of food”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Friendly staff, the food is very tasty (iskender, fries, wrap), the food comes fast, they have a wide variety of food”January 2026
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Mash potato Net +1
“Mash potato is a big bowl of potato so delicious We couldn’t finish it”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mash potato is a big bowl of potato so delicious We couldn’t finish it”October 2024
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Turkish breakfast Net +1
“Me and my friends really enjoyed the Turkish breakfast in here, it is good, authentic, the service is great as well, we really enjoyed it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Me and my friends really enjoyed the Turkish breakfast in here, it is good, authentic, the service is great as well, we really enjoyed it.”December 2024
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Uludag kofteh Net +1
“Had the Iskender Kebab and Uludag Kofteh, super delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had the Iskender Kebab and Uludag Kofteh, super delicious.”February 2024
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Urfa kebab Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food was way above expectations, I was expecting nice Turkish food but this was amazing, we tried the water patty, urfa kebab, iskender kebab and baklava. I recommend them all, the portions are generous. Must try Turkish cuisine.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The food was way above expectations, I was expecting nice Turkish food but this was amazing, we tried the water patty, urfa kebab, iskender kebab and baklava. I recommend them all, the portions are generous. Must try Turkish cuisine.”January 2024
Drinks 1
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Water patty Net +1
“The food was way above expectations, I was expecting nice Turkish food but this was amazing, we tried the water patty, urfa kebab, iskender kebab and baklava. I recommend them all, the portions are generous. Must try Turkish cuisine.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was way above expectations, I was expecting nice Turkish food but this was amazing, we tried the water patty, urfa kebab, iskender kebab and baklava. I recommend them all, the portions are generous. Must try Turkish cuisine.”January 2024
What to Avoid (9)
Food 9
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Durum Net −1
“Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The French fries were overcooked and extremely dry. The durum itself was also very dry—the wrap was tough, and the filling had almost no juiciness. It was honestly very difficult to eat.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The French fries were overcooked and extremely dry. The durum itself was also very dry—the wrap was tough, and the filling had almost no juiciness. It was honestly very difficult to eat.”July 2026
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Eggs in pan Net −1
“How many time went to turkey and eat normal eggs in pan. Today they bring in plate with word that administration change.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“How many time went to turkey and eat normal eggs in pan. Today they bring in plate with word that administration change.”January 2026
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French fries Net −1
“Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The French fries were overcooked and extremely dry. The durum itself was also very dry—the wrap was tough, and the filling had almost no juiciness. It was honestly very difficult to eat.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The French fries were overcooked and extremely dry. The durum itself was also very dry—the wrap was tough, and the filling had almost no juiciness. It was honestly very difficult to eat.”July 2026
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Kufteh Net −1
“Kufteh was to oily for me”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Kufteh was to oily for me”October 2024
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Lamb chops Net −1
“The kebab was outstanding, the lamb chops were slightly dry and a bit tough, which was a small letdown. I really miss Turkish food, and this place brought back great memories. It’s also pet-friendly, which is a huge plus. I’d happily return just for the kebab!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The kebab was outstanding, the lamb chops were slightly dry and a bit tough, which was a small letdown. I really miss Turkish food, and this place brought back great memories. It’s also pet-friendly, which is a huge plus. I’d happily return just for the kebab!”February 2026
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Lamb kabob Net −1
“The lamb kabob was very tough, and the restaurant felt overpriced for the quality of food offered. As someone who has always loved Turkish food, I felt the kabobs were not up to the standard I expected.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The lamb kabob was very tough, and the restaurant felt overpriced for the quality of food offered. As someone who has always loved Turkish food, I felt the kabobs were not up to the standard I expected.”June 2026
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Lamb shish kebab Net −1
“The worst place I’ve ever been to. I ordered lamb shish kebab, and the meat was rock hard . On top of that, the staff were rude and unwelcoming.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The worst place I’ve ever been to. I ordered lamb shish kebab, and the meat was rock hard . On top of that, the staff were rude and unwelcoming.”January 2026
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Ottoman mixed grill Net −1
“The most surprising thing of the whole experience is that since we were 4 people we ordered the 240 AED Ottoman mixed grill complimented with a few appetizers and soup and yet we literally left the restaurant still hungry. Last but not least, the meat, although flavorful, was very chewy and hard to swallow.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The most surprising thing of the whole experience is that since we were 4 people we ordered the 240 AED Ottoman mixed grill complimented with a few appetizers and soup and yet we literally left the restaurant still hungry. Last but not least, the meat, although flavorful, was very chewy and hard to swallow.”April 2025
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Shawarma Net −1
“I was really disappointed with the shawarma. The meat quality was poor—it was tough and lacked tenderness. On top of that, the shawarma was extremely dry, and it felt like the chef lacked imagination with the sauces. Overall, it just didn’t have the flavor or moisture I was hoping for, and I definitely won’t be returning.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I was really disappointed with the shawarma. The meat quality was poor—it was tough and lacked tenderness. On top of that, the shawarma was extremely dry, and it felt like the chef lacked imagination with the sauces. Overall, it just didn’t have the flavor or moisture I was hoping for, and I definitely won’t be returning.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check allergens. If you have celiac disease or a serious allergy, do not rely on verbal assurances; ask for confirmed ingredient details before ordering.
Try breakfast. The breakfast for two was reported at 90 dirhams and includes a broad spread plus unlimited tea; parking outside can fill up.
Use Circle Mall. If spaces outside are full, a review says you can park free at Circle Mall and cross the road to the restaurant.
Check delivery bags. For takeaway or delivery, check that cutlery is included before leaving, especially during busy iftar periods.
Order carefully. The Iskender kebab and baklava receive especially strong mentions, while several reviews caution that meat quality can be uneven.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Olive Residence
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Allergen risk
A serious review describes gluten exposure after staff repeatedly assured a diner with celiac disease that the meal was safe.
Dry meat
Several diners found kebabs, shawarma and durum fillings tough or dry, including an Urfa kebab that was discarded after one bite.
Uneven service
Reviews report waits of up to an hour, missed deliveries and missing cutlery, alongside complaints about unwelcoming service.
Value concerns
One group paid 240 AED for an Ottoman mixed grill and appetizers but left hungry, citing smaller portions and chewy meat.
Food inconsistency
Alongside strong praise, some diners reported oily, bland or poor-quality food, so experiences appear to vary by visit and dish.
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The Bottom Line
Turk Cuisine Restaurant is a Turkish spot in Jumeirah Village Circle where the menu ranges from kebabs and doner to pide-style dishes, breakfast and desserts. The clearest crowd-pleasers are the Iskender kebab, Turkish breakfast and baklava; diners also mention Çökertme kebab and chicken doner. Several people describe the food as authentic and say the atmosphere feels like Turkey.
Breakfast is a useful reason to visit: one review describes a 90-dirham spread for two with menemen, cheeses, olives, simit, borek, breads, preserves and unlimited tea. Parking directly outside may be full, but another diner says Circle Mall offers free parking across the road. The restaurant is also described as pet-friendly.
The experience is not fully consistent. Some meals are praised for generous portions, attentive staff and quick service, while others report tough or dry lamb, shawarma, durum and Urfa kebab. There are also complaints about long waits, missing cutlery, delivery problems and poor value; one group paid 240 AED for an Ottoman mixed grill meal and still left hungry.
Take allergen safety seriously. A diner with celiac disease reported being served wheat-containing orzo after repeated assurances that the food was gluten-free, ultimately requiring hospital treatment. Anyone with a severe allergy should get ingredients confirmed before ordering.