Lamb Chops
The lamb chops are singled out as a dish worth trying.
Turkish Bite
Al Warqa
Turkish Bite is a Turkish restaurant in Al Warqa serving dishes such as kebabs, breakfast and pizza, with home delivery available. Reviews make the lamb chops, doner sandwich and Turkish-style breakfasts the most useful starting points, though service and delivery experiences vary.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
150 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Doner Sandwich
One reviewer who tried several doners called this the best, while another praised the doner sandwich as cooked to perfection.
Royal Breakfast
The royal breakfast was praised for fresh bread, kaymak and strawberry jam, with an authentic Turkish taste.
Fresh Starters
The starter of fresh bread and hummus was described as substantial enough to feel like a meal.
Outdoor Seating
The outdoor area in the open food market appealed to diners who prefer eating outside a mall.
Free Parking
One repeat visitor specifically noted that free parking was available.
Turkish Coffee
Turkish coffee was praised alongside the food for its quality.
What to Eat at Turkish Bite 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 Turkish Bite, 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.
These items at Turkish Bite got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Escander meat with yogurt Net +2
“My favourite dish was Escander meat with yogurt. Best of luck.”
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Review excerpts
“My favourite dish was Escander meat with yogurt. Best of luck.”August 2023
“I would like to thank the Turkish Bite for offering me such a real taste of Turkey. I ordered trice during my stay in Dubai Iskander and it was soo delicious…”March 2023
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Kebabs Net +2
“The starter is to die for, it's a meal - fresh bread and hummus. Kebabs are a meat's delight. They can do a bit better with presentation though.”
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Review excerpts
“The starter is to die for, it's a meal - fresh bread and hummus. Kebabs are a meat's delight. They can do a bit better with presentation though.”October 2025
“This is the best Turkish food in the UAE! I love their bbq pasta and kebab. So delicious, highly recommended”April 2023
Honorable mentions (11)
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Ali nazek Net +1
“Especially, I mostly used to take Ali Nazek, wonderful taste.”
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“Especially, I mostly used to take Ali Nazek, wonderful taste.”July 2022
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Bbq pasta Net +1
“This is the best Turkish food in the UAE! I love their bbq pasta and kebab. So delicious, highly recommended”
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“This is the best Turkish food in the UAE! I love their bbq pasta and kebab. So delicious, highly recommended”April 2023
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Breakfast tray Net +1
“Great breakfast tray. I ordered through talabt and is really good”
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“Great breakfast tray. I ordered through talabt and is really good”December 2022
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Doner sandwich Net +1
“Fantastic food. We tried the mushroom and chicken dish and the doner sandwich . Cooked to perfection with really fresh ingredients ... we also tried the Turkish coffee and it was excellent.... great food and great service”
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“Fantastic food. We tried the mushroom and chicken dish and the doner sandwich . Cooked to perfection with really fresh ingredients ... we also tried the Turkish coffee and it was excellent.... great food and great service”August 2021
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Hummus Net +1
“The starter is to die for, it's a meal - fresh bread and hummus. Kebabs are a meat's delight. They can do a bit better with presentation though.”
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“The starter is to die for, it's a meal - fresh bread and hummus. Kebabs are a meat's delight. They can do a bit better with presentation though.”October 2025
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Hummus tajine Net +1
“The best Turkish restaurant in Madina that taste is up to the mark and it’s quite budget friendly compared to other high-price restaurants must try their hummus tajine”
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“The best Turkish restaurant in Madina that taste is up to the mark and it’s quite budget friendly compared to other high-price restaurants must try their hummus tajine”December 2025
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Kaymak Net +1
“Had their royal breakfast and it was amazing. Very good quality fresh bread , amazing kaymak and strawberry jam. Authentic Turkish taste.”
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Review excerpts
“Had their royal breakfast and it was amazing. Very good quality fresh bread , amazing kaymak and strawberry jam. Authentic Turkish taste.”April 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The lamb chops are a MUST TRY!”
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“The lamb chops are a MUST TRY!”April 2026
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Royal breakfast Net +1
“Had their royal breakfast and it was amazing. Very good quality fresh bread , amazing kaymak and strawberry jam. Authentic Turkish taste.”
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Review excerpts
“Had their royal breakfast and it was amazing. Very good quality fresh bread , amazing kaymak and strawberry jam. Authentic Turkish taste.”April 2025
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Strawberry jam Net +1
“Had their royal breakfast and it was amazing. Very good quality fresh bread , amazing kaymak and strawberry jam. Authentic Turkish taste.”
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Review excerpts
“Had their royal breakfast and it was amazing. Very good quality fresh bread , amazing kaymak and strawberry jam. Authentic Turkish taste.”April 2025
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Turkish meet shawarma Net +1
“Best ever Turkish meet shawarma and very nice place to dine in”
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Review excerpts
“Best ever Turkish meet shawarma and very nice place to dine in”February 2025
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“Fantastic food. We tried the mushroom and chicken dish and the doner sandwich . Cooked to perfection with really fresh ingredients ... we also tried the Turkish coffee and it was excellent.... great food and great service”
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Review excerpts
“Fantastic food. We tried the mushroom and chicken dish and the doner sandwich . Cooked to perfection with really fresh ingredients ... we also tried the Turkish coffee and it was excellent.... great food and great service”August 2021
What to Avoid (7)
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Baked potato Net −1
“And the baked potato was average with minimal butter.”
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Critical review excerpts
“And the baked potato was average with minimal butter.”November 2023
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Beyti sarma Net −1
“Ordered beyti sarma thorough talabat, the meat tasted raw and undercooked, the wrap wasn’t crispy as it should be.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered beyti sarma thorough talabat, the meat tasted raw and undercooked, the wrap wasn’t crispy as it should be.”December 2022
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Gyros Net −1
“I ordered gyros and it was 30 minutes until the order arrived and it was cold and I asked for no tomato and pickles and no pickles and the did one no tomato and pickles (with tomato and pickles inside it) and the other was written no tomato instead of pickles(with tomato and pickles inside). I also asked them if the gyros had garlic and they said Jo but I can smell and taste the garlic from a mile away. It was a disappointment because I’m a huge gyro fan so this let me down. I do not recommend at all”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered gyros and it was 30 minutes until the order arrived and it was cold and I asked for no tomato and pickles and no pickles and the did one no tomato and pickles (with tomato and pickles inside it) and the other was written no tomato instead of pickles(with tomato and pickles inside). I also asked them if the gyros had garlic and they said Jo but I can smell and taste the garlic from a mile away. It was a disappointment because I’m a huge gyro fan so this let me down. I do not recommend at all”January 2023
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Kumru Net −1
“Definitely do not go to there or do not order cuz my husband order from here kumru and had a health issue he throwed up we have to buy a medicine for his stomach i dont which oil and which products they are using but im sure not healthy NEVER EVER WE WILL ORDER AGAIN”
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Critical review excerpts
“Definitely do not go to there or do not order cuz my husband order from here kumru and had a health issue he throwed up we have to buy a medicine for his stomach i dont which oil and which products they are using but im sure not healthy NEVER EVER WE WILL ORDER AGAIN”February 2025
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Lahmacun Net −1
“Had in my lahmacun even the expiry date of the salad also inside.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Had in my lahmacun even the expiry date of the salad also inside.”March 2025
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Mante Net −1
“The mante had minimal meat inside, it was mainly a dough soaked in yogurt.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mante had minimal meat inside, it was mainly a dough soaked in yogurt.”November 2023
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Turkish burek Net −1
“Ordered Turkish Burek Taste was pretty normal though they said their best selling, but my problem finding a hair in my burek is alarming for the hygienic level of this restaurant. Guys what's wrong with you? Take it seriously it was disgusting finding such hair in burek”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Turkish Burek Taste was pretty normal though they said their best selling, but my problem finding a hair in my burek is alarming for the hygienic level of this restaurant. Guys what's wrong with you? Take it seriously it was disgusting finding such hair in burek”February 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Breakfast. Confirm breakfast is still being served before travelling; one visitor was turned away at 10:30am despite the stated 1pm closing time.
Verify Requests. Repeat special requests when ordering and check the sandwich before eating, as a delivery order included tomatoes and pickles despite requests to omit them.
Allow Time. For delivery, allow extra time or choose an off-peak period; reviews report orders arriving 30 minutes late and two hours late.
Consider Dining In. Dining in may be preferable when presentation and packing matter: one Talabat order arrived messy, while the restaurant's outdoor seating was praised.
Try Hummus. Hummus tajine is a useful order to consider, with one reviewer calling it a must-try at a budget-friendly Turkish meal.
Use Parking. If you are driving, reviews say free parking is available at the restaurant.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Q1 Mall
Al Warqa - Al Warqa 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Rude Service
Several reviews describe unprofessional or rude staff behaviour, including a manager responding rudely to an order enquiry.
Delivery Delays
Delivery timing has been unreliable, with reviews reporting delays of 30 minutes and even two hours.
Smaller Portions
A former regular said portions had shrunk, with breakfast for two looking more like a serving for one.
Quality Swings
Food feedback is inconsistent: some reviewers praise it, while others report poor taste, undercooked meat or missing sandwich fillings.
Hygiene Concerns
Reviews mention finding a hair in burek and salad with an expiry date inside lahmacun.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“I ordered on deliveroo simit and paid 20aed as usual, this order is including 2 simit pieces in addition to some sauces as shown in the pic, and it was my 4th or 5th order”Google review · November 2022
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The Bottom Line
Turkish Bite is a Turkish restaurant in Al Warqa where you can eat in or order home delivery. The menu has attracted praise for lamb chops, doner sandwiches, royal breakfast and hummus tajine. The royal breakfast stood out for fresh bread, kaymak and strawberry jam, while the starter of bread and hummus was described as substantial enough to count as a meal.
There is more than one way to dine here. A reviewer liked the outdoor space in the open food market, especially as an alternative to eating inside a mall, and another mentioned free parking. Turkish coffee, Ali Nazek and Iskander meat with yogurt also appear in positive reviews.
Some diners describe authentic Turkish flavour and good value, while others find the food average or overpriced. The main caution is inconsistency. Recent reviews mention rude service, ignored special requests, delayed deliveries and smaller portions; one regular said a breakfast for two now looked like a serving for one.
Food and hygiene complaints include messy delivery packaging, a hair in burek and salad with an expiry date inside lahmacun. Check breakfast availability before going, repeat delivery instructions, and allow extra time if ordering.