Taste Of Istanbul

1862 Explorer St, Reston
(571) 313-1047

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Doner Kebab Thinly Sliced with Salad Rice and Tzatziki Sauce
Istanbul Mixed Kebab Platter for 1
Spinach and Mushroom Pide
Karışık Meze Tabağı
Doner Kebab Turkish Gyro
Hummus and Pita Bread
Doner Iskender Kebab
Chicken Shish Kebab
Mixed Cheese Pide
Pistachio Baklava

Menu

Hot Mezzes

Sigara Borek
Fried phyllo dough rolled and stuffed with feta cheese and parsley.
Arnavut Cigeri
Sauteed fresh calf's liver seasoned with red pepper. Served traditionally with onion and parsley.
Grill Sucuk
Grilled authentic Turkish beef or lamb sausage. Served with pickles and homemade bread.
Falafel
Fried chickpea patties.

Cold Mezzes
Hummus
Chickpeas pureed with lemon, garlic, and tahini. Served with pita bread.
Baba Ghanoush
Eggplant pureed with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Cacik
Tzatziki. Yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, and olive oil.
Haydari
Thick yogurt mixed with garlic, and fresh mint.

Istanbul Mixed Mezze Platter
Mixed Mezze for 2 People
Sampler for 2 people. Mixed appetizer plate of dolma, sigara borek, tomatoes, feta cheese, sucuk, hummus, haydari, baba ganoush, and olives. Served with pita bread.
Mixed Mezze for 1 Person
Sampler for 1 person. Mixed appetizer plate of dolma, sigara borek, tomatoes, feta cheese, sucuk, hummus, haydari, baba ganoush, and olives. Served with pita bread.

Soups and Salads
Coban Salad
Fresh diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and feta cheese. Add protein for an additional charge.
Mediterranean Salad
Freshly chopped romaine lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Add protein for an additional charge.

Sandwiches and Wraps
Doner Wrap
Doner, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Served with fries.
Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Served with fries.
Falafel Wrap
Kofta Wrap

Flat Breads

Lahmacun
Crispy flatbread with ground beef and lamb, garlic, bell peppers, and onions. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and lemon.
Doner Pide
Mozzarella cheese topped with our famous doner.
Mixed Cheese and Sucuk Pide
Mozzarella cheese topped with spiced Turkish sausage.
Mixed Cheese Pide
Mix of mozzarella and feta cheese.
Kiymali Pide
Mozzarella cheese topped with seasoned ground beef and lamb.
Spinach and Mushroom Pide
Mixed cheese topped with spinach and mushroom.

Side Orders
French Fries
Rice
Pita Bread
Sauteed Mushrooms

Desserts
Kunefe
Shredded Turkish phyllo stuffed with kasar cheese and finished with sugar syrup.
Kazandibi
A thick, milky pudding with a golden-brown coating of caramelized sugar.

Hot and Cold Beverages
Ayran
Traditional Turkish yogurt drink.
Soft Drink
Turkish Tea
Iced Tea
Turkish Juice
Turkish Coffee
Sparkling Water
Bottled Spring Water

Kebabs

Doner Kebab
Turkish gyro. Cooked on a rotating shish, thinly sliced, and topped with tomato sauce. Served with rice, salad, and tzatziki sauce.
Chicken Shish Kebab
Chicken shish kebab grilled tender chicken skewered with fresh vegetables. Served with rice, salad, and tzatziki sauce.
Grilled Salmon Fillet
Fresh fillet of Atlantic salmon, grilled to perfection. Served with rice, salad, and sauteed mushroom sauce.
Lamb Chops
Marinated lamb chops grilled to order. Served with rice, salad, and tzatziki sauce.
Adana Kebab
Long skewer of grilled chopped lamb and beef, seasoned with special blend of spices, served with garnish, thick yogurt, and rice pilaf.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Grilled lamb with tomatoes, onions, and green peppers. Served with rice, salad, and tzatziki sauce.
Doner Iskender Kebab
Doner kebab served over pita bread and topped with a fresh tomato sauce and a side portion of fresh yogurt.
Kofta Kebab
Patties of freshly ground beef and lamb, seasoned with spices, and grilled. Served with rice, salad, and tzatziki sauce.
Sauteed Chicken
Cubed chicken sauteed with mushrooms, tomatoes, and peppers. Served with rice, salad, and tzatziki sauce.

Istanbul Mixed Kebab Platter
Istanbul Mixed Kebab Platter
A combination of doner and grilled chicken shish. Served with rice, salad, and tzatziki sauce.

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Recent Reviews

If you’re craving authentic Turkish flavors, Taste of Istanbul is a must-visit. Their fresh, delicious Turkish bread and lentil soup make for a perfect start, rich and warming with a hearty texture. The lahmacun, a thin Turkish flatbread topped with minced meat and spices, is a delightful mix of flavor and crispness. The Turkish pide, baked to perfection, is light yet filling, and each bite reveals the skill in its preparation.

The star of the menu has to...
November 2024
I came here the day before for the conference at the hotel, and I tried this place. The food was so good that I came back the next day for lunch. The owner seems to really care about customer satisfaction. I would say for the people trying this place during the islamic conference, exercise some patience and understanding about the wait time when they are super busy.
October 2024
Food was great. Really tasted like authentic Turkish food. I am sure we will be keep coming back. We are big fan of Turkish. This place really to go place if crave for some Turkish food. Excellent service.

Vegetarian options: Good
October 2024

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Taste Of Istanbul

1862 Explorer St, Reston, VA 20190
(571) 313-1047