6 Turkish Restaurants to Find in Abu Dhabi
The capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi, has a wide variety to offer when it comes to food, and Turkish cuisine with its deep-rooted history, bold flavors and different styles of cooking, definitely falls into the set of its likes. Turkey is famous for its freshness of its food, spices and herbs when refined into harry meats, vegetables and grains which make memorable dishes. If you are in the mood for some juicy kebab, crispy pide or some aromatic baklava, there is a Turkish restaurant in Abu Dhabi that should be able to cater to your cravings.
Above the rest to dine, the city offers a mix of Turkish restaurants, both casual street food and fine dining experiences with different takes on the classics. These restaurants have been popular with the locals and tourists alike as they have fused Turkish flavors along with modern twist. The following blog reflects the top six Turkish restaurants in Abu Dhabi with all things from the traditional Turkish breakfast, to perfectly grilled kebabs, to names that capture the true essence of Turkish cuisine.
- Almaz by Momo
Momo’s Almaz serves up a vibrant and upscale food experience in the capital with the best of Turkish and North African cuisine. Featuring a modern décor and ambient atmosphere the restaurant is the ideal place to savor a diverse selection of dishes that reward the Turkish culinary traditions. The standout item on the menu, is probably, ‘The Iskender Kebab’, the dish of delicately grilled lamb served over a plateau of pita bread swamped by a tomato sauce and yogurt. The flavors are quite deep and all the spices are balanced as it is one of the characteristics of their cuisine. It should be mentioned that Momo’s Almaz also offers many mezze platters, so that the diners can taste several appetizers such as hummus, baba ganoush and muhammara. Additionally, you have to utilize the Noon Food coupon if you want to order your delicious food from your home against the affordable rates.
- Shawarma Factory
With its laid-back atmosphere and modern feel, Shawarma Factory is bringing a new style of Turkish shawarma and other street food to the Turkish food scene in Abu Dhabi. Shawarma is the specialty of this restaurant; the restaurant has a variety of savory dishes to try. Extra virgin olive oil lightly or deep fried in the oven, prepared with beef, lamb or chicken and whether you want your favorite wrapped with juicy marinated meat or your fresh vegetables and a variety of sauces, Shawarma Factory does that! With a soft, warm flatbread, the restaurant’s Turkish inspired shawarma is a quick meal on the go. The “Kebab Platter” is suitable for the ones looking for something different, which is a combination of grilled skewers of lamb and chicken with rice and garlic sauce.
- Beyti Turkish Restaurant
Founded nearly a century ago, Beyti Turkish Restaurant is a long-standing supplier of truly authentic Turkish dining experience complete with a wide selection of traditional dishes from Turkey. Beyti is famous for its expertly grills kebabs and savory meats with some of the best kebabs in Abu Dhabi. One of the specialty dishes is the signature “Beyti Kebab”…flattened ground lamb encased in flatbread and slathered with a thick tomato sauce, the combination of which was a perfect assimilation of Turkish flavor. In addition, the restaurant has an extensive choice of mezze, including such favorites as falafel, stuffed grape leaves, muhammara, and more. The cozy and traditional decor of Beyti helps in making the place warm and welcoming and contributes to creating a good dining experience.
- Karaköy Güllüoğlu
If you are a Turkish dessert lover with a sweet tooth, you should go to Karaköy Güllüoğlu, in Abu Dhabi. The restaurant is famous for its baklava and offers the best Turkish pastry culture in the UAE capital. The must try is the “Baklava” here, is layers and layers of the most delicate filo dough, walnuts, pistachios, soaked in sweet syrup. Baklava are delicious treat which have the richness and crunch and goes well with Turkish coffee or tea. Besides baklava, Karaköy Güllüoğlu has also iconic turkish dessert like ‘Kunefe’ (sweet cheese pastry soaked in syrup) and ‘Kadayif’ (sweet, shredded dough filled with walnuts and soaked in syrup). All of these sweet treats worked beautifully as a way to indulge in the flaky bread under the restaurant’s traditional Turkish ambiance.
- Taksim Restaurant & Lounge
With a menu consisting of the traditional and modern perspective of Turkish cuisine, Taksim Restaurant & Lounge is modern and vibrant. Taksim is known for its long list of grills: you can try perfectly grilled meat with an excellent taste and an excellent consistency of the meat, perfectly seasoned and tender kebabs, such as the “Adana Kebab” made of minced lamb. Another classic dish within traditional Turkish food is the “Mixed Grill Platter” including a few pieces of grilled lamb, chicken and beef, with freshly prepared vegetables, rice and flatbread. In addition to the wonderful mezze dishes they provide, such as hummus, baba ganoush and tzatziki, Taksim is a great place to share with friends or family.
- Mado Café
Mado Café is a Turkish chain restaurant which has been popular for having a variety of Turkish dishes in a warm and comfortable ambience. Mado Café is known for its fresh, high quality ingredients and taste of its dishes, from the regular kebabs to Turkish breakfast items. A good way to get off on the right foot in Turkey is to begin the day with the “Turkish Breakfast,” which consists of numerous cheeses, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh baked bread. ‘Since lunch as well as supper, the ‘Lamb Kebab’ and ‘Pide’ a Turkish flatbread pizza, get a thumbs up.’ These are hot meals with plenty of napkins.’ Also, Mado Café carries Turkish desserts like popular Baklava and Aşure, that is, a sweet pudding out of grains, dried fruits, and nuts.
