Cafe Istanbul

Today I went to Cafe Istanbul with my friend Cliff.

Located in Easton Town Center, Cafe Istanbul 

offers a  good selection of Turkish Cuisine.

I had been yearning for something different, a taste of Turkish Kebab's!. I have been thinking how different a Gyros is from a Doner kebab and how I yearned the taste of a Doner Kebab for some time. The only problem was there was nowhere that sold Doner Kebabs, especially in Columbus, Ohio, 

well I was wrong........ enter Cafe Istanbul!

The complimentary bread that is served is superb and I do mean superb, 

it is served with an infused olive oil dipping sauce which is just amazing. 

I opted for the Lunch Special which comprised of a starter, main and dessert all for $9.95

My starter of Lentil Soup was packed with goodness and flavor that kept unfolding, it was delightful, it came with a wedge of lemon which I found a little odd but in the great spirit of when in Rome do as the Romans do, I squeezed some lemon juice into my soup. Wow is all I can say, who knew a simple squeeze of lemon would unlock a hidden dimension within an already outstanding soup.

My main course, Doner Kebab was superb. I could really taste the meatiness and flavor of the Lamb and the Beef!, Wow and the texture was amazing. The side of hot sauce which we requested to be extra hot! did not dissonant. It was simply delicious.

                                                                                                                                                   The almond dessert rounded things off nicely. It was delicate yet full of flavor.

The only fault I could find, which was easy to overlook given the flavor of the dishes served was the temperature of the food. Unfortunately this British eater is cursed with a pallet that demands dishes be piping hot!, that is straight from the pot or oven hot, and straight to the table. It is an affliction I have had for as long as I can remember and is sometimes a curse!

Overall a wonderful place that was clean, had friendly wait staff and most importantly GREAT FOOD!

MAP