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Akarsu Restaurant
Akarsu Restaurant
Akarsu Restaurant
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AKARSU RESTAURANT

(4.8 Score)
21 Silver Street, Durham City Centre, Durham DH1 3RB, UK Directions

Since 2009

Speciality:

✓ Adana Kebab Grill ✓ Tavuk Grill and Kuzu Shish Grill ✓ Karish Shish Grill ✓ Pirzola Grill ✓ Tavuk Kanat Grill ✓ Akarsu Mixed Grill ✓ Mega Meat Feast Grill ✓ Iskender ✓ Ali Nazik ✓ Tavuk Kulbasti ✓ Lamb Musakka ✓ Braised Beef Short Rib ✓ Guvec Casserole ✓ Kuzu Incik ✓ BBQ ✓ Seafood Guvec ✓ Levrek Tava ✓ Moules Marinaire ✓ Grilled Garlic King Prawns

“Akarsu Restaurant uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients expertly prepared by skilled Turkish chefs. Housed in a charming Grade II listed building with a striking wood-framed upper floor, Akarsu blends traditional Turkish flavours with a unique setting. They focus on delivering both delicious food and attentive service, ensuring a memorable dining experience. The menu features many traditional Turkish dishes, including starters, main courses, and desserts. Complementing the food is an impressive selection of wines from around the world. Akarsu also offers a variety of small and large Turkish plates in a cosy, decor-rich environment. They provide dine-in, curbside pickup, home delivery, and table reservations.

2025 Update: Akarsu Restaurant is a family-run restaurant that offers reliable service with customer satisfaction.”

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Price:

COLD MEZZE
Humus £7.50
Patlican Ezme £7.50
Mixed Cold Platter for 2 £18.00
Cacik £7.50
HOT MEZZE
Garlic King Prawns £10.00
Muska Boregi £8.50
Humus Kavurma £9.50
Halloumi Fries £8.00
Crispy King Prawns £8.50
Mitti Kofte £9.00
Soup of the Day £7.00
Bread, Olives & Dips £8.00
Sucuk £8.50
Creamy Mushrooms £8.50
Cheese Patilla £8.50
Yaprak Sarma £7.50
Saksuka £7.50
Crispy Squid £9.50
Falafel £8.50
Spicy Potato £8.50
Pacanga Boregi £8.50
Arnavut Cigeri £9.00
Mixed Hot Mezze Platter for 2 £21.00
BBQ GRILL
Adana Kebab £18.00
Tavuk Shish £18.00
Kuzu Shish £21.00
Karisik Shish £20.00
Pirzola £25.00
Tavuk Kanat £17.00
Akarsu Mixed Grill £24.00
Tavuk Pirzola £18.00
Lamb Ribs £20.00
Mega Meat Feast £30.00
SEAFOOD
Seafood Guvec £28.00
Levrek Tava £22.00
Chilli & Garlic King Prawns £23.00
Pan Fried Salm

Contact:

0191 2508465

Mon-Sun: 11:30am - 9pm

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Turkish Kitchen Meze and grill
Turkish Kitchen Meze and grill
Turkish Kitchen Meze and grill
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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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TURKISH KITCHEN MEZE AND GRILL

(4.8 Score)
66 Saddlers Street, Ground Floor, Durham DH1 3NP, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Lamb Kofte ✓ Chicken Kofte ✓ Mixed Kofte ✓ Chicken Shish ✓ Grilled Sea Bream ✓ Grilled Mackerel ✓ Beef Moussaka ✓ Moussaka ✓ Mucver (main) ✓ Guvec ✓ Falafel (main) ✓ Turkish Feta Salad ✓ Grilled Halloumi Salad ✓ Grilled Halloumi ✓ Grilled Chicken Salad ✓ Avocado Salad ✓ Grilled Salmon Salad ✓ Kleftico ✓ Beef Moussaka ✓ Chicken Ala Crema (gf) ✓ Biber Dolma Main (gf) ✓ Karnyark (gf) ✓ Beyti Chicken ✓ Beyti Lamb ✓ Ali Nazik Kebab

“Turkish Kitchen Meze and grill provides traditional Turkish cuisine with fresh, authentic ingredients. From the moment you walk in, you'll feel as though you've been transported to Turkey, thanks to the warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere. The kebabs stand out and are known for their perfect preparation and bold flavours. You’ll also find a variety of other delicious dishes, including stuffed grape leaves, hummus, and their famous eggplant creations. The attentive and friendly staff at Turkish Kitchen Durham ensures a memorable experience from start to finish. To enhance your meal, the restaurant offers a selection of Turkish wines and spirits and traditional non-alcoholic beverages like Turkish tea and coffee. They are offering delivery and collection services 7 days a week, takeaways, and table reservations.

2025 Update: They provide gift vouchers to their customers.”

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Price:

COLD STARTERS
Cacik £6.95
Hummus £6.95
Fried Aubergine £6.95
Beetroot Tarator £6.95
Baba Ganoush £6.95
Ezme £6.95
Atom £6.95
HOT STARTERS
Halloumi (v) (gf) £7.95
Muska Boregi (v) £7.50
Kiymali Borek £7.95
Halloumi Kavurma (gf) £8.95
Mussels (gf) £7.95
Pan Fried Sardines (gf) £7.95
Spicy Sausage (Sucuk) (gf) £7.50
Falafel Starter (v) (gf) £7.50
King Prawns (gf) £9.95
Garlic Mushrooms (v) (gf) £7.50
Whitebait £7.50
Calamar £7.95
Deep Fried Brie (v) £7.95
HOUSE SPECIAL
Kleftico (gf) £20.95
Beef Moussaka £17.95
Chicken Ala Crema (gf) £18.95
Biber Dolma Main (gf) £15.95
Karniyarik (gf) £16.95
Beyti Chicken £18.95
Beyti Lamb £19.95
Ali Nazik Kebab £20.95
Ali Nazik Chicken (gf) £19.95
Spicy Prawns Pot (gf) £20.95
Spicy Chicken Pot (gf) £18.95
Spicy Lamb Pot (gf) £19.95

Contact:

0191 372 7001

Mon-Sat: 12pm - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm

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Lebaneat Express
Lebaneat Express
Lebaneat Express
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LEBANEAT EXPRESS

(4.7 Score)
37 Young Street, Durham DH1 2JU, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Lahem Meshwi ✓ Shish Taouk ✓ Kofta Meshwi ✓ Kofta Chicken ✓ Kofta Mixed ✓ Mixed Grill ✓ Lebaneat Mixed Grill ✓ Shawarma Chicken ✓ Lamb Chops ✓ Moussaka ✓ Kushari ✓ Whole Chicken Shawaya ✓ Chicken Shawarma Wrap ✓ Kofta Lamb Wrap ✓ Kofta Chicken Wrap ✓ Mixed Kofta Wrap ✓ Shish Taouk Wrap ✓ Halloumi Wrap ✓ Falafel Wrap (v) ✓ Halloumi and Falafel Wrap (v) ✓ Lebaneat Special Wrap (v) ✓ Spicy Lebaneat Wrap ✓ Vegan Spicy Wrap

“Lebaneat Express provides the finest, most nutritious meals crafted with a commitment to health, sustainability, and taste. Their journey began with bringing Lebanese cuisine to the North East. They are more than just a food company; they are a celebration of Lebanese flavours at an affordable price. The restaurant also has branches in North Bailey, Durham, Sunderland, York, and Yarm. The restaurant also offers Takeaway and Delivery. Lebaneat Express is traditionally vegan-friendly. The most popular vegan dishes are Falafel, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tabbouleh, Batata Harra, Vegan Spicy Wrap, Moussaka, and Foul Moudamas.

2025 Update: They use fresh, locally sourced ingredients to ensure quality and taste in every dish.”

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Price:

MAIN DISHES
Lahem Meshwi £20.85
Shish Taouk £15.95
Kofta Meshwi £15.95
Kofta Chicken £14.95
Kofta Mixed £15.95
Mixed Grill £21.95
Lebaneat Mixed Grill £26.95
Lamb Chops £18.95
Qozy Lamb £19.95
Bamieh £12.95
Bamieh Bi'Lahm £15.95
Shawarma Chicken £13.95
Moussaka £12.95
Foul Moudamas £11.95
BARYANI
Chicken £15.95
Lamb £16.95
Prawn £17.95
Vegetable £13.95
WRAPS
Chicken Shawarma Wrap £10.95
Kofta Lamb Wrap £11.95
Kofta Chicken Wrap £10.95
Mixed Kofta Wrap £11.95
Shish Taouk Wrap £11.95
Spicy Lebaneat Wrap £11.95
Halloumi Wrap £9.95
Falafel Wrap £9.95
Halloumi & Falafel Wrap £9.95
Lebaneat Special Wrap £9.95
Vegan Spicy Wrap £10.95
Personalise Your Wrap +£2.00
COLD STARTERS
Hummus £5.00
Baba Ghanoush £5.00
Tabbouleh £5.00
HOT STARTERS
Hummus Shawarma £5.00
Falafel £5.00
Batata Harra £5.00

Contact:

0191 384 0218 0191 386 5003

Mon-Sun: 12pm - 11pm

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AKARSU RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Me and my friend dropped in here for something quick to eat after a little day out in Durham and the food was absolutely beautiful! We got the lunch time special, starter and main course and and the price was so good and the standard of food was unreal. The guy who was serving us was very friendly and polite and the restaurant had a lovely atmosphere. I can’t wait to come back!

Very good high quality halal food. Nice atmosphere and fast service,even in the busy time (we visited at Friday evening). They also have alcohol, what is good for other visitors

If you want an overall fantastic dining experience, Akarsu Turkish Restaurant and Grill is a must! Beautiful location in Durham city, the food is amazing and the staff can’t do enough for you. Stunning decor, modern yet authentic. Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed

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TURKISH KITCHEN MEZE AND GRILL REVIEWS

Greeted with a warm welcome. Lunch menu is excellent value for money. Quick service. Food is well presented. Portions are so big. My wife struggled to finish her Turkish Feta salad. Good range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to offer which are reasonably priced for the city centre. With definitely return when we are next in Durham!

I do love some Turkish food, and have tried many restaurants in the past years, however I had never been to this one due to the fact that I come to Durham for work (rarely). I have to say that the food was incredible (look at the pic), the service impeccable, and the pricing very honest. I wouldn't hesitate a second to recommend to a friend.

Walked past this restaurant and thought we’d return and then checked a few reviews before in fact popping in. The staff were very welcoming and efficient. The portion sizes are very generous and the food is very tasty. Good value for money.

LEBANEAT EXPRESS REVIEWS

I have purchased food from Lebaneat Express many times and it never disappoints. I usually get the shawarma wrap and chips and it is amazing! My partner has tried some of the other wraps before and they are equally good. Also extremely quick service and reasonably priced especially for the lunch time deal.

Had our first Lebanese experience on Saturday. Where We ordered two shawarma wraps one chicken, one minces spicy mince. We took them back to the local tap room(the hop knocker) to enjoy with a nice cold one.

Opened for lunch time which is a massive bonus. I ordered a kofta wrap from the lunch menu although what I received was big enough to feed two definitely! It came with chips and and salad. The wrap was absolutely delicious! The chips were covered in a really tasty spice which was a pleasant surprise, and the side salad was quite refreshing. To be fair for the price I'd be quite happy with just the wrap as I didn't manage to finish it all. Overall, extremely delicious food, VERY decently priced :).. I didn't get a single napkin or a plastic fork though, which was problematic as the wrap was quite juicy. There is also a little wait as the meat is cooked fresh, but that's always a positive.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

AKARSU RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TURKISH KITCHEN MEZE AND GRILL Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Acknowledgements: 8
Reviews Accuracy of : 8
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LEBANEAT EXPRESS Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Acknowledgements: 8
Reviews Accuracy of : 8
Complete Info: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
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