Topkapi Turkish Kebab House
West End
- Food served: Sun–Thu 5pm–2am; Fri/Sat 5pm–3am
- Delivery: £1; available 6.30pm–3am
- Typical order: Chicken kebab (£6)
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When Hakki Ciloglo came to Scotland on holiday in the 1970s he spotted a gap in the market and returned in 1982 to open what he claims was the country's first kebab shop. What is certain is that he does have much to boast about. Offering more than just your standard doner, all kebabs here are made in-house daily, and Hakki puts his popularity down to his unique salad dressing and chilli sauce, made from a secret family recipe. Every bite of the kofte kebab (flame-grilled flavoured minced lamb) is densely packed with spicy goodness, with the generous portions of mixed salad providing occasional relief, and you'll need an achingly empty stomach to cross the finish line. The chicken is even better: juicy, chunky and incredibly moreish; or you can go for the Topkapi special, which contains four different meats for £10.
Reviews of Topkapi Turkish Kebab House (109 Fountainbridge, West End, Edinburgh)
- 5. why did i bother, sighthill – 1 December 2011, 2:08amTopkapi Turkish Kebab HouseReport
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serious , terrible and not just once . tonight i called at 12.34 and at 2.06 have not received delivery , when you call you get told just to cancel , they must be really busy to knock back and treat customers like this nearly " hours and i aint holding my breath .Serious call elsewhere or just do not bother
- 4. Hibs, East Lothian – 23 December 2010, 5:21amTopkapi Turkish Kebab HouseReport
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BEST CHICKEN KEBABS AROUND!
Jimmy125 obviously went at like 2am when everyone is queueing after clubbing expecting a quick drunk kebab! If he had went at a normal time he'd only have to wait 5 minutes for the best chicken kebab ever! It may be getting a little dear but its totally worth it when you taste it.
- 3. Jimmy125, Edinburgh – 2 October 2010, 1:02amTopkapi Turkish Kebab HouseReport
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THREATENING & UNBELIEVABLE! I ordered a large chicken kebab here, and after it took over 30 minutes to prepare and I walked out, I was chased down the road by the coutner staff IN HIS CAR and threatened that he would 'KICK MY HEAD IN' for expecting reasonable customer service. Avoid at all costs if you value your own self respect.
- 2. Tommy, Edinburgh – 22 August 2009, 1:02amTopkapi Turkish Kebab HouseReport
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That last statement is a total disgrace. I have been visiting the Topkapi since '94 and the food and service have been exemplary at all times. I recommend the food here to anyone who enjoys a real turkish kebab. I can only think the previous review would prefer a greasy, fatty, morning killer kebab.
Great food. great take away, great service. THE true original.
- 1. ... – 4 April 2009, 6:25pm
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thıs restuarant is terrible i wouldnt recommend ıt to anybody
i av been in theır once and ı never wıll go ın there agaın
cıtızens of where ever dont go to topkapı ıf u want a good meal
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