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Turkey Central

Al Mirqab Al Jadeed Street
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Opening hours
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Friday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM

A legendary Doha institution that has been serving exceptional, cheap Turkish grills, mezze, and shawarma to packed crowds for decades.

Signature
Mixed grill platter with freshly baked flatbread and garlic sauce.

Reviews from Google

Biba’s Nation2 months ago
I’ve been coming to this Turkish restaurant for over 10 years, and it’s truly an OG in Qatar. The quality has NEVER changed — still just as amazing as day one. Hands down the best grilled Turkish food EVER. Everything is incredibly delicious, full of flavor, and always cooked to perfection. The staff are super helpful and always follow every request, which makes the experience even better. The food is not only tasty but also beautifully presented every single time. Whether you’re dining in, taking out, or ordering delivery — it’s always perfect. I even took photos and a video to show how good everything is, but honestly… it doesn’t do it justice! I’m always introducing it to new friends and colleagues, and they ALWAYS love it!!! Definitely recommend, and I’ll always keep coming back!
Christ Yilmaz2 months ago
There are many options and reasonable prices, the staff are friendly and welcoming. The interior is clean and spacious. Complimentary pickles, salad, etc. are offered free of charge with the main course. Also, the location is great with various markets nearby. My favorite is the Harbiye-style kebab wrap. As far as I know, they have 3 branches.
Lucas Zhu4 months ago
After eating here, I’ve realized I’ve been way too generous with 5-star reviews in the past. This place is on a whole different level! The kebabs were phenomenal—perfectly marinated, grilled to perfection, and honestly, just thinking about them makes my mouth water. Beyond the food, the service was top-notch. I accidentally ordered the wrong item, but the staff was so accommodating and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. I truly wish I could give this place 6 stars!
Ahmed Alya month ago
I think it is a must visit. If you dont mind the humble setup they have the food will blow you away. No joke! Konafa with cheese, Thyme pies, shawerma and grilled meat. They have it all. Huge recommendation for this place.
Cameron Parry4 months ago
⭐ 3-2-1 Review 😬3 Things I Liked: *Mixed grill had very tender meat and was well cooked *Shawarma was massive for 14 QAR and great value *Manager was extremely friendly and even added dessert, which was a lovely touch 🤐2 Observations: *Parking can be challenging, especially during busy times *Takeaway orders are constant, showing how popular this place is 🙃1 Thing to Know: *Expect a bit of a wait during peak times, but the food comes out fairly quickly 😃Personal Experience: Really great food and a fantastic overall experience. Everything came out in about 15 minutes, portions were generous, and the quality was excellent. The friendliness of the manager stood out and made the visit memorable. It’s busy for a reason and definitely worth the stop. ❣️Show some love If you found this review helpful, please like it and follow me on Google Maps. I take pride in helping future visitors, and your support makes a big difference!
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