Efes Turkish Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The kebabs and minced kebabs are succulent, juicy and moist."
• "The mixed kebab was filling and very tasty."
• "The chicken and lamb shish mix tasted great, cooked really well."
• "The baklava and kunafe desserts were tasty, especially the kunafe with enough cheese pull."
• "The falafel and halloumi wrap was a little dry but still tasty."

Cons:

• "The lamb doner and lamb shish had no seasoning whatsoever, tasted like cardboard."
• "The chicken shish was served undercooked and tasted terrible when reheated."
• "The cheese-stuffed filo pastry was very dry and had hardly any filling."
• "The halloumi was cooked badly, charring only on one side."
• "The mixed kebab and Iskander were sloppy, tasteless, and salty."
• "The portion sizes have reduced, especially the rice portion."
• "Food quality has gone down with the last few visits."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was amazing, very attentive and polite waiters."
• "Staff were very accommodating and kept food warm for late family members."
• "Waiters were very polite and attentive during a large group dinner."
• "Professional and helpful staff, especially during a large group event."

Cons:

• "Service felt a bit rushed, especially when the restaurant wasn't busy."
• "Waiters seemed uninterested and did not offer a smile or check on the meal."
• "The waiter may have lost his smile and manners on his way to work."
• "Service was poor, with a long wait for drinks and standard kebab."
• "Staff were abrupt and unwelcoming, and the service was not great."

Ambiance and Cleanliness

Pros:

• "The restaurant is very tidy, clean, and has a great ambiance."
• "The interior is modern, bright, and the location is good."
• "The setting was incredible, with a nice and clean environment."
• "Lovely Turkish restaurant, you can see the history of the restaurant just by being inside."

Cons:

• "The atmosphere was not great, with loud music and hygiene issues."
• "The restaurant was quite crowded and noisy during rush time."
• "Hygiene in the place is non-existent, witnessed improper food handling."
• "Tables are not cleaned after visitors, and hygiene practices are poor."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "The price is very reasonable considering the quality of food and service."
• "£84 for a meal for 4 with drinks and dessert seemed like good value."
• "Good value for money, especially if you order direct from their website or app."

Cons:

• "£100 for a meal for 4 people, and 3 of us left hungry, not worth the money."
• "Portion sizes are small compared to the price, especially the rice portion."
• "Prices are a little high for Dartford, but worth the money."
• "Food quality does not justify the high pricing."