Tips for Dining, Eating and Food Shopping in Pennsylvania (exc. Philadelphia, inc Pittsburgh)
Start New ThreadWe have a client working in Blue Bell looking for Turkish food in this area. I am not aware of anything noteworthy. What am I missing?
By crazyspice
on Jul 14, 2009 04:51 PM
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The only Turkish places I know are in Bristol or Center City.
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It's not Turkish, but Yalda Grill, the Afghan place in Willow Grove is close. The kebabs especially are very similar to those you would find in Turkish cuisine.
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Although they may not be specifically Turkish, you may want to look into 2 places in Lafayette Hill, Caspian Grill and Persian Grill that may have similar cuisine.
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Where is the Caspian Grille? Never heard of it. Any reviews?
Ever since the original owners sold Persian Grill, I've lost interest in it.
CP
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Caspian is in the strip center right down from Persian. Ali the guy who runs it is very pleasant. It's more of a take out place but they do have some table to eat in.
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BTW, hea also has a stall in the Flourtown Farmer's Market.
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If they are willing to come into the city, Divan is very authentic. I loved Iskender kebab in Turkey and Divan is the only place I've seen it in the US. They also have a very high quality of lamb ingredients and a nice setting if you want to have a pleasant evening with a customer. http://www.divanturkishkitchen.com/
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I just checked out their web site. It looks like it's definately worth a try. Their menu is a little strange, though. I don't think I've every seen a menu where there are two prices listed for every item -- a cash price and a credit card price. What's up with that? If you pay for your dinner with a credit card, you could end up with quite an accumulation of additional "fees".
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Wow. That pricing thing is new. And weird. I'm not even sure it's legal, though gas stations get away with it.
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Yeah. There's a $1 up charge on apps, but the entree's have up charges of as much as $3-4 each. That could really add up for a party of 4. Maybe I'll start a thread on thye "not about food" board.
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We haven't been to Divan in quite awhile, but it was always very good. Can anyone compare it to Konak?
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You guys are the best! thoughts on Konak would also be appreciated.
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I posted a thread about the differing prices.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/636881
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Did you ever! Forty seven replies in the first day. Hot topic!
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