Keyfi Istanbul Turkish Cuisine

Hong.Y5 months ago

★★★★★

Had an amazing Turkish meal here — honestly one of the best mixed kebab platters I’ve had in the GTA. We ordered the Mixed Kebab Platter for 2 and the portion was huge. Two people were more than full and still had leftovers. The platter comes with a great variety of grilled meats (lamb chops, chicken wings, beef, etc.), all smoky and well-seasoned, plus fries, bulgur, rice, and fresh sides — very balanced and not greasy at all. The Antep Katmer Dolama was a highlight. Crispy, layered, lightly sweet, and even better with a scoop of ice cream (+$2). A friend who just came back from Dubai said this version is slightly less sweet, which made it even better. We also enjoyed the Shepherd’s Salad — simple, fresh, and perfect with the warm bread they serve at the table. The restaurant is clean, cozy, and family-friendly. You can see the kitchen from the dining area, and parking is right outside. Great spot for sharing, dates, or casual gatherings. Would definitely come back!

Lodgi Woods5 months ago

★★★★★

Choose this restaurant by recommendation on social medias. I would call it a very satisfied visit. We went there at lunch time on a Saturday. It is in a plaza, smaller than expected, maybe a family business, but very clean, exquisitely decorated. A big screen TV keeps playing how all the Foods are prepared. The tablewares are very Turkish and waiters are polite and friendly. I do enjoy the atmosphere and vibe. We ordered the mixed Kebab Player for 2 people, which includes Adana Kebab, Meat Shish, Chicken Shush, Chicken Wings, Lamp Chops, Beef Diner, Fries, Burgur and rice. The meats are properly cooked, juicy and tender, not too salty, nor too dry. The lamp chops are amazing. A naan and three appetizers in small plates are included. Tandoori soup is made of lamb and full of flavor. The Dessert Trillice is delicious, not too sweet. The Turkish coffee is authentic as well. Overall, it is a great restaurant that is worth to recommend. I will definitely go back to try other cuisines.

Alison Zhang7 months ago

★★★★★

Had a great experience here from start to finish. The food was well seasoned. The staff was genuinely friendly and attentive, which made the whole visit even better. I also really loved the overall vibe of the place, relaxed, welcoming, and perfect for a nice meal out. Definitely a spot I’d come back to! Highly recommend if you are in the area!

S Tajik8 months ago

★★★★★

The quality of both the food and appetizers was excellent, especially the freshly baked bread served with the starters. It truly captures the signature taste of authentic Turkish cuisine and was absolutely delightful. Another highlight was the perfect timing of the dishes; everything arrived almost simultaneously, allowing us to enjoy our meal together. The restaurant itself is clean, well organized, and has a pleasant atmosphere. The only small note I would mention is that some dishes are a bit on the oily side. For example, the sujuk pide could be just as delicious with slightly less oil. That said, this richness is also part of what makes traditional Turkish cooking so flavorful, and that’s exactly why many people love it.

Mia7 months ago

★★★★★

Food was good. Staff were friendly. Tried their mix platter. Staff were flexible to do some substitutions for us. The lamb chops and doner were pretty good. Chicken was also juicy and not dry. Bread was fresh, just out of oven. The salad could better. Understood that we asked to substitute fries with salad but the salad came with no taste.