Tonight my husband and I tried the Istanbul Kebab House for the first time and we loved it. The atmosphere was quiet, although towards the end it was punctuated with pleasant Turkish music.
We had hummus and pita as an appetizer and we loved it. It was so tangy - not bland or dry like some hummous. We also had a pot of traditional Turkish tea and it was delightful to drink them from glass cups.
My husband had chicken kebab, which came with a slice of rustic bread, rice and salad. My musaka also came with the same sides. I have never had musaka like this - the eggplant was cut open and the ingredients placed inside instead of it being baked in a pan. Traditional Greek moussaka usually leaves me feeling too full, but this was perfect! I even had room for dessert. My husband had rice pudding, which was served in a clay bowl, and I had baklava, which was drizzled with chocolate syrup. Now that was a first!
We purchased a traditional tea set as well. The Istanbul Kebab House sells backgammon boards, samovars, small hookahs and traditional Turkish coffee pots. Overall, the food was very good and the bill wasn't more than an average chain restaurant. We had wonderful service and would definitely go again. There's lots on the menu to try!