Irmak Bbq Dunstable

Would have been a 5* review but the cons were. 1. Being told thier policy Is only 1 glass of tap water. We did get 2 after complaining its a very hot day. I am a diabetic so do not drink soft drinks. 2. The owners/main workers need to be a bit more friendly and be a bit more customer focused. Pros. Our waiter was good and friendly. The food was very nice. I don't normally like chicken doner but this was the best I had. Lamb doner could have been the the nicer lamb instead of the cheap one. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and clean.

TL;DR --- If you've not eaten at Irmak BBR restaurant, you're in for a treat. Even if you're unsure, give it a whirl you won't regret it. In fact, you'll quickly decide to add it to your short list of places you'd recommend to others. --- If you're passing Irmak BBQ restaurant and takeaway on the A505 crossroads at Dustable, you could be forgiven for thinking it's just a regular kebab takeaway with a few tables out front. But that assumption or best guess on your part couldn't be further from the truth. When you enter the restaurant, (dodge past the takeaway queue as it's likely to extend out of the door) you'll quickly encounter the polite, efficient but not pushy and in-your-face attitude the staff have. Their attentive, professional, quiet but friendly manner is something many restaurants strive for (including the bigger chains) but few achieve except the more exclusive outlets. The restaurant's main seating area boasts modern decor with its marine blue and white chairs, retractable roof and pleasant ambience giving it the ability to be light and airy on a warm summer's evening, or softly lit and a little more intimate with the roof closed. The same level of thought and attention to detail as was given to the decor is engrained into the DNA and the bar, kitchen and those who prepare the drinks and plate the food. For them, this is anything but  "just another kebab restaurant"; it's abundantly clear this is a business which they care about deeply, where every effort is made to provide an experience which would set itself apart from anywhere else you'd eaten that month. We considered a starter but then decided to skip it and just go for the mixed platter for two (lamb doner, chicken doner, lamb shish, chicken shish and lamb kofte) served with a side salad, cous cous and Turkish bread. Good choice as the portions are generous. Once the food had been presented at our table, the moment was topped off with the theatre of a bowl of dry ice. You may think this is a little OTT and unnecessary but I'd respond by saying it only lasts a couple of minutes and doesn't detract from the food at all, for most people it'll add to the experience. My eagle eye watched numerous tables being served their food while we were seated and each received the same attention to detail and thoughtful service. Everything we ordered was prepared, cooked, plated and presented perfectly. A good example is the salad, which I've seen a similar selection of ingredients (tomato, carrot, lettuce, red cabbage, pomegranate seeds and cucumber) served in other establishments. The way they'd been combined together demonstrated this wasn't an afterthought or 'cost-effective dish' that had been added to this menu option simply to help bulk it out. The marinade on the red cabbage turned it from a coarse vegetable into something that worked with and complemented the meat dishes without being overpowering. I know from personal experience this takes a degree of skill and craftsmanship to achieve with the subtlety and grace demonstrated by the chef.  For the sake of brevity, I'll leave it there. Lastly, the £64M question - "would I go back?" So often I've eaten at a place which has been enjoyable, but when asked I've had to reply, "given the number of other places I'd like to sample I did enjoy it and would return, but probably not for 6 months or so." Whereas when I think of the food and service we received at Irmak BBQ restaurant, if asked, my answer would be DEFINATELY! And quite soon. (For the avoidance of doubt, this was not a paid for review. The proprietor did not know I was a Google Local Guide who fully intended to review the experience, we ordered, were served and paid for our food. My review is an account of the service we received and my honest and frank critique of the food and the overall experience received that evening.)

Firstly, and perhaps most importantly to most - yes, the food is exceptional! Probably the best Turkish food I have had in Buckingham. If you live close by and haven't popped in, you need to visit. I travelled from MK and will be planning to go back. Excellent place for family, business or even that lone person moment for an enjoyable meal with stylish vibrant colourful decor, attentive friendly staff, clean washroom facilities and very comfy surroundings. The food arrived quickly as I waited with anticipation and was very satisfied with the portion, flavours and layout of the welcomed meal. It takes a great deal to impress me and today I must say my expectations were met all the way around as I sat with my family and enjoyed the beautiful decor of the restaurant. What a fantastic experience. Both thumbs up. Thank you very much. I gladly give this establishment my personal recommendation.

We love it here! It’s so nice to have a really fun atmosphere in a really modern but very comfortable restaurant. The food is amazing and the staff are lovely. With the addition of the table side cooking shows and lots of flames and music, it is such a laugh!……..plus the mocktails and shisha make it even better! Well done to the lovely owners for making such a unique experience that’s close to home! We’ve been a couple of times and will definitely be back soon 😘