🍖 Ottawa's Top-Rated Turkish Grill | Tava Turkish Cuisine

📍 7B Kakulu Rd, Kanata | 💰 ~$70+ (pre-tip) A no-fail Turkish spot where meats sizzle in an open kitchen—and the owner (who lived in China for 25 years!) greets you in fluent Mandarin. Just 30 minutes after opening, it’s packed! 🔥 Mixed Kebab Platter (7/10) ✅ Pros: Juicy, fresh-grilled meats: Chicken breast (shockingly tender) Lamb (rich flavor, no gaminess) Fluffy rice soaked in savory juices ❌ Cons: Beef was forgettable Cold metal plate = meat cools too fast (fat congeals 😢) Underseasoned → flavor fatigue sets in Unheated flatbread (missed opportunity to soak up juices!) 🍮 Rice Pudding (7/10) Liquid-style (unconventional but less sweet than traditional) Toasted hazelnuts add crunch Milk skin & caramelized top = 🤌 🌟 Final Verdict "Good, not mind-blowing" Kanata’s best Turkish option, but needs tweaks (better plates, hotter bread). Owner’s charm = feels like eating at a friend’s place! Go for: Casual meat cravings 🥩 | Skip if: You want perfect execution #OttawaEats #TurkishFood #KanataRestaurants #MeatLover #HiddenGems