Bismillah Halal Turkish Kebab BUFE — Restaurant in Malay

I’m writing this review for future customers & business owner hopefully make some improvements to be successful (hopefully)

1- we got CHARGED FOR FOOD THAT WE DID NOT ORDER. I sent our order in WhatsApp 4 hours before we go there and business owner grilled more meat for us. Offered us spicy lentil soup & salad. Which is great ; BUT WE DID NOT ASKED FOR THOSE. I would seriously question this Muslim brother’s integrity. THIS IS NOT AN HONEST BUSINESS PRACTICE!!!

2- FOOD & DRINKS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. I had exact same mango juice in 4 star hotel, right on the beach 🏝️ with ocean view for 200 pesos. This business is in very odd location and very difficult to get to. It should be half price or at least cheaper. However 1 NATURAL MANGO JUICE SHOULD NOT BE 300 pesos! This is RIDICULOUS PRICE based on low quality environment.

3- it took ONLY 2.5 hours to receive our food 🤣 especially I ordered 4 hours before ; I would NOT expected to be waited that long. View is amazing and he grilled meat outdoor right next to us so I didn’t really get upset about this. But for future customers; YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO WAIT VERY LONG TIME!

Good thing is business owner cooks HALAL MEAT, he is friendly & welcoming. FOOD IS DELICIOUS even it cost us 2478 PESOS!!! I would expect MORE HONESTY & MORE TRANSPARENCY from a Muslim brother in order to be successful in his business. 🤲

This honest review is written by me based on April 22, 2024 dinner experience...

A Unique Dining Experience

Dining at this restaurant was truly an adventure. Finding the place was a challenge on its own. I followed Google’s directions to the harbor, but there was no restaurant in sight. It was after sunset, and the area was completely dark. A local advised me to follow the shoreline, but the tide was high, and I couldn’t pass a large rock without getting wet.

Frustrated, I returned to the harbor and called the restaurant. The owner, Engin, kindly came to meet me and walked me to the location. The restaurant turned out to be a modest concrete platform with some plants for shade—not your typical setup. There were no other customers, and it didn’t look like it was officially open. Engin provided a blanket and pillows, creating a cozy spot for me to settle in.

I ordered kebab, which took a long time—over an hour—as Engin prepared the fire and cooked the meat. While waiting, he served watermelon, which was a nice touch. Despite the delay, the food was worth it. The kebab was delicious, the pita freshly baked, and it came with rice and salad. The price was comparable to a Moroccan restaurant I visited earlier, which felt fair given the effort Engin put in.

Interestingly, Engin also offers 24/7 delivery, which might be a more convenient option for those not up for the adventure of finding the place. While the journey was unconventional, the food and hospitality made it a...

Assalam. We had a few lunches and dinners in February here. With our children.

To find: While walking towards the end of the beach take the small walking path up on the right side.

Ambiance: Perfect view and air, quite rustic, sure not luxurious and probably you will eat alone or with very few people. Arises unique feelings that you cannot get at a restaurant.

Service: One man show. Sure takes time, but you can have lovely chat with the single owner/cook/server in the meantime. He is a very nice and sincere person.

Price: A bit on the higher end, but you can easily pay similar amount at White Beach anyway.

Food: Halal food. Mediterranean style, quite tasty and natural. More like home cooked, which literally is the case.

Overall: If you are looking for a unique rustic experience in an unforgettable setting I’d strongly...