Shayda's Turkish Cuisine — Restaurant in Folkestone and Hythe District

I came here for my birthday lunch with my partner at the time which thankfully I walked away from.......... and I can honestly say that we will definitely be back!!

From the initial greeting by the owner and his daughter....... Which by the way, his wife and son also work here......... We were made to feel very welcomed indeed!

The daughter was really attentive and literally couldn't of looked after us any better than she did.

We had starters and a main each and I'd like to say that I've not had better Turkish food anywhere else in the UK yet!

The menu has all the favourites and a really nice selection of chefs specials! We're 100% going back one evening when I don't have my car and share a few drinks (especially my birthday drink guys)!

What a great find with a great family....... A real credit to yourselves and brilliant addition to Folkestone you...

First time my partner and I have eaten here. Lovely staff and service and the food was delicious. We ordered the 'Shayda special' which was a platter of chicken wings, kofte, lamb chops etc...we would definitely recommend that you book in advance because so many people had to be turned away as the restaurant was booked out for the whole evening, and I can see why. We will definitely be returning as there was so much to choose from off the menu. Great atmosphere and staff and a little treasure in the heart...

Being Turkish, I accept that my standards may be higher than the usual customer but we tried quite a few things and they all tasted bland. We ordered köfte, lamb shish, beyti sarma and chicken sizzler. None of them had any flavour and köfte did not taste like köfte or even meat. Chicken sizzler was also a huge disappointment as we were expecting something like the photos from the reviews, but received something like a fajita but not quite? Anyways, sadly would not recommend if you’re used to quality...