Reviews of Ataturk Turkish Cafe Whakatane. (Restaurant) in Whakatāne (Bay of Plenty).

Ataturk Turkish Cafe Whakatane

576 Reviews

225 Comments

Restaurant

Takeout Restaurant

Cafe

Fast food restaurant

113 The Strand, Whakatāne 3120, New Zealand

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Information of Ataturk Turkish Cafe Whakatane, Restaurant in Whakatāne (Bay of Plenty)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Ataturk Turkish Cafe Whakatane

R. K.

Lovely little place. Their food is very good value for money. The staff are pretty friendly and down to earth. I had the lamb shank and this was excellently done. Even just the single shank was enough to 2 meals. Their online ordering makes the process a lot easier as they can get quite busy.

M. A.

Probably the best turkish cafe I have been to in NZ, I had their lunch special and it was great value with great flavor. The staff are friendly and the owner is an outstanding member of the community. Cant wait to go back when I am in town again.

B. C.

Where nice food and excellent service , this is Best Turkish cafe I have been in so far , thank you for looking after us

J. T.

Delicious every single time I have been there. Great staff, good ambiance.

V. J.

Unfortunately, had to leave as not able to sit down inside after 7pm. Thanks covid. Previous experience? Great food at great prices. Excellent service and quick too. 😊

A. B.

I love the food here. Its so fresh and my Place of Choice for a no-fuss and Quick, healthy and Tasty Dinner. I choose the salad or the Iskender and my Pup was lucky enough to get a small plate of chicken :-)

p. f.

Eaten here many times. Very nice owner. Meal always nice. Good service from staff and management.

J. S.

This is a neat place. Great kebabs and and other Turkish food. Quick service. Open later than most and has outdoor dining too.

g. d.

Food was good. Service was excellent and the staff were fun. A great atmosphere but the interior is looking tired.

B. M.

Local kebab shop on the strand. Food is tasty and comes in all the forms you'd expect for a kebab shop: doner kebabs, pita pockets, iskender, etc, with not too much imagination. A little over-priced for what you get but this is a small-town shop. Service was polite but unenthusiastic, hot portions of food were all reheated (falafel was microwaved before being added and meat was dished up from a warming box rather than shaved direct from the rotisserie). The have specials on a blackboard outside. If the website is anything to go by they also sell all the catering equipment necessary to setup your own kebab shop :)

B. A. H.

Great Turkish food, prices a bit on the high side though, highly recommend their Turkish tea!

P.

Great food options, kebabs are amazing as always and the owner is very friendly!

R. M.

Since recently moving to the area I have now found our favourite place in Whakatane to dine. Ataturk providing not only the most delicious authentic Turkish cuisine, but also been made to feel welcome each and every time we return (almost daily) by the owner and staff of Ataturk. My family and i love being able to sit outside and experience the warm whanau environment and the most amazing food in Whakatane. 5 STARS+!! 😁

J.

Very nice Turkish food and excellent icecream

B. C.

Healthy portion size, fast service, good food

A.

Beautiful Turkish restaurant and cafes in the hard of Whakatane ,very good service and food ,the prices are very cheap and effortanble ,

M. M.

Delicious food! Had a mixed rice meal, and oh man it was so good! They even serve Turkish beer which is a really nice addition. Staff were very friendly and even gave our group some free iced tea. We left very full and very happy.

K. C.

First time here for my husband's birthday as he heard that their lamb shanks were great. It was! One happy man 😄. Staff were wonderful and spoiled us. Lovely way to spend the afternoon. Definitely going back.

D. T.

Friendly, good service, limited but nice menu. Good prices.

A.

Fresh salads, fabulous food, complimentary apple tea, great service. Thanks guys

G.

Lovely food good service friendly staff

m. t.

Loved it thank you great food and service

R.

Food was filling. Thank you.

C.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant, lovely atmosphere, devine food, very friendly warm owners, 100% plus review

G. F.

The amount and quality of chicken (dry, over cooked and processed) was not the best for the price, sadly it failed what I would call a good meal. The drinks were refreshing and very affordable yet too sweet for me, and I'm a sweet tooth addict as well!

J. W.

Very lovely meal and very lovely customer service 5/5

J. B.

Fantastic food, very well presented, super quick, brilliant service. Happy to cut a large kebab in two for my kids, yummy chips. Always our favourite eatery in Whakatane

B.

Amazing! restaurant quality service! We turned up a little early on a Sunday morning but knew it would be worth waiting for the shop to open as the food here has ALWAYS been exceptional, Aman was the man who served us he said they were down on staff and apologized for the wait, he was VERY polite taking our orders and we were treated with complementary cups of tea this makes all the difference! The food was absolutely worth the wait, you wont find Turkish food like this anywhere else. I ordered some cake to take away and was treated with an extra piece due to the short wait, again this makes all the difference, the kitchen and dining area is spotless (Clean) and the shop got busy very fast. Aman you are the man keep it up, will see you again this Sunday :)

M. B.

Had the most amazing chicken salad from Ataturk Cafe today. It was so fresh with amazing flavours. Certainly a favourite of mine and absolutely recommend it. Very welcoming staff too 😊

G.

The best Turkish cafe around bay of plenty, thank you for hospitality mate

E. d. T.

Great food excellent customer service we travel 45 minutes to eat here 👌

C. P.

This Cafe stands out in the town at night with flames on the roadside. The meal was as expected. Great at what it does, more of a take-away experience.

S.

An amazing place and the staff and so Kind and helpfull!!

N. S.

We had a delicious meals served with hot apple tea, YUMMY. So many choices for the freshly cooked food, will surely come back soon. Thanks lovely team.

S. W. V.

I went here with my partner on our date night. It was so good we could have stayed longer and eaten more but we had a movie to go to. My love enjoyed it so much we will go there every time we are in whakatane.

D. M.

The most lovely Staff & Boss! Very warming and homely, fresh clean and Beautiful food! Something about this place that satisfies me - my favorite place to go to when I visit whakatane! All around 100% for me and my experience. Would 100% recommend this beautiful place 🙏

S. L.

The best kebab ever! Absolutely delicious. I would have taken a photo but was too busy eating the amazing sumptuous combination of lamb, chicken, lettus, carrot, beetroot, cabbage, cheese (extra) hummus, BBQ sauce & hot chilli sauce. 😋😋😋

R. K.

The food was fresh, fabulous,and flavoursome. The service was attentive even during this busy lunchtime.

s. G.

Warm generous staff, an absolutely delicious meal, a wonderful evening. I would recommend this to anyone 😊

D. B.

Great customer service, very friendly manager, the whole team is excellent!! Food is very fresh every day and nutritious. Good for the soul and body 😁

S. M.

Tonight we had a tasty takeaway meal of Lamb Shanks. We found generous portions and shanks tender and delicious. Great service and consider a fair price. Thanks Ataturk team, I'm grateful to have you in the district. Sue.

A. G.

Love coming here. The food is always great and can never fail the customer service. Such friendly staff!

J. 3.

Had the best meal tonight. Thank you for the lamb shank was delicious and the rice woohoo. Definitely be back for another meal the whole place was awesome in general lovely setting. warm. And the food. Yumm. Highly Recommended. Thank you again

M.

Friendly staff and delicious fresh food with great tasty baklava 👍🏻

S. R.

Awesome and fast service. Food was delicious. Aman made sure we were comfortable and Had everything we needed. Definitely recommend this place.

T. P.

Excellent food and exceptional customer service. Manager made us feel very comfortable! Definitely worth it and I will come again when in Whakatane

L. S. L.

Enjoyed a large Kebab meat on fries but unfortunately the salad was the most majority of the proportion. Please do extra fries and meat and a little bit of salad

K.

Great range of wholesome food, great service, cool decorations, nice vibe

L. M.

My girlfriend 🌹 Rose and I got spoilt .thank you for your kindness . And making us feel comfortable. Beautiful meal .

a. n.

We are very please with service and food .the best Turkish restaurant we come a cross in new zealand .it remind us the time we had in turkey the falafel was delicious .thank you very much for the hospitality ,

R.

This is a great place to take the family for a meal and the ice cream is so good 👍😋

A. U.

Peak of my hunger, I reach this delicious Turkish restaurant and I must stay I was not disappointed. I would definitely recommend this place to satisfy your taste buds!!

A. C.

Perfect coffee and Perfect service, very friendly and professional staff too, you just feel welcomed celebrated... I give them A+

L. W.

Fantastic Chicken salad for me, Wonderful lamb shank meal for him and complememtary apple tea. Not too busy, hardly any wait!

S. M.

Love the food here so fresh and tasty The service was very friendly Definitely will be back

A. L.

As we enjoy Turkish food we have visited many restaurants in the Nth island. The only one we have found close to Whakatane in quality of food & premises is one in Tauranga CBD.

L. S.

Awesome service and mind blowing food.. Perfect.. AMAN(MANAGER) thank for your sweet gesture.. Really appreciate.. Will recommend you guys to everyone.

K.

Ordered online and they didn't action it. So had to wait for order. Kebab salad was a bit bland but everyone else loved there kebabs

V. H.

Im a huge foodie and have traveled around alot between Australia and NZ and i must say between the two countries this is the Best Turkish food i have ever eaten! I always order a chicken salad and their hummus has to be the best hummus i have ever tried. Me and my partner do a 45minute drive to eat here.

E.

Great food and excellent prices. Don't leave without trying their chips!

W.

Good food and fantastic story about owners giving back to the town

J. B.

Very good and polite customer service! Food is always served fresh and delicious, always coming back here again

W. O.

Aman catered to everyone’s dietary requirements & the service was wonderful. The place has a great vibe & DELISH food!!

S. W.

10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND, the food and the customer service is amazing I have never felt so welcomed in a restaurant such as this one!!

F.

If kebabs are your thing then this place is well worth a visit. Nice cafe, fresh food and friendly staff 😊

F. 1.

Good food great service everything the eye can see is fresh and great very professionally done turkish cuisine

A. B.

Vibrant eating place located in central CBD, great service, delicious ethnic foods. Be great to have Atarturk cafe in opotiki.

R.

Amazing experience at Ataturk for dinner tonight!! Aman & staff were so friendly and welcoming, and the food was delicious! Not to be missed on your visit to Whakatane!

S. A.

Best kebab in NZ, maybe the world! Since our first kebab here, we've tried one in just about every town on our travels, none compare to the Turkish Kebab house Whakatane. Excellent service and fun atmosphere as well.

M. N. N.

Very good halal food ....if anyone looking for halal food in Whakatane this restaurant is a highly recommended very nice staff friendly , very clean and very welcoming....Thanks alot for the yummy food... A+++

K. P.

I'm not sure about yesterday's kebab? Have you changed your salad mix? This one didn't have lettuce, instead was a slaw. Please change back....

M.

Amazing service given by the manager Amanpreet. The food was really awesome. 10 out of 10

E. H.

Lovely food served by lovely people thank u Ozgar, id totally recommend this place to anyone!

T. P.

Pretty good kebabs here. Not greasy, full of fresh flavours and good service. Keep it up!

K.

We happened to arrive right on closing time, but that was no issue. The staff were very accommodating and the food was delicious

B.

Best Turkish food in the Bay of Plenty, friendly and efficient staff members. Great place to have a quick bite to eat or a sit down meal with the family.

B. S.

Amazing food and very friendly staff .

A. G.

Three years ago I gave this place a five rating. Alas no longer. I had a lamb falafel and the meat was unrecognisable - The whole thing was bland and the wrap was stale. Sadly I won’t be back.

M. D. (.

Very groovy atmosphere, love the new out door tables, lovely fresh food as always

J.

Gorgeous authentic Turkish Restaurant with charming owner and Yummiest food. I would definitely come back 🤩

J. T.

Absolutely delicious, authentic Turkish food. We will be back and highly recommend to others! Very friendly and generous owner as well.

S. S.

George makes the Best kebabs, pita pockets & rice dishes ever for me an my lil fams! Thank you for your awesome food & great service with a smile George! We love your food! 👍👍👍👍

N.

Best Turkish Cafe in New zealand, the owner showed up and shout us beers ,we couldn't believe it

l. g.

The staff are lovely and friendly Delicous food, the falaful is amazing!! ;) Best turkish restaraunt iv been too

N. P.

Very nice kebab and good ambience. Aman singh really good customer service. 👍

S.

Great food, lovely staff! Good value for money. 👍

L. L.

Totally yummy food here! Clean and tidy eating area and polite service. Nice selection of food, beverages and sweets :)

J. B.

Friendly service and food nice and healthy, authentic atmosphere

J.

Very good service. Wonderful food. Would go back again

P. M.

Excellent service and food ,thank you very much for generosity

J. G.

I love this place always the best turkish food I've had. And the staff and owner is always friendly plus helpful ☺️

b.

Food was awsom, thanks for make my delicious dinner

A.

Delicious Turkish food, fresh and tasty! Best place in the Bay of Plenty. And it's affordable!

T. K.

Ataturk restaurant - Nice small place to dine, service is good, the Chicken Iskender is my favourite and a selection of sauces and condiments it's so good.

H.

I really like it here they have very good kebabs

S. B.

Best Turkish kebaabs in a small town Whakatane! Love the service is too good...

O.

The best kebab in new zealand ,the atmosphere is amazing,good work

H.

Great food and good honest staff ! Best Turkish I’ve had

D. M.

Best Turkish cafe around. Their beetroot dip is the best! And apple tea is addictive.

C.

, service is great food was yummy venue and atmosphere is lovely and relaxing. Heating or cooling system at your request.

S. M.

This place is great! Fresh ingredients and friendly service. I had the chicken falafel pita with garlic yogurt and hummus and it was delicious.

L. L.

Love the food here. Clean and tidy and lovely, polite service! Will come back again :)

r.

Amazing customer service, delicious food, and very wallet friendly!!

C.

Nice meal and atmosphere

M. W.

The back ground music was great, the food and customer service very good. The decor very good - The Last Supper painting awsome. Xx

P. B.

Great meal at a great price. Nice cool seating inside on a hot day.

D. B.

Wonderful place, amazing food and great service. Pretty of space to dine in and a wonderful atmosphere

M.

New management done a awesome job,good work ,very professional servise amd food ,thank you very much

M. W.

Always good service and yummy food. Generous portions

K.

Very friendly staff, delicious food, amazing coffee. Try it and you will love it!

G.

Best lemonade, best meal in tawn, 'thank you for great hospitality

A.

Kebab was not bad, decent quantity of meat but it was a bit dry on both lamp and chicken. Customer service was good.

E.

Friendly service, very tasty food & complimentary apple tea. Very pleasant experience.

R.

Thank you for wonderful food and service,the owner jahn is very generous person ,thank you

F. D.

Food is great. Service is fantastic

M. N.

Great value for money & yummy food - I really enjoyed the chicken pita👍

B.

Decent kebab, tasted good but nothing special compared with anywhere else. Was also only just warm 5min after I bought it

G.

Good place for a quick bite. Tasty kebabs ✌🏻

k.

The best meat on rice in town. Perfect amount of sauce salad chips and meat.

J. V.

Try the lamb shank!! great price and best we've ever had.

C.

Amazing food!!!

H.

Lovely delicious authentic turkish taste thank you will come again when back in Whakatane

T. F.

Always a nice well balanced affordable meal and the staff are always friendly .

E.

Consistently good kebabs made as you wait, at a decent price. Always a good meal all-in-one!

R. L.

Loved the $10 meat on fries. Definitely worth the trip from Tauranga.

T.

Lovely staff,always friendly.good menu options,fast efficient good atmosphere.

M.

Great turish food, loved it 😋

A. T.

Reasonably priced, food was tasty and the staff were very helpful.

K.

Great food and wonderful service

B.

Always good when we go there, nice to sit down and eat. Ruby ROCKS!

G. B.

Good wholesome Turkish food. Fresh and tasty recommend this resturant.

A.

It was so awesome and the tea is so nice

A. C.

When I go to Whakatane it's pretty rare that I don't stop here for a kebab. The make beautiful food here!

F.

Great food, great staff, can't complain.

K.

They were busy!! But still great service

J.

Delicious food. Nice staff.

S.

4 stars for great food at a decent price. I usually have the mixed Iskendar.

M.

A favorite of mine, perfect for those who are looking for a healthier snack that's good to eat.

B.

This place sis amazing. Best Turkish food ever.

C.

Stopped here for lunch, all 4 of us enjoyed our meals.

M.

Value for money and very tasty. Would eat there again.

K.

Food was Lovely but portion size for cost was disappointing

P.

Tasty kabab with plenty of filling.

D.

EXCITED AND WONDERFUL PLACE TO VISIT, Thank you for hospitality

P.

Healthy alternative to pie chips and greasy breakfasts.

J.

Nice and fresh, and very reasonably priced. Nice environment too.

T.

Brilliant we will be back again

M.

The best Turkish food we had in New Zealand.

A.

Great food. Good value.

O.

The only Turkish food in Whakatane with very friendly staff providing gourmet food and delicious Turkish kebab.

D. S.

Great Kai. Cool atoms. Lovely staff. A+

k. r.

Nice place, friendly staff 👌

J.

Good food and nice staff.

P.

A great place to eat

C.

great turkish food and good service too!!!

J.

My default lunch venue in whakatane. Healthy and delicious!

T.

Nice food, good friendly service

C.

Kebabs and Iskendars are always good. Fast, friendly service.

P.

Great place for the Turkish experience

n.

Yum food every time

R.

Great food good prices

L.

Fabulous food service and atmosphere

R.

Excellent food, excellent host

t.

tasty, enjoyable and affordable Turkish style meals

O.

Awesome vibe, awesome food 🤪

G.

Very nice food , happy owner

A.

Great food and service

L.

Fantastic place, amazing cafe

M.

Good food at reasonable price.

A.

Great food and service

C.

Always good food

G.

Yum love this place

G.

Good food, great price

E.

Delicious 😋 Chicken in rice with salad.

Q.

Get a real good feed for a good price highly recommended

S.

Very good food and service

D.

Tasty food

D.

Love the food

D.

The best kebabs in town

r.

Good food

P.

Nice mixed meet meal

M.

Satisfying comfortable

S.

Great food

D.

Outstanding kebabs and salads

T.

Nicest kebabs ever mmmm

P.

Ok good food

l.

great qualoty good staff

D.

great place great food

C.

Delicious food.

C.

Always bring people here

R.

Yummy meat on fries

M.

A+

M.

Friendly and tasty food

A.

We love this place!

S. E.

Great food

K.

Food tastes amazing

L.

Yummy food 😋

K.

Fast delicious food.

S.

Great

G.

Nice meal.

P.

Excellent food

G.

Best in nz

K.

Hard to beat

D.

Nice

K.

Excellent!!!

H.

Kebabs mmm

A. w.

Our favourite place now. Owner saw me and my daughter waiting for our order and gave her a free 3 scoop ice cream. Amazing customer service and very yummy food !! Will definitely be coming back :))

H.

(Translated) It was reasonably priced and delicious. The customer service was also good (Original) リーズナブルな上に美味しかったです。接客も良かったです

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(Translated) Very attentive, friendly staff, good service and delicious food. Highly recommended. (Original) Sehr aufmerksames, freundliches Personal, gute Bedienung und leckere Speisen. Sehr empfehlenswert.

M.

(Translated) Of course, no comparison with kebap stores in Berlin - but solidly made a (for New Zealand) fair price. (Original) Natürlich kein Vergleich mit Kebap-Läden in Berlin - aber solide gemacht zu einem (für Neuseeland) fairen Preis.

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(Translated) Ilayda cooks great food (Original) İlayda harika yemekler yapıyor

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