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Turkish Donair
Category: Restaurants Turkish Turkish [Edit]
4016 Hastings StBurnaby, BC V5C
Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights
(778) 371-0371
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
4 reviews for Turkish Donair
4 reviews in English
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Review from Peter H.
Vancouver, BC
2/20/2011
I ate one of their donairs 24 hours ago and I'm still thinking about it.
I admit I am not a donair regular, but if they all tasted as good as this place I would be. I had the Greek style chicken donair which was filled with savoury sliced meat, feta, olives and general yumminess tightly wrapped in a pita. Others might note that should be called a "gyro"; perhaps. Geography asside, I call it damn tasty. The husband and wife team behind the counter were very friendly, giving the narrow, modest eatery a comfortable feel. Fine dining it is not, but great tastes with modest imprint on your wallet it is. Recommended.
Fun fact: Turkish Donair serves Lebanese, Greek and Turkish style donairs (and plates) and is run by a friendly Persian couple. I asked them about the name verses the menu and they admitted the restaurant had that name when they bought it from the previous owners. -
Review from Michael P.
Burnaby, BC
4/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
Turkish Donair - Tiny shop, big heart.
I've been living in North Burnaby since I was a lad, and I've seen this location (which is currently Turkish Donair) undergo several changes in the past decade or so including new owners, renovations, and cuisines (at one point it was a bubbletea shop).
I'd love to give this place a 4-star rating, but unfortunately the donairs don't quite cut it for me. The gentleman behind the counter is very engaging, sociable and willing to please all his customers, however, the donair portions in comparison to prices are lacking as well as their flavour. I asked him why he doesn't have the popular garlic sauce available and he told me it's because it's unhealthy. I appreciate his honesty and the fact that he prepares his own tzatziki sauce, but that garlic sauce is what gives a donair that extra kick! Additionally, I was disappointed that the hot sauce he used was straight-from-the-bottle sriracha sauce. Biting into a donair with said sauce just doesn't work! I'd much rather have sriracha with a bowl of pho, rather than a Turkish donair.
I'm all for small businesses, but I've had better donairs. Should you pay this little eatery a visit though? Absolutely. -
Review from Louise G.
3/17/2011
**Three and a Half Stars**
This place serves some delicious donairs. I've been a fan of theirs since they took it over from the previous owners. Only major problem is choosing between lamb, chicken or beef and what toppings to have - they offer several styles of donair and even have the maritimer sauce, if that is your thing.
Only problem is that they experience quite a rush during the lunch hour and I've only ever seen the owner working the counter by himself. As much as he'd like to serve everyone, it is quite impossible and it can get a bit frustrating and confusing with people coming and going. Sometimes people call in orders and seem to be jumping the line when they breeze in and step in front of those who are standing there patiently waiting. It makes me wish that he would implement some sort of system where those who are there in person could place order and leave and come back but he didn't seem to be open to that idea. It would be nice to not have to stand around, unsure of position in the line, and go elsewhere and shop during the wait.... Oh well. I now go there whenever I'm in the area after 1pm - or on the rare occasion that my patience exceeds my appetite. -
Review from Amy T.
12/3/2010 1 photo
I was suppose to try another restaurant for lunch, but that place was full. As I was walking along Hastings, I saw this little Donair shop and decided to try it out.
Imagine a typcial but small diner with tables for 2 along a narrow hallway. You will be greeted by a friendly man who will take your order at the counter. While ordering, there's a Bollywood video playing on the TV. Not blaring loud, but enough to make you mesmerized. It was.. interesting.
The food was not bad. We had the chicken platter and the lamb donair. The meats weren't dry and the rice wasn't too soft. The vegetables were fresh and so were the sauces. One thing I liked about my platter was that I didn't feel heavy after finishing it. The food wasn't smothered in oil, but still had a lot of flavor.
