Selçuklu Hatay Künefe Restaurant Fredenbaum in Dortmund

We were there for Iftar...The meat was raw and the price/performance ratio wasn't right. If you're looking for a stress-free Iftar with your family, this isn't the place for you.

The worst manager I have ever seen in my life, they demand 50€ for the iftar menu, the soup they bring is 1 cold and 2 salty, let alone iftar at 18:40, but the food comes to us at 19:30, it is really disappointing, we were 5 people in total, one of them got angry and left without eating, they even demanded money for that, it is haram

Everything was great, the food was delicious, the waiters were friendly, we are thinking of coming again soon :))

The food was good, but there were several issues. The waiting times were extremely long (30+ minutes), even though we paid extra due to Ramadan and there were only six menu options available. According to the menu, we were supposed to receive dessert, but we had to wait a long time for it as well. Since we were among the last guests in the room, we were even asked if we wanted dessert, despite it already being included in the menu. Additionally, the mixed grill platter was disappointing—what was supposed to be pirzola (lamb chop) turned out to be mostly just a piece of bone, as you can see in the pictures. The service was friendly, and the food was tasty, but overall, it was slow and inattentive.

Unfortunately our visit to this restaurant was a bitter disappointment. The service was friendly and attentive, but that alone cannot make up for the numerous shortcomings. The first big problem was the wait for our food. Despite the restaurant not being overly full, we had to wait much longer than expected. When the food finally came, we were disappointed again: the portions were simply too small for the price. You would expect a reasonable amount for the money paid, but here we were clearly disappointed. The menu also left a lot to be desired - the selection was extremely limited. There were hardly any variations or alternatives, so we were forced to choose from a very small range of dishes. Unfortunately, the taste of the food was also not convincing. We remember the dessert as particularly negative: a cold Künefe – an absolute disaster! Even worse was the spoiled date that was served. Under no circumstances should something like this happen in a restaurant. Last but not least: Our complaints were simply ignored. Instead of responding to our criticism or offering a solution, we were laughed at and not taken seriously. Such behavior towards paying guests is absolutely unacceptable. Overall, we cannot recommend this restaurant at all and will definitely not be coming back.

Unfortunately, our visit to this restaurant was a big disappointment. First of all, the food arrived significantly late, without anyone informing us or apologizing. When the food was finally served, the portions were extremely small - even though we weren't told anything about it beforehand. The date dessert was particularly shocking: moldy on the inside - something like that simply shouldn't happen! The Künefe was also a disappointment - ice cold and the taste was far below expectations. The prices were completely exorbitant for the quality and quantity of the food. We raised our complaints with the staff, but we received no help - they simply ignored our concerns. Overall a disappointing experience. For the money we definitely would have eaten better somewhere else. We definitely won't be coming back!

Unfortunately, the quality of the food is not of the same standard as it is known outside of the month of Ramadan. There were also serious errors in the process. It is understandable that you try to enable every guest to eat at the same time. However, the appetizers set in advance and the soup served would be sufficient for this. When you get to the plated meals, it would be more effective if you worked through it group by group. It is not possible to have all the guests at the same time, and even the attempt is more likely to be met with a lack of understanding, which the waiters have to iron out with conversation. The idea of ​​the restaurant was to bring out the most ordered dish (grilled plate) first, then the next dish, etc. This automatically creates a large gap at each table. 60% of our table was finished eating by the time the last of us even had a plate. The quality also doesn't seem good due to the self-made "lack of time" (because of the desired process). Some of the meat was raw, some was charred. The plates looked like they had come out of a food-throwing competition. The starters served were a small side salad, 4 dates, 3 spoons of dips with bread (divided between 4 people) and a soup. The main course depending on your order and then a small sweet dish as dessert. The prices are already set in the higher range. Due to the quality and the process, it's a shame to spend so much money on it. Unfortunately our dessert was not included in the price. Unfortunately, the full surcharge was charged without taking into account or at least offering the free dessert. The next day we were reprimanded via WhatsApp message because we allegedly didn't make our reservation. (Paid receipt amounting to €1,200 presented as proof) It was a somewhat sharper tone that was met with a lot of incomprehension. We hope that this restaurant returns to its old quality, but then we probably won't be a guest again.

I would not recommend it, you have to buy the Ramadan menu, it was not informed in advance, the food arrived very late, the mixed grill was supposedly 45 euros for one person, but it was not enough for even 1 person, it was so small. There was no taste at all, I was not satisfied at all. His date was moldy.

Not recommended for Iftar! We had a very disappointing experience. While all the other tables got their food in a timely manner, we were simply ignored. When we asked, we only got excuses instead of a solution. The problem wasn't with the waitress, but with the head waiter. Such behavior is unacceptable, especially during Ramadan. If you want to enjoy a stress-free and respectful iftar, you should definitely go somewhere else!

Went there last night to break the fast, it was impressive how well everything was organized. The restaurant was completely full and EVERYONE got their food at the same time. Fresh bread was constantly being refilled. Everything was plentiful and nicely presented. I can recommend you to eat there with a clear conscience. Service, organization perfect. Thanks to everyone who works there 👍👍👍

It was my first and last time at Selçuklu, we made iftar with the boys, the food was really raw and didn't look appetizing. A few hours later the whole thing ended with a gastrointestinal infection.

Selcuklu is very beautifully decorated. You are also greeted very friendly. But I don't understand how prices can be so exaggerated on Ramadan of all days!? It's just too expensive. Above all, you don't even get enough food for the price. That's really ridiculous! You shouldn't exaggerate the prices like that. You are forced to decide within 5 menus and then there isn't even what you want to eat. I think that you have the right to choose your own food even on Ramadan, this should not be limited. For the price and for the food I won't eat at selcuklu again. Thanks again for the service.

Both the food and the service impressed me. I can really recommend it and do the same in my personal life.

Although its ambiance makes it seem like it will provide a nice experience, unfortunately it is a disappointing place. When we made a reservation for iftar, we saw that they had reserved a table for us in a glass section. When we sat down, it was very cold and it was incredibly cold from below. Although we wanted a heater, we left that table and moved to another table because the heaters were missing or broken and we could not stand the cold. If you are opening the glass section in winter, you need to provide appropriate heating and insulation. At the same time, we wanted to order when we went, but they said you can only order from the Ramadan menu. I ask where the menu is, they say there is no physical menu. They said to check the website, but it is not on the site. They don't even know where it is :) Only the prices were written on the tools in the hands of the waiters. Since I didn't want to waste time by making them read all the prices, we had to decide without looking at the menu. They even reminded me when we were getting up that you had dessert, but we didn't see the menu. And although it was a very expensive menu, I can't help but say that the portions were small.

Ramadan menu-price performance ratio poor. My wife spoke highly of the store. We went there to eat in Ramadan and were unfortunately disappointed. The food was overpriced and really didn't taste delicious. The soup and bread were good because of that. The employees too, hence two stars.

So. I really don't understand how you can charge €34.90 for chicken skewers, salad and soup. It's Ramadan. Instead of offering people really good food, they serve lukewarm food that has already been prepared beforehand. The staff was A1. friendly and always smiling. But your boss is a rip-off. YOU ARE TOO EXPENSIVE

Extremely overpriced food, especially the food wasn't even good and was cold. Ramadan menu or not, anyone who asks for so much should be able to offer something, but that was nothing at all. Where else can you get double for half and served warm! ...Definitely never again.

Unfortunately, it was only announced on site that the current menu was not available for breaking the fast. This was exchanged for a Ramadan card - which had 6+1 menus to choose from and at exorbitant prices. (e.g. soup, two skewers and dessert - 36€) At least the staff was very nice.

I have never seen such a disgraceful service in my life! I made a reservation on Instagram, they confirmed it, but when I went to the restaurant, my name was not on the list. They made me stand for 15 minutes, no one paid attention. It was time for me to break the fast, but there was still no room. However, they found a place by force and arguing. Service? Beyond awful! The soup arrived 15 minutes later, I barely even got the bread! I had to ask for everything myself, it's like we're begging! The staff are completely disrespectful, they are sullen, the service is zero. I didn't leave a tip when paying the bill, they almost threw the money in my face! I have never seen such a disrespectful and careless restaurant. I will never go again! I advise everyone not to go! This way you cannot serve the customer! DISGRACE!

Very tasty and very nice staff. I can only recommend it! 🥰♥️

Very tasty and a very good atmosphere ☺️

As a group of 8 people, we booked a table early. We were told we didn't, so we stood there and no one from the staff cared. Professionalism is different.

Were there yesterday Extremely long waiting time and the food tasted 0 and the meat was also raw... For that money I could have eaten somewhere else, it would have been tasty and the plate would have been full...

Especially their künefe is very good under German conditions 👍

One star just for the ambience! We had ordered grilled plates, beyti kebab & sac tavası it was a complete disaster, everything was raw and tasteless! Small portions for wildly overpriced prices! Even in the 2 star restaurant you get better food than here! That was our FIRST but also our EVER LAST visit! Guys, you can save yourself a visit, not everything that looks great from the outside also tastes delicious 😂

Vallah, I kiss Alper's heart, please give the boy his raise. Best service in my life🔥👍🏽

Alper Abi is the best service, he should really be given a much higher position because the guests are treated very well and sympathetically!

Alper best man, the best waiter I saw.

The place is nice and warm, the food is also good. The service is great. Of course, I cannot say that you cannot find such a taste anywhere else, but I can say that you will be satisfied when you visit it with your family or friends.

Even though the restaurant was crowded on a Saturday evening, I loved how the young waiters provided very good service and attention. Extra bonuses should be paid for them, after all, they do half of the work 😃

Had breakfast at 6:45 in Vienna. We drove through from Vienna to Dortmund. We were very hungry. Unfortunately, it was impossible to eat. The meat was way too dry. The starter wasn't tasty, which surprised me. The shop was full but the service was great and the staff very friendly 👍

I was here today and wanted to eat with my family. We waited about two hours for our food. After an hour and a half, the waiters started shouting and throwing food at each other.

Great ambience and delicious, diverse food. Künefe is freshly prepared and tastes great. The service was impeccable.

Very tasty food and nice decor. The trainee Mehmet was very friendly and helpful in the service. We'd love to come back.

Don't understand the 4 stars. Was here during Ramadan and very disappointed despite the optimistic initial expectations. There were a few menus to choose from. In other words, you would have to choose one of these. The restaurant was full and you couldn't get in without a reservation. My selected menu cost 35 euros, salad was a small plate for 2 people. I didn't like the soup and stayed there (lentil soup), the meat was okay and the fries were a bit dry. The dessert Kadayıf was very dry and I couldn't finish it. The black tea also didn't meet my expectations. The separate prayer room gave me great pleasure and the service was very friendly and tried hard, which deserves praise. Came from over 100 km away. I don't recommend this place.

So folks, if you're bored at home, you're welcome to come over to Künefe for tea, but not for food.

Simply super delicious!! Can't wait to go back. Their meat, especially the Adana, is super delicious and their cuisine is simply bombastic. Friends and acquaintances of mine always drive 150km just to eat there

Freshly prepared food very good service. Feel free to stop by😉😃!

Never pay too much for little meat again! + it didn’t taste good at all! I recommend that if you want to eat a lot of meat you go to Bardak Restaurant!!

Alper is a very likeable, committed young man with a lot of motivation

Alper served us very well. Gladly again!!!

Alper best man, would come just for him!

Is the food also available warm? Waited at least 1 hour. So if you're hungry, you should definitely be patient and take a microwave with you.

We waited for over an hour, one of us didn't get his food at all, the alper tried to serve us as well as possible and then showed an understanding of niches, but something like that shouldn't happen

I was really disappointed with Selçuklu Hatay Künefe Restaurant. The food was an absolute disaster - cold, tasteless and looked like it had been sitting there for hours. Even the künefe, for which the shop is supposed to be known, was a disappointment: soggy, without any real taste and definitely not freshly prepared. The service was just as bad - unfriendly and disinterested. I really expected more, but I absolutely cannot recommend this restaurant. Never again!

The waiters are very friendly (Alper), the food tastes good, but it's a joke for an Adana skewer, waiting 1.5 hours so it's not normal, unbelievable.

The food was tasty but far too little for these prices. This is absolutely a joke 2 colleagues didn't get their order at all. Drinks were only brought when we had finished eating. Service was great Alper abi a very correct waiter.

Bad service. Tables not cleaned after the meal and expensive food fees. Make an effort to fix yourself.

Very nice service (Alper) was his name, and the food arrived very quickly despite the store being full

If you want to eat Künefe, then you are in the right place!!

Nice location, good food, large selection, the drink service could be much better...unfortunately you have to scan a code to see the menu, which is very inconvenient...so it's better to choose dishes in advance

Please pay more attention to this. The food was very tasty, but I feel that the floor in the restaurant was not very clean.

It's amazing that you're intercepted at the entrance. High security track. Then an employee comes and tells us to wait a moment. Standing there in the area where the grilling takes place. After a few minutes the employee comes and asks if we have reserved. Then he leaves again and says I'll come straight away. Still standing there and then we decide to leave because our clothes already stink. Thank you very much for this elite ultralux reception.

We discovered the restaurant by chance after the dog walk and have rarely eaten so badly ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When we're back in Dortmund, we'll come back here.

Short and clear...!!! The one who hasn't eaten here yet has missed out on a lot in his life...!!! The only address we will go to on special occasions from now on!

We would like to say a big compliment to waiter Alper! The service was absolutely outstanding – attentive, friendly and professional. Alper not only served us well, but also made sure that we felt completely comfortable. The food was also fantastic - everything was fresh, perfectly prepared and incredibly tasty. The combination of Alper's first-class service and the great food made our visit a real highlight. Thank you very much, Alper, for this great evening! We'd love to come back.

Very tasty food as always, very friendly service and the atmosphere is great!

Very tasty food, nice atmosphere and the waiter Alper was very friendly👍🏼

The food is always fresh and Alper served us very well

I think this shop is one of the most beautiful in all of North Rhine-Westphalia. The atmosphere is great, the food is delicious and the service is really top notch. Furkan and Alper served us today with great service!

The Alper served me today without asking and it was perfect service

Was only here because of Alper abi (the pretty boy with the beard and glasses)😘. As always, first class service.

Food very nice Furkan Best waiter

Really super tasty, we were served very well. Greetings to Alper and Furkan. Very personable and friendly employees. ♥️

Very nice workers, gladly again

We spent a very nice evening with our colleagues. The waiters Furkan and Alper were very friendly ❤️

Furkan and Alper served us very well, the food was top service and the service was top, very funny and friendly guys

Tasted good. But the Adana portion was too small.

This restaurant was recommended to us. We had Adana skewers and pan with shredded chicken. Well seasoned. The rice wasn't hot. You wait in a line at the door. Even though you can see empty tables inside, the employee chooses who he lets in. Then the menu is only available online via qr code. The waiter had a lot of trouble understanding us. We don't speak Turkish. The food came in 2 deliveries. The first ones were already half finished when the missing meals were brought. As soon as we had eaten the last fries, the employee ran and cleared everything away. She even wiped around our glasses with the wet rag. The table needs to be filled quickly. The chairs were far too low in relation to the table. My husband even had to sit on a sofa. So chin is at table height. It's incredibly loud in the restaurant. And we were even lucky enough to sit in a kind of niche. I called ahead to reserve a table. This is not possible. We then sat at a table with a “reserved” sign on it. Conclusion: The food was quite tasty so far, but that's what you get in other Turkish restaurants too. And it's more comfortable and friendly there. You don't feel good here.

Very nice location, excellent food and great staff! We had a very nice evening and will definitely come back.

It looks nice in here, the service is great and the waitresses are friendly but the food wasn't good enough for me.

Very nice place. However, the food was a bit cold and I personally didn't like it.

Both the food and the service were great. The employee who served us was called Alper and was very friendly and served us with passion. It's definitely worth a visit.

Food top Great location Service top

Very good service and very nice employees. Alper is a very likeable employee. Keep this man!!

Our waiter Alper was extremely nice, very good waiter

The food and service were both perfect. The food tastes brutally delicious and you can always come by. The waiters and especially the 18 year old were also brutally friendly

In the restaurant it was just really, really tasty! The food was great, and our waiter, I think his name was Alper, was super friendly and served us perfectly. We felt completely comfortable – we will definitely be back!

We wanted to eat steak, but unfortunately it was sold out. Otherwise, the food was very tasty.

Food was really tasty. Künefe was perfect

Top location, top food, gladly again

Everything was good.. extremely satisfying

We were there with seven people and ordered six grill plates. Although there was quite a lot of meat, three lamb chops were missing. Was that accidental or was it full as an excuse - I come from the catering industry myself - something like that shouldn't be tolerated. When we brought this up, we were told that something else was served in larger quantities - which we didn't ask for. For a price of around €180 for six people you should be able to expect each plate to be served as described and complete. We found this to be disappointing and not customer-oriented. The food was tasty.

The food is very delicious, friendly staff. The only problem is that it is very crowded ☺️

We visited Selcuklu Restaurant for our birthday and wanted to treat ourselves to a nice evening with good food since it was our first visit there. Unfortunately, the evening fell short of our expectations, especially because of the food and service. We ordered a steak but were served a different meat. The steak came on an extremely hot stone that was so hot that the fat was constantly splattering - not just a little, but so much that my companion had grease splatters on her clothes, bag and even her face. It was so hot that she almost burned herself. The meat basically continued to fry on the stone and she had to push the hot stone into the middle of the table to protect herself from it. This was not only inconvenient but also unpleasant. We also ordered a mixed grill platter, which was unfortunately also disappointing. The meat was tough, full of tendons and hardly of the quality you would expect for the price. It felt like eating more “leftovers” than quality meat. When we told the waiter about the problems - especially with the hot stone - we only received a pitiful apology but no offer to accommodate us or improve the situation. Overall it was disappointing value for money and the service could have responded to the issues in a more professional manner. We were hoping for much more from this restaurant and probably won't visit again.

I didn't like it at all. I'm sorry, but it is expensive and for that money, people expect better quality food.

Selçuklu Hatay Künefe Restaurant is simply fantastic! The hygiene is impeccable, the service is excellent and the staff are always friendly and courteous. What is particularly impressive is that the künefe is freshly prepared in front of the guests - a real experience! The quality of the ingredients and the taste are at the highest level. We always enjoy coming here. Absolutely recommended!

Everything perfect. Furkan Yilmaz best service

I had an incredible experience at Selçuklu Hatay Künefe Restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, bursting with authentic flavors that made every bite memorable. The service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel welcome and well cared for throughout our visit. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfectly complementing the dining experience. Everything from start to finish was impeccable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy amazing Turkish cuisine!

Best restaurant ever in Dortmund, very polite server, his name is Furkan Yilmaz very polite and efendi, 💯 recommend!!!!

Very good service! Thank you Furkan Yılmaz

Very nice and polite staff. The food tastes simply phenomenal. Finally Cay and Künefe, a must! I can recommend it to anyone with a clear conscience. One of the best restaurants in Dortmund and the surrounding area.

We always like to come here for a nice meal. The atmosphere is very nice and the employees are very nice. Since my wife is also from Hatay, I can also confirm that the food is authentic. It's gotten a bit expensive lately, but it's more than suitable for special occasions now and then.

Food tastes ok. It's very poorly ventilated there. You smell extremely like a barbecue after your visit. Waiters are very nice.

Delicious starters, delicious main courses, great Turkish mocha: everything goes well together. There are other dishes on the menu that can still be 'tested'.

The food is amazing The service is perfect The atmosphere is great I recommend it to everyone

I was there twice, once in the middle of the week the food was 10 out of 10 and on the weekend on a Saturday the food was burnt... I had mixed kebab both times... when it's full on the weekend the food is forgotten? I have no idea why, but that shouldn't be my conclusion to go there during the week... Choose a different restaurant at the weekend, that's my conclusion..

Great service, everyone was very friendly, the food was delicious, I'll be back shortly👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Furkan, I'll be back soon and I want you to take care of me again😂

Beautiful..🙏🥰 I was recently in Adana and had a great longing for the delicious food in Turkey.. My longing was somewhat satisfied here.. very good food, very great ambience and extremely friendly staff.. Full 5 stars, we would love to come back ♡

Dear brother, thank you very much for your interest.