Mega delicious dishes. Doner, burgers, pizza. Everything really tasty. We both ordered and ate on site. Delivery was quick. It's also pleasant on site. If we are here again, we will definitely come back.
Service poor, a lot of things are forgotten.
Food so-so, pizza OK but kebab plate not the real deal. Meat is not that tasty.
Eating there is an absolute no-go. The owner saves by not turning on the heating and letting the entire store cool down. This means that the food is cold and at the same time an uncomfortable atmosphere.
Owner not exactly friendly either.
I wouldn't eat here again!
Getting kebab there for the first time and I was immediately impressed. Very tasty and super juicy. Very intense in taste.
Super friendly and highly recommended!
Very tasty pizzas and fries. I like to order here to pick up with my girlfriend. We're not there every week, but when we order there you won't be disappointed! Gladly again 5*
Bought something here for the first time today: a chicken (very good), some potato salad (delicious), Turkish, very slightly spicy bean vegetables (very tasty) and salad (fresh and crunchy, with a good dressing). We enjoyed it wonderfully! Highly recommended.
So the price-performance ratio is definitely right here. The kebab has a lot of meat and the vegetables taste very good. Never had a kebab that was tastier!!! The staff is always very friendly too.
The lahmacun with meat yesterday was delicious! Had a kebab today...what can I say...TOP! Very tasty meat, great flatbread with lots of sesame, a nice garlicky sauce...I like it! Unfortunately, it's better than my regular kebab ;) Update: ...unfortunately, it's also much more expensive than my regular kebab these days and _definitely_ too expensive! I would have loved to come back tomorrow, but unfortunately, we won't be able to anymore 😕
I was positively surprised. I had a red lentil soup. This was in no way inferior to the taste and quality of a soup that you get in Turkey, for example, from a family that has lived there for generations. The bread that was served with it was really adequate and tasted okay. Okay, since when you get such a delicious soup, a bread is just bread and therefore counts as a side dish. Absolutely recommended if you want to eat a very good soup. It's a shop that doesn't play tricks, what counts here is the product and not what's on the outside, which is what you usually get. So thumbs up
Doner test: three shops compared
We tested three different kebab shops in Herdecke (Laylam, Istanbul Restaurant and Döneria) and rated them based on several criteria: meat quality, bread, sauces, freshness of the salad, value for money and service. Here are our detailed ratings:
1. Laylam - Rating: 3-
Laylam impresses with very tasty, fresh bread, which forms a good basis for the kebab. The salad is also crisp and fresh, which ensures a pleasant texture. The sauces are well-balanced in terms of taste and complement the kebab well overall.
Unfortunately, the meat is not of particularly high quality, which is noticeable in both the taste and the consistency. It seems dry and not juicy enough, which makes the whole kebab taste a bit bland. This is particularly unfortunate, as the other components are actually promising.
The staff are friendly, but the relationship with the guests is somewhat lacking - you don't really feel welcome or particularly valued. In terms of price, Laylam is in the middle range, so neither particularly cheap nor expensive.
Comparison:
• Better than Döneria in terms of bread and salad, but weaker in terms of meat.
• Worse than Istanbul Grill, as the meat is dry and the overall package seems less harmonious.
2. Istanbul Grill – Rating: 2
Istanbul Grill scores with a very good overall concept. The bread is delicious and fresh, the meat juicy and tasty. The salad is crisp and fresh, which gives the kebab a pleasant lightness.
One small point of criticism is the amount of sauce - here they exaggerated a bit, which means that the rest of the kebab's taste is a little lost. A touch less sauce would probably have made the kebab perfect.
The staff deserves special mention: very courteous, friendly and attentive - you really feel welcome as a guest here. In terms of price, however, Istanbul Grill is in the higher segment, but this is at least partially justified by the good quality.
Comparison:
• Better than Laylam in terms of meat quality and service.
• Better than Döneria because the sauces and salad are fresher, but a bit too dominant.
3. Döneria – Rating: 3+
The Döneria has one great strength: the meat. It is the best of all the shops tested – crispy, well seasoned and perfectly prepared. Unfortunately, the other components are a little weak: the salad no longer tastes particularly fresh and the bread seems to be a few days old. That's a shame, because with better bread and fresher salad, the Döneria would have a very good chance of getting a top rating.
The staff are rather reserved, but the kebab is prepared very quickly, which is a clear plus point for hungry guests. In terms of price, Döneria is the best choice – you get the most for your money here.
Comparison:
• Better than Laylam in terms of meat quality, but worse in terms of bread and salad.
• Cheaper than Istanbul Grill, but less harmonious overall picture.
Overall conclusion:
Every kebab shop has its strengths and weaknesses:
• Istanbul Grill offers the most well-rounded overall package, but with a little too much sauce.
• Döneria has the best meat, but is weak when it comes to bread and salad.
• Laylam scores with bread and salad, but loses out because of the dry meat.
Which shop is the best in the end depends on what you value most. Juicy meat? Then go to the Döneria. Friendly service and a balanced experience? Istanbul Grill. Crisp salad and good bread? Laylam.