Halal Orlando / Turkish
Turkish cooking is the most technical grill work in Orlando's halal scene. Adana kebab is hand-minced with a zirh knife and moulded onto a flat skewer, and if the kitchen has the technique the meat stays on the skewer and comes off juicy. If it does not, you get a sausage.
The rest of the menu is worth the trip on its own: pide from a stone oven, lahmacun rolled around parsley and lemon, and a breakfast spread that runs to fifteen small plates.
What to order
- Adana kebabHand-minced lamb with red pepper on a flat skewer over charcoal. Spicy by design. Order it with grilled tomato, pepper and bulgur.
- Urfa kebabThe same technique without the chilli heat. The order to make for the table if not everyone eats spicy.
- IskenderSliced doner over cubed pide bread, tomato sauce and yoghurt, with butter poured over at the table. Rich enough to share.
- PideBoat-shaped flatbread from the stone oven with minced lamb, cheese or egg. Cut it across, not lengthways.
- LahmacunThin dough with spiced minced lamb, baked in about two minutes. Squeeze lemon over it and roll it up.
- Turkish breakfastCheeses, olives, eggs, honey, clotted cream and bread. Weekend only at most kitchens, and easily two hours.
Ready to eat?
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- Not every Turkish restaurant is halalSome Turkish restaurants in Orlando serve alcohol and are not halal-sourced. Check for a stated halal menu before ordering.
- Charcoal mattersAdana and urfa kebab need live charcoal. A gas grill produces a different, flatter result.
- Bread comes with everythingGrilled dishes are served on or with bread that soaks the meat juices. It is part of the dish.
- Tea afterTurkish tea in a tulip glass closes the meal and is usually included.
Common questions
Is Turkish food in Orlando halal?
Some Turkish restaurants in Orlando are fully halal and some are not, since many serve alcohol. Look for a stated halal menu rather than assuming from the cuisine.
What is the difference between adana and urfa kebab?
Both are hand-minced lamb grilled on a flat skewer. Adana is made with hot red pepper and is spicy; urfa is made without it and is mild.
What is iskender kebab?
Sliced doner meat laid over cubes of pide bread with tomato sauce and yoghurt, finished with melted butter poured over at the table.
Can I order Turkish halal delivery in Orlando?
Yes. Halal Turkish kitchens in the Orlando area take delivery and pickup orders through HalalFood.com.