What should I order at Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant?
Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant
Paasha Shared Platter
Most frequently recommended because multiple reviews say it is delicious, huge, and ideal for sharing. People liked that it includes a variety of meats and sides, making it a great choice when you can’t decide what to order.
Mixed Grill
Recommended for its generous portion size and tasty meat. Reviewers noted that even a mixed grill for two could feed three people, making it a strong value option.
Lamb Shish
Praised several times for being awesome, delicious, and well grilled with good charcoal flavor. Reviewers also highlighted the quality of the lamb and the balanced meal it came with.
Kebab
Frequently praised as one of the restaurant’s best items, with reviewers calling it amazing and even the best kebab in Dunedin. It is also described as flavorful and consistently satisfying.
Lamb Doner
Recommended for its delicious taste, well-seasoned meat, and very filling portion. Reviewers especially liked the traditional preparation and good value for the price.
Baklava
Mentioned positively for being crispy, perfect, and a good dessert choice. Reviewers also noted its generous size.
Kofta Shish
Recommended alongside the lamb shish as one of the standout meat dishes. Reviewers described it as awesome and part of a meal that the whole family loved.
Chicken Shish
Mentioned as yum and praised for its charcoal flavor and good portion size. Reviewers liked it as part of a balanced meal with salad.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
About Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant
Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant is a Turkish restaurant and cafe in Dunedin, New Zealand. It serves lunch and dinner, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery available, and the atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, fresh food, and friendly service, especially for dishes like shish, hummus, shared platters, and kebab plates. The price range is NZ$20 to 30, and many reviews describe it as good value for the amount of food served.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant known for?
It is best known for shish and shared platters, especially the mixed grill and Paasha platter that can feed two to three people. Reviewers also repeatedly mention hummus, kebab plates, and lamb doner as standouts because the portions are large and the meat is well seasoned and grilled.
What dishes are most recommended at Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend the mixed platter for two, lamb shish, kofta shish, lamb doner, and shared platters. Other specific favorites include kebab and sides, pumpkin fritters, baklava, and Turkish coffee, with several people saying the food is fresh and filling.
What is the atmosphere like at Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant?
The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with a busy but welcoming dining room. It suits groups, solo diners, and families, since reviews mention friendly staff, quick seating on busy nights, and meals that are easy to share.
Is Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers say it is great value for NZ$20 to 30, especially because the portions are generous. One review called a medium lamb doner a bargain at $13 for a very large meal, and others said the shared platters and mixed grills were enough food for two or even three people.
Should I make a reservation or expect a wait at Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant?
Reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner, because reviews say it can get very busy, especially on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Some guests were seated quickly, but others reported waits of 40 to 50 minutes for food when the restaurant was full.
Is parking available at Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking is available.
Is Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Paasha Turkish Cafe & Restaurant is good for kids.
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