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Turkish restaurant in Kotka
What should I order at Erkan Bistro & Restaurant?
What to order
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Pizza
Repeatedly recommended for being delicious, very big, and having many choices; one reviewer even called a specific pizza, Erkan Tulinen, legendary.
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Burger
Mentioned positively as excellent and exquisite, with reviewers calling the hamburgers some of the best they have eaten in a while.
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Kebab Dish With Salad
The small kebab with salad was specifically singled out as very delicious, with good quality kebab, fresh salad, and a satisfying portion size.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 9 PM |
About Erkan Bistro & Restaurant
Erkan Bistro & Restaurant is a Turkish restaurant in Kotka, Finland, known for kebab dishes, pizzas, burgers, and salads. Reviewers consistently praise the kebab, large portions, fresh food, and friendly service. The restaurant is described as clean, bright, casual, and cozy, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating available. Its price range is moderate at about €15 to €20.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Frequently asked
What is Erkan Bistro & Restaurant known for?
It is best known for kebab dishes, especially the kebab plate and small kebab with salad, which reviewers call juicy, fresh, and generously portioned. Many also mention the pizzas, including the spicy Erkan tulinen pizza, as well as the salads and burgers.
What dishes are most recommended at Erkan Bistro & Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend the kebabs, the smoked salmon and prawn salad, the vegetable salad, and the pizzas. The crispy chicken, pitakebab, country-style french fries, and burgers also come up as standout items, with many comments about fresh ingredients and big portions.
What is the atmosphere like at Erkan Bistro & Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and clean, with a bright and elegant dining room. It seems to suit solo diners, groups, and tourists, though one review notes the seating could be a bit better for bigger groups.
Is Erkan Bistro & Restaurant good value?
Yes, many reviewers say the food is reasonably priced for the portion size, with comments like large amounts for a fair price and a lot to eat for the price. The posted price range is about €15 to €20, and one salad dish was specifically noted as great value at €11.
How is the service and how quickly is food served at Erkan Bistro & Restaurant?
Service is repeatedly described as fast, friendly, and helpful, including staff who assist with the Finnish-only menu. Reviewers also mention quick service during busy visits, which makes it a practical choice for lunch or dinner in Kotka.
Is parking available at Erkan Bistro & Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.
Is Erkan Bistro & Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Erkan Bistro & Restaurant is good for kids.
