Top 5 Best Turkish Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Turkish food goes far beyond the doner: think stone-oven lavash, crisp lahmajun, boat-shaped pide and syrupy künefe. It is also one of the best options for halal dining.

This guide covers five Turkish restaurants, bakeries and döner shops in Vancouver and Burnaby.

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How We Chose These Turkish Restaurants

We only list restaurants whose menu is mainly Turkish, checked against local press and listings.

Hours change often, so confirm before you go.

Best Turkish Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 5 Best Turkish Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. Anatolia's Gate – Burnaby and Downtown Vancouver

A family-run Turkish restaurant known for lavash baked to order in a stone oven, now with a Granville Street location too.

What to order: Lavash, lahmajun and pide, then künefe.

Why it made the list: A Burnaby favourite for more than a decade, ranked second for Best Middle Eastern by Burnaby Beacon readers in 2023.

Address: 7084 Kingsway, Burnaby | Price: $

2. Afghan Turkish Cuisine – Brentwood, Burnaby

Afghan Turkish Cuisine is a restaurant at 422 Willingdon Avenue in Burnaby serving both Turkish and Afghan dishes.

What to order: A mixed kebab plate.

Why it made the list: One of the region's most-reviewed Turkish restaurants.

Address: 422 Willingdon Ave | Price: $

3. Istanbul Doner – West End, Vancouver

Istanbul Doner is a Turkish döner shop at 990 Denman Street in the West End.

What to order: A döner wrap.

Why it made the list: A West End spot for Turkish döner.

Address: 990 Denman St | Price: $

4. Simit Kitsilano – Kitsilano, Vancouver

Simit Kitsilano is a Turkish bakery café at 2268 West 4th Avenue, named for simit, the sesame-crusted bread ring sold on Istanbul streets.

What to order: A simit with Turkish tea.

Why it made the list: Turkish bakery fare on West 4th.

Address: 2268 W 4th Ave | Price: $

5. The Golden Horn Turkish Bakery & Cafe – Waterfront, Vancouver

The Golden Horn Turkish Bakery & Cafe is at 1055 Canada Place, near the Vancouver Convention Centre.

What to order: Baklava with Turkish coffee.

Why it made the list: Turkish baking on the downtown waterfront.

Address: 40-1055 Canada Place | Price: $

Turkish Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Döner: Spit-roasted meat, sliced thin and served in bread or over rice.
• Pide: Boat-shaped flatbread baked with cheese, meat or egg.
• Lahmacun: Thin flatbread topped with spiced minced meat.
• Köfte: Grilled seasoned meatballs.
• Baklava: Layers of filo with nuts and syrup.

Where to Find Turkish Food in Metro Vancouver

Burnaby and Downtown Vancouver

Home to Anatolia's Gate.

Brentwood, Burnaby

Home to Afghan Turkish Cuisine.

West End, Vancouver

Home to Istanbul Doner.

Kitsilano, Vancouver

Home to Simit Kitsilano.

Waterfront, Vancouver

Home to The Golden Horn Turkish Bakery & Cafe.

Tips for Eating Turkish Food in Vancouver

• Squeeze lemon: Roll lahmacun with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
• Order çay: Finish with Turkish tea or coffee.
• Share pide: A pide is easy to split between two or three people.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get Turkish food in Vancouver?

Anatolia's Gate in Burnaby and on Granville Street is the best-known sit-down option. Afghan Turkish Cuisine in Burnaby and Istanbul Doner in the West End are good casual picks, and Simit Kitsilano and The Golden Horn serve Turkish baking.

Is Anatolia's Gate halal?

Yes, fully halal.

What is lahmajun?

A thin flatbread topped with spiced ground meat.

Are there vegan options at Anatolia's Gate?

Yes, including hummus, lentil soup and vegetable kebab.

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