Welcome to The Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe! Indiana’s and Indianapolis' first and only Turkish restaurant features a variety of truly authentic hand-crafted Turkish Mediterranean appetizers, soups, salads…
I have had dreams about this Tabouli (Kisir) since I first tried it. I would eat an Olympic sized swimming pool full of it. The chicken wrap is phenomenal. Even the lentil soup and pita on the side were so yummy. 10000/10 love you Bosphorus
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Taylor B
3 contributions
Loved
• 3/26/26
• DoorDash order
The Chicken Bosphorus is always very good! 10/10 love this place but if I had had to be critical... putting crazy hot food directly into styrofoam is toxic and I wish they would add a layer of tin or something. Would not hesitate to eat here in person but hope they see this and fix it for future to go orders!
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Jennifer W
Emerging Expert • 7 contributions
Loved
• 1/11/25
• DoorDash order
Do you like delicious food? Then look no further. The Lentil Soup is absolutely delightful. The Feta Cheese Plate offers the best Feta Cheese Plate you will ever taste. Every time I order I order I chose something different from the menu. I have only been disappointed once. I am sure it is bc it was a Door Dash order. I ordered Lamb. For a price of $30 your should be able to order temp(chops). It came well done. Lamb is a tender forgiving meat so it was still delicious. However rare or mid rare would have blown them out of this world. I am sure in restaurant you may choose the temp. The Spinach Chicken is a go to favorite. It's always tender & so juicy. Pair all of this with the Baklava for desert and you will have a perfect meal with plenty of left overs. This is a local favorite for many reasons. It is good quality authentic food that will thrill your palate.
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Wendy P
2 contributions
Loved
• 7/18/25
• DoorDash order
Silly plate that I made in the third grade, but this food! The Babaganush is silky, smoky and perfect, also a generous portion. The Chicken Kebab was seasoned perfectly. I don't normally love a carrot and zucchini side, but it was cooked well, added a little salt and urfa and it was perfect. I ordered a side of pita bread Pita Bread, and I will have pita for days. Awesome, loved every bite and will continue to! Mwah!
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Catherine F
Local Expert • 44 contributions
Loved
• 7/4/25
• DoorDash order
OMG I love the food from the Bosphorus Cafe! Everything is so richly flavorful and well-made, with good fresh ingredients cooked to bring out the best flavor. The Tabouli (Kisir) is the best I've ever had — Turkish-style tabouli is soooo good! That balance between herbal and the rich sweetness of slow-cooked tomatoes... yum. The Eggplant Salsa is equally rich and unctuous and packed with umami. Even their Pita Bread is high-quality, warm and just soft enough, with good grilled flavor. The Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma) are a favorite treat of mine, and the Bosphorus serves them with a salad and a creamy herbal yogurt dressing that's great for dipping. The Doner (Gyro) Wrap have piles of tender, flavorful meat shaved super-thin, with really good crunchy salad and a creamy yogurt dressing. It was delicious and filling, a really big portion, and even the fries (I indulged) were great, and there were a LOT of them. I am too full to eat the Zucchini Pancakes! I'm sure they'll be amazing, when I rewarm them in the oven — Bosphorus Cafe can do no wrong in my book. I'm so glad they are available via DoorDash, for when I can't make the trip out to their charming cafe! This is one of my favorite places in Indy!
