Peshawar has plenty of karahi and tikka, but proper Turkish food was hard to find until recently. Basha Istanbul fills that gap. It’s on Main University Road in Tehkal, a few steps from Bait Al Arab Mandi, and it’s the Peshawar branch of the Turkish and Lebanese restaurant that started in F-7, Islamabad.
The menu is built around charcoal-grilled kebabs, big mezze spreads, Turkish pide and some very good kunafa. Here’s what’s on it, what to order and how to get Basha Istanbul delivered at home.
Where Is Basha Istanbul in Peshawar?
The restaurant is on Main University Road in Tehkal, close to Hamayun Tower and Bait Al Arab Mandi. If you’re coming from Hayatabad, it’s on your left before you reach Tehkal Bala. Parking on University Road gets tight in the evening, so give yourself a few extra minutes.
Basha Istanbul also has branches in F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, and on GT Road in Rawalpindi.
Basha Istanbul Peshawar Menu: Turkish BBQ and Kebabs
The grill is the main reason to come. These are the kebabs and grills to look for:
- Adana kebab: spiced minced meat grilled on a wide skewer
- Testi kebab: meat slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot
- Grilled kofta and Inegol kofte
- Lamb shish tikka and chicken shawaya
- Lamb chops
If you’re a group, the BBQ platter is the way to go. It brings several kebabs, shish tikka, kofte, lamb chops and wings together with grilled vegetables, bread and rice.
Mezze and Starters
Turkish and Lebanese meals start with mezze, and Basha does a full spread:
- Hummus, with optional lamb or chicken on top
- Mutabbal and baba ghanoush (both smoky aubergine dips)
- Tabbouleh and fattoush
- Falafel
- A mixed Mediterranean mezze platter, which is the easiest way to try a bit of everything
They come with warm bread, and honestly, the mezze alone could be a light meal.
Pide, Doner, Shawarma and Rice Dishes
Beyond the grill, the Basha Istanbul menu covers:
- Pide, the boat-shaped Turkish flatbread, with chicken, lamb, cheese or pepperoni
- Doner, shawarma and gyro
- Arabic rice dishes like maqluba and kabsa
- Soups, including their Pasha soup
Desserts and Turkish Breakfast
Save room for dessert, because this is where Basha shines. The cheese kunafa comes out hot and crisp, and it’s the dessert people talk about most. There’s also baklava, Umm Ali (an Egyptian bread pudding) and milk cake.
The Islamabad branch is known for its Turkish and Arabic breakfast platters. Before you plan a weekend breakfast, check that the Peshawar branch serves them.
What We’d Order at Basha Istanbul
For two people, get a mixed mezze, one Adana kebab and a cheese kunafa to finish. For four or more, order the BBQ platter with a mezze platter and a pide, and add a second kunafa, because one never lasts.
How to Order Basha Istanbul Online in Peshawar
Basha Istanbul takes table bookings over WhatsApp, but it doesn’t run its own delivery website for Peshawar. The easiest way to get it at home is through Zarrasha.
- Open the Zarrasha app, or message us on WhatsApp at +92 334 0724724.
- Tell us what you’d like from Basha Istanbul, for example an Adana kebab, a mezze platter and kunafa.
- Share your address with a nearby landmark.
- Confirm the order, and we’ll bring it to your door anywhere in Peshawar.
Kunafa is best eaten hot, so if you’re ordering it for delivery, eat it as soon as it arrives.
Exploring more of the area? See our guide to restaurants on University Road and in University Town, and our full online food delivery in Peshawar guide.
FAQs About Basha Istanbul Peshawar
Where is Basha Istanbul in Peshawar?
It’s on Main University Road in Tehkal, near Hamayun Tower and Bait Al Arab Mandi.
What kind of food does Basha Istanbul serve?
Turkish, Lebanese and Arabic food. That means kebabs, BBQ platters, mezze, pide, shawarma, maqluba, kabsa and desserts like kunafa and baklava.
What should I order at Basha Istanbul?
Most people go for the Adana kebab, the BBQ platter, a mezze platter and the cheese kunafa.
Does Basha Istanbul have other branches?
Yes. Besides Peshawar, there are branches in F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, and on GT Road in Rawalpindi.
Can I order Basha Istanbul online for delivery in Peshawar?
Yes. Order through the Zarrasha app or on WhatsApp at +92 334 0724724
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