Houston’s hot spot Rice Village has an abundance of appealing restaurants to offer, but shoppers should definitely stop by one in particular. Instanbul Grill and Deli is a small authentically Turkish restaurant located right off of Rice Boulevard. Hidden away from the more crowded attractions, this restaurant has a traditional feel to it.
Upon first entering, customers will see that the deli is family owned. The cooks, waiters and hostesses all speak to each other in a native tongue, and paintings hang displaying their proud Turkish culture. Separated into appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, desserts and specialty beverages, the extensive menu may take a while to look over, especially for a first timer. Several unfamiliar Turkish words grace the menu, but luckily a brief description is provided on each item.
The best thing about Instanbul Grill and Deli - everything is perfectly Turkish. No hamburgers or chicken fingers are in sight. This is a strictly kebab, gyro and pile environment. Because the restaurant prides itself on the gyros, I ordered one. The Doner Kebab, which turns out to be a gyro, was delicious. The lamb was cooked perfectly, smoked with Turkish spices. The pita bread was light and the vegetables were grilled to perfection.
Instanbul Grill and Deli may be hard to spot, but once it is, the restaurant is irresistible. A true Turkish experience coupled with a cultural change up. Put this restaurant on the list of recommendations. 
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