Comment cards

1) Amy Guadding (F, 27, Office Manager) – “Good service, great food! If we are ever in Kuala     Lumpur again, we would definitely return.”

2) Denise (F) – “Had a wonderful birthday, thanks to Ly Thing and the other staff. Very
    attentive and accommodating to my special dietary needs. Much appreciated. Compliments
    to the chef.”

3) Suraya (F,30, Business Owner) – “Nice presentation and the contrasting sweetness of the
    candied pumpkin + tahina sauce go perfectly with each other.”

4) Pong Chiew Ping (F, 30, Manager) – “Very nice food, good service, will definitely recommend
    to others. We’ll visit again.”

5) Justine Lao(F, 48, Remisier) – “Iskender and chicken shish very authentic and delicious.
    Fresh like we are dining in Istanbul.”

6) Dato Seri Azumi – “Outstanding- warm and friendly service.”

7) Alex Yong (M, 27, Marketing Executive) – “Marinated well (for splitted belly, the taste of the
    aubergine, and the fillings very well with rice.”

8) Datuk Abu Hassan (M,66) – “Make portions bigger and more choices”

9) Efeida Effendi Herr (F,Director) – “food is great, service is fantastic.”

10) Sarah Cotter (F, 29, Engineer) – “food and service was excellent.”

11) Cedric Ng (M, 27, Senior Sales Executive) – “The Turkish is tasty, others are good also. Will
      come back to try other dish. Keep up the good work.”

12) Hamza Mahmond (M, 27, Businessman) – “very good servicer and an excellent explanation
      of the foods from Jelia.”

13) Nurhayati Yahya (F,30) – “we were very well served by the waitress who provided us with
      very good info regarding the dishes and gave good suggestion. (Jelia).”

14) Anyta Amkan (F,32, Business Development Director) – “Tasty food and delicious.”

15) Salim Al Mazrovee (M, 52) – “as first time, I have tried baby lamb, but this does not mean
      will be my favorite. Turkish food is nice and tasty.”

16) Lee Wen Chyi (M, 28, Engineer) – “Special soup ever tried before.”

17) Sylvester Swea (M,17, Student) – “the food was excellent.”

18) Anthoulla (F,28, Archaeologist) – “very prompt and friendly service and delicious food.”

19) Gary Yap (M,47, Designer) – “Super taste (doner)-great presentation.”

20) Toni Fernandes –“Great service, food great.”

21) Dr Majdi – “the service id friendly.”

22) Ching (F, 26) –“very tasty.”

23) Yvonne Lee –“Grilled lamb meatballs is very nice and staff are very friendly.”

24) Nurul Ain (F, 16, Student) –“chicken beyti and Iskender doner is my favorite, keep up the
      good work.”

25) Elly Nur Arisfah (F, 23, P.A) –“Iskender doner and gourmet rice is very good. Well spiced
      and delicious.”

26) Raj Deshpande (M,33, Manager) –“The best humus I had tried.”

27) Omar (M,24, Student) –“Overall the service is good, the service id efficient, the food is fresh
      and there is nothing mush to complain about. Probably the music needs to slow down a bit
      as some customer do not like too much while dining.”

28) Richard (M, 49, Accountant) –“I’ve only tried one. I’m sure there are many others. Service
      quality and friendliness from the waitress excellent. That will make me return.”

29) Siti Sadiah (F,55 Manager) –“most of your grill dishes especially lamb. Suggest your grill to
      be accompanied by some sauce like BBQ, mushroom or others.”

30) Chui Mei Yee (F, 24, Engineer) –“Good service. There’s room for improvement.”

31) Dr Halim (M, 55, Engineer) –“We had tried butter rice, Mixed grill (mixed kebab), Turkish
      pizza, green salad, and baked prawn. All of them were great.”

32) Rosli Adbul Rahim (F, 35, Manager) –“Ambience and location are good. The humus and
      eggplant special that I tried was good.”

33) Toon (M,50, Retired) –“the lentil soup was excellent.”

34) Gogan (M, 20, student) –“you should improve “yaprak dolmasi”, the others were great.”

35) Noorfazira (F,32, Government officer) –“Of course kebab and your services are good. Would
      give you 5 stars. I like your explanation about foods offered. Please keep up.”

36) Syahan syahana )F, 26, Teacher) –“we love everything that was served.”

37) Deric Pang (M, 24, Salesman) –“Dessert was too sweet. But we enjoy the meal very well.”

38) Shekhar Vaidya (M, 48, Advertising) –“Assorted dessert and Turkish pizza. Very good.”

39) Foo Soo Yue (F, 23, Sales) –“The food was delicious. I love the fresh bread and apple tea.”

40) Alice Low (F, 45, Property agent) –“the food is really delicious, thanks a lot. Service id great.
      Very friendly atmosphere.”

41) Hema Ramasamy (F, 25, Doctor) –“You have a great place and awesome food. Keep up the
      good work and best of luck.”

42) Luz Garcini (M, 38, Engineer) –“Very good food, great quality. Thank you.”

43) Salween Kuan (F, 26, Secretary) –“The pide bread is very soft and fresh.”

44) Vivian Chong (F, 32, Sales Representative) –“The food was good, especially the Iskender
      doner was excellent.”

45) Nabir (M, 31, Pilot) –“Overall nice meal.”

46) Susan Yap (F, 29, Manager) –“Very nice food, I like the bosphorus king prawn. Yummy!”

47) Herman Lee (M, 40, Manager) –“Good service, great food! We will definitely come back
      again.”

48) Tan Chiat Onn (M, 31, Doctor) –“An excellent dinner.”

49) Ida (F, 23, Student) –“Nice dessert!”

50) Rameeza (F, 43, Housewife) –“Starters were good, we enjoyed it.”

51) Christine Ang (F, 28, Assistant Manager) –“Dessert is too sweet for us, but we enjoy the
      meal.”

52) Phang Hui Ling (F, 30, Manager) –“All dishes in New Year’s Eve menu is nice. The service
      was good. Will definitely recommend to others and we’ll come again.”

53) Kum Yeng Peng (F, 30, Housewife) –“chicken rolade and Turkish pizza was good”

54) Bernard Yong (M, 30, Trading Officer) –“A bit more healthy garnish (small salad?) on the
      Doner + Adana Kebab Plates perhaps? Food can be spiced up a little also”

55) Ain (M, 30, Designer) –“All were good. Excellent hostess, Kelly, who knows the menu and
      is very informative.”

56) Ella (F, 26, Banker) –“Rice pudding is very nice, something different.”

57) Jennifer (F, 34, Boutique Owner) –“The Sultan’s Favourite was great. We love the dessert as
      well. Will definitely visit again.”

58) Jeffery Quah (M, 42, Management) –“Environment for the restaurant is good. Nice carpet
      as well.”

59) Abdul Ahmad (M, 55) –“Everything was good. Good food, good service, good environment.”

60) Halijah Ibrahim (F, 52, Government officer) –“For the first visit, I tried doner kebab, it was
      great. This time I try the lamb chop, it is also very nice. Will come and try others as well.
      Keep up the good work”

61) Steve Millward (M, 38, Consultant) –“Chicken beyti kebab is very nice.”

62) Paul (M, 26, Engineer) –“The lahmacun was great but the “patlican salatasi and kofte
      wasn’t tasty nor “Turkish”.”

63) Vincent Leong (M, 37, Lawyer) –“All staff very friendly. The food is also very nice.”

64) Pauline (F, 34, Lecturer) –“I love eggplant and I was having Karniyarik, the traditional
      Turkish dish, it was great!”

65) Teresa Long (F, 26, Consultant) –“Delicious, good ambience, but the price is too high.”

66) Neoh Lai Wen (F, 32,Pharmacist) –“I been to turkey before and I love turkish food so much.
      Now I found the best Turkish food in KL, especially the Turkish pizza and Iskender Doner.”

67) Teo Chin Teng (M, 32, Businessman) –“Very nice food and service. I like to try something
      new and different, but this is the first time I try Turkish food. Mmm…it was great! I will
      come back again to others.”

68) Fadil (M, 39, Architect) –“The food is good but the portion is very small, you could be more
      generous as the price is not cheap.”

69) Chua Boon Chong (M, 25, Q.S) –“Overall was good, but there’s room for improvement.”

70) Mishelle (F, 30, receptionist) –“I love yoghurt. Ayran is excellent, but it taste similar to
      “Jocoque” , a traditional Mexican soup.”

71) Michael Low (M, 33, constructor) –“Probably is good if you could have the food picture in
      the menu.”

72) Richard Tan (M, 42, Manager) –“The taste is good but the portions should be little more.”

73) William Robert (M, 37, Director) –“Not bad. Different from other Mediterranean food. I love
      the pizza and dessert.”

74) Shidah Bt Ahmad Rahim (F, 30, Lecturer) –“Please maintain the quality & taste of the food,
      thank you”

75) Azam Yahya (M, 29, Management) –“Overall is nice. Would prefer a more quiet place
      without any disturbance and more privacy.”

76) Philip Ho (M, 42, Director) –“We like your restaurant and foods, but it’s a shame you don’t
      serve alcohol here.”

77) Agnes (F, 32, Owner) –“Pumpkin dessert and Suffle is very nice. You have a great service
      and friendly staff. Keep up the good work.”

78) Patricia Loh (F, 44, Lawyer) –“Grilled chicken drumstick is very tasty but the mix grill is too
      dry.”

79) Farah bt Azizan (F, 24, Student) –“Good presentation and the food is very tasty. Excellent
      service.”

80) Karamanuthin (M, 47, Manager) –“Everything is good. But I love your carpet more.
      Definitely I will come back one day for the carpet.”

81) P.Ravinderan (M, 29, Auditor) –“Baked prawn and hellum cheese was great! Staff was
      extremely nice and friendly, with very helpful suggestion.”

82) Ben (M,37, Film/TV) –“Food is good, services id fantastic BUT cannot smoke.”

83) Shirley Ong (F, 26, PR) –“Wine is missing, or else it will makes the food more tasty.”

84) Goh Kong Lam (M, 49, Manager) –“Peaceful ambience but hopefully there’s more vegetable
      dishes for vegetarian.”

85) Vincent Chee (M, 47, Lawyer) –“Would certainly recommend to my friends! Well done but
      just make sure food quality is consistent and maintained.”

86) Man Sok Quan (F, 26, Promoter) –“Would appreciate if Turkish tea could be served after
      meals on complimentary basis like they do in Turkey.”

87) Patrick Tan (M, 36, Director) –“Kind service, great food. Wish there was a smoking section.”

88) Sharifah bt Abdul Rahim (F, 34, Manager) –“What we tried was good. But we want to try
      everything in the menu. We’ll definitely come back again.”

89) Karen Khoo (F, 37, Housewife) –“As a starter there can be pide with traditional cheese.
      Staff uniform could be more traditional. Music can be old traditional Turkish style.”

90) Mehmet Bekhan (M, 34, Tourist guide) –“The food was delicious. Loved the fresh bread and
      apple tea.”

91) Muhammad Salim (M, 46, Consultant) –“Nice dessert and Turkish coffee.”

92) Jimmy Ng (M, 29, Sales Executive) –“You have a great service and awesome food. Keep up
      the work and best of luck.”

93) Sudna Kumah (F, 40, Doctor) –“I like the vege pizza. Hopefully there was being more
      vegetable dishes. Like they serve in Turkey.”

94) Walter Lo (M, 43, Director) –“Pilaf rice is nice but probably can serve some sauce with the
      mix grill or else it will be very difficult to eat cause it is too dry.”

95) Chloe Wong (F, 38, Advertising Sales Executive) –“We liked all the foods that we ordered.”

96) Eva Cheah (F, 45, Marketing Manager) –“The lamb was very well done. Was disappointed
      that you don’t have Baklava for dessert. Next time?”

97) Tok Ming Keat (M, 23, Undergraduate) –“Chicken pizza is nice. Will come and visit again to
      try others.”

98) Harwin (M, 36, Managing Director) –“Iskender doner that I tried was nice. The Turkish is
      too strong.”

99) Deric Hoo (M, 26, Graphic Designer) –“Super taste (doner) and great presentation.”

100) Hossein Bsurat (M, 69) –“Excellent food and extremely friendly staff.”

101) Renee Chiam (F, 33, Manager) –“Meat is well marinated and tender.”

102) Zaini Othman (M, 46, Lecturer) –“All is nice.”

Magazine

1) “At Istanbul Café, you will find the warmth, friendliness, and of course sumptuous food that
    are the hallmarks of a true Turkish café.” –Passions(2008) pg.183. vol. 23

2) “There are millions of carpets in the world, but what makes Oriental carpets stand out is the
    slight hint of romantic mysticism surrounding them. It’s easy to fall in love with these
    carpets as they are truly beautiful objects, but it is impossible to know and understand
    completely. And that’s what makes them such valuable treasures.”
    –Passions(2008) pg.170. vol. 22

3) “A visit to Bosphorus restaurant will introduce diners to the many wonders of Turkey that
    can be seen, felt and tasted through its uniqueness in its concept, design, quality, service
    and menu that deserve merit on their own accord.” “With specialized and masterful chefs
    who come straight from Turkey preparing the dishes, diners are guaranteed delicious and
    authentic Turkey cuisine.” –Passions(2008) pg.168. vol. 21

4) “With its rich history and colour, the Oriental rug is often called the aristocrat of carpets.
    Although the Oriental rug of today may not soar through the air like the magic carpet of
    Aladdin, the Oriental rug does perform magic by transforming ordinary interior spaces into
    extraordinary spaces.” – Passions(2008) pg.68. vol. 20