Istanbul Corner Bali - Shawarma and Grill

Name: Istanbul Corner Bali - Shawarma and Grill
Address: Istanbul Corner Bali - Shawarma and Grill, Uluwatu St No.138A, Ungasan, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia, Ungasan, Bali, ID
Telephone: +6287852421618
Rating: 4.8

4.8(1409 reviews)

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Istanbul Corner Bali - Shawarma and Grill

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Turkish Comfort Food at Istanbul Corner Bali

Grilled aromas on the Uluwatu road

On Uluwatu St No.138A in Ungasan, right along the main route toward the surf beaches and Sidewalk Jimbaran, Istanbul Corner Bali – Shawarma and Grill draws people in with the sight of spinning meat and the promise of proper Turkish comfort food. It usually runs from 12h00 to around 23h00, every day, catching both the late lunch crowd and hungry evening returnees from the beach.

Shawarma, kebab and a “Sultan Platter”

Reviewers return again and again for lamb and chicken that taste “like in Istanbul”, with many pointing to generous meat in shawarma, kebabs and wraps (Google 2024). The much‑talked‑about Sultan Platter is described as “really as generous as Sultan” and big enough that diners leave very full. Fans also highlight classics like beyti, adana kebab, kuzu prozola and a simple chicken‑and‑fries plate when they want something hearty but familiar.

Meze, lahmacun and sweet endings

Beyond grills, this is a place for falafel, hummus, babaganoush and mixed meze before moving on to mains. One guest came specifically for lahmacun and pide; they found the flavors good but noted the lahmacun arrived as 3 small pieces with very thin bread instead of a big rolled version. On the sweet side, baklava and baked rice pudding (fırın sütlaç) often get singled out, along with free traditional tea for those who leave a review and apple tea warmed over a small candle, even if one guest found it “a little too sweet”.

Atmosphere: warm welcome, sometimes just warm

Service is a major draw: many guests mention friendly, attentive staff by name, from Agung and Agu to owner Özgür, who explains the kitchen and ingredients. Several reviews from Sidewalk Jimbaran praise the place as clean, with live music or even traditional folk dance on some nights. The trade‑off is comfort; multiple people say it can be hot at midday and noisier at the mall location, while evenings in Jimbaran feel “very nice”.

The five‑fries problem and pacing issues

For all the praise, not every visit is perfect. One very negative review describes a “Chicken Sandwich” that felt miniature, came with exactly five fries, and even arrived stuffed with paper packaging, calling the experience deceptive and terrible value once 10–15% tax is added. Others, more moderately, point to slow and slightly disorganized service at busy dinner hours. These complaints echo a wider pattern from the market analysis: portions are usually big, but not always consistent.

Dine‑in, delivery and who will be happiest here

Instagram (@istanbulcornerbali) and a simple website funnel many people to order via Gojek and GrabFood, especially in Ungasan, Jimbaran and Pecatu, but plenty still sit down for grilled meat, mint lemonade, buttermilk‑style drinks and that last glass of çay. If you’re craving non‑Indonesian, halal‑friendly Turkish food with bold flavor and you don’t mind the chance of a wait or the occasional off‑night on portions, Istanbul Corner Bali is likely to hit the spot.

Istanbul Corner Bali - Shawarma and Grill, Uluwatu St No.138A, Ungasan, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia

+6287852421618

Opening Hours

Monday12–11 PM

Tuesday12–11 PM

Wednesday12–11 PM

Thursday12–11 PM

Friday12–11 PM

Saturday12–11 PM

Sunday12–11 PM

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