Yummy! 😋 One of best traditional meal menu restaurant. I highly recommend you to taste some delicious food in here. Well, I wish I could see some more traditional details on the tables, on the walls. And how could be beautiful if I see waiters/waitresses in the traditional suits. Thanks Mencel team 👏👏

Such a great restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff, well-designed and scrumptious dishes with acceptable price. You can find different types of food here than other Turkish restaurants.

After 6 months of travelling all over Turkey, I can confidently say that this was one of the best meals we had. As recommended we ordered the tasting menu for 2 that includes almost the whole menu with most of the must-try delicacies of Van. The most delicious was their version of Ali Nazik, which I can say is better than the Antep one. You also get complementary Ayran soup and salad which are both delightful. There is even a lady baking fresh bread in a tandoori over right in the restaurant. After reading the good reviews we also had the fig dessert that was a big surprise - warm, salty, toffee, caramel goodness with an amazing Turkish ice-cream for a pleasant cold-warm contrast. A combination of flavours that I didn’t think was possible for Turkey. A meal that I will be thinking about for a while.

Outstanding local, traditional food made with attention and care, guaranteed to delight your senses. Don’t let the casual atmosphere fool you: You are in for a first-class treat. The service is excellent. Emrah speaks fluent English and helped me navigate the menu. It felt like home away from home. The food, service, and ambiance are all memorable. Highly recommended!

Amazing staff and great owner. This is a typical Van restaurant serving affordable food! The vibe gives an anatolian atmosphere. Love the table! I deeply recommend this restaurant and hope more foreigners could this discover this classic!

Amazing place! The most delicious food I've tried in all Turkey. Decoration, music and staff are delightful as well. I would love to go have a dinner there again someday :)

Absolutely brilliant. Delicious food, good service, very reasonable prices.

This is honestly the best food I have eaten in my travels around the world. Morroco was number one, but now this Restaurant serving authentic dishes made In traditional styles has become the best food in my world food journal! Great Experience! Absolutely try the tasting menu, you get a chance to sample all the wonderful foods.

So good, went back the next evening for the full menu. Everything delicious again. Meat for main courses so tender. Very friendly and helpful staff, manager speaks English. Thoroughly recommend if you're visiting Van. Cheap parking available on street nearby.

Amazing restaurant. Used to be a smaller one in a different location. Food is ridiculously good and honours the cuisines of the region and past. Staff are helpful and can easily manage a gluten free meal request. Ate here multiple times while in Van.

The food is exceptional tasty. Very good and competent service by Firat, Irem and friends 😀. The location is a big and high hall with a cosy ambience.

The place is the best you can find in Van. Every dish was delicious. The waiters are really nice and helpful. They give you recommendations to fit your preferences. We tried the taster menu and finished the meal with “fig dessert” which is a must. I will let the pictures speak for the restaurant.

Absolutely one of the nicest restaurants we have experienced in Turkey. The food was outstandingly delicious and generous in portions. Service was attentive and friendly. And the atmosphere and decorations in the restaurant were beautiful and traditional. We cannot wait to come again on our next visit to Van. Thank you for a great experience! We will recommend you to any friends who will travel to Van.

The best meat in town. Even the pida bread is delicious.