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Erciyes Restaurant

409 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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409 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 9319 1309
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Erciyes Restaurant

A Surry Hills institution, Erciyes delivers authentic Turkish feasts anchored by generous mixed grills and warm, pillowy bread baked fresh in-house. While grab-and-go regulars line up at the adjoining counter for late-night kebabs, the seated dining room draws boisterous crowds sharing loaded meze platters and slow-cooked lamb shoulder casseroles. Diners often settle in during weekend celebrations, soundtracked by live drumbeats and energetic belly dancing performances, before finishing over hot tea and crisp baklava.

  • Freshly baked Turkish bread: In-house ovens turn out soft, steaming loaves that diners use to catch every drop of grill juices and garlic dip.
  • Dual counter and dining room: The split setup pairs a speedy takeout counter for kebabs and pide with a full dining room and bar for group feasts.
  • Belly dancing performances: Weekend celebrations feature live drumming and belly dancing across the buzzing dining floor.
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Why Diners Choose Erciyes Restaurant

Traditional charcoal cooking, fresh-baked breads, and vibrant hospitality perfected over decades in Surry Hills.

  • In-House Freshly Baked Turkish Bread

    Erciyes bakes its Turkish bread soft and fluffy in-house, pairing freshly roasted loaves directly with charcoal kebabs, rich dips, and slow-cooked tava casseroles.

    The kebabs are insanely good and the bread is homemade super fresh and soft, you can really taste the difference.

    Hugo Vazquez Del Rio

  • Authentic, Charcoal-Grilled Turkish Flavors

    From sizzling snack packs and juicy köfte to rich meat pides and mixed mezze grills, traditional recipes deliver deep, balanced flavors.

    The flavors are spot-on—rich, balanced, and genuinely traditional.

    C A

  • Live Belly Dancing and Drum Performances

    Celebratory group dinners and milestone events come alive with generous shared platters, energetic drum rhythms, and captivating live belly dancing.

    We were lucky enough to get a belly dancing show, that was just wonderful and the atmosphere really brilliant

    Trisha Sciberras

  • Adjoining Takeaway Counter and Seated Dining Room

    A distinct dual-purpose format offers a fast-service takeaway counter alongside a full-service seated restaurant and bar to cater to any dining pace.

    the seated dining area adjoining the kebab part of the restaurant will be hosting a birthday or special “something”

    S A

  • Decades of Consistent Family Hospitality

    Welcoming hosts like Mustafa and long-tenured staff sustain a familiar, hospitable warmth that turns diners into loyal patrons for decades.

    Have been coming to this amazing restaraunt for over 10 years. From the very first moment up until now, the food, the service, the atmosphere has always been 10/10.

    Baz Cetin

  • Nostalgic and Transportive Turkish Comfort

    Carefully prepared homestyle dishes offer comforting, transportive Turkish hospitality that feels like home even when far away.

    Everything was wonderful. I truly felt like I was in Turkey.

    Hasancan Özçelik

Signature Turkish mains and slow-cooked specialties

  • Snack Pack

    The snack pack on a plate has the most tender and juicy kebab meat I’ve ever had. Bursting with flavour, the garlic sauce, one of the best.

    Caleb Sullivan

  • Tava

    My favourite dish is Tava- It is a slow-cooked lamb shoulder casserole prepared with eggplant, onion, tomato, capsicum, garlic, and traditional Turkish spices served with a side of Turkish rice and their fabulous freshly baked Turkish bread.

    Cathy Shephard

  • Iskender Kebab

    When we dine in, I always get the turkish bread and dips and the iskender kebab.

    Caitlin Micallef

  • Chicken Ali Nazik

    We ordered a variety of dishes, and the Chicken Ali Nazik, Mince Köfte Kebab, and Karışık stood out in particular.

    Zakiya Shareef

Other favorites

Sides, mezze, and sweet finishes

  • Nutella Pide

    To finish, we shared the Nutella Pide, which was the perfect sweet ending to an already fantastic meal.

    Zakiya Shareef

  • Baklava

    Baklava mm mm mmmm 🤌🤌

    Caleb Sullivan

  • Dips and Turkish Bread

    When we dine in, I always get the turkish bread and dips and the iskender kebab. My faves. I think they make the bread in house too? It's so fluffy and the dips are amazing.

    Caitlin Micallef

  • Yalanci Dolma

    The mixed mezze grill and kebab with a side of yalanci dolma (vine leaf wraps) and yoghurt garlic sauce, comes to an incredibly economic $22.50 per head (feeding 4).

    Mike Yee

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality, cultural performances, and tailored service that elevate every meal

  • Owner-Led Hospitality

    The owner personally welcomes patrons and ensures tables are looked after from the moment they step through the door.

  • Live Belly Dancing and Drumming

    Celebratory gatherings and milestone events are treated to lively drumbeats and professional live belly dancing shows in the seated dining area.

  • Complimentary Fresh In-House Turkish Bread

    Breads are baked fresh in-house and served hot and fluffy alongside dishes, with complimentary bread offered to dining patrons.

  • Temperature-Insulated Event Catering

    Large-scale event banquets are delivered and packed in insulated foam eskies that retain heat for several hours while accommodating meat, vegetarian, and vegan diets.

Before you head over

Practical tips for navigating takeaway queues, dining room seating, and banquet orders

  • Choose Between Counter Pickup and Dining Room Seating

    For casual visits, you can order straight from the takeaway queue counter, which moves swiftly even during peak street traffic hours, or sit down in the adjoining dining room.

  • Anchor Your Order Around In-House Fresh Bread and Dips

    Pairing slow-cooked casseroles or charcoal grill skewers with in-house baked Turkish bread and cold dips is a patron staple, and extra bread or dips travel well for home meals.

  • Book Dining Room Tables for Milestone Celebrations

    If you plan to celebrate a milestone or attend evening dinners with live belly dancing and drumming, schedule group table bookings to ensure full dining room seating.

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