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Feast on juicy kebab, lavash, or lamb chops at Kervan! Book their 2-person set at a discount here. (New users get extra $3 or โฉ3,000 off! ๐)
Highlights
- Kervan, whose main branch is in Itaewon, is considered by many locals as the best Turkish restaurant in Seoul.
- They serve Halal-certified dishes, from pottery kebab (testi) and casserole beef (guvec), to mix barbeque kebab and lahmacun!
- If youโre thinking about visiting Kervan for the first time, make sure to get their 2-person set to sample the good stuff on their menu. It starts at โฉ59,800 or $54, but you can book here to get a discount of at least 10%!
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Kervan in Itaewon: Most Beloved Turkish Restaurant in Seoul
When it comes to Turkish food in Korea, Kervan is clearly the standard. With more than 10 outlets in and around Seoul (they have a bakery, too!), the brand has become a household name. We visited their elegant flagship branch in Itaewon, and got their lavash, chicken shish kebab, lamb shish kebab, testi, and guvec sets โ the most popular items on the menu.
But before we talk about the food, letโs first take a look at what Koreans, foreign residents, and tourists had to say about Kervan in Itaewon. Here are some reviews from WAUG users who booked the 2-person sets of this Turkish restaurant:
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To see more customer reviews for Kervan in Itaewon, click here!
Personally, what I liked in Kervan is their mixed barbeque kebab set, the most popular menu item. Itโs a combination of juicy marinated meats that are served on a copper plate. The set came with soup, bread, lavash, and drinks (instead of cola, you can have ayran), which we found very satisfying. Iโd also recommend getting the testi or the pottery kebab, which is a hearty stew thatโs perfect for any day.
To sample the great stuff on Kervan Turkish Restaurantโs menu, do get any of their 2-person or couple sets (especially if youโre already plan to get appetizers and drinks). And no, you donโt have to be a couple to dine in!
1. Mix Barbeque Kebab Set
This is a combination of tender chicken, beef, and lamb kebabs, served with fresh lavash. Definitely a platter you canโt go wrong with!
The mix barbeque kebab set costs โฉ62,000 or $53, but you can book it below for only โฉ55,800 or $49! (If itโs your first time to book on WAUG, then youโll get an extra $3 or โฉ3,000 off!)
2. Pottery Kebab Set
Testi or pottery kebab is an Anatolian specialty made with beef, vegetables, and herbs. This is a stew thatโs prepared in a rustic clay pot or jar (the word testi actually means jug), allowing the meat to cook slowly. I really like this dish because itโs got that perfect meaty flavor that really sticks. My mother wishes she knew how to make Kervanโs testi!
You can get the pottery kebab set below for only โฉ58,770 or $51.7, from the regular price of โฉ65,300 or $56!
3. Casserole Beef
Guvec or ฤuveฤ is comprised of beef, tomato, and other vegetables that are slow-cooked in clay casserole. Similar to testi, you can really taste the juices of the ingredients. Kervanโs guvec tastes really homey and great, but Iโd still go for the bolder flavors of their testi.
Book the guvec set below for only โฉ53,820 or $47.4 (regularly priced at โฉ59,800 or $51).
4. Casserole Lamb Chops
If youโre craving for some Turkish lamb chops or pirzola, then stop reading now and make your way to Kervan! My colleague who got this dish instantly fell in love with the tender and herby meats, which were served in good portions. If youโre a big meat lover โ trust my friend โ you can definitely finish this by yourself. Itโs that good.
The standard price of lamb chops set is โฉ68,700 or $59, but you can book on WAUG below for only โฉ61,830 or $54.4!
5. Kervan Special Course
Kervanโs special set comes with 13 menu items, including โ ready? โ soup, bread, salad, lavash, lahmacun, fries, chicken shish, beef kofte, lamb shish, kuzu pirzola (lamb chops), Adana kebab, dessert, and turkish tea. Like the first 4 sets above, this special course can be ordered by 2 people. However, itโs also available as a 3-person and 4-person set, which is perfect for friends and family. (If youโll visit Kervan in Itaewon as a group of, say, 7, then you can get a set for 3 people and a set for 4). Definitely the best way to sample the popular food in Kervan for less money!
| Special Course | Regular Price | Discounted Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Good for 2 | โฉ89,000 | โฉ80,100 |
| Good for 3 | โฉ121,000 | โฉ108,900 |
| Good for 4 | โฉ145,000 | โฉ130,500 |
How to Book Kervan in Itaewon Online
WAUG is the leading travel and dining booking app in South Korea. Here are the 5 simple steps to book Kervan Turkish restaurant in Seoul:
- Log in or sign up for WAUGย here. (New users get an extra $3 or โฉ3,000 discount!)
- Proceed to Kervanโs booking page here. (You can set ticket prices to KRW, NZD, HKD, INR, PHP, among others!)
- Choose the date and provide other participant information.
- Check out using your Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX.*
- Wait for your voucher/s that weโll send through the WAUG app, which you can downloadย here.
Is your method-of-payment issued in South Korea? You can switch the pageโs currency to KRW so you can see the other local payment options, like phone payment!
Kervan in Itaewon: Location & Hours
The flagship branch of Kervan is in Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 192. They are open from 11am-9pm.
