Yakamoz in York

Just had a very good meal at Yakamoz. The food was fresh and plentiful. The service was excellent and very friendly. We will definitely return.

Its a gem in the center of York near the most tourist attractions. The staff and the owner Resit is are extremely friendly and professional. The beyti kebab was a treat made me feel like i was in a restaurant in Turkiye . It was served with homemade chili sauce , fresh salad and pide bread it was absolutely delicious and very well presented . The restaurants is very clean and had a great atmosphere. Don’t forget to try baklava and Turkish tea after your main course.

A fantastic Turkish restaurant, we highly recommend! We booked last minute online and within a few minutes received confirmation of our reservation. The staff were lovely and very attentive, even the chef came out and asked how our meal was. The food was of great quality, very tasty and big portion sizes. The atmosphere was also great. We decided to visit after a recommendation on social media and were very glad we did 😁

What a gem! The tailor higher up the street recommended this fabulous restaurant. It exceeded all our expectations. Food amazing, hospitality second to none.The standard of hygiene top notch. We will be visiting this restaurant many times in the future for sure!

Ate here with friends. Great service and such lovely food. We’ll definitely be back. Loved it.

Pros - nice atmosphere Cons - arrogant head chef - wrong prices on website - misinformation provided on phone when asked about food portions - my friends food got delivered half an hour after mine - kusbasili pide (diced lamb) almost don’t have any meat. it only has onion and tomatoes - ingredient qualities don’t match the price segment - they don’t invest in staff training Before visiting this place called on phone to get information. The guy answered gave me wrong info about adana portion; claimed it is served two skewers and when I got there only served one. On the phone they told me I can find details on the website but the prices on the restaurant is way more expensive than what is displayed on the web. The ingredient quality is mid, food prep is poor, service is poor. The way headchef speaks is annoying and arrogant, he doesn’t take any criticism to anything. When I ask questions about the food, he gets defensive and says he knows it all because he worked as a chef for 44 years. Gave lots of weird invalid reasons about why he prepared the food that way. Just because of the head chefs communication style, I will never approach to this location nor suggest to anyone.

Really high quality food. Very tasty and well presented and a pleasant and kind service.

Lovely traditional food. Meals accompanied by homemade turkish bread which is delicious. 2nd visit and it didn't disappoint. Clean, pleasant restaurant.

Stopped off for dinner here today and wow! the food was so fresh, tasty and filling! The chicken thighs were so juicy and flavourful. The bulgar was cooked to perfection and all of the salad was delicious. The lavash bread came served piping hot and the sauce was 10/10 Meal for 2 including 2 drinks was about £40 very reasonable.

We were on a road trip from leicester to newcastle back to leicester and stopped in york, being turkish we wanted to try turkish food in york. Me and my friend had a turkish stew called coban and another had incik, the incik came 20 mins after our food, our food was finished by the time his came (I am also a chef and knew that the foods that were served to us were reheated.)We had the option of rice or couscous with our meals and we chose rice (traditional turkish rice is white not yellow)!. We also ordered adana kebab (had already asked over the phone how many skewers you get over the phone and they said 2 skewers) once it arrived there was only one, we still tried it but it was like rubber and the headchef argued saying it was totally fine and that our taste buds where different, he took it away and came back two mins later saying he tried it and it was totally fine. Tried to argue with my friend regarding the adana when he was meant keep his cool however we had to stay calm which we did. Also found it weird that the head chef was taking our order when there was a waiter and waitress. The price compared to the quality of the food was appalling, we checked the menu online however it was different when we got there. Oh and we ordered kusbasi pide which is small cubes of lamb (headchef again said oh i make it my self and i cut the lamb myself) expecting small chunks of lamb we got a mince lamb. Do not recommend it to anyone.

Reservamos este restaurante para una cena temprano debido a su proximidad al Minster, ya que íbamos a un evento después, y nos alegramos mucho de que lo hicimos - excelente comida y gran servicio. Tuvimos 2 x mini parrilla, y la caña de cordero, seguido de postres, incluyendo baklava, y todos estaban deliciosos. El pan Lavash de cortesía para comenzar fue una adición bienvenida. ¡Estamos deseando volver otro día!

The bread is free,is very delicious Also the Yakamoz mix grilled is huge and is new in the menu, orange tea is tasty fresh

The place is beautifully decorated, colorful and comfortable seats, nice music…. But the food!!! Wow, very delicious! 10/10

Nuestra primera cena en el primer día en York, no podríamos haber elegido mejor. Cada uno que pasamos era tan ruidoso, y queríamos algo diferente de todos los lugares italianos y de pizza, entonces encontramos Yakomoz. Aunque ocupado, era mucho más tranquilo. El saludo fue tan acogedor, que nos sentamos rápidamente y esperamos. El menú era refrescantemente diferente con una buena gama de opciones. Los entrantes llegaron rápido. La comida estaba recién cocinada, muy bien servida y deliciosa sin mucho retraso entre platos. Los camareros fueron amables y atentos durante toda la comida. No podíamos haber esperado más.

The food is very good, it reflects traditional Turkish cuisine very well. It is a very good option compared to many restaurants in York. We also thank the chef.

I don't understand why this place has such a high score. I had kusbasili pide(cubed beef pide). It had hardly 50 grams of meat in it. If this dish was sold in Turkiye, the restaurant would go bankrupt in 15 days. If this food was served to the owner of this restaurant in Turkiye, he would never accept this poor quality. But poor English people think this is what "cubed pide/Turkish cousine” means. I left restaurant hungry!

No entiendo por qué este lugar tiene una puntuación tan alta. Yo tenía kusbasili pide (pedido de ternera en cubos). Apenas tenía 50 gramos de carne. Si este plato se vendiera en Turkiye, el restaurante quebraría en 15 días. Si esta comida fuera servida al dueño de este restaurante en Turkiye, nunca aceptaría esta mala calidad. Pero los ingleses pobres piensan que esto es lo que significa "cubed pide / primo turco". ¡Salí del restaurante con hambre!

Tuvimos una cena temprano. La comida era deliciosa y el personal era amable y servicial. Ojalá viviéramos más cerca para poder ir de nuevo.

Food and service is exceptional. We had the Humus, feta salad and halloumi to start. All amazing especially with the free lavash bread. For mains we shared the mini mixed grill and the mozzarella, feta and sausage pite. So tasty. And a bottle of Pinot to wash it all down. Highly recommend. We will be back.

Tertemiz bir işletme. Yemekler çok lezzetli. Biz ali nazik yedik çok lezzetliydi. Her zaman sıvak çorba bulunuyormuş. İçimizi ısıttı. İşletmede çalışanlar ve işletme sahibi çok alakalı ve kibar insanlardı. Hepsine çok teşekkür ederiz. Tuvaletleri de çok temizdi.

Just been to this lovely restaurant. We had a lovely meal, portions were fantastic. I have a milk allergy and the server Peri was very informative about the food and I felt at ease straight away, she was excellent!! Couldn’t fault them at all, would defo come back!!

I visited Yakamoz a couple of years ago on a trip to York. It was good to return, and it’s as good as before – great Turkish food with lots of vegetarian choice, and sensible-size portions, attractively presented. The background music isn’t too loud, enabling good conversation. I hope to be back again in not too long.

I had the pleasure of dining at Yokamoz and i was thoroughly impressed. The service was impeccable, with the staff being incredibly friendly and attentive. They made me feel welcome from the moment I stepped in. The food was absolutely delicious. The flavors were authentic and the portions were generous. I tried a Humus and chicken shish , and each one was a delight. The quality of the ingredients was evident in every bite. Overall, my experience at this Turkish restaurant was fantastic. The combination of excellent service, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere made it a memorable dining experience. I will definitely be returning when I'm back in York.

One of the best Turkish places I've been to with large portions. Really recommend this to anyone strolling around York.

Been to Yakamoz a few times and have never been disappointed. Will be going again soon.

Centrally located Turkish restaurant offering freshly cooked with friendly attentive service. Laid back vibes conducive to social dining rather than a refuelling stop. Chatty chef too!

I was visiting york for the day with my daughter an came across this little Turkish restaurant so we decided to try it for lunch an we are soooo pleased we did -WOW we both chose from the lunch menu and with the complimentary bread an dip it worked a treat - our mains arrived an they were piping hot and just full of flavour I could have eaten it all again but only because the dishes were scrumptious not on the small side for a lunch menu - the waiter an chef were also super friendly checking that everything was ok for us an did we require anything - it really is a little gem of a place and I will most certainly be returning to dine here again when in york - I left full content and wanting to go home an book an holiday to turkey :) 🇹🇷 highly recommend this place :)

Food was good. But the service felt poor. The waiter felt borderline rude.

Food was amazing. Mini grill recommended

Absolutely fabulous , the food was out of this world, never tried Turkish food before but staff were so lovely and informative in respect of which foods to try. The chef even came out to say hello too. Would highly recommend Yakamoz. Ash & Geoff 24th Aug 2pm.

UPDATE: STILL my fave restaurant, PLUS New LUNCH DEAL and house-made gluten free pita. We keep on coming back for more! This restaurant is well deserving of 5 stars. From the greeting, to the service, to the cuisine and cleanliness, we were excited to make this a return venue on our list of favorite restaraunts. SERVICE: Thoughtful wait-staff, and a pleasant greeting were offered upon entering. Quality: The meats, produce and spices were all excellent quality. The food always comes out hot, and the freshness is evident. AMBIANCE: Excellent! Beautiful photos of famous Turkish landmarks and themed music made the experience extremely enjoyable. Dinnerware was perfectly suited to the cuisine. FLAVORS: Having been in Turkey, I can attest that the cuisine is authentic, and was on par with the best quality restaurants that we frequented in Turkey. PRESENTATION: Fresh, hot Bazlama flatbread is immediately served right out of the oven on a carved, wooden board, with a cunning little dish of spicy, curry-like paste as an a accompaniment. QUALITY: The mixed grill we ordered was stunning, served on a large earthen-ware plate and beautifully plated. It came with tandoori chicken, wings, grilled lamb, and ground and spiced lamb meatballs. The flavors were fantastic and fresh. The Kodan Kavorma (we chose the lamb option) was flavorful, full of meat, well spiced and excellent flavor. Saffron rice (or bulghur wheat), and a salad of julienned lettuce, fresh tomato, and cucumber sprinkled with a delicious spice mix were served along the side. PRICE: Prices were an excellent value for the amount and quality of food, the service and ambiance. CONCLUSION; an excellent restaurant, and we’ve been a few times since and had the same excellent experience, we’ll return again!

Very good tasty dishes. Friendly staff. Would definitively recommend.

Found this little gem on a girls trip to York and the young girl who served us was so kind and so attentive. Compliments to the chef! The food was incredible, piping hot and delicious! I’d highly recommend if you are looking to support local businesses look no further!

Amazing experience at yakamoz ! Inviting atmosphere with lovely attitude of the owner. Food delicious and freshly made. We haven't eaten so well and tasty in a long time. Will comeback definitely! Thank you !

Sublime! The table service, the food, it was all fantastic. I got the mixed grill, and it was SPECTACULAR! Would recommend to anyone staying in York.

Great service. Awesome food. Lovely ambience. I recommend 💯

I would like to thank my chef in York, who provides quality service with such a diverse menu and delicious ingredients, and above all, respects his job and his customers, for this distinguished experience and wish him good luck.

Absolutely love it amazing food big portions and very reasonable prices 👌

What a great lil place this is, absolutely superb staff mint food sound beer and wine on form 👌 booming

Walked off the street to find ourselves enjoying a delicious turkish meal, great wine and the nicest and friendliest service to be found in York - thank you!!!

This is a great restaurant in the centre of York to share a meal with family and friends and to try traditional Turkish cuisine. The menu offers a wide range of choice including vegetarian and vegan options and is beautifully presented by friendly and attentive staff. We found the food delicious and enjoyed a very good bottle of wine to go with the meal. Overall a great dining experience we would highly recommend.

Brilliant restaurant. The food was perfect and the service was above and beyond throughout.

Lovely friendly Turkish restaurant with fabulous food. Nothing was too much trouble here. We had a bottle of house red, which was smooth and easy to drink. Our mains were a mini mixed grill, chicken shish and the lamb pide. All were well cooked and beautifully spiced. The bulgar wheat is the star accompiment. Great not too sweet baklava for dessert. Fully recommended and will be coming back again when we are in York.

We were a group of 8 eating here this evening. We all ate different things from the menu and every dish was delicious. Service was friendly and professional and the provision for a wheelchair user was excellent. Thank you all for a lovely evening, we'd love to come and see you again

This is undoubtedly the best restaurant in York.The food is fantastic,better than many restaurants l have eaten in within Turkey. The starters are delicious ,particularly the aubergine mezze,we had about 8 different starters,all of them tasty,fresh and home made.Beautiful homemade bread,which was really wonderful. For main courses my husband and son had the mixed grill,which they thoroughly enjoyed,l am vegetarian,so l had the vegetarian casserole,which was full of flavour. Unfortunately no room for pudding,as good as they looked. This is a family run restaurant ,the owner is a perfectionist,with great attention to detail,a brilliant creative chef.The staff are excellent,attentive without being intrusive,nothing is too much trouble ,and always service with a smile. Whenever we are in York we always visit this restaurant,l cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough,if l could give it 10 stars l would !

We took some of our Irish friends there, as Turkish cuisine is not commonly found there, and it was excellent. Loved the lamb.

The best Turkish food i’ve ever had! so delicious, so tasty! Best service, we saw the chef and he said to us: this is the best, and it is actually

We very much enjoyed our dinner here. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed excellent sea bass and Turkish chicken casserole. Presentation was lovely and portions were very generous. Everything was very high quality and beautifully cooked. Would highly recommend.

地图上随便找的，没想到能吃到这么好吃的烤羊排。还有这个特色菜，有点像带浓汁的千层面。很想很好吃。还有前菜，包着马苏里拉芝士的春卷。每一道都很棒。价格也实在分量足。老板热情！

Great place to eat, can't speak highly enough of how good the food at Yakamoz is, some of the nicest meat, sea food, rices and breads I've tasted yum 😋

I haven't eaten this delicious kebab in a long time. Tsk

The Lavash and pepper sauce were great! The mixed grill with chicken, lamb, rice and salad was enough for both of us. The hummus was delicious. The chicken and lamb were over cooked and dry. The rice was bland.

Excellent food in a very friendly atmosphere

Beautiful food and lovely staff. Wonderful place to go for lunch or dinner.

Dirt class food and first class service from Rashid and the team. Will certainly return when returning to York. Highly recommended.

Why don’t we go here more often? I really don’t know, maybe because we like to try other places? This place is absolutely fab. The ambience,the food, the staff! Just everything. We shared the cold mezze. Each wonderful size with the authentic Turkish bread and dip which are complimented. We share a man of beef stew with potatoes. Gorgeous succulent tender beef in an amazing sauce with th3 tasty bulgar wheat and a bottle of red for less than £60. Thank you so much, we won’t leave it so long before we are back. Loved it!

Whenever we come to York we have a meal here, food has always been amazing, staff very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, highly recommended

Spent a lovely time at Yakamoz. Had a large party for dinner and the staff were very accommodating offering amazing wine and food recommendations. The food was extremely tasty and fresh. There were great options to choose from and everyone loved their dish. We will be back!

Amazing experience! Food was incredibly good, fresh, and healthy, service was great and ambiance very welcoming. Don't leave before trying the desserts

Really nice restaurant. The food was beautiful and the waitress was really friendly and helpful. We had a great lunch.

My friend and I were trying to find somewhere to eat and we'd walked past several places which weren't able to squeeze us in. Despite it being very busy the very friendly staff at Yakamov found us a table and by the end of the evening we were both extremely pleased that we hadn't been able to get in elsewhere. The service was excellent and with a smile, the wine was very good, and the food was absolutely delicious - I'd highly recommend the Tas Kebabi (I had mine with beef) and my friend said the same about her Musakka, and both the accompanying options (rice and bulgur wheat) were also above par. And all for a very competitive price!

Absolutely fabulous mixed grill, breads and sauces. Great little restaurant with great quality authentic food.

Superb food and friendly staff. The only warning I would give is be hungry when you visit. The portion sizes are big, and very tasty. Highly recommended.

Wonderful Turkish eatery, loved it. Food was most delicious, good lentil soup, excellent grilled chicken pieces with rice and salad, and complimentary bread, all fantastic.

We visited on the recommendation of a friend and were not disappointed. The food was delicious and the staff really friendly and helpful. We will definitely go again next time we're in York Best moussaka ever - with no cinnamon 😁

Food was asking as was the atmosphere. The Turkish owner came over to ask if everything was ok. Highly recommended this restaurant

The taste and service are excellent. We ate kashar pita and cubed pita. While we can't always find such good pita even in Turkey, the food in York surprised and pleased us. The owner is also very friendly and welcoming, thank you.

Been in York four days best meal by a country mile, a warm welcome, great food, generous portions in a nice relaxing atmosphere

It's fabulous place to eat. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Food is delicious and reasonable price. Mix grill 😋recommended 👌

Best Turkish food in York! Friendly atmosphere and good prices Will definitely go back!

Delicious food authentic place price fair, nice staff . I've loved the mixed yakomoz grill and meze's We will come back..

Atmosphere is lovely, beautiful songs and delicious food. Very warm welcome by chef. Strongly recommended to try Turkish food.

Food was amazing!!!!! I have vengan and vegetarian food and the taste was great. My friends ordered meat and also mentioned that it was amazing. The waiter was very welcoming, useful providing some suggestions and checking if everything was ok when food arrived. For the quality of the food and the quantity the prices were also good.

This is the best food I’ve had in a very long time. Very authentic and comes with a very friendly service and homely feel about the place. A must if you’re in York

This little gem was perfect! Warm and friendly staff, attentive to our needs. Food was incredible, flavoursome & large portions. Wonderful experience and would highly recommend. Hope we can visit again soon!

Fabulous lamb! Lovely service, reasonable prices and wonderful flat bread. A must try if in York.

Absolutely amazing experience. Food was so tasty and great portions and the service was excellent and funny! If you go to York, go here!!

Good food. Staff friendly but as it was quiet the servers got a little relaxed. Would go again.

Average meal, average service. The restaurant was really chilly with overly loud music. The mixed mezze was nice but the rest of the meal was average. The food and drinks were quite expensive compared to other places nearby.

Second visit just as good as the first this time last year. Beautifully looked after, great service and yummy food. We had two starters of vine leaves and halloumi then shared the large mixed platter to try everything. The bread was so lovely too and the rice. Good house wine. Fantastic vibe!

We visited Yakamoz on Monday 12th February 2024, and what a wonderful experience we had. We sat near the rear of the restaurant and could see the chefs creating all the dishes fresh and had several lovely conversations with the head chef and owner, whom was only to happy to reccomend dishes for us. The food was divine, the service was excellent, wine also excellent, a lovely atmosphere created by an owner who cares and made our dining experience wonderful. We will definitely be returning soon. We operate 2 luxury cottages near York The Snug and The Nest and we will be adding Yakamoz to our guest hand book . Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality, Steve and Julie Gilpin

Superb meal. Great suprise to find really good Turkish food in York. Worth a visit.

I never thought I could find pita bread in England, especially in York. Plus some tea. Pita, grilled meatballs and lamb skewers were extremely successful.

We visited Yakamoz on Monday 12th February 2024, and what a wonderful experience we had. We sat near the rear of the restaurant and could see the chefs creating all the dishes fresh and had several lovely conversations with the head chef and owner, whom was only to happy to reccomend dishes for us. The food was divine, the service was excellent, wine also excellent, a lovely atmosphere created by an owner who cares and made our dining experience wonderful. We will definitely be returning soon. We operate 2 luxury cottages near York The Snug and The Nest and we will be adding Yakamoz to our guest hand book . Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality, Steve and Julie Gilpin

3 of the.party had never had Turkish food before,.I had, but not this good. Mixed starter with added hummus between four of us set the bar very high. All the food was very tasty, well prepared. The mains surpassed that. Two of us had the fabulous mixed grill. Tender meat, great variation and accompanying rice and salad set it off beautifully. The other dishes were equally superb. The portions are generous so we didn't have dessert. Wine, aperitifs and digestives... Rude not to, came to £50 a head. Great value for a fantastic meal.

Have passed this little restaurant many times, always meaning to visit. Finally had dinner on Thursday evening. Very warm welcome, excellent staff. Food was exceptionally good. Started with Houmous, and given a huge complimentary flat bread, it was delicious. Had different dishes, but each was beautifully presented and spiced. So tasty, generous portions. House Red wine was wonderful, and perfect temperature. Definitely will return.

Have eaten here on a couple of occasions and this is our favourite Turkish restaurant in York. The food is of a good quality and is very tasty, the house red is very good, very friendly staff especially the owner who takes great care of you and the ambience is very nice indeed. Highly recommended.

Fantastic turkish food and impeccable service. Cant fault it at all.

Very tasty food. Friendly and efficient

Amazing food and service. I definitely recommend!

A mediocre restaurant. It smells bad inside. After the waitress takes the bill, she checks with her voice to see if the money is real. It was a complete disappointment for us. I would never choose again. The 50 pound meal cost for 2 people is also very high. It is not a place with the quality of classic Turkish restaurants.

Portions was small but can't complain

we were looking for a nice halal restaurant when we came across YAKAMOZ. ordered three dishes. the mixed grill was ok . and Ali Nazik was nice but the curry with meat was flat . Home chips were nice . and ..... its very expensive .

Had dinner here in York this evening. Food was a good portion however the flavour was mediocre. The customer service experience in particular was extremely poor. We booked a table specifically for 6pm and at 6:45 we were suddenly told that the “Chef” needs the table back for the next booking and we were very rudely told that we had to leave as soon as possible. We had literally just finished our mains and were about to order tea. I have not experienced this in any other restaurant in my life. Other Turkish restaurants are always much more respectful and have better quality food. I will not be returning and do not recommend you visit this restaurant, there are many better places to go out for dinner in York where you feel more valued and have a much better experience.

Was looking for a place to eat and the frontage to this restaurant immediately piqued my interest, it was fun looking and the menu displayed looked good. We were not disappointed, the service was great, food was excellent and the atmosphere was lovely too. Would recommend and will visit again when in York.

Wow, wow, wow,it was my first Turkish meal and it won't be my last, the food here is absolutely amazing.😋😋😋😋😋

Just had a fabulous meal here . Staff were very friendly and welcoming. would highly recommend and we'll definitely be back 🙂👍

This restaurant was highly recommended and didn't disappoint. Reasonable prices, delicious food with excellent service.

We had a delicious meal at Yakamoz. It was a very busy Saturday shopping day outside, and we spontaneously walked in, but they fitted us in and we were served and fed very efficiently. We both ordered the vegetarian Imam Biyaldi, which was delicious - rich, deep aubergine flavours and great bulgar and wild rice sides. Very Friendly staff. Recommend!

Chose this place at random for lunch and delighted that we did! The service was friendly and informative, happy to discuss the dishes and make recommendations. We ordered a pide (like a long pizza made with feta and mozzarella - delicious!) and three mezze dishes which were all excellent - the satsuka was superb. You should try this place!