Pasha

The only restaurant in Fukuoka city where you can eat real authentic Turkish food. Turkish cuisine is said to have originated from a fusion of Eastern and Western cooking within the vast territory controlled by the Ottoman Empire, and this diversity makes it popular with people from all over the world. The Chicken Shish Kebabs (¥690) at Pasha are covered in a yogurt sauce with a hint of spiciness that makes it hard to stop at just one. The uniquely-named “lady’s thighs” (¥690) are in fact Turkish-style cold meatballs.

The rice hiding inside them is a pleasant surprise. Drinks include the traditional Turkish alcoholic beverage Raki, which is flavored with anise. Belly dancing shows are held from 20:00 on Wednesdays, which often leads to a full house so booking is recommended. Pasha is run by Turkish chef Gultekin Tublek. He says that he first heard about Japan when was 9 years old and had to look up some information on the country for his homework. He got a pamphlet from the Japanese consulate and says he can still remember “the bullet train on the front cover and the yellow hats and red satchels of the elementary school kids”.
Menu
Doner Kebab ¥750 (small) ¥980 (large)
Iskender Kebab ¥980 (small) ¥1,300 (large)
Pasha Special Mixed Kebab ¥2,800
Hummus (dip made from chickpeas) ¥490
Turkish-style Cheese Spring Rolls ¥490
Turkish Beer (Efes Pilsener) ¥700

 

2F Watt Bldg., 1-10-15 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

092-714-1234