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US$5 - US$32
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Turkish
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Another great meal… Kervan Kitchen Brentwood has exceeded our expectations again… Great manager and staff, excellent food, atmosphere and brilliant night with a DJ and a belly dancer… We 200% recommend this restaurant…

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 27 October 2023

Food was quite good, though the lobster was on the chewy side. A bit cheeky to add a service charge to the bill without specifying the % rate - my mental arithmetic made it a little over 11%. One minor thing that caught us out...en route is that this restaurant is not in Brentwood, in spite of the title.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2023

I had an exceptional dining experience at Kervan Kitchen in Doddinghurst. The food was truly outstanding, surpassing all expectations. The service was impeccable, and even with a baby in our party, we were catered to in a way that exceeded our desires. I must give...a special mention to the staff, especially Adem, Seda, and, most importantly, Emrah. Their dedication and attentiveness made our visit unforgettable. I would give Kervan Kitchen a 100% rating without hesitation.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

Comfortable place to eat and very spacious. The hostess is lovely and the service and food was great. Definitely going back.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023 via mobile

I reviewed the nearest restaurant to the kelvedon hatch campsite and read the reviews for this place. Encouraged by the reviews I went to eat. The reviews were not wrong; lovely spicy,tasty Turkish food. I only ordered Tara and a Kebab, but that was more...than enough. Really healthy food. I recommend the restaurant and will return.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 May 2023

This was the first time we visited this restaurant, in Church Lane, Doddinghurst, Brentwood. We had read the reviews and were expecting to have a super evening. The restaurant was large and had many waiters. It was clean and the ambience was good. We ordered...our meal, but the waiter did not write it down, nor did he repeat it to ensure he had remembered the order accurately. When the starter arrived, it was completely wrong, as there were 3 starters for the 2 of us. The waiter was willing to cancel the extra starter, but not the Manager, who debated with us and ultimately agreed to cancel it. When my main arrived it too was wrong. I had ordered a Mixed Kebab for £25 which included a Chicken skewer, a lamb skewer and Kofta. When the order arrived, I did not have the kofta on the plate. I had received a Kervan Kombination which was a lamb skewer and a chicken skewer for £21. I realised that they were trying to claw back £4 for the previously cancelled order, but our evening was already ruined by the Manager's attitude and I was not willing to have another conversation with her on this. We ate, paid the £46 bill which included the £25 for the dish we never received, and left. We will not be going there again, not because of the waiter's mistake, but because of the Manager's lack of integrity.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 3 May 2023 via mobile

Great night out great food and great service, not sure if it’s a first day sort of place but great for a party of friends. Foods good as well.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 10 April 2023 via mobile

Amazing staff. Very attentive and great with the kids. Food and service was excellent. The lamb shank was perfectly cooked, so tender and fell off the bone. Lovely inside and they have a fab garden for better weather.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 March 2023 via mobile

We went here for our brothers 30th... there was 24 of us... absolutely loved it here.... had a fantastic night... Food was amazing!!! Atmosphere was great too.... we love a dance and couldn't help getting up and having a dance which was great.... Next time...we will book earlier to have a longer night there.... Mas served us (not sure of spelled right lol) and he was spot on .. great service by all staff... overall a fantastic restaurant... well done.... Deffo 5**More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 21 January 2023

Great food served as large portions. I had the Kervan Kombination [SIC] with Chicken (3) and Lamb (3) served as 6 large pieces of tender meat, rice and a large salad. Although this was £21, which seemed a little expensive, the price was partly offset...by the complimentary breads and dips whilst we were waiting. Staff were very attentive and friendly - each with their own clearly defined role. All in all, a nice atmosphere. Venue was large and can accommodate large parties, but as we ate on a Wednesday evening (early - 6:30pm) most guests were seated in one quarter of the restaurant. We didn't have starters or desserts, but from what we saw the desserts looked good value at £6-£7.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 4 December 2022 via mobile

4th time back at the Brentwood Kervan and always get greeted with a smile at the front desk. All staff have always been welcoming and attentive Food is delicious and I have recently found out you can also get takeaways from here!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 27 November 2022

Of the seven staff who asked how my meal was,and when I replied, not warm enough,very small portion.All of there response was to do nothing It was all quite unbelievable.We felt so rushed,even the waitress without asking attempting to take my friends drink when she...hadn’t finished. So had to leave the service charge ,just for the entertainment value. Reminded me of the “Waldorf salad sketch. The manager needs to get there finger out and “manage”,There is no point in training staff to ask re a customers meal,if it is not followed up by action. Certainly won’t be going back here. Staff don’t realise you can see there reactions and behaviours reflected in the window………they will nowMore

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 17 October 2022

I visited this restaurant on Saturday 15/10 there were 12 of us. I have had a stomach operation and asked for a small portion or children's meal and they said said they could not do this, never had a problem before with other restaurants. Therefore...I ordered a starter (crispy prawns) as a main with the others, when it arrived I could not believe what it was for £8. three small very small prawns . There was a singer who was very loud and unnecessary so we could not hear each other talk walking around the tables with his mikeMore

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 29 August 2022

Went to eat with about 30 other friends and one of the lambs they served was off and spoilt. We complained and they insisted nothing was wrong with it, despite almost 10 people saying it was spoilt. They argued and eventually, the manager who also...said nothing was wrong with it decided to change it and they brought out a smaller version. They were quite unhelpful and didn't want to change it. I live in central London where customer service is the ultimate as we are spoilt for restaurants. This was quite unusual so I will not be going back there and will discourage anyone who intends to go there.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 21 August 2022 via mobile

Fab decor fab atmosphere and really tasty delicious food. Cocktails excellent.Service was good. Loved the singer who also played saxophone and sung all my kinda of music. Good value for money. A really great restaurant for a good night out with great food and entertainment.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Kervan Kitchen is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5