Lolo Authentic Turkish Kitchen Mount

About Lolo Authentic Turkish Kitchen Mount

Lolo Authentic Turkish Kitchen brings the warmth of Turkish hospitality and authentic taste to Mount Maunganui, born from a love of authentic Turkish cuisine and a mission to make every guest feel welcome so nobody leaves hungry.

The Mount Maunganui restaurant serves generous, flavourful dishes crafted from fresh ingredients - charcoal-grilled shish, rice and salad dishes, wraps and pita pockets - alongside a Lolo Platter for 2 that's exclusive to this location. Customers consistently praise the generous portion sizes, describing meals meant for one as easily feeding two.

Open daily from 11am to 9pm, Lolo Mount Maunganui is one of three Lolo locations across the Tauranga area, alongside Ōmokoroa and Tauriko, each aiming to be a relaxed, welcoming spot where memories are made over great meals.

Lolo Authentic Turkish Kitchen: Mount Maunganui's Taste of Turkey

Lolo Authentic Turkish Kitchen brings the vibrant heart of Turkish cooking to Mount Maunganui, born from a love of authentic Turkish cuisine and a belief in generous hospitality. The restaurant's stated mission is simple: make every guest feel welcome and ensure nobody leaves hungry.

Charcoal Grills and Generous Portions

The Mount Maunganui menu centres on charcoal-grilled shish - chicken, lamb, kofte or a mix - served on rice with fresh salad, dips and Turkish bread. Rice dishes and Iskenders, chip meals, wraps, pita pockets and salad dishes round out the menu, all built around the same fresh meat and fresh ingredient philosophy. Reviewers consistently point to the size of the servings, with more than one describing a large Iskender or platter as easily enough to feed two people.

A Platter Exclusive to Mount Maunganui

One dish unique to this location is the Lolo Platter for 2 - a generous sharing spread of three types of skewered meats, shaved doner chicken and lamb, two falafel, rice, salad, authentic dips and Turkish bread. One reviewer described it as generous enough to feed four.

Vegetarian Options Throughout

For guests wanting a meat-free option, Lolo offers falafel and halloumi versions across most of its menu formats - wraps, chip plates, rice, salads, pita pockets and snack boxes - each served with broccoli alongside the falafel or halloumi.

Loved by Locals

Customer reviews repeatedly praise the flavour, freshness and value at Lolo Mount Maunganui, with several describing it as the best Turkish food they've had, including comparisons favourably against meals eaten in Turkey itself. Fast service and attentive staff are also frequently mentioned.

Part of a Growing Local Family

Lolo Mount Maunganui is one of three Lolo restaurants in the Tauranga area, alongside Lolo Ōmokoroa and Lolo Tauriko, each aiming to be a relaxed, welcoming spot for family and friends to share a memorable meal.

Visiting Lolo Mount Maunganui

Lolo Mount Maunganui is located at 97B Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, open daily from 11am to 9pm. Online ordering for pickup and table bookings are both available.

Signature items

• Lolo Platter for 2
• Rice Dish / Iskender
• Mixed Shish
• Shish Lamb
• Turkish Wrap

Menu

Vegetarian

• Vegetarian Wrap — Falafel, halloumi or a mix, with broccoli
• Vegetarian Chip Plate — Falafel, halloumi or a mix, with broccoli, served with chips
• Vegetarian Rice — Falafel, halloumi or a mix, with broccoli, served with rice
• Vegetarian Salad — Falafel, halloumi or a mix, with broccoli, served with salad
• Vegetarian Pita Pocket — Falafel or halloumi with broccoli, wrapped in pita bread
• Vegetarian Snack Box — Falafel or halloumi with broccoli

Shish & Grills

• Mixed Shish — Chicken and lamb cooked on the charcoal grill, served on rice with fresh salad, dips and Turkish bread
• Shish Chicken — Chicken cooked on the charcoal grill, served on rice with fresh salad, dips and Turkish bread
• Shish Lamb — Lamb cooked on the charcoal grill, served on rice with fresh salad, dips and Turkish bread
• Shish Kofte — Minced lamb kofte cooked on the charcoal grill, served on rice with fresh salad, dips and Turkish bread

Sharing Platter

• Lolo Platter for 2 — Available at Lolo Mount only - three types of skewered meats, shaved doner chicken and lamb, two falafel, served on rice, salad, authentic dips and Turkish bread

Rice & Chip Dishes

• Rice Dish / Iskender — Choice of fresh meat (chicken, lamb or mix) served on rice with salads and sauces
• Chip Meal — Choice of fresh meat (chicken, lamb or mix) served on chips with salads and sauces
• Chip Meal - Chops — Chops served on chips with salads and sauces

Wraps, Pockets & Snacks

• Turkish Wrap — Choice of fresh meat (chicken, lamb or mix), salads and sauces wrapped in pita bread
• Pita Pocket — Pita bread filled with choice of fresh meat (chicken, lamb or mix), salads and sauces
• Snack Boxes — Choice of fresh meat (chicken or lamb) with salad, rice or chips and sauces
• Salad Dishes — Choice of fresh meat (chicken, lamb or mix) with fresh salad, dolma, hummus and dips

Frequently asked questions

What are Lolo Mount Maunganui's opening hours?

Open daily from 11am to 9pm.

Is the Lolo Platter for 2 available at all locations?

No, it's available at Lolo Mount Maunganui only.

Does Lolo Mount Maunganui have vegetarian options?

Yes, falafel and halloumi options are available across most menu formats, served with broccoli.

Can I order online for pickup?

Yes, online ordering for pickup is available.

Can I book a table?

Yes, table bookings can be made through the Lolo website.

Are there other Lolo locations?

Yes, Lolo also has restaurants in Ōmokoroa and Tauriko.

Tips

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Good to know

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