Restaurant

Anatolia Tantuni

5 Dunstans Ct, Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia

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5 Dunstans Ct, Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Anatolia Tantuni

Forget the usual doner rotisseries—Anatolia Tantuni brings genuine Turkish street fare to Thomastown with rolling pins and sizzling pans. Regulars pull up specifically for the tantuni: spiced beef seared to order in a wide pan, then rolled tight in soft flatbread that traps the juices. Right at the counter, bakers stretch dough paper-thin for gözleme, crisping each fold over the grill with spinach, feta, and mushrooms. Plant-focused diners get equal care through vegan iskender and lentil soup, rounded out by hosts who send over steaming cups of complimentary tea.

  • Signature Tantuni Wraps: Tender, spiced beef stir-cooked to order and rolled in soft, juice-soaked layered flatbread.
  • Hand-Rolled Gözleme: Dough rolled paper-thin on-site and toasted crisp with generous fillings like spinach, feta, and mushroom.
  • Thoughtful Plant-Based Menu: Dedicated vegan and vegetarian renditions of Turkish staples, including plant-based iskender.

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Why Diners Choose Anatolia Tantuni

Discover handcrafted street-food classics, plant-based options, and welcoming hospitality—plan your visit to Anatolia Tantuni today.

  • Authentic Mersin-Style Tantuni

    Meats are spiced, seasoned, and stir-cooked to order before being wrapped in soft, layered flatbread that captures every pan juice.

    The tantuni here is on another level. Perfectly seasoned, juicy, and cooked just right, it truly tastes like authentic Turkish street food.

    Ahmet A Haktan
  • Hand-Rolled Fresh Gözleme

    Dough is stretched paper-thin and rolled by hand on-site, then griddled with hearty fillings like spinach, feta, and mushrooms until crisp.

    Their gozlemes are also made by hand look how thin the dough becomes and the fillings inside are just the best

    Ezzat Khalife
  • Dedicated Vegan Comfort Classics

    Plant-based diners can enjoy full-flavored traditional street food adaptations, including meat-free iskender and spiced wraps.

    Great spot for a vegan feed! Had the iskender and salad and the flavours were incredible, you could taste the love and care they put into it.

    Reuben Schneider
  • Inclusive Dietary Variety

    Extensive vegetarian and vegan choices ensure everyone at the table finds hearty, satisfying meals with generous portions.

    Very generous serving sizes and lots of vegan/vegetarian options if need be.

    Stephanie G
  • Generous Family Hospitality

    Guests are treated to generous family hospitality, frequently accompanied by complimentary Turkish tea and house dips.

    Delicious food and top class customer service! We got complimentary dips & tea, and the portion served are big at a relatively cheap price.

    Asmaa Coowar
  • Warm, Hands-On Hosts

    Hands-on owners run the dining room with genuine warmth and personal care, ensuring every customer feels immediately at home.

    Fantabulous couple who are warm and welcoming and equally delicious 😋 food

    FIT with Shashi

Beyond the menu

From front-counter dough rolling to generous house tea, plan your visit to experience genuine Turkish hospitality.

  • Front-Counter Dough Craft

    Watch bakers hand-stretch dough paper-thin and assemble fresh fillings directly in front of you at the counter.

  • Complimentary Tea and Dips

    Meals frequently conclude with on-the-house traditional brewed Turkish tea and complimentary house dips.

  • Coffee with Turkish Delight

    Traditional brewed Turkish coffee comes thoughtfully paired with an authentic Turkish delight treat.

  • Dedicated Vegan Iskender

    Plant-based eaters receive dedicated adaptations of traditional meat dishes, including rich vegan iskender.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there vegetarian and vegan options available?

Yes. The menu features dedicated vegetarian and vegan options, including hand-rolled spinach and cheese gözleme, lentil soup, falafel plates, and plant-based iskender.

What are the signature dishes to order?

Anatolia specializes in Mersin-style tantuni wraps (seasoned beef, chicken, or lamb cooked fresh to order in layered bread) and hand-stretched gözleme with fillings like spinach, feta, and minced meat made right in front of you. Other popular choices include beef or vegan iskender, beyti tantuni served with yoghurt, and freshly made baklava.

Is the food halal?

Yes, reviewers note the restaurant is halal, with meats cooked fresh to order across their wraps and plates.

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