The Legendary Street Food
Tantuni is a specialty from Mersin, Türkiye — a city on the Mediterranean coast renowned for its bold, fire-driven street food. It starts with finely chopped meat, seared at extreme heat on a flat iron plate with a touch of oil, salt, and spice.
The sizzling meat is then wrapped in paper-thin lavash bread with fresh onions, tomatoes, parsley, and a bright squeeze of lemon. Unlike döner or kebab, tantuni is defined by its chopped texture, high-heat technique, and speed — made to order in minutes.
It is one of Türkiye's most craveable regional dishes — fast, satisfying, and impossible to forget.
Why People Love It
Fired Up Fresh
Seared on a high-heat iron plate, made to order
Fresh Herbs
Crisp parsley, onions, tomatoes, and lemon
Bold Flavor
Mersin's signature spice blend in every bite
Mersin Roots
Authentic tradition from the Mediterranean coast
Born in Mersin.
Built for Bold Taste.
Tantuni is more than a dish — it is a way of life on the streets of Mersin. The sound of chopped meat hitting a blazing iron plate, the aroma of fresh herbs and spice filling the air, the speed and theater of a tantuni master at work. We brought that energy to Paterson, NJ — not as a copy, but as a tribute to the bold, uncompromising flavor that made tantuni legendary.
Every wrap we serve carries the spirit of Mersin's street-food culture: fast, fresh, and made with fire.
The Tantoony Experience
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(346) 495-1841Hours
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Common Questions
What is tantuni?
Tantuni is a legendary street-food dish originating from Mersin, Türkiye. It features finely chopped meat seared on a hot iron plate at high heat, then wrapped in thin lavash bread with fresh herbs, onions, tomatoes, and a squeeze of lemon. It is fast, bold, and deeply satisfying.
Is it spicy?
Our tantuni has a flavorful kick but is not overwhelmingly spicy. You can customize the heat level to your liking — ask for mild, medium, or extra spicy when you order.
Do you offer chicken options?
Yes! We serve both beef and chicken tantuni across our wraps, sandwiches, tanburgers, yogurt wraps, and bowls. Our Chicken Wrap with Garlic Sauce is a customer favorite.
Is there dine-in, takeout, and delivery?
We offer dine-in and takeout at our Paterson location. For delivery, you can order through Uber Eats. Check our website for the latest delivery options.
Do you offer catering?
We are happy to discuss catering for events and gatherings. Please call us at (346) 495-1841 or visit the restaurant to discuss your needs.
Where are you located?
We are at 1023 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503. We are open Monday through Thursday from 12 PM to 11:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 PM to midnight, and Sunday from 12 PM to 11:30 PM.