Authentic Turkish Street Food
From the ancient spice routes to the heart of Kent, handcrafted kebabs, beef and chicken shawarmas, organic grass-fed burgers and kofte, and Mediterranean classics, alongside an abundant selection of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options crafted with pasture-raised lamb, cage-free poultry, and the freshest ingredients.
Troy Grille brings the vibrant spirit of Turkish street food straight to the heart of downtown Kent. Every dish is prepared on-site daily using time-honored recipes, pasture-raised lamb, and cage-free poultry.
From our hand-rolled dolmas to slow-marinated shawarma, we believe great food starts with uncompromising ingredients and the skill of hands that know tradition. Think global, eat local.
Also known as Chef G
Hello, I am Chef Gokmen Kalkavan, also known as Chef G. As the son of a chef mother, I have been in the kitchen since I was 12 years old, learning the rhythm, discipline, and soul of real cooking from an early age.
At 18, I started my own food truck and quickly became a favorite in Istanbul’s nightlife scene. From film sets and private parties to special events and late-night crowds, we brought bold Turkish flavors wherever people gathered.
As demand grew beyond what one food truck could handle, I founded a catering company that eventually reached the capacity to serve 3,500 people a day, while still continuing to cook for film productions, celebrations, events, and the vibrant nightlife scene.
Now, I am proud to bring those same flavors, memories, and experiences to America through Troy Grille. Every dish carries a piece of that journey, from my mother’s kitchen to Istanbul’s streets, and now to your table.
Local ingredients, prepared fresh every single morning.
Halal lamb ethically sourced from trusted farms.
Organic grass-fed beef for our burgers and kofte.
Certified halal beef for our beef shawarma and gyro.
No antibiotics, no hormones, no steroids. Ever.
Any size, any event. Turkish-style feasts for your crowd.
Step inside and you'll find exposed brick, warm wood, and the friendly smile of our Troy horse mascot. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or settling in for a full Mediterranean feast, you're in for something memorable.
Heart of downtown Kent, Ohio, where tradition meets Main Street.
Mon-Sat: 12PM-8PM
Sunday: Closed
