Turkish Cuisine
“The Spicy Hummus isn't really spicy, but it's so flavorful, and just seems to get better the longer it sits.”
“For our meals we ordered stuffed grape leaves and a combination plate of marinated chicken, lamb and beef with rice and salad.”
“He loved it, and I had a special that I forget the name of because I'm lame, but it might have been "Chicken Yogurtlu".”
Turkish Cuisine
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Great Turkish food. The falafel we got as appetizers were fantastic. I ordered the lamb with yogurt dish and it was amazing (really rich, so I couldn't finish the entire thing). The interior was small but very well decorated and homey. For my beverage, I ordered the Turkish cherry juice, which was alright.
My friend and I were in a rush and went into this place for a quick bite. Upon arrival we told the hostess we were strapped for time and she recommended apps. We ordered the liver and salad and it arrived at our table in 5 minutes!
Not only were they quick but the food was delicious. The liver was tasty mixed with veggies
Total time in and out about 30 mins
Will return to try other things on the menu
Wandered into Turkish Cuisine on a weekday night. The restaurant wasn't very busy, so the service was prompt and fairly good. The servers were helpful with recommendations.
Overall, the quality was around 3 stars. I had a good meal, but I was hoping for something to wow me. The food was reasonable, but there wasn't any magic for me.
The hummus was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The cheese borek was pretty tasty, but not as good as other Mediterranean cheese-phyllo pastries I've had. Also had an appetizer of grilled peppers that was good if you like peppers.
Got the mixed kebab as an entree. The meats were good, but I was a bit disappointed. It's several meats, with rice or bulgur in the middle, and some grilled veggies. But the different items don't mix or mesh with each other in any way.
Not sure I'd come back – Food is good but not great, and prices are slightly high.
We have been here a few times now and have always had a very good experience. We were greeted upon arrival and immediately seated. All staff were pleasant.
The restaurant itself can get pretty crowded and cramped. The tables are rather small and chairs are not too comfortable. But, that does not deter me from coming back as the food is excellent.
There is also a small outside seating area which we had never tried before. On this occasion, we asked to go outside since it was a beautiful night. It would have been nice to have dinner outside, but they had a rather pesky ant problem that seemed to be coming from the neighboring garden. We decided to go back inside rather than deal with the ants.
We have had the opportunity to try a variety of items on the menu. My favorite is the borek. If you have never had it and are a fan of dill, you need to try them. They are cigar shaped, fried pastry that are stuffed with cheese and dill. There are times when we will stop in here just for them.
Everyone in our party that night ordered the bronzino special for a main course. The bronzino was cooked and seasoned perfectly. It was served with a salad which was nice, but I thought it was a little salty. The others in my party however, loved it.
For dessert, I had the chocolate pudding. It was good. The others all had the rice pudding which was excellent.
We were also given some turkish tea on the house. That was a nice touch.
We will definitely be back!
I really liked it – had the yellow peppers appetizer – with eggplant & tomatoes – VERY tasty. My husband had the lamb shank – HUGE and very tasty – he ate every scrap. I had the Branzini, which they offered to take off the bones for me, but that's half the fun. Turkish coffee good, and we tried two desserts, a spongy odd tasting cake and a creamier version of the same – I wish I remembered what they were called. My only thumbs down is it is a bit pricy – they kinda glaze over cost when rattling off specials – which they talk you into because they sound so tempting.
I was hoping for amazing experience but I found the food to be average and service to be subpar – which puts me at 2.5 stars. There were six of us and most felt the same as me unfortunately. We started out with the hummus and pita, which was actually pretty good. But after that, we found the rest of the dishes to be pretty average. We didn't find the service to be too friendly – it was a little odd, I think we were a well behaved group! But reading a few other reviews this appears to be a common experience. It seemed kind of pricey for what we ordered as well.
Solid 3 stars. This place is just….
Large and affordable menu. Very small tables inside and close quarters- so get ready to snuggle up with theatre goers who just hopped out of the bus from out of town in their mom sneaks.
The food was fine. Not bad. Just fine. Service was a bit slow but very nice. Got some water finally and even though it was in m'wine glass I was just thankful.
And, in the middle of the dining room lies a desk with a computer. A woman sits behind it, not waiting tables and stared at everyone around her. The desk included a phone and her prescription pill bottle. WHY! I can't describe this and you have to see it for yourself.
I probably would go elsewhere if I wanted some slammin Turkish food. This was good but not memorable for me.
My friend had the lamb shank with eggplant and it was excellent. The mash that came with it was powdered, but the eggplant was so good and the shank was so tender that it made up for the mash. It was the most tender lamb shank I have had, and I am from that part of the world. The pita bread was delicious. I had the whole branzino fish, which was delicious. My sides were excellent, which was a light salad with fresh veggies. The inside was very well decorated – my friend accurately described it as "the most Turkish-looking Turkish restaurant." It took a bit long to get my food, but the place was packed with both people speaking Turkish as well as Americans, which says a lot of the universal appeal of the food and atmosphere. I highly support original, family-ran, non-corporate establishments that add to the character of the city and I highly recommend this location.