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Casual restaurant serving hearty Turkish dishes in a quiet, earth-toned setting.
What to order: Yaprak Döner (Gyro) · Hünkar Beğendi (lamb) · Red Lentil Soup · İskender KebabFrom Google Maps reviews.
Excellent Turkish food in a hidden place packed with Turkish customers speaking Turkish--highly authentic. Even on a busy Saturday night, the crew was motivated and attentive. Our server normally works the kitchen but jumped in to help — that kind of all-hands-on-deck energy made the whole experience feel warm and genuine. The Yaprak Döner (N1) was spectacular. The marinade on the meat was incredibly flavorful — easily one of the best gyros we’ve had. We also tried the Hünkar Beğendi Lamb (N8).
Amazing Turkish restaurant with delicious food, generous portions, and a warm atmosphere. Everything we ordered was fresh and full of flavor. A special thank you to Berk, who provided outstanding service. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. His kindness and professionalism made our dining experience even better.
We had dinner at this Turkish restaurant in NYC and really enjoyed the experience. The food was excellent, with authentic flavors that made us feel like we were in Turkey. We ordered a mix of cold appetizers and falafel, followed by chicken and lamb kebabs, all flavorful and well cooked. The lentil soup was also delicious and delicate. Special thanks to Zahara for the kind and attentive service—she helped us understand the menu and gave great recommendations. The Turkish tea at the end was the
From the Jan 2, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
Ventilation can't keep up with the grease, steam, or smoke.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.