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    A La Turka

    3.5 (585 reviews)
    ModerateTurkish
    Closed 11:15 am - 10:45 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Bread (provided gratis) and A La Turka salad
    Meredith R.

    The restaurant is not only beautifully appointed, but popular. Reservations, particularly over the weekend, are recommended. Meeting an old friend, we were happy to have a comfortable corner booth where we could catch up and enjoy our meals without being rushed. Served with a complimentary loaf of bread we ordered an A La Turka salad which is plenty for at least four people. T and I each chose kebobs. He, lamb, me chicken adana. I vacillated over my choice since another Yelper claimed hers was rubbery. I mentioned it to our server who assured me they'd take care of it if I wasn't happy. I was! Kebobs are plated with rice, uncooked strips of red cabbage and half a grilled tomato. My tomato was mushy. I think a better option would be a variety of smaller-cut grilled vegetables, simulating what one would find on a skewered kebab. My friend chose branzino, nicely fileted at the table. No bones! A server comes around with a cart of desserts. I'm glad I was out-voted with my companions insisting we share two. (I originally declined, but who am I kidding?! ) Rice pudding is creamier than what I'm used to, and delicious. The cake -- is it called "semolina?" -- was moist and coconutty. Very good! There are a number of middle eastern restaurants on the upper eastside. There are others I'd like to try which are less ornate and cheaper, but I'd happily return to A La Turka.

    bar area
    Michelle L.

    Delicious Turkish food! Disclaimer: this is one of the few times I have had Turkish food, so I don't have too much to compare A La Turka to. Regardless, I enjoyed my meal thoroughly! I came with two friends (quite hungry) and we ordered the istanbul burian, feta cigars, manti, and cabbage rolls. Plenty of food with leftovers! Everything was tasty though a bit salty- my favorite was the manti- I loved how garlicky the sauce was. The istanbul dip had a nice robust smokey flavor. I liked the addition of pomegranate seeds a lot! Feta cigars were nice and crisp. The cabbage rolls were also good- quite filling. I loved the creaminess in this meal from all of the dipping sauces! For dessert we tried the Kazandibi. It reminds me of a panna cotta mixed with a creme brulee. The top was ever so slightly caramelized kind of resembling a creme brulee and the texture was like a slightly thicker panna cotta bordering on cheesecake. The pudding itself tasted of cinnamon and vanilla. It was nice to try but I'm not sure I would get this again. The restaurant is a bit loud though nicely decorated. We were sat by the window and it was rather cramped. Only one person can walk through at a time- rather inconvenient if you have to use the restroom mid-meal. I like the lighting at the bar area. This would be a fun place to go for a birthday- they change the music and there is a little parade- very fun! They seemed quite busy and perhaps because our table was hard to access, our waiter did not refill our water throughout the meal. We had to ask and even still there was quite a wait. I would maybe return, but want to try other Turkish restaurants first!

    Lamb Chops
    Secil A.

    Fantastic!! I felt like I based back in Turkey - the quality of food was that good! The service was excellent - they were very kind and responsive. The ambiance is intimate but pretty casual. We started with the shepherds salad, hummus with pastrami, lentil soup, manti and lahmacun. Then we got Adana kebab and lamp chops. Every item was simply delicious and I can't wait to go back!

    Shrimp and Fried Calamari

    Came here for the restaurant week and had a really great experience. Ambient seating, nice service. The food is amazing. The shrimp is fresh and the tomato is flavorful. The lamb chop is perfectly cooked and the veggie have the right tenderness that refreshing. We love every dish we ordered. They don't just create new item for the week but provided a great discount. What a great intro to a restaurant that we would like to revisit.

    Eggplant Shaksuka
    Anna L.

    Incredible service and great brunch drink deal, I was left just a little unimpressed. $26 for a shaksukathat was a little bland with 4 thin slices of sausage and over hard eggs - I really enjoyed the drinks and vibe here but overall the brunch is pretty standard and $$

    Complimentary warm bread that came with one of my dishes
    Joe Y.

    I had a wonderful dining experience at A La Turka. When I arrived, Ahsan kindly seated me by the window, which I truly appreciated since I always prefer window seating. Yagmur was very friendly and patient. She walked me through the vegan section of the menu in detail and helped me choose my dishes. Based on her recommendations, I ordered the Fasulye (Bean Salad), Falafel, and Eggplant Shakshuka. All three dishes were delicious, and they came with complimentary warm bread--soft, fresh, and served perfectly warm. When the food arrived, Cem, the manager, personally brought everything to my table and explained each dish so I could match the names correctly. His attentiveness and hospitality made the experience even more welcoming. Overall, I had an excellent Thanksgiving lunch at A La Turka--especially meaningful since most restaurants were closed. I truly appreciate that they were open and provided such warm service and great food. I highly recommend this restaurant!

    Brunch: Rib eye steak and eggs  Pancakes Peach Bellini Mimosa
    Bernice M.

    I came here on a Saturday at 1:30pm with a pulsd deal for brunch. We requested outdoor seating but then decided to sit inside to avoid the sun and they have a great seating area with fully open windows on a warm day so it was perfect. My friend and I got a mimosa and Bellini to drink and pancakes and rib eye steak and eggs. The pancakes do come with the syrup already on them so if you would like to control the amount, I would ask when ordering. The rib eye was seasoned and cooked perfectly. I really enjoyed it and the side of fruit was great. I am very appreciative of the fact that though we did 60-minute bottomless, they never rushed my friend and I after the 60 minutes was up and allowed us to sit and chat for as long as we did. It was a lovely brunch.

    Fried Calamari
    Stephanie N.

    Decent spot on the UES for Turkish food. Decent but nothing crazy. Ambiance was nice, they had resin countertops and walls, with deep blue furnishings. Service was good as well. We got two salads, calamari and branzino. Salads were nice and fresh, seafood was pretty good. Drinks were flavorful and delicious.

    restaurant week menu
    Anne B.

    Absolutely delicious food!!! Went here for restaurant week (weekday lunch) and it was really amazing. The restaurant itself is beautiful, lots of people even for lunch time. The service was great, though a bit on the slower side for the area we were sitting at. I felt that the server maybe forgot about us on multiple occasions but the food really made a great impact. Would certainly dine here again. For first course we got hummus with very tasty bread and eggplant shakshuka-- probably the best I've ever had. For second course we chose lamb shank which also had mashed potatoes and eggplant which is different than most restaurants and it really made a difference. The grilled eggplant really made the dish more complete. I really would go back to this place just for the lamb shank.The other entree we got was chicken shish kebab and it was comparable to other restaurants. And lastly for desert we got fig with walnut and it was very tasty. It was the very first time I've ever had it and was hooked. We also got baklava. I really would love to go back to this place again, maybe sometime at night because the restaurant looks very nicely decorated with lights.

    Jessica G.

    My boyfriend got the stuffed chicken, I got the chicken Kebob and we shared the falafel appetizer and chocolate pudding + tiramisu for dessert. Every item was soo delicious! One star because the sav blanc was not to liking.

    $32 Lamb Shank: magnificent--highly recommend
    Kseniya K.

    Established in 1995, this restaurant is as old as I am--and I see why they're still in business. Food is delicious, portions are ample, menu offers a lot of choices, to satisfy picky eaters like me. Was happy with everything we tried. $9 lentil soup was hearty and satisfying on a cold Saturday, as snow was covering the city. $24 kusbabi pide [Turkish pizza with meat] was scrumptious: not heavy, crispy dough, flavorful tomato sauce, and perfectly sweet/savory chopped meat. $32 lamb shank was the king of the meal! Huge portion [great for sharing and taking leftovers home] and bursting with flavor. Meat was delicate and delicious. Shank was wrapped in the most delicate roasted eggplant, which elevated this dish. Vegetables in tomato sauce went really well with the complementary Turkish bread--mop up all those juices! Would order this dish again and again. Pleasant environment--pretty stone columns with thematic illumination provide a romantic vibe at night. You feel like you're dinning at a proper restaurant. Friendly and courteous staff. Quick service. Would return to sample more menu items.

    Maria B.

    Came here for dinner with a friend recently on a very cold night, and we were so happy that the ambience was nice and cozy and warm inside. I was not particularly amazed by the food, but am not sure if it had to do with what I ordered. We each tried the same dish, so I can't speak for the rest of the food on the menu. We got the chicken adana, and I didn't love the consistency of it; I felt it was a little bit rubbery. The side of rice that it came with was pretty bland and lacked some flavor. The environment was more lively than we expected, but we thought that was a fun surprise! They seem to go all out for people's birthdays, so if you like to be serenaded, this will be a fun experience for you!

    babaganoush
    Nicole N.

    Had a great time celebrating my friend's birthday here! Started off with some good and aromatic bread that went super well with the Mezze Trio. It had tasty babaganoush, Burian, and hummus. I think the burian was my favorite with its creaminess and red peppers. The eggplant shakshuka was different from the shakshukas I've had in the past; their version is less saucy and really just eggplant and tomatoes. All of the apps were well seasoned, but portion sizes were smaller than expected. For mains, the adana kehab (lamb) was very tender and so was the chicken adana. They both had similar spices which I enjoyed and it comes with pickled veggies, chopped dill/green onions, and rice. The only off-putting thing was that ask all guests to not share entrees. While I understand the logistical and financial implications behind this, I think a nicer wording would achieve the same goal. Staff were nice and timing of food was appropriate for a weekday night (not too busy but I had a large party). The decor is cute with a dim environment and an amber marble bar top. For birthdays you can even ask them to place a candle on a dessert (must order) and they will sing/play music for you!

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    Is the meat you guys use halal?

    My guess would be not since it would be advertised as a perk for those who follow that custom. As well, it appears that it's not their customer base in this location.

    I heard they may have belly dancers for entertainment on the weekends, is this true?

    We have belly dance show with a live band. But it's not on the weekends only on Thursday nights.

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