This\n Was our first time here at this restaurant? I had seen a show about Turkey and they went on and on about the food, so I googled, is there a Turkish restaurant in the area, and this is what I came up with. It's a very nice restaurant. We're not big eaters, but we had something that was like a very thin crusted Pizza with lamb and chicken onion and parsley, it was delicious! Hi recommend the owner was very nice and helpful.We will definitely go back!! Nancy Kelly & Les read more

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We had been following the adventures of some of our friends that are in Turkey and Greece, so we got the craving for some Turkish food. The reviews were excellent for this place and the prices were reasonable. Also, the very first time we travelled to Istanbul, we stayed at a great boutique hotel just steps from the Galata tower, so that was great memories... We got a Chicken Pide and a Shish Kebab platter....both were made perfectly (I asked for the kebab to be cooked with low sodium and it was just right for me). The pide was a big portion with the edges of the flatbread very crispy and very crunchy.....delicious.... Both the gentlemen working in here were really friendly and talkative. As we mentioned to them that we had just been to Istanbul a few months back. Great food, great service. read more

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Ever since that last meal at CITIR in East Boca, I've been craving a casual Turkish spot closer to home. Then I remembered Galata Kabab & Pide--a place we visited maybe five years ago. Quiet then, and still quiet now. Practically hidden in a sleepy plaza with only one neighbor: a medical call center. Blink and you'll miss it. Inside, it's serene--almost eerily so. The kind of silence you don't expect from a restaurant. But then you notice the music. Not pop or Turkish radio, but soft, lullaby-like instrumentals playing gently in the background. It's almost hypnotic, the kind of soundtrack that makes you exhale and slow down. You could probably fall asleep in your chair if the food weren't so good. Jay, the owner, is originally from Istanbul. He's been running Galata for eight years now. The space used to be a pizza joint, but he's turned it into a minimalist Turkish kitchen that focuses on what matters: kebabs, lahmacun, and pides. The menu isn't huge, but every item feels considered. Jay butchers and grinds the lamb for the kofte himself. The chicken? Marinated for 30 hours. Everything is cooked fresh, seasoned just right, and served without pretense. It's the kind of place where the food does all the talking. There's also a little Turkish grocery area in the back--cheeses, yogurts, pantry goods, cookies. Nothing flashy, just honest imports for people who miss home or are curious enough to explore it. It's not a scene. It's not loud. It's not trying to be anything it's not. It's just good food, soft music, and a guy named Jay quietly doing it right. read more

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Food was amazing and the taste made us feel like we were in Turkey! They have a grocery section where you can you can buy authentic Turkish products. read more

I found this amazing gem Monday night as I was planning dinner for my family. It was a rainy day and this restaurant was on my radar. Parking was easy and plentiful outside. I was greeted immediately upon entering and placed my order. I looked at the items in the small grocery market section while I waited for my order to be prepared. Everything was cooked perfectly and arrived quickly. The owner packaged everything up and was incredibly sweet ensuring I had everything I needed. He also spoke about his store and I could feel the pride he has over the food he serves. What a gift it was to meet him. The food: was AMAZING!!! Fresh, seasoned perfectly, delicious!!! My kids ate more than they ever do, and they asked to go back! That's a win in my book! I ordered two chicken kabob plates that came with rice, grilled veggies, and salad, along with a chicken salad. Everything was delicious and fresh. I brought home some cookies and chocolates that we all enjoyed also from the market. I highly recommend visiting if you are in the area. read more

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Galata is a hidden gem! I ordered a chicken wrap and a chicken pide. The flavors in this wrap were on point - the chicken is char-grilled and wrapped up with grilled onions and tomatoes. They really seasoned everything in this wrap well. They have crushed red pepper and oregano on each table to add extra flavor. The chicken pide was also delicious! The chicken was a spicy chicken sausage. It reminded me of an Italian sausage or chorizo but not as greasy. The crust was thin, light and had a perfect crunch around the edges. The pide was topped with melted mozzarella and spicy chicken. It was enough to share and too much to eat by myself so I took my leftovers to go. It warmed up nicely and was just as good the next day. The restaurant is run by only a few people but they all do their jobs well. They are friendly and courteous. I asked several questions and they were happy to answer all of them. They also take pride in what they serve - bringing drinks out on a special serving platter and each chef brings out the dish they cook directly to the table. I also ordered a Turkish coffee which was a strong cup of coffee served in the cutest little cup. I did feel that the chicken wrap was a little pricey at $15.99 but overall I felt great after eating a healthy, flavorful meal. read more

Galata Kebab & Pide House - Turkish Coffee - Turkish Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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The food is good, but definitely overpriced. I've only ordered from here twice. I enjoyed the food, though. I got the pide both times. Whoever rings me up at the register is usually very serious and doesn't make any kind of conversation. read more

The best Turkish Pide in Miami. All made from scratch, the dough is light and doesn't bloat you, if you're gluten sensitive. The taste is amazing on all Pides! Service is great! I love coming here with my kids to watch a soccer game as well! read more

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My bro and I went here Wednesday evening. It was pretty empty, just us, then a solo diner showed up later. The restaurant is extremely clean and has a family owned vibe. I feel they do most business on Uber Eats and Doordash. The service was EXCELLENT, the food was BEYOND AMAZING. The salad that was included, was one of the BEST I've had in my life, so fresh, like the vegetables were picked today on site. The rice, there's something SPECIAL about the rice. Everything was so DELICIOUS and I felt GREAT after consuming. This place will now be included in my rotation. I shall return. Oh and there's a Turkish Grocery on site. Try the Figs. read more

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This restaurant has plenty of parking during Saturday lunch time! We tried 2 types of pide (one with minced meat and other one had sucuk and pastrami and cheese). Both very different than each other. I loved both! They also have a small shop inside and they sell Turkish products, it is very unique. These are authentic Turkish pides, hard to get any more authentic than this in the US. If you want to try authentic Turkish food, great place! read more

We actually stopped in Saturday, I had unplugged for the weekend to spend quality time with my wife, but I knew I had to review this establishment. We started off with a tea, it was the best quality and was served traditionally. I would recommend it! The Mixed Meat Platter was exactly what I wanted it to be...the salad completely complimented the plate and was in no way an after thought. The highest quality of rice was used and the meats were flavorful and juicy. The Mozzarella and Egg Pide, this was actually the first time I have had this dish, was awesome. No additives needed! The crust was perfectly crisp and not overly dense. The combination of eggs and mozzarella as a filling took me back to my Navy days and a breakfast we had in Singapore. It was not over done, simple yet elegant and well put together. The deserts were great and the coffee was an excellent pairing to help cut the sweetness. If you visit, order them both. While they look similar, they are unique of each other! The staff was friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere was rustic and homey, and we did do a little shopping in their "store"...we will return soon and try different things and I will update when we do. read more

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Holy handful, such good food. Starting backwards, that's the best baklava I've ever had. I've tried it maybe 10x In my life and previously I'd describe it as edible. I've never liked it because in my opinion it's dry, a little sweet like honey but not a savory kind of sweet, just an annoying kind of phyllo pastry with honey and nuts. This is something I'd come back for though. It's hard to explain but please get it if you come here. It's the best dessert I've had in a year minimum. I found this gem from Yelp, which rarely disappoints and it sure didn't this time. The main part of the order I picked up was a "mozzarella pide" (with mushrooms). They've mastered moderation. It wasn't too bready or cheesy, or had too little or too much mushrooms. It literally was the perfect balance of everything. I grabbed some of their assorted treats and from what I've tried so far they rock. I'm not that experienced in Turkish dark chocolate but it's Alejandro approved! I'll definitely be back. read more

Galata Kebab & Pide House - Mozzarella pide w/ shrooms - Turkish Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Galata is a great place to stop by if you are craving for some halal pizza or Mediterranean. We tried their Chicken Pide and it was just as delicious as it looks in photos. You can call it pizza small bites and it's decent size for party of two. Our next item to order was a mixed grill which came with kabob and chicken and some rice and salad. It was well cooked but could be better in terms of quantity. Overall a great place nice and super clean. The staff and manager were amazing and very welcoming which is why I give this place a five star. It would be great if they can add more items like halal steak and burger to their menu which would definitely draw more folks to this place read more

Galata Kebab & Pide House - Front counter where you can place the order - Turkish Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Very good location with a parking spots. I like the lahmacun here, good portion and tasty, we also ordered pide with ground beef, very tasty as well. Fresh, tasty with a reasonable price. The place is very welcoming with a good service. The ambience is a good, it is a local, casual place. I would definitely go again. read more

Great service and super delicious food. My family went here for my dad's birthday and all the food was super authentic. First time customer but will definitely be coming back! read more

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My coworker and I came here for lunch after he read some Yelp reviews. When we entered, there was soccer playing and one table seated. We were never greeted so we looked at the menu at the top of the cashier area. The only options displayed were the flatbreads (pide), kabobs, and salad. The employee taking our order noticed us looking up but never offered a different menu. After looking online, I see that there are many options. Regardless, we ordered what was on display. I had the Grilled chicken salad for $14.95 and my coworker ordered the Pastirami Pide (Turkish fried beef with cheese). My salad was very large with a nice balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The chicken was a small portion though and pretty dry. My coworkers pide came out and looked like a long pepperoni pizza. He said it was pretty good. The employee at the front was not very engaging or friendly to us but was very nice to the table next to us. Overall the price for 2 people with a water and soda was $36. Way to steep of a price for the quality of food and the lack of service. read more

Jay was excellent! Food and service great! Store iinside and available for take out. Great experience

And supermarket. Unpretentious Turkish pizza place. But they also have delightful "pide" (PEE-day). Like a bread boat with cheese and other stuff inside (think of pide as an open-faced calzone). Toppings/fillings have a Turkish flavoring profile which is a nice and exotic change. Kebobs are perfectly fine as well. A real opportunity for some hospitality and a delicious, simple lunch. And hot tea. And all manner of Turkish speciality grocieries for sale in the back. read more

Galata Kebab & Pide House This restaurant has increased the Florida standards for Turkish cuisine in a very good way. This place is the real deal for kebabs and pides. Reminded me of my multiple visits to Istanbul. Off the grill items are a must try as well pides. They also have salads and pizzas. Things we ordered: Mixed grill- This consisted of flat round koftas and juicy/tender chicken pieces with rice and fresh salad. Chicken Pide- The ingredients were chicken, mozzarella and that awesome bread it was part of. Oh my, I'm already dreaming of getting this again. Right out of the oven, they do a fantastic job in making this. Service- It's a subtle laid back service with you ordering the food at the counter or at the table if you like. The owner is calm and collected with a warm personality. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. And this restaurant makes me want to go back to Istanbul for the fourth time in the near future. Side Note- The name: Galata is a cool tower that overlooks the beautiful city of Istanbul. read more

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This is one of the best Turkish restaurants I've been to. As you know I love mostly family owned businesses over traditional restaurant chains as I believe the heart and soul is poured into every plate. This is what I experienced yesterday. Parking is not that easy but worth it. We didn't have to wait to be seated, arrived around 12:30 pm. We ordered the mixed grilled platter and the Pastirami pide. Platter: great size, salad comes with authentic dressing and rice chicken and lamb meatballs. Tasty, cooked well, the only thing I didn't like was the grilled tomato there but because I don't usually eat those. Order this. Pastirami pide: amazing. You can clearly tell there was heart out into the flour of this plate. Cooked to perfection and look even better. Tasty, hot, well oven baked. Way to go Prices are good. Service was fast we didn't have to wait. It's more of a casual look than elegant so to chill its good by I would recommend for a date. I went with some coworkers and it was perfect. read more

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we loved it.. first time here.. looked like a small hotel , but the food is really good.. Kebabs were so good.. loved it so much that we came back again.. meat lovers will surely like it.. For veggie they had less though.. and thats why the 4 stars.. I wish they had more options for veggies .. Pide - looked small in the pic, but as u can see my pics, they are BIG :) we also had the turkish tea and tasted good.. Overall a good place and we liked it so much... read more

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The name of this place is a bit of a mis-nomer and doesn't do it justice. For years, this location was a local pizza joint (the oven is still there) and then it was reopened with this name. We stopped in once quite awhile back and they were promoting a buffet lunch that didn't look very exciting so we left. I saw that they had more emphasis on Turkish food and thought we should give it a try this time. So glad we did. There are new new owners. The buffet stuff is gone. The whole inside is redone. There are Sven tables. And in the back of the restaurant is a small grocery area (with a cooler as well) selling various Turkish items including all sorts of nuts, sauces, teas, etc etc. My husband lived in Turkey many years ago and has fond memories of the food there, as well as still remembering a few phrases. So I had high hopes. Turns out the two gentlemen we came in contact with really were both from Turkey. Anyhow, back to the food. Their menu is printed above the counter and each item is numbered and pictured. They were out of ground beef and steak so we skipped those items. We chose instead, number 10, a kofte plate and number 1, a mozzarella pide. Plus we had hot chai to drink, as well. The chai came out first served in the traditional glass cups. I love this aromatic tea. I added sugar, of course. Then we got our kofte plate. The portion was huge -- 5 small Turkish flat meatballs made of ground meat (not sure if all lamb or combo) and garlic and spices; a shepherd's salad with a lovely dressing sprinkled with sumac; a couple grilled tomato wedges and grilled green pepper pieces; all over a bed of rice pilaf. We asked for extra sumac to add -- I love this lemony spice. Everything was delicious. Our mozzarella pide was a cheesy Turkish version of flatbread pizza. A long dough shaped like a football/long rectangle and folded in on the sides. On top was sprinkled a bit of a green herb (sorry not sure what it was). This was wonderful, too. And addictive. You can also get a pide with Turkish sausage, or one with a pastrami like meat, or ground beef, or steak (they were out), or one with spinach. They also have regular pizza, as well. Their only dessert is baklava, but we were too full to try it. The gentleman who had it (sitting one table over) said it was very good. It's imported from Turkey and reheated here. Maybe next time. And there will be a next time! read more

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The tastiest Turkish restaurant ever. My husband lived in Turkey for a while so this place really reminds him of home. The gentlemen working and cooking here are so kind and the food is absolutely delicious. read more

We order 4 type of Pide, spinach, ground beef , chicken and lamb * was the best experience I had with lamb!! Food well seasoned , Pide fresh from the oven... AMAZING!! Delicious ... go and tell me later read more

Galata Kebab & Pide House - Chicken Pide and Lamb - Turkish Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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What a find! If you are looking for a lunch spot and the menu looks good to you then you NEED to come. I'm not sure if I know where another Turkish place is in town. But at this point it would take a lot of convincing to get me to switch. I've been a few time now and I can't say enough good things. I've even gotten food to go when I only have had a few minutes. So I've order several pide and pizza and I'm blown away each time. I've had the Soudjouk, Philly, Pastrami, and the Ground Beef Pides. All are great but the Philly is the one for me. I've also had the Flatbread Pizza. I can count on one hand the amount of times in life when the food is so good but the serving size is so big that I can't finish it even though I seriously tried. The pizza is HUGE and delicious. There is even a little market in the back. I'll be getting more Turkish coffee soon. And the prices look great too! I know where I'm going for lunch tomorrow! read more

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My 500th review on yelp is on one of the newest restaurants in South Florida. This Turkish place has just recently opened and named after the Galata tower in Istanbul which is one of my favorite cities and the gateway to Europe and Asia. Rabia J, my partner in crime and I visited this place for lunch. Located in Fort Lauderdale city this restaurant is unique as they serve authentic Istanbul food plus also sell tons of original products from Turkey. You rarely find Pide in any local restaurants in the area so we tried the chicken Pide and a mixed grill platter. Both the dishes were well cooked and delicious. The owner personally served us and made sure we were happy with our entrees. Prices are reasonable and food is 5 star. Highly recommend you try them if in the area and craving middle eastern cuisine. Excellent addition to the South Florida restaurants plus gets the honors for my 500th review on yelp. read more

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After reading Rabia M review I promptly contacted Sam M and asked "hey, when are we going to go there together? This place looks fierce!" And like Yelp friends should do, we arranged a time to go there together. And as I write this review, I'm thinking of when I will return cause it was great. Before I walked in I knew I was going to order a mixed grill cause I had seen the pictures of it and Rabia described it in her review. I wasn't sure about the pide, but when I saw the pictures of those, and after Sam and Rabia describes how tasty they were, there was no question. A chicken pide was shared by me and Dennis, along with the mixed grill. The portion size of each was huge and there was more than enough food for both of us. I'm not a rice eater, but I did try the rice on the mixed grill and it was tender and tasty. The meats on the mixed grill were cooked to perfection, as were the peppers. When we first arrived, we were able to watch CNN live from Turkey. It was great, not that I understood what was being said, but it reminded me that there is a world out there beyond our South Florida bubble, indeed, beyond our USA bubble. And that's another reason it's always a treat to spend time to Sam and Rabia, as they are world travelers and explorers wherever they go. We shared stories and pictures of our time in Istanbul, including pictures of food eaten in Istanbul. There is a small market in the rear of the restaurant and I'll be back to make purchases. Almost everything was made in Turkey. While we didn't have dessert, they had fresh baklava made in Turkey (see picture) which is flown in daily. I'll be sure to try that next time, and again order Turkish tea, which was very hot and strong. A great find and appreciation to R and S for their review. Don't wait too long before you go there. You'll be missing a real treat. The owners are in the kitchen as well as serving and were exceedingly warm and hospitable. Yup, this is a real gem. read more

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Wonderful Turkish kebab and pide (bread) flatbreads. Highly recommended. Great community of turks in FL.

Great service, good food, and nice people. I visited this place on a slow Tuesday nite. I think it was the owner "a young guy" he was very nice and made few recommendations. I ordered lentil soup, a cheese, and a ground meat pies. The food was very good. It didn't take long to get my food. I was fasting so they brought some dates. When I went to pay I asked for couple of more dates and the guy got many more "thank you". I'll make sure to visit again when I am back in the area. read more

Food was great and tasty. Staff was so kind and friendly felt like I was in Turkey again read more

Galata Kebab & Pide House - Turkish Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

I was looking for a restaurant for lunch out west in Pompano and I'm glad I found Galata. The restaurant is simple and basic and service is also basic. We tried a few pide's and the feta pide was fine but the mozzarella version was excellent. A nice oval crust was topped with good quality cheese. Chicken kebab can often be dry and overcooked and lacking in flavor but here it was cooked nicely and the accompanying rice was excellent. For dessert we had katmer and several versions I've had in the past, both in Turkey and elsewhere featured pistachios on top - but though there were no pistachios on top here the katmer was still flaky and good. If anyone is looking for a casual lunch restaurant in Pompano, Galata is a good choice. read more

Galata Kebab & Pide House - Mozzarella Pide. - Turkish Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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The food wasn't bad it's just way overpriced. The meets are used so sparingly. The flatbread pizza is actually lahmajun. I've never seen so much of the bread with nothing on it before. My mom used to make it when I was younger. She laughed when I showed it to her. When I told her how much it cost she threw her slipper at me. I ordered the pide with Basterma and maybe there was a 1-1.5 slices cuts into little pieces. If you've never seen sliced basterma it's about half the length of a slice of bacon. If you haven't guessed the second slipper came flying when she saw my total bill. read more

Right around the corner and very good! Farmhouse Cafe ( in Turkish: çiftlik evi ). The name doesn't reveal all of the delicious treasures awaiting inside.... Lunchtime and my wife wanted to give our neighborhood eatery a try and I'm glad she did. We order a kofte plate with salad, rice and grilled lamb patties. We also shared the Mozzarella Pide which was a perfect pairing with our kofte. I asked for Chai, (one of my standard measurements of authentic Turkish cuisine), 2 glasses served piping hot and the sugar melts without stirring. We wound up asking for two more glasses of the refreshing liquid beverage. They also carry done domestic soft drinks as well as some Turkish juices, nectars, and soft drinks. ( No beer license - so they don't have Efis bira..... Turkish Budweiser). Pleasant and friendly proprietors, one from Izmir and the other from Istanbul. Nice guys who were patient enough as I pulled together words and phrases from 40+ years ago when I was stationed in Ankara. Chok Gazelle! We will definitely be back to try the other dishes. read more

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This place I rave about! I'm in love with their Baklava! Everything else is amazing too! Tender and juicy chops, portion size are great! It's my spot! Don't be scared to go in as it's nestled in there. I cased around myself before I went in lol read more

Nice, but overpriced. Loved baklava but I don't think it was house made, most likely Amazon Prime! Very pleasant staff.

As a fan of lahmacun and pide, I was intrigued by this restaurant. I ordered takeout and got a standard lahmacun and Philly cheesesteak pide (which didn't match the photos on their site btw). The lahmacun looked good but it lacked flavor and salt. Also, traditionally lahmacun comes with lettuce and onions and tomatoes and lemons but I think that we only received lemons. The Philly cheesesteak pide was much better and even reheated well the next day. The price was wayyyy too high though (roughly $40 for both). I think that this place has potential but it was empty when I arrived and I think that they could benefit from having a lunch special and doing some marketing. Wish them luck. read more

Greats space and the food is excellent not much to choose from but portions can be filling

Menu: Grilled Chicken Kabobs / Chicken Pide / Tea Price: $14 / $ 12 / $2 Quality: 10/10 Quantity 10/10 Environment: Relaxing, great for family/friends hangout Food Diary: I have already mentioned it before, and will mention it again. Their grilled chicken kabobs are PERFECTION. Marinated and grilled on the spot and served fresh. I have noticed they raised the price up by a $1. I have also tried other menus such as chicken pide and mozzarella pide. They are just as delicious and served fresh on the table. Their Pide is full of flavor. For a couple bucks, the size of the Pide was huge. I couldn't finish the food. My friend and I had to share. We ended our lunch with authentic Turkish style tea/chai. It was HOT. Reminded me of my childhood days when the women would serve hot piping tea to the guests. I am eager to try their Coffee. I can't wait to try. See you soon Gelata! read more

Galata Kebab & Pide House - Grilled Chicken shish Kabob - Turkish Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Looove this place !!! Their mini kebabs are to die for I look forward to it every time!

I spotted this place as I was leaving 5th element Indian grill one day and thought I would give it a try. Great lunch spot for pizza or Pide as they call it. It's my new favorite thing for lunch. Good portion size. Great flavor and the Dough is so buttery!! They have an grocery section in the back with all these intriguing items - Turkish delights cookies, chocolates, perishable and non perishable groceries. Good stuff. read more

Galata Kebab & Pide House - Mozzarella Pide. Lunch portion with red pepper flakes and parsley. Soooooooo good. - Turkish Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida