Turkish Bakery & Deli is not just a place--it's a portal. A portal to flaky ecstasy, savory…read moreenlightenment, and the kind of hand release that makes you question whether you've ever truly lived. I walked in expecting a sandwich. I walked out hand-released into a new dimension of flavor, texture, and spiritual clarity. The moment you enter, the scent alone performs a full-body hand release on your soul. Cardamom, sesame, and dreams swirl in the air like edible incense. The décor? A cozy blend of Anatolian charm and deli swagger. I felt like I'd been hand-released from Seattle drizzle into Istanbul sunshine. Let's talk food: * The simit? A sesame-crusted halo of joy. One bite and I hand-released my skepticism about circular carbs. * The börek? Layers of pastry so delicate, I whispered "hand release" with every chew. * The lamb pide? A canoe of savory perfection that hand-released me from all previous notions of pizza. * And the baklava? Oh sweet mercy. It was a honey-soaked hand release into dessert nirvana. I considered legally changing my name to Pistachio. Non-Turks, non-locals, non-delicates--this place is for YOU. Turkish Bakery & Deli is a hand release from bland sandwiches and sad pastries. It's a flavor embassy where every bite is a diplomatic mission of delight. You don't need to know what sucuk is. Just trust the spice and let the hand release happen. The tea? Served in tulip glasses that practically chant "hand release" in Turkish. I sipped, I sighed, I forgave my ex. The staff? Warm, witty, and fluent in the language of joy. One of them hand-released a tray of delights onto my table and I nearly proposed. Go. Eat. Hand release your palate. Let Turkish Bakery & Deli show you what flavor diplomacy really means.

Absolutely amazing experience! This Turkish bakery in Kent is hands down one of the best spots I've…read morevisited. Everything was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and made with real care. I tried the bread and the hinkali, and both were outstanding. The bread was perfectly baked--crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The hinkali were delicious, juicy, and full of flavor with a great texture. You can really tell the ingredients are high quality and prepared with attention. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole visit even better. Service was quick, and the atmosphere felt warm and inviting.

One of my favorite places for a Turkish Breakfast in South King County. I have taken a several of…read moremy friends there and they all liked it as well. The place gets busy with customers and other Turkish families, which is a good sign. You order up at the counter when you walk in, then you pay and they give you a number to take to your table. They will then bring over the food to your table. Don't expect for personalized service/hospitality from the staff. It's cashier style and then drop off food, they they buss the table. Favorite to order are: Menemen, Beef Manti, Chicken Bowl, Avocado Toast, (kids love the mini pancakes), Pide Flatbreads Parking: Parking lot (Store is in a building of apartments/condos)

It's always nice to try something new with food. While visiting Tacoma, I was taken to this Turkish…read morerestaurant which my sister and her husband enjoy a lot. I was always thought all mediterranean restaurants are the same, but this one is a little different for me. Everything has yogurt in it and I'm not too crazy about sour yogurt. The restaurant is in a little shopping center, there are actually quite a few places to park. The restaurant is very nice, clean and airy. It's a self order, and they bring the food to your table. The prices are around $20 a dish. My sister ordered all the dishes, pizza, chicken, wontons, they all looked delicious but the tastes are so different for me. The wontons are not as tasty as Chinese wontons and they're not soft. The chicken is tasty but not very flavorful. The yogurt is very sour and rich. I had some slices of pizza, but nothing to rave about. Anyhow, at least I know what Turkish food is like. This one is supposed to be the best one in Tacoma and my sister family love it. Like they say, it's not my cup of tea.

Ate here passing through to the airport. Great service and even better food! The best greek food…read moreI've ever had. The fries were so fresh, and had so much gyro compared to other places i've been. This place was not stingy with their gyro, rice, or sauces. Would definitely be back weekly if I lived in the area.

We ordered a family plate and to say it was delicious is an understatement. Their service was top…read morenotch you could really feel that it's family owned with family recipes. The rice was fluffy and buttery, the meat was flavorful and tender and the salad was so well dressed. They also gave us pita bread and dessert complimentary. I will definitely be coming back!

The food is DELICIOUS! The service is a bit slow but just sit back and relax. The restaurant is…read moreclean and well seated for large gatherings.

Just giving a one-star rating based solely on the service, as we unfortunately didn't get a chance…read moreto eat anything. We made an online reservation for 8:45 PM, but when we arrived, we were told they could not serve us because it was too late. If the restaurant is unable to honor reservations at that time, they should not be accepting them in the first place. We drove 45 minutes from North Seattle to get here, only to be turned away. Extremely disappointing and frustrating. I would strongly recommend avoiding reservations through Yelp, as the reservation may not be honored (their words not mine).

You wanna have some fun? Here's the idea, go here, eat, repeat--even better, get the lamb fries…read more(sodelish) and or the lamb gyro and, or, the shawarma instead of the lamb, and guess what? So much fun, because where else are you going to find a place like this in Tacoma? It feels like a cozy, foreign adventure; they sell their own t-shirts, surely they do everything right and they're not trendingly overbearing at the counter *wink wink* ? Perff

I'm on a Mediterranean diet, so I was glad to find Al Bacha while I was in the neighborhood! I came…read morehere early on a Sunday. It was pretty easy to find street parking nearby and the restaurant wasn't busy. They have a pretty large menu and they also have several photos available which I always think is helpful! The lady at the front counter was really nice. I ordered the Kofta kebab plate (rice, kofta kebab, garlic sauce, side salad, pita). They also have gyro, falafel, salads, sandwiches, etc. I received my food quickly and it looked great. Everything tasted good and I ate most of it, so no leftovers. :-) Someone brought the food to my table, but you are responsible for bussing your tray yourself. Al Bacha is a nice, casual place to get Mediterranean food and I would come here again the next time I'm in Tacoma.

A hidden gem! This place is off the beaten path, but my husband ALWAYS wants to try gyro and Greek…read moreplaces ... this small but modern restaurant is awesome. Their family-run atmosphere and homemade noms are definitely worth checking out. We tried a little of everything and had tons of leftovers! Our daughter loved the soup, and she very much enjoyed the gyro meat. Their service is excellent, being friendly and warm, even though we were the only customers at the time. Bringing the food to our table, chatting with us about the food, and checking in on us halfway to make sure we were good. Thanks to this great family-run restaurant for an excellent meal and great vibes!

Had an itching for a gyro salad for lunch and for some daft reason,lentil soup (only 88…read moredegrees).Temperature inside wasn't much cooler,to my partners chagrin.The soup was disappointing.Lacked the flavour of say,an Indian lentil soup.But the salad!No problem.Generous portion of lamb/beef gyro meet and fresh lettuce,tomato,cucumber etc.Grape leaves were also very good.This is a small cafe with maybe eight tables.A lot of the business is takeaway. No alcohol,just soft drinks.I've been coming here for years...definitely one of the best Mediterranean style food establishments in the area.Just a little language barrier with the staff but they were genuinely keen to know if we enjoyed our meal,which is a nice touch.

Always on the search for amazing gyros -- I traveled through Israel an Greece so now always looking…read morefor the best and I've heard through the grapevine. This place is the go to for gyros !! I ordered it through Uber Eats which always makes me nervous because sometimes when I go into a restaurant and then I order through delivery service it doesn't taste the same. oh my God spectacular !! the rice fluffy, a little sweetness, a little zing, and then chicken, lamb, beef, tender, hummus!! amazing salad I loved the pita bread hot. I can't wait to bring my whole family here

Always clean, quick food orders, and a good variety of stuff. I'll be back eventuallyread more

If you are looking for a meal where every single bite is worth it, you need to check out Marlaina's…read moreMediterranean Kitchen! The food here is absolutely delicious, incredibly tasty, and packed with authentic Mediterranean taste and flavor. It is the perfect balance of healthy and flavorful. The service was excellent, and the overall ambiance has a very homey, cozy Mediterranean vibe. It is located in a lovely, small downtown atmosphere. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and street parking is available right nearby. Highly recommend if you want a healthy, delicious meal in a wonderful setting! Near SeaTac airport

I came here for lunch. I was looking for Persian food and found this place on Google Maps. The…read morepictures looked kind of similar to Iranian food, so I decided to give it a try. My husband and I ordered a few dishes. The ingredients seemed decent, but the rice had no salt at all, and the kebab wasn't tasty. The garnish on the plate wasn't prepared well either big chunks of onion, cucumber, and tomato, not nicely cut. The stew also didn't have much flavor and wasn't good. Honestly, when food isn't seasoned properly from the start, adding salt later doesn't fix it. We didn't enjoy our meal. Also, we tried calling the servers (both the guy and the lady), but they didn't respond. In the end, my husband had to get up and ask for bread. They still forgot, and near the end of our meal the waitress walked by and said, Oh, you wanted bread?

Gyro Zone is a small eatery in a strip mall. There are about 5 booths and 2 tables for dine in…read morecustomers. They have an extensive menu of Greek favorites. We all got the gyros in a pita. You can also get it in a wrap for $1 more. It was loaded with meat, Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onion and the tzatziki sauce. We also got the Greek fries. It is topped with tzatziki sauce and I think feta cheese crumbles. Both of them were delicious! There is a large lot so parking shouldn't be a problem at all. The gentlemen taking orders was friendly and service was quick. Would love to try other menu items but I am partial to gyros.

Came in for a quick takeout for lunch. It was quite busy, but orders were flying out and didn't…read morehave to wait that long. Their gyro is just consistently good. I love the fresh crunch of the veggies and how the gyro is fully filled. It's delicious and filling.

Wow this place is slept on! Authentic, fresh, flavorful, and huge portions making it worth your…read moremoney. Family run, they were so kind and quick to make the food to whatever you needed. We will be making this our new Mediterranean spot!

Every dish I ordered had its own unique flavor that vigor my taste buds. Fresh salad was out of…read morethis world. Hummus was freshly made. Chicken tool was grilled over coals or at least the taste indicated it, shawarma chicken had a curry kick to it that was good in each bite.I'd go there again. Highly recommend for halal fresh food options.