Holy deliciousness. Incredible dinner experience at Esnaf tonight! We know we will be back--we will…read morewant to try new things, but it will be so hard because we loved everything we ordered tonight and would definitely order it all again. The branzino was excellent. We did the kebap trio -- the chicken was our favorite. For dessert we got the katmer (pistachio cream-filled filo pastry, served with pistachio gelato) -- this was a fantastic recommendation from our server. Service was top notch. There were three servers working inside and outside, quite a few tables including a big group, and they were so on top of it, warm, welcoming, attentive. Truly standout five star service from the moment we walked in--thank you, Esnaf staff! We loved our experience here. The restaurant is also beautiful! Get a table by the window if you can. Definitely a great date spot or place to linger over drinks with friends. We can't wait to be back.

Amazing Turkish restaurant with such a warm and wonderful atmosphere! The music and ambiance were…read morefantastic. We were greeted with a big smile at the door, which I think is so important. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our table was checked on frequently, and they constantly asked if we needed more bread or anything else. Empty plates were cleared promptly, and everything felt very attentive without being overwhelming. A special thanks to Kerem and Cansel for taking such great care of us! As for the food, I think we ordered way too many mezes, so we didn't have room for the main courses. We'll definitely try them next time. Everything we tasted was delicious and very well prepared. My personal favorite was the Girit Ezmesi. And the bread deserves a special mention. it's freshly baked and brought straight to the table. Absolutely wonderful. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

We stopped into Meyhouse in Palo Alto for some Mediterranean cuisine and happy hour cocktails and…read morehad a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was stylish, welcoming, and perfect for a relaxed evening out. We shared several Mediterranean bites, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The quality of the ingredients really stood out, and each dish was packed with flavor. The cocktails were excellent, and my husband especially enjoyed the Japanese whiskey flight, which was a fun way to sample a variety of unique whiskeys. It was a great addition to the meal and made the experience feel even more special. As fans of Pera Mezze House in Roseville, we were excited to learn that Meyhouse shares the same ownership, and the same attention to quality and hospitality definitely shines through. Great food, delicious drinks, and wonderful service. We look forward to coming back the next time we're in Palo Alto!

I've been to the Sunnyvale location of Meyhouse a few times but never the Palo Alto one, which is…read moreturns out also has live jazz (not in the main dining room). A fun way to start is to get Raki, which is like the Turkish equivalent of ouzo, but you have to like anise/licorice. They have a few options available, and our Turkish server was helpful when we were trying to choose one. They do have a full bar available. Onto food: We had a group of 4 and ordered everything family style. - Girit: a garlic and spice whipped cheese with pistachios, great with bread. - Pancar: roasted yellow and red beets with Turkish white cheese. - Uc Borek: 3 phyllo rolls: they're fairly small, so it's hard for more than 3-4 people to share (1 bite each). One is zucchini, one is cheese, and one has beef. Beef was my favorite - Ahtapot: fire grilled octopus with a bean spread. - Ege Salatasi: similar to a Greek salad with tomatoes (so good in summer!), green bell peppers, onions, cucumber, croutons, Turkish white cheese, olives. - Chilean sea bass: loved the Aegean greens with this. The sea bass was so flavorful and was a generous portion. - Alinazik: beef tenderloin skewers with smoked eggplant labneh. Desserts: - Kunefe: melted mozzarella filling coated in phyllo, served warm. - Damla sakizli: their homemade mastika ice cream, which pairs wonderfully with the kunefe It's best to go with a group so that you can try more dishes. Everything had bold Mediterranean/Middle Eastern flavors, and our server was really helpful when we were trying to decide on dishes. If you have more time or are hungrier, the tasting is also a great way to go (I've done it at the Sunnyvale location)!

It's great that they are open later in the evening. The baklava is a step up in quality:…read more5/5: pistachio roll. Great flavor. Not too sweet. 5/5: square walnut baklava. Not too sweet. 4/5: spongy soaked Kataifi; great texture, but generic sweet flavor.

We ordered to go from this place and their desserts are fairly good; we tried Kunefe Pistachio (4…read moreout of 5 stars) Triangle with Pistacho (3.5 stars) and their Tres Leches (1 star). Overall decent spot will definitely try it again

It was only recently that I started becoming more adventurous with Mediterranean cuisine, since it…read morewasn't something I had eaten very often before. Sofra Grill has quickly become one of my favorite places to enjoy it! Go-to orders: -Chicken Skewers Plate - SO MOIST AND JUICY!!!!! -Steak or Chicken Shawarma Plate -Steak Shawarma Fries FOOD: 9/10 Flavorful food, juicy protein, fresh sides- it is all so good. The portions are pretty big and not overly salty or oily. Their pita bread is very fluffy as well. SERVICE: 9/10 Staff is always quick, very kind, and chill. AMBIANCE: 10/10 They recently expanded! They opened up the wall and added an extended section to the restaurant. The decor is simple yet aesthetically pleasing--nothing feels overdone. I also love the attention to detail in their plating; everything feels thoughtfully presented.

Sofra Grill is the kind of restaurant where you arrive hungry and leave wondering whether you have…read morejust eaten dinner or participated in a Mediterranean endurance competition. The hummus was creamy, the chicken shawarma was flavorful, and the bread was so good I briefly considered putting it in my pocket for later. The Adana kebab had enough spice to remind me that I still have functioning taste buds, while the lahmacun was essentially Turkish pizza, but which raises the obvious question: Why haven't we been doing this all along? So far, so good. My stomach was optimistic. Then things became a little less heroic. Some dishes seemed to have been prepared by completely different kitchens that weren't on speaking terms. The mixed grill arrived looking like it was preparing to support me through the apocalypse. There was so much food that I started making strategic decisions about which items I would eat now and which ones I would leave behind for my imaginary second stomach. A few dishes were excellent; others were more "perfectly acceptable, but let's not get carried away." The atmosphere is pleasant, the menu has plenty of choices, and there are enough good dishes to make me want to return. But three stars feels right: not bad enough to complain, not good enough to write poetry about. I'd happily come back for the shawarma, hummus, bread, and kunafa--but next time I'm bringing stretchy pants, a financial advisor, and someone to carry me to the car. Service was okay.

Another enjoyable lunch here: - renovated interior…read more - prix fixe 3 course menu is reasonable at $46/pp, whole table participation, love that have a choice of many items in each category - everything tastes fresh and homemade - great staff who know the menu and will adjust to the diner's needs and desires - dine inside or alfresco Have always wanted to visit Türkiye and eating here again just reminded me why!

Meyhouse Sunnyvale -- Excellent Food, but the Service Pacing Could Be Much Better…read more I tried the $44.95 three-course prix fixe lunch and chose the Köpoğlu as my meze, upgraded the main to the Adana Kebab for $3, and added the Künefe for $2. The food was the strongest part of the experience, and several things stood out more than I expected. The complimentary bread was excellent--warm, fragrant, and nicely textured. I also really enjoyed the green herb sauce served with it. The parsley and mint flavors were quite pronounced, almost grassy, but in a good way. It was fresh and aromatic and worked very well with the bread. The Köpoğlu was one of the highlights of the meal. The roasted eggplant, tomato sauce, garlic yogurt, and olive oil were very well balanced. I especially liked the garlic yogurt--the acidity, garlic, and creaminess were all present without any one element overpowering the others. The tomato added sweetness and acidity, while the olive oil rounded everything out. It was especially good with the bread. The Adana Kebab was also very good. My first bite came from the end of the skewer and was slightly dry, but once I got into the center, the meat was noticeably juicier. The char from the grill was excellent, and the lamb had a clear lamb flavor without being gamey. The chopped red pepper mixed into the meat also added another layer of aroma and flavor. Even the rice surprised me. It looked like plain white rice, but it was flavorful enough to eat on its own, with a noticeable buttery, almost milky aroma. The flatbread underneath the kebab was also very good after soaking up some of the lamb juices and fat. If I had one criticism of the main plate itself, it would be the proportion of onion-tomato salad to meat. The salad tasted fine, but for my preference, there was a little too much of it. I really enjoy the lingering flavor of grilled lamb, and while the rice and bread help carry that flavor, the raw onion and tomato act as a strong palate cleanser and erase it quickly. Since the meat portion was relatively small compared with the rice and salad, I would personally prefer a little more kebab and a little less salad. The Künefe was another highlight. I really enjoyed the contrast between the crispy kadayıf on the outside and the soft, warm cheese inside. The pistachios on top were not something I particularly enjoyed by themselves, but mixed together with the cheese, syrup, and crispy pastry, they made much more sense. The first few bites, especially the areas that had not absorbed too much syrup, were excellent. Toward the center it became a little sweeter than I prefer, but overall I still liked it very much. Food-wise, I would actually give Meyhouse a slight edge over Dishdash. There were more layers and more small details to notice throughout the meal, from the bread and herb sauce to the Köpoğlu, Adana, rice, flatbread, and dessert. The service, however, did not match the level of the food. The restaurant was quite quiet at lunch, but the pacing was surprisingly rushed. I had barely started eating the Köpoğlu when the main course arrived. For a menu specifically presented as a three-course prix fixe, I expected the courses to be paced more deliberately. Instead, I had to choose between continuing to enjoy the appetizer and eating the kebab while it was still hot. There was also an issue with clearing the table. One staff member who was not the person taking my order repeatedly tried to remove my bread and the green herb sauce. The first time, I specifically asked him to leave the sauce. Later, after I finished the main course, he came back and again started clearing both without asking. I told him I wanted the bread to go, so he left the bread, but still removed the herb sauce. It was a small detail, but it made the service feel mechanical rather than attentive to what the guest had already requested. Overall, I would rate the food around 8.5/10 and the service around 6.5-7/10. Meyhouse is a little more expensive than Dishdash, but the prix fixe lunch is also very substantial. I only ate about half of the complimentary bread, and I was already quite full after the main course. Finishing the Künefe left me completely stuffed, so the portion size is definitely generous. I would still come back. Next time, I would probably try the Ahtapot, especially since it is only a $9 upgrade on the prix fixe compared with $25 à la carte. The food gives me a reason to return; I just hope the pacing and attention to small service details are better next time.

**Rating take out only**…read more Ordered take out for Father's Day. I got the Sultana Combo, lentil soup, and a chicken wrap. The Sultana Combo looks like not a lot of food, but is actually a lot of food! 3 adults ate this, had their fill, but still had some leftovers for the next day. My favorite part was the rice, other people's favorite parts were the veggies or the soup (we don't usually eat a lot of protein, but the protein was also good!). It's not an elevated, elegant dish, especially not to-go-ed, but it's hearty, homey, and filling. There wasn't a part we didn't like or didn't think was worth the money. They have ample indoor and some outdoor patio seating; on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, seems lime many people opted for the outdoor seating. While waiting for my pick up order, there was one party in front of me that waited for (apparently) an excessive amount of time because the kitchen was backed up. The workers were extremely kind, and even gave them baklava as an apology! Small things like that show that the store cares more for the community than just getting orders out. My only gripe is that I felt like everything was extremely salty--the three of us were chugging water all night after our meal. I think the salt levels work well if there was plain rice or plain veggies, but when everything is salted so each part of the dish can be eaten alone, you end up feeling parched and bloated at the same time... not a good feeling. Regardless, recommend!!

Sultana is a beautiful Mediterranean spot in Menlo Park. I…read morestopped by for lunch on a Saturday and was surprised to find it empty, but it made for a wonderfully quiet and relaxing meal. The food is on the healthy side and perfectly portioned. I had a chicken plate with fresh veggies and just the right amount of rice (not too heavy!). I also absolutely loved the complimentary bread basket they bring out as a starter - such a nice touch. The Highlights: The Vibe: The interior, music, and even the restroom design are all in perfect sync, completely transporting you to the Mediterranean. The Service: The staff was incredibly nice, attentive, and caring. The Space: They offer a gorgeous indoor dining room as well as nice outdoor seating. A fantastic, healthy lunch spot with great service. Highly recommend!

The food was authentic and high quality. We ordered the Lahmacun and Gyro, and everything tasted…read morefresh and flavorful. The bread was freshly made, and you could really tell they use quality ingredients. The service was also great. Highly recommended!

First time ordering from here and we got: - Kusbasi Pide…read more- Lahmacun Both so delicious and I loved the pickled veggies that came with the Lahmacun, will def be grabbing a bite here again!

Been meaning to try this place and glad I did. I ordered to go and everything tasted amazing!…read morePackaged well too. Tried their hummus with their pita bread and I really enjoyed it! The hummus is super creamy and light, not too oily. The pita bread is exactly how I like it. It's thin and light. Best thing to dip into that hummus. Also tried their lentil soup and really do appreciate that it is just straight up tastes like lentils. Other places put heavy cream or something to make it creamy and I don't like that. For the entree I had the beef shish and the meat was spot on. Juicy and not dry. You don't even need the sauce because the meat stands well on its own! That's how good it is. I am glad I finally tried this place and will say I'll be coming back!

We've really enjoyed this spot before and we finally went back again after our last visit, which…read morewas ok. Unfortunately, the food didn't hit the mark. We both had the ground chicken kebabs this time and they were much drier than they had been before. So dry that my fork couldn't cut through it easily. The waiter informed me that he was aware, but it was due to the cooking process. I wish I had sent it back early on, as I've never had kebabs that dry. We also missed the grilled tomato and pepper they used to add to the plate and the salad was very light and plain--it had one small cucumber slice and it didn't have much dressing. It was disappointing and I don't know if we'll be back again anytime soon.

Came here and got the Chicken Korma, lamb kabob, Gosh Nann, and hand pulled laghman…read more My favorite was the hand pulled laghman as the beef and noodles were both great textures. The lamb kabob was a bit overcooked on some of them, but the good pieces were indeed quite good. The chicken korma actually disappointed because i didn't think anything really stood out from it. The flat noodles were also a bit overcooked IMO. The gosh nann was interesting because it was this oily pancake with meat inside and that was pretty unique. One thing is that this place is very oily, so for those that are looking to avoid it, just be mindful of that. All in all not bad, but probably closer to a 3.5 star for me.

Came here to try Uyghur food out of curiosity…read more Food: The Uyghur pilaf was pretty good and different from typical Chinese food. The homemade naan had a very solid texture. Service: The restaurant is owned and operated by a pair of sisters, who were friendly. I can hear them speaking to each other in Uyghur and the kitchen staff in Chinese. Ambiance: The restaurant is located at the same place from the previous Juban restaurant. The main dining room is a big square room, with two long tables in the middle with dishware and customer tables at the two sides, each can sit around 6 people. The walls were decorated with Uyghur portraits and fabrics.