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    Nuka Cafe

    4.5 (299 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    NUKA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Cafe Nuka
    Otto S.

    Very good and fresh and great testing food. We went on vacation and stop by at Nuka Turkish cafe. Our server Talha was very and professional

    Fred T.

    In a sea of Persian places the Nuka Cafe stands out for good Turkish food. We arrived a bit before the lunch rush and parking was fairly easy but during busy hours may it may be a challenge. The staff was friendly and on point. I was bummed that Iskander was not available that day The Food: Aryan: This one was tasty and had the right amount of salt. Hummus: It was nicely pureed and had the perfect seasoning. The slightly bitter olive oil provided a perfect contrast to the richness. Chicken plate: The sides were fresh and tasty. The chicken was well cooked and perfectly seasoned. Lamb Plate: The sides were identical, and the lamb while seasoned well was a bit overcooked and tough enough to cost a star. Great little Turkish place that would have gotten 5 stars but for the lamb

    Beyti Sarma Kusbasi Pide Iskender Kebap

    The food was absolutely delicious! Everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The portions were very generous, especially the kebab dishes, and the pide was perfectly cooked with plenty of toppings. Everything tasted authentic and well prepared. Definitely a place I'd come back to. Highly recommend!

    Juan F.

    Dined in here over the weekend and we were pleasantly surprised. We got their Beyti sarma which came with beef and lamb, their mix kebab plate and their cheese pide. The food took a little bit to come out but when it did it was all worth it. Everything tasted great and fresh - you can really tell they use quality ingredients. Parking was easy for us right in front of the restaurant.

    Hunkar Begendi
    Edward Norment

    Friendly service and a wonderful suggestion led to a very satisfying experience. I asked for something authentically Turkish and the Hunkar Begendi delivered. All the flavors of the tender steak, perfectly cooked vegetables, and eggplant purée added up to a delicious meal. Also the free appetizer of baba ganoush was so tasty, it should cost money. Finished off with a Turkish coffee for a 10/10 experience. Would recommend and will return.

    Cheese and Chicken Pide
    Reveka G.

    Wanted to love this place as our favorite Turkish spot in LA closed. We drove about an hour for the Ali Nazik, and although I enjoyed it, it's a far cry from the complex dish that I grew accustomed to. This much simpler version is thin strips of lamb on babagamoush and not the smokey eggplant/tomato puree with chunks of bbq grilled lamb. Service was gracious but its order at the counter. Overall, not sure the food and service is justified for the very high prices for the dishes.

    Lamb Adana
    Joseph C.

    Lamb Adana with rice and the Mixed Chicken Kebap were both very good and packed with rich, well-developed flavor. The lamb Adana had great seasoning and texture, and the mixed chicken kebap was juicy and satisfying, with each component complementing the rice and sides nicely. The staff were great too, attentive, friendly, and welcoming, which makes the meal even more enjoyable.

    Bread and baba Ghanoush
    Andrew M.

    Amazing little Turkish place. Food a was beyond amazing. Server was so humble, and extremely nice. It was such a cute little place that I stumbled upon randomly. Highly recommend

    Excellent food! Food is fresh and delicious! I truly enjoyed every bite! I will be coming back

    John C.

    Wow good food good customer service the restaurant is in excellent condition and its very clean plenty parking outside

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    The food is so delicious!! They have a lot of vegan options. The food is very fresh and the service is excellent.

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    The food is absolutely delicious, the prices are reasonable, and I highly recommend visiting this place.

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    Great food, service even better with good value. My wife and I drove from OC to try the food and we were impressed.

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    The lady in the front has extremely good customer service. The food was on point and extremely fresh! Must come and try Turkish food here!

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    Nice place and delicious food and nice people and great service. Location is great too

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    Ask the Community - Nuka Cafe

    Hi do you make borek?

    Right now we only have 1 pound box.

    What is or can be made gluten-free friendly?

    Hey guys do you have free wifi?

    Yes they do.

    Is everything Halal?

    Yes , everything is halal and daily fresh.

    Hi! Which of the entrees are vegan (or can be made vegan) and are any of the desserts vegan? Thank you! :)

    Hi there Samantha! Our most popular vegan entree is the vegan kofta rolls. We have a veggie platter with delicious falafel and hummus that can be made vegan. Our salad menu… 

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    4.8(480 reviews)
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    I had such a great experience at Galata Turkish Halal Restaurant & Grill! We started off with a few…read moreappetizers, and honestly, that might have been one of my favorite parts of the meal. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. We ordered crispy potatoes, falafel and icli kofte. The service was also great from beginning to end. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without making us feel rushed. That always makes such a difference when you're trying a new spot. The food was full of flavor, the portions were nice, and overall the whole experience felt warm and inviting. Definitely a great Long Beach find, especially if you're looking for good Turkish food and a place where you can order a bunch of things for the table and just enjoy. I'll definitely be back -- there are already a few things on the menu I want to come back and try!

    Hands down one of the best Mediterranean meals I've had in Long Beach…read more Everything we ordered was incredible. The lamb chops were the star of the meal--perfectly seasoned, savory, juicy, and beautifully grilled with that fresh, smoky barbecue flavor. The hummus was a 10/10: silky smooth, topped with whole chickpeas, and full of rich, authentic flavor. The rice deserves its own mention. It was light, fluffy, buttery, and perfectly cooked--not sticky at all. Paired with the fresh salad, it balanced the meal perfectly. For drinks, the sorbet drink was so refreshing, and the pomegranate tea was outstanding with bright, fruity notes that made it the perfect way to end the meal. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful. Sitting outside on the sidewalk felt cozy and romantic, and the decor inside genuinely made me feel like I was back in Turkey. The restaurant is spotless (including the restrooms), and the customer service was warm, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. If you're looking for authentic Turkish and Mediterranean food in Long Beach, this place is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back for those lamb chops!

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    Beautiful blue lamp

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    Ludda

    Ludda

    4.6(65 reviews)
    5.1 miFairfax

    What a fantastic meal we had here!…read more Felt like Mediterranean so decided to check out this place. First of all service was absolutely phenomenal. They want to ensure that you're having a great food experience. As for the food everything hit it out of the park! The Cretan Feta was potentially the most tasty appetizer I've ever had in all my life. The pita that came with it was freshly made when we ordered it and it was so soft and tasty. The feta itself was whipped perfection! They recommended drizzling their olive oil on it and what a game changer that was! Side note: they make their own olive oil! Apparently you can buy it on Amazon but we took some home direct from the restaurant. Back to the food - had their lamb chops (that came with perfectly cooked potatoes and veggies) and their meatballs. Both were outstanding. Finished it off with their baklava which was the perfect consistency and level of sweetness. The perfect end to our night. This is a small cute and perfect place to go with your girlfriends or on a date. Plenty of street parking (and we went at 6pm on a Wednesday). Will absolutely come back for their breakfast! Apparently they do brunch on Saturdays and Sundays!

    Came here to snack and it's a nice gem in the area! We sat at the bar and tried the veggie platter…read moreand eggplant dip and it was such a great deal - perfect for sharing! The service here was wonderful allowing us to ask any questions we had and helping us with recs.

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    Ludda - Rib Eye Steak ! Highly recommended ... really good

    Rib Eye Steak ! Highly recommended ... really good

    Ludda - Baklava ! Wow ! First time trying this and super surprised it's really good.  highly recommend

    Baklava ! Wow ! First time trying this and super surprised it's really good. highly recommend

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    Kismet

    3.9(750 reviews)
    9.1 miEast Hollywood
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    I went to this restaurant on a Sunday in the early evening with a friend. It was not crowded at…read moreall, which is great because it's a pretty small restaurant. We had a reservation, so it would have been fine anyway. The menu is super simple in the sense that it's not very descriptive and doesn't have a lot of words, but the servers are very nice and helpful. For example, I told the server that I had dietary restrictions, and I told them what they were. He took my menu and marked it up with what I could and could not eat and what could be turned vegan for me, which was super helpful. The food was also really good. My favorite dish was actually the crispy potatoes. I didn't expect the level of flavor that came on them. The cabbage was good as well. I've never had cabbage layered with flavor and infused with herbs like that, so that was cool. I've also never had crispy rice, so that was a good experience. We had ours without the egg yolk in it. The fish, which is listed as a yellowtail, was pretty good. The cauliflower was one of my favorites, along with the potatoes, and I like the olives. It was a nice touch as a quick appetizer while you wait for your food. The service was just really good. They were very accommodating and very patient, and the restaurant is very clean. The bathrooms are clean as well, so I would definitely come back here. I thought the vibe was welcoming and nice, and the quality of the food was delicious.

    I've had dinner here many times, and it's always a great experience. The service is consistently…read moregood, the wine selection is excellent, and the food is genuinely delicious. My favorite thing on the menu is the crispy rice. My only qualm is that they charge what they do simply because they can. I've accepted that the food and the prices don't match when I decide to go here. A $36 cabbage steak and a $24.00 artichoke feel hard to justify (the best wood-grilled artichoke is up the street for $15.00 at Little Dom's). I also frequent Kismet Rotisserie next door, which makes the pricing even more noticeable. My second favorite dish here is the braised half chicken leg, $36.00. It's delicious, but on my last visit I couldn't help thinking that I could walk 20 feet next door and get a whole chicken from the same people for $29.50. I think for $36.00 it should at least be half chicken and more lima-beans or something. That said, it's still a super cute spot for date night, dinner with friends, or even dining solo. I definitely recommend it, just go in knowing the prices are a little audacious.

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    Inside

    Kismet - Spiced carrots

    Spiced carrots

    Kismet - Rosemary mint tea. Cookies are amazing

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    4.4(3k reviews)
    11.9 miArts District, Downtown
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    Overall an amazing experience. Our friends rave about this place all the time so I'm glad we got to…read moretry it Duck hummus - I love duck but I was worried this would taste too game-ey. It was actually very subtle and so creamy. Romano bean tempura - does it count as a vegetable if it's fried? Flavor was good, texture was surprisingly good. Also toddler approved! Grilled prawns - well cooked! I don't usually like Harissa but I didn't find it over powering. I HATE when shrimp is overcooked but this was just right. Chicken Tangine - this was probably my least favorite. It was tasty but it didn't have any of the complex flavor profiles the other dishes did Lamb Neck - hands down the best dish. So tender, well flavored, and I liked the accompaniments even more. I would've preferred the l pita come on the side vs soaked in sauce but I'm just grasping at straws at this point.

    To eat figs off the tree in the very early morning, when they have been barely touched by the sun,…read moreis one of the exquisite pleasures of the Mediterranean -- Elizabeth David, An Omelette and a Glass of Wine I wasn't a huge fan of Bestia so many years ago, but I love Mediterranean cuisine so was excited for a company team dinner at the sister restaurant Bavel. And boy did I love our group dinner here. Every course, every shared plate was absolutely outstanding with the highlights being the various breads, flatbreads, steak and lamb. I also loved the mushroom kabob and grilled octopus. The service was on point and the sommelier was extremely helpful with off menu wine choices including a Cannonau from Sardinia that was so good we bought (and drank) a second bottle. The restaurant is cool and lovely inside, the outside patio looked like a good space too. Valet parking is $13 but there is plenty of street parking too. Outstanding quintessential LA restaurant!!! Highly recommended!

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    Interior

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    Oyster mushroom kabob

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