According to the owner, Marash is a city in Turkey known for its chefs, and looks like they were…read moreable to replicate it in Florida! Flavorful and fresh tasting, with friendly staff! The interior is clean and nicely decorated, with nice lamps along with clean tables and chairs. They also have outdoor seating through the breezeway. The staff were really friendly. The person who seemed to be the owner personally checked on us multiple times, and offered nice suggestions for entrees based on our tastes. The other servers as well were really nice too. My favorites of the entire meal were the manti (Turkish dumplings) and the chicken soup. The manti were small beef dumplings served in a delicious tangy yogurt sauce with some sort of spicy oil on top. They were very filling. The chicken soup was rich, with chicken, carrots, celery and parsley. It had a nice lemon note as well. The entrees - the kabab and the guvec - were hearty and had good flavor. The guvec was really hot (temp wise) because of the clay pot. Kunefe rounded out the meal. Could have used a bit more nuts but otherwise great. Great little spot for dinner!

This is my husbands favorite Turkish restaurant. He wanted to introduce me to it so we went there…read morefor dinner tonight. The food was filling and healthy with a lot of nutrients. The meat and rice were very well prepared. The Turkish tea was also good to drink alongside our meal. Our servers name was Sadi and he was extremely kind and informative. My husband ordered the Kunefe for dessert and he was very satisfied. It was a wonderful experience overall!

If you're looking for the very best, truly authentic Turkish food, you absolutely must try the food…read moreat Sumak Restaurant, the food is so good! This was our first time here and Ahmet, our server, took great care of us. We weren't familiar with all the dishes on the menu, but he took his time going over the menu with us, made great recommendations on dishes to try, and just provided us with great service overall. We started our lunch with two glasses of red wine from Turkey and the wine was truly spectacular. It was light yet full of aroma and flavor and went perfectly with our meal. Highly recommend trying a glass of wine you can't find anywhere else on a menu. We ordered the Turkish Pozza from the lunch menu to share and it was one of the best dishes I've ever had. It was truly one of a kind and I'll be back just for this dish, it was so good. Super thin, perfectly crispy pizza, topped with finely ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and parsley it was so full of flavor it was absolutely delicious. For lunch, the pizza was only $10 too, what a great price for a truly special dish. All I have to say is, try it, you won't be disappointed! For our meal we ordered the chicken shish kabob served with rice and it was also very good. The chicken was a little charred which I really liked. We also ordered a side of asparagus to go with our meal and it was delicious as well. For desert I usually stick to Baklava since it's one of my favorites but our server really recommended the homemade Kunefe and the Turkish Mariah Ice Cream and told us we had to try them together so we decided to try something different. The deserts came out topped with a little bit of pistachio and they were also one of the best deserts I've ever had. They should be served together on the menu because our server was right they went perfectly together. The ice cream was special in of itself, I've never had ice cream made from goat milk, but it was so good, you have to try it as well. It had a thicker, more stretchy texture to it, than regular ice cream and wasn't as sweet which I loved and it was just absolutely amazing. We didn't even know it was made from goat milk till after we tried it, I'm so happy we did. The Kunefe was really good as well, it arrived warm, and the crispy shredded phyllo dough was coated in sweet syrup and went perfectly with the ice cream. Perfectly balancing each other. Highly recommend. Overall, I was really impressed with the food at Sumak Restaurant and I look forward to returning another day soon!

Delicious food :) the best Turkish food in town. Happy hour is great :)…read more I have dined there 3 times and it never disappoints.... all dishes ive tried have been amazing!!!!

EGE was excellent at serving us. Our food was exceptional…read moreand the restaurant was popping. Our entrees were authentic as if we were actually in Turkey. We were very satisfied with our delicious choices. DEFINITELY A MUST TRY!

Delicious, delicious, delicious. A great hidden gem in Hallandale Alacati is the kind of…read moreMediterranean food you hope for with such a striving middle eastern population around. The falafel is amazing, the babaganush is divine. And they even give you free bread with your meal! I absolutely love the decoration here, it really makes you feel like you are in a middle eastern restaurant and they even have little trinkets you can buy as well. The wait staff is also the best, there was a very large party in the restaurant but they made sure to still spend time and attention with us even though they were understaffed. Definitely worth a try.

Was looking for a spot to get a quick dinner before a show at The Parker nearby and found this…read moreplace on Yelp. The reviews seemed great and a falafel wrap is always a hit for me. Still, this place exceeded my expectations! Although the place looks unassuming, the service was friendly and the food was phenomenal. The ingredients tasted super fresh and the falafel was perfectly crunchy and flavorful. The side of fries was generously portioned and well seasoned. I don't go to Fort Lauderdale often, but I'll be sure to return here when I do!

Let's start with the most important thing: the food here was ten out of five stars! I got the…read morechicken gyro wrap and my friend got the lamb adana kabob. Both were so utterly delicious, and served with well-seasoned fries, which I LOVED. We were also given a bread basket to begin and that was heavenly as well! I want to give it five stars so badly, and I think they have the potential to get there! The sign out front didn't match the name online, so we circled around trying to figure out if it was the right place. When we got inside, we deduced we should order at the counter, but there was no menu board and only one single menu sitting at the register. I didn't know what some of the menu items were, and there were no descriptions so I had to either google them or cross them off my list. These are all pretty simple fixes that I think would go a long way in the customer experience. I definitely plan to be back, the price for the mouthwatering meal was unbeatable! Hope they can figure out some of the little things to get people in the store and coming back!

Super yummy. We have turned this place into our go to restaurant. It's always delicious food and…read moreexcellent service. We love the beef kebab, Greek salad, chuchvara soup, their bread and at times get the pot of tea, so delicious. We enjoy the ambience. The energy is amazing and it's a good place to be. Definitely recommend. We already have our own spot where we go to sit.

If I were to do this again, I'd go back for more of the Uzbek dishes, specifically, since it's a…read morecuisine that's harder for us to come by, the kitchen seems to do these very well, and the non-Uzbek dishes we tried were of mixed success. The menu is a melange of Russian, Turkish, Uzbek, and generically Mediterranean offerings. To start, we had the Mediterranean-leaning "combo platter" with baba ghanoush, hummus, and tzatziki ($16) and the Russian-leaning herring with potatoes ($15; "tomato, cucumber, carrot, mushroom, cabbage, kimchi"). These were so-so. The baba ghanoush and hummus were both extremely smooth, almost whipped in consistency, almost unpleasantly salty. (We love salt and don't shy away from it at all -- but this was excessive.) I personally love a few chunks of eggplant in my baba ghanoush (like a beautiful Jordanian version I had earlier in the day from a stand in Aventura Mall) and a lot more tahini in my hummus, but of course these are stylistic differences / preferences. Tzatziki was very garlicky. The combo came with sliced cucumbers and a bit of pita -- but not anywhere near enough for our family. We did end up eating the surfeit of spreads with our main courses, so all ended well. Herring with potatoes was nothing like the menu description. Instead, it came with, yes, just pickled herring and roasted potatoes (and a huge, huge mound of thinly sliced raw onion, a few sprigs of parsley, a sprinkle of dill, a sliver of lemon). The baby potatoes were nicely roasted, but the pickled herring was quite mediocre, a touch mushy, and almost certainly not prepared in-house. The only distinctively Uzbek dish we tried was the Fried Lagman ($19; "stir-fried hand-pulled noodles in a mix of beef and vegetables, served with eggs"). I can't speak to its authenticity, but it was made with well-textured noodles topped by tender, well seasoned beef, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, and very thinly slivered omelette. The progeny who ordered it enjoyed it very much. Beef shawarma ($19; "cooked on a vertical grill, served in pita bread with tomato, cucumber, lettuce, yogurt sauce, and spices, with French fries on the side") was beautifully presented, a generous portion of thickly-sliced meat wrapped in a very thin layer of flatbread (lavash and not pita?) with a crisscross grill pattern. The Beef Kebab ($24; served with french fries and tomato sauce) was moist and tender, well seasoned. I think the slightly bland tomato sauce was meant for dipping, but the beef didn't need any accoutrements. Fries were fair, either undersalted or not salted at all. I wish we'd held on to the ketchup that had been served with the fries that came with the shawarma. The grilled branzino ($38) was nicely prepared, a medium-sized (about 1 lb) fish beautifully grilled and drizzled with reduced balsamic, served with salad, rice and a side of lemon. The skin was crisp, the fish fresh. Note that food is brought out as it's prepared and some mains may come more quickly than others. We didn't have a huge problem with this as our manners free family is under orders to eat food when it arrives, while it's hot, rather than to wait until everyone's food arrives. Also, we generously poach from one another's plates, and the last one to get her food hadn't been all that hungry for dinner to begin with. The eat-it-as-it-arrives policy turned out to be a good one since the lag time between arrival of the first main and arrival of the last was about 40 minutes. The first few to receive their meals would've had to eat their food stone cold. Sim Sim doesn't serve alcohol, but does have a beautiful tea service and hookah, and allows diners to BYOB without corkage. (All the Russian diners around us seem to have gone the BYOB route and ordered a hookah, which we also didn't see advertised in house.) It's in a strip mall as most restaurants are in this part of Florida, but has pleasant-enough outdoor and indoor seating areas. The outdoor seating is beach style. Think: white plastic chairs and tables. There was a single low wooden Uzbek style dining table on a platform outdoors and perhaps one indoors as well, IIRC. Our wait staff was very pleasant. One server gently pushed salad and Uzbek bread on us, which we declined, but sort of wish we hadn't after watching nearby diners who were probably of Uzbek descent. We're dining with vegetarians on our remaining days in the area, who wouldn't have enough protein options here, but do wish we had time for a return visit. Bookmarked for our next trip.

I went to Pistachio Cafe and had, without a doubt, the best Turkish coffee I've ever tasted. I also…read moretried the hibiscus tea and a chocolate baklava. I'd never had chocolate baklava before, and it completely exceeded my expectations--absolutely amazing. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. If you're looking for authentic drinks and delicious desserts, this place is definitely worth a visit. The cafe was relaxing to be in and the gentleman that served me was extremely nice. Can't wait to come back!

Stopped by after lunch for some coffee and was treated to a great little store. Got the espresso…read morewhich was very well done and also got tea that was great. Owner was super nice. Decided we needed to try a sample of the Turkish delights an and were pleasantly surprised with every bite. Table in doors was nice.

Amazing food!! Today was my first time eating here with my family . We ordered hummus and the pita…read morebread was warm and fresh, also the salmon was the best, it was fresh and grilled to perfection. I had to ask for the name of the chef his name is Tony, I want to thank them for the great service and the Turkish tea. I'm giving them a 10 overall.

Meze is a solid good spot. Simple yet flavorful! The ambiance is nice and cozy making you feel like…read moreyou're in a little cafe. The food was fresh and delicious. The e highly recommend the domales, the Turkish meatballs and grilled chicken kebab. I think the true star was the tzatziki. We want to gait keep this secret but truly need to share how great this place is. We will be back on the regular for a solid good dinner!

Excellent compact grocery store dedicated to Eurasian products. I will return to buy more items in…read morethe future.

"Eurasia Food Market is the best Turkish grocery store in Miami! Affordable prices, fresh halal &…read morekosher products, and amazing selection of authentic Turkish items like baklava, döner, Turkish tea, and more. Highly recommended if you're searching for a Turkish market near you!

Wow, just what I was looking for! There was no wait at 6pm on a Sunday but I imagine once people…read morefind this place that will change. Food was excellent all around, service was great, and everything was very clean. Free bread arrived warm, homemade, and very fluffy inside with crunchy crust. The falafel was very herby, perfectly fried and very crunchy outside. It came on a bed of hummus with tahini drizzle. It came with 4 sliders. Falafel is usually hit or miss for me, but I would get this again! We shared a mixed grill platter so we could try some of everything. Surprisingly, my favorite was the chicken! Perfectly cooked, well marinated and grilled with a slight char. My hubby liked the beef/lamb patty best. It also came with one lamb chop, a grilled tomato, a little side of marinated cabbage, and a grilled jalepeno on a bed of tomato flavored bulgur (think like a Turkish spiced rice pilaf?) everything was truly cooked perfectly with nice spice. We also tried the lentil soup - it tasted almost creamy with a light tomato base and everything blended together (with a tiny bit of texture left from the lentils.) Also very good. The server was extremely accommodating, even offering extra grilled tomatoes when he saw us sharing the scraps of one! So glad we found this place and certainly will return!

On a Saturday afternoon I decided to try something new . Mediterranean has been said to be one of…read morethe best and most healthiest foods to eat . So why not give it a try . We ended up at Alacati, they have indoor and outdoor seating which is great . We opted to eat inside , and we were seated right away . Our servers were wonderful , they explained everything to us and gave us amble of recommendations. The food was delicious, they really give you a lot of food so if you go in a group or even as a couple . Definitely considered ordering different items and then sharing them . Unless you don't like to share . The restaurant was calm and inviting . I definitely felt like I was not in Florida anymore . I will be back to enjoy more delicious items on the menu .