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.

Cafe Sabah has easily become one of my favorite spots since moving to Washington. The flavors here…read morereally stand out! Everything has that deep, smoky, grilled taste that makes each bite so satisfying. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food. I tried a variety of dishes, and nothing missed, but the mixed grill plate was the highlight for me. It's the perfect option if you want to sample different meats, and every piece was flavorful, juicy, and cooked perfectly.The space itself is beautiful--very open, clean, and inviting. The music adds to the experience, giving it a great atmosphere without being overwhelming. There's also plenty of parking, which makes visiting super easy

I'm Turkish, and I know what authentic Turkish food is supposed to taste like. I kept my…read moreexpectations very low when I ate at this place, but the Adana kebab was the worst thing I've ever eaten. There was absolutely no salt, seasoning, or spice in the meat. It was basically cheap minced beef wrapped around kebab skewers. I couldn't finish it, and my stomach isn't feeling great tonight. The service was awful. They basically dropped the food at our table, and no one checked on us to see if we needed anything until it was time to pay. The ladies' restroom was flooded with toilet water, which tells me a lot about their hygiene standards. I had a good experience here a couple of years ago, but I would never eat here again or recommend this place to my friends.

Went there with a group of 6 and had a huge order -- whole roast chicken, multiple kababs, qubooli…read morepulaav, hummus, desserts. Taste: some of the best chicken I have had in a while. Tender, juicy, succulent, with just a right seasoning and spice. The ground meat kababs were average. Lamb kabab just decent. The whole grilled chicken was really good -- again, tender, juicy and succulent. These guys definitely know their chicken. The pistachio baklavas were great. But the Kunafa quality has gone down. Couple of months back, Kunafa was great. This time, the cheese quantity had dwindled and replaced by some filler (cornflour-y, custardy- stuff), and an overuse of orange color and artificial essence. The butter/ghee was also almost missing. [Someday I would love to unravel the mystery of why restaurants use artificial color -- be it tikkas, chicken 65, desserts. No one likes it -- name one customer who has ever said, that a dish needs color for me to buy/eat it. The customers don't want it. The restaurant has to spend more money to purchase the color. It's extra effort to add it. It's a lose-lose-lose situation. But let's leave it for now] Portions aren't humungous but quite fair for the price. The whole roasted chicken is probably the best chicken deal in the US right now -- 20 bucks will get you a full, good-quality bird, done to perfection, along with fragrant rice. Service is very good. Our server Mustafa was amazing -- gave us great recommendations, was prompt, and overall made us feel welcome. Ambience is OK. Extremely spacious (one of the biggest per-capita restaurant space that you will ever see), and clean. The furniture and decor is a bit dated, but you might not notice it. A huge pointer for the management: please get clean the bathrooms. Bathrooms are in a very sad need of repair and upkeep, and in this day, age and location, a bathroom that smells of pee can truly tarnish all the good efforts and investments you guys are making. It's an easy fix -- $30/day and you can have someone come in deep clean it every day. Overall, highly recommended for the food!

The quality and portion sizes have noticeably declined. It seems there may be new management or a…read moredifferent cook, as the dishes are no longer prepared the way they used to be. I always ordered the chicken tikka kebab, but now the plate comes with just a few small pieces of chicken and an overwhelming amount of rice. Previously, the chicken portions were generous and well-balanced. They also recently changed the bread, which is disappointing since it used to be one of my favorite parts of the meal. Unfortunately, the new bread doesn't compare to the original, and it really takes away from the overall experience. I used to look forward ordering from here all the time - but not anymore. The baklava is still good.

I believe this place is run more as a to-go type place, though there's plenty of seating. I ordered…read moreat the counter, and wasn't even offered water or a drink at all. The food I got was, well dry. It felt like there should have been some kind of sauce that was missing. I feel like the meal is just not my kinda food, sad to say. I've been trying to branch out and try new things but medditeranean food is 0/2 for me now. The window I sat at had 10 bullet holes lol which isn't the restaurants fault, but that's kent for ya. Overall just felt out of my element here.

Nice Mediterranean food in Kent. We ordered the Veggie…read moreappetizer plate, side of Hummus and Lamb Shawarma rice. Hummus was so creamy and good that we ordered it twice, the Pitas were good too. Didn't enjoy the lamb dish as it was dry without any spices. We asked for their red sauce, it still didn't taste good as the meat lacked flavor without the spices. I ll come back here for Hummus and Falafel or sure.

Restaurant is SO clean and the owners and staff are very friendly !!…read more All the food was SO good, even my dad loved it and he's a picky eater Everything is 100% halal too :)

One of our more interesting stops on the West coast. Led here by band leader Justin S, here's an…read moreopportunity to feast on both traditional Pakistani food and a juicy Ribeye Steak. Which is just what we did. No community dinner this time but we did the reach across the table which would have drove my mother crazy. In doing so, Ronnie (Justin's drummer) decided he didn't like his first bites of Lamb Steak. Rather than send it back, he and I just swapped; he loved the ribeye and I was blown away by the Lamb. Win-win. The rice was just right as were the roasted potatoes. They also serve an outstanding garlic naan. I tried the Lahori Tandoori fish and it tasted wonderful; were it not for the fact that it was deep fried, I would order that next time. About the decor. It's a comfortable, good sized place and quiet, too. I'm not sure about the two-tone green walls, but then again I'm here to eat. The chandeliers are beautiful and the booths are comfortable. The service here rocked. Glasses stayed full and a couple well check visits were appreciated. 05/25

Wouldn't recommend it We went there and paid $40 per person…read moreAnd to be honest and food is not good at all

Food variety is so amazing we tried the Mediterranean Maza and falafel as well as the grilled fish…read moreis so delicious they do have freshly baked bread And also the Qeema which is "shredded meat in a stew served with rice .. don't miss it !

It has been a while since I've been here. Had to order take out which was fast and convenient!…read more Everything done online. When I came in to pick up my order the interior still looked the same as before. No updates in the restaurant. The customers looked like they were all enjoying their time with the chill vibe or energy that Olive Tree gives. The cashier/clerk is very nice! She greeted me with a warm smile and my food was ready to go. As for my order, I ordered something different from before, which was the shawarma chicken platter. I really enjoyed this dish and I would order this again. Lots of chicken!

Had an okay experience at Olive Tree in Kent. The food had some highlights, but the service could…read moredefinitely use improvement. The cashier seemed to have difficulty understanding the order from the beginning, which made the process a little frustrating. When I mentioned that the chicken kebab was too dry and asked if I could switch to the lamb kebab instead, the response from the cook/owner felt defensive, and I was made to feel like I was only asking for lamb rather than sharing genuine feedback about the food. I paid the difference, no problem. The Olive Tree fries were delicious, and once I received the lamb kebabs, they were excellent juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I enjoyed the food itself, but the customer service experience made the visit less enjoyable. Hopefully, they can improve communication and how they handle customer feedback because the food has potential.

Great customer service best bakery and sweets . I always love the way they make the fresh bread…read morefrom the oven.

Great taste Baghlava and Sweets excellent bakery and customer service. The customer service is…read moreexcellent.

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?