This place kicks so much ass that the leftovers get a 5-star rating. Took a less-than-excited co-worker here and he was dazzled. "Dude, that was a really good place. That is now the standard by which all other Turkish / Mediterranean food will be measured." I don't know if it's quite that high, but definitely top-notch for Bloomington and southern IN. Had beef (perfectly cooked medium) and veggie kabobs, hummus, baba ganoosh, and a pida with sausage and cheese. It was fresh, flavorful, well-prepared, and damn tasty. The proprietors were nice and friendly as was our server. The feature traditional (on the floor sans shoes) and normal American setting (chairs and tables). They don't accept Amex. Ugh! read more

I read over the reviews on Yelp and was extremely excited. It was the best, highest rated restaurant in Btown, so the expectations were set a bit higher than what I normally have. That being said, I was honestly greatly disappointed. The rundown: - Service: 5 stars. I didn't know what I wanted on my pide, so the server and chief surprised me with a random assortment of veggies on it. She was also very nice and helpful with suggestions. - Food: 2 or 3 stars. First came the lentil soup. It was the 2nd best dish. Not the best food for a warm, summer day, but it was yummy. Next was the salads. Honestly, they were not good at all. It came with some cabbagey dish, grains, and some fresh veggies. They were incredibly underseasoned and lacked any taste, sadly. Next came the app that we ordered. It started with an "m", but I forget the name. It was a cheesy, zucchini dish. It was great! Finally came my pide. It was just....not good. The flavors didn't blend well, there really wasn't any consistency, and I don't think I'd ever eat it again. I was a little disappointed overall with the food and that it was the highest rated restaurant in Btown. I don't think I could recommend this place to anyone, as I didn't have the best experiences overall. read more

I really hated this place. I wanted to like it, and I tried! I really did. But, this place sucked in my opinion. I'm an avid fan of Anatolia (right around the corner) and this place was not on the same level! I should have got the hint when we went inside and the place was dead on a Saturday night.. The waitress seemed kind of awkward, which is cool.. but she proceeds to spill a glass of water on my step-dad and then laughs it off by saying "oh you can tell its the end of my shift, and I need to go home." Yeah, we get it. You don't wanna be at work. We then order the hummus and the baba ghanouj. The price is 5.99 per appetizer by the way. She brings out 8 little phyllo dough triangles with about 1/2 tsp smeared on top of each one. Portions were TINY. There were 5 of us in the party. The hummus was awful. Very bland and tasteless. I mentioned this to my waitress as we were paying for the check. She just said "Oh.... well..... your total is blah blah blah." I was almost astonished. No sorry or anything. She just ignored me. Most of us ordered their large pide's,, and we weren't aware of some of them not coming with cheese on them (eggplant) (didn't see that in the menu anywhere) So after we received our food we had to send it back to have cheese added. She made a point to make us know that it did NOT come with cheese but if we wanted she could have them add cheese for extra. It was $14 and some change for 1 large pide. I think that is absurd. I won't be going back there every again!! read more

After a fun afternoon of exploring the parks and trails of Brown and Morgan counties, my boyfriend and I were quite hungry and looking to try something new. Of course Bloomington has so much to offer so it's never an easy decision!! We walked into the restaurant around 2:30pm on a Saturday so we figured it would be empty. There were a few people eating and enjoying an intimate afternoon at the restaurant. Two people were actually sitting near the back and working on calligraphy! How beautiful..and only in Bloomington would you find such a moment. I've never sat on the floor/on cushions to eat before- at a restaurant at least. It felt so great to take my shoes off and cuddle up next to my boyfriend. The waitress was friendly and quickly brought water and took our orders. We picked the hummus plate for an appetizer and chicken kebabs and beef kebabs in sauce for the main dishes. Our cuscus salads arrived and I had never eaten one before. It felt so light and refreshing to eat. It's the simple things that sometimes bring us the greatest pleasures haha. The hummus arrived and I expected a flatbread such as naan but the Turkish bread we ate was like a pastry. Like and flaky. The warm hummus on top was so so delicious. The garlic was perfect and the additional olive oil drizzled on top was perfect. Not a heavy appetizer by any means! We were also served red lentil soup with the salad. The soup was basically the Turkish equivalent to the American tomato soup and it's so much better!!! Fresh basil takes this up another notch. Our main dishes came quickly. The rice was sprinkled with fresh mint which might sound odd for a savory dish but it went perfectly with the chicken and veggies. Also the side of yogurt sauce really brought the entire meal together. To finish out the experience we had baklava and Turkish coffee. The baklava was small it it satisfied the sweet tooth. Soaked in honey and sprinkled with chopped walnuts..the dessert didn't last long. Turkish coffee was a new experience for me. I absolutely loved it! Once the sediment settles the small sips of coffee were invigorating...which helps when you have an hour long drive home! Loved this place and the people and I cannot wait to come back! read more

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The reviewers who say the service here is good must have been as stoned as the servers always appear. I'm generally loathe to let service affect a review, but the service here has been so consistently bad for both lunch and dinner that I've finally vowed never to return. The owner seems pleasant, but he doesn't seem to care whether he has customers or not, and that attitude has trickled down to the entire staff. The amount of time spent waiting for service is inexplicably long, even if you are the only one in the restaurant. As for the food... - The lentil soup is very good. - The hummus is sub standard and just plain bland. - The lamb that is served in a ceramic pot is consistently good. The meat is lean and it's served in a tomato based sauce that is very flavorful. - The pitas are a major letdown. They appear to be fried and have a sweetness that would make them nice for desert, but a terrible accompaniment to the hummus and lamb. - The "pides" are lame. They sound like something the owner created to attract undergrad patronage. They're essentially a sauce-less pizza using their crappy pitas instead of pizza dough. Overall, the food is decent, but not worth the ungodly wait or the price. read more

I have eaten at the Turkuaz twice, and have had vastly different experiences. The first time, I had a waiter who was very attentive and wonderful. He was able to give me his recommendations, answered questions about the sizes and portions, and made my experience as comfortable as possible. The food was wonderful and I was left with a good impression of the Turkuaz café. I knew I would visit again. The second time, I treated my friend to lunch to celebrate her graduation. We had a waiter who was very condescending. He actually made me feel embarrassed in front of my friend, and she gave him startled glances because of his rudeness. On hindsight, we should have left or complained to the owner, but I tried to sympathize with him -- he seemed like a college student who did not want to be there. I know from my own experience that customer service is not an easy job and that one has bad days, but I could not help noticing that he seemed to treat the Caucasian customers faster and better than us. The food, while still delicious, was not enjoyable due to his hostility. These two different experiences highlight how the service of an establishment can really make or break one's trip, regardless of the quality of the food. The second experience happened some time ago, but I have not returned to the Turkuaz since, due to the service I received. I am not entirely sure if I want to try again. read more

This place is the shit. It is in my neighborhood and I frequent it often. From talking to the owner, everything from the pide bread to the soup to the kebabs are made completely in house. There are a lot of vegan and vegetarian options, you just have to ask your server--or the owner. For about $7.00 you can get a soup, salad and a bread boat. My favorite is the eggplant pide, it is an eggplant puree with tomatoes and garlic. My other favorite is the turkuaz lamb kebab. It is kind of a stew, with plenty of meat and comes with a plate of rice, salads, yogurt and bread. Also, the soup is very good it has lentils, garlic, maybe basil and lots of other flavors. My favorite appetizer is the mucver, which is fried zucchini pancakes that has a yogurt sauce on top of it. They have two desserts, baklava and Turkish coffee cake. The baklava does sit out, but I am pretty sure if it gets covered the locked moisture would make it too wet tasting. Also, if you look inside the kitchen, where would it even fit? This is one of the most authentic restaurants I have ever been too, also I have seen Turkish people eating there. That alone says something. It is good to reserve seating on a Friday or Saturday night. The service can be slow as there are usually just two or one persons working, but it is well worth the wait. Also, the toilet seat was fixed a long time ago. read more

Pretty good place. I've been here twice now. The first time was before I went to Turkey. The second time was after I've been to Turkey. Both times have been good. From an authenticity standpoint the food is pretty spot on with the food that I got while I was in Istanbul, so in that regard it's good. As for taste, the food is delicious to eat and tastes good so another plus there. The portions are filling, both times I've left with a full belly with a balance of protein, grains and vegetables. It's a little on the higher side for costs. Each smaller meal such as a pide is around $6-7, and a larger meal is about $9-11. However, for a sit down place this isn't that bad. The only rough spot is the service. Both times the service was slow, but if you're proactive in calling the server over you can speed the process up a bit. Overall, it's a good choice for Turkish food in Bloomington. Besides if you don't like it where else are you going to go? read more

So as an alum, there are many places and things I miss about Bloomington, but very few as much as I miss Turkuaz. Metin, the owner, is a dearheart, and the food is awesome. I'd never had Turkish food till I came here, just after it opened, my sophomore year of undergrad. I was living off campus, and had seen little signs, very low-budge, advertising this new cafe. I think I was one of the first regulars. When, a few years later, my parents came into town for graduation, Mehten greeted them and told them how lovely I was, and how sad he was going to be when I no longer lived in Bloomington. All the different things I have tried here over the years have always been amazing- the potato pide, the red lentil soup (beyond compare, even after having dined in Chicago for a year, I still haven't even found it's equal, much less something to surpass it) and my favorite item on the menu is very traditionally Turkish, and thus, completely unpronounceable and unspellable (yes, sure, that's a word) but if you see an item on the menu that looks vaguely like Lamachun, and is described as a flat, tortilla-like bread with meat with spices and a tomato based sauce, order it. It's freaking amazing. Also, when they are able to keep it in stock, the sour cherry is the best drink to have with most of their dishes - light, refreshing, and totally tasty. Go eat here now! read more

Select dishes were pretty tasty although the portions were extremely small. The inside of the place is dingy and doesn't feel clean. A glance back into the kitchen shows guys with sleeveless shirts cooking food and the kitchen did not look that clean. It was a good experience and I wouldn't tell anyone not to go here, but I won't be back. read more

What a fun, cultural, delicious experience! We arrived, slipped off our shoes and sat our little bums on the rugs. Say what?! Dinner on the floor? Heck yes, dinner on the floor. I had never tried Turkish food before visiting Turkuaz and I was pleasantly surprised. I tried the spinach pide and the beef Turkuaz kebab. I preferred the beef kebab over the pide. The kebab was served with jasmine rice, cucumber salad and pita bread. Tip: Dip the pita into the beef and vegetables. DELISH. We had a large group and the service was very accommodating. Another tip: BYOB:) read more

Believe the hype. Turkuaz is worth all of it. I was truly skeptical of the number of reviews and ratings for this restaurant. I always thought, "Really? That place right there? In THAT building right there? That's the BEST restaurant in Bloomington?" Well, admittedly, after I tried it, I was converted, and now come about once every two weeks. The food and service are consistently excellent. I love that about this place. There are so many places in Bloomington that are a hit or miss, but at Turkuaz, I know that I will always enjoy my meal and leave exceptionally satisfied. My partner and I always order the beef Turkuaz kabobs and a pide to split. The beef is tender in a pot of flavorful vegetables and herbs. The pides are sort of like pizzas, but with a way better, flakier, crust and a higher quality of cheese. A small pide is probably substantial for most people. The owner is also always working in the restaurant. I have a lot of respect for a restaurant where the owner actually runs it. The last time we came in, he brought us our glasses for our wine. Which, leads me to an important to know perk of Turkuaz: It is BYOB. I don't know of another restaurant in Bloomington that is truly BYOB. (Some will let you get by with bringing a bottle and charging a hefty corking fee, but it's free at Turkuaz.) So, grab a bottle of wine (or two) and come try this place for yourself. You can sit on the floor or at a table. I prefer the floor, but only when it isn't crowded. There is no music, which bothered me the first time I came in, but have grown to like it. It isn't a terrible silence, especially if you have good company, and it beats listening to someone's crappy music on their iPod. The only thing stopping this from being a 5 star review is the fact that the interior could use some updates. Even though I enjoy the floor, I have noticed that some of the pillows are stained, with isn't easy to ignore while sitting in a restaurant. I do hope they make some updates in this department soon. Overall 4.5 - most consistent restaurant in Bloomington where it's all actually made from scratch. read more

From ambience to service to food, this small Turkish restaurant has it all! If you're looking for a unique dining experience, feel free to kick off your shoes and settle into a low table on the platform. For the less adventurous there are a few tables fit into the small dining area. The popular dish seems to be their variety of Pides (pronounced very close to "pita"), something between a flatbread and a strombolli. Served with a fresh salad and delicious lentil soup, I ended up full before finishing my whole entree. By the cashier there is a small shop section if you are looking for traditional Turkish goods. Don't be surprised to walk away full, content, and not all that much lighter in the wallet as the prices are considerably reasonable for the quality. read more

Love Turkuaz, I adore the place! Turkuaz has, without question, the most authentic Turkish food. For only a couple of dollars you get soup, a plate with three salads, and a pide or other amazing dish. The food is so delicious and so cheap, I always feel like I'm ripping them off so I give them huge tips instead. The owner is incredibly nice, always remembers us and asks about whichever person in our usual group is absent, and we love his staff. There is absolutely nothing bad that anybody could possibly say about Turkuaz. Recommendations: Take off your shoes and sit down in the traditional dining area. Try out Turkuaz's Karni Yarik which is a dish made with eggplant, ground beef, peppers, etc, served with rice and turkish Gozleme that's basically like a flat, flaky, buttery croissant. You can't go wrong here, probably my favorite place in Bloomington. read more

Every person I've sent here has come away happy! The food is simple, delicious and inexpensive. The owners are charming. The service is fast and friendly. Like other Turkish restaurants, the cafe has the front of the space reserved for floor seating, which is comfortable and relaxing after a long day. For a causal night out, or a lazy afternoon snack, this restaurant checks all the right boxes. You'll feel comfortable, you'll eat well, and you won't leave hungry! Turkuaz has a broad selection of pides, in small ($6.5) and large ($11) sizes, and kebabs, chops and racks (from $9-$15). Every entree comes with a hot red lentil soup and tomato and cucumber salad. Tea is just a dollar more, coffee is two. Alcoholic drinks are BYOB, no corkage. Is Turkuaz 'authentic' as some reviewers claim? Having eaten Turkish and Mediterranean food at many restaurants, in many cities, I'm not convinced. Actually, it tastes distinctly Americanized to me. The lentil soup has more garlic in it; the entrees have more cheese; the spices definitely add flavor, but are far more subdued than they might be. Still, this is definitely not a knock on the restaurant. The owners are simply steering their flavor profile toward the palette of their customer base. read more

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise: This is THE BEST restaurant in Bloomington, and one of the handful of bright spots in town (sorry, IU... but you're not one of them). I've tried almost every other place that was recommended to me in my 3 years of living in Bloomington, but Turkuaz Cafe is hands down, WAY better than the rest. The food is consistent, the staff is always attentive, and the ambience is quite charming in its own quirky way (there is a small corner "market" right beside the cash register which always amused me). Also, my wife has spent some time in Azerbaijan where the food is heavily-influenced by Turkish cuisine, and she says that this place offers pretty authentic fare. We even chose this place as our last place to eat before moving to Chicago. So forget the other so-called "ethnic" restaurants in Bloomington. Turkuaz Cafe is the ONLY international culinary destination in B-Town. read more

Okay, we thought it was in order to update our take on this restaurant. Turkuaz Cafe has always been one of our favorites since we arrived in Bloomington, but now that we have actually been to Turkey, we appreciate it even more. To date, the best Turkish food that we've had has been in Bloomington. This restaurant will not disappoint! read more

The restaurant is fairly small, perhaps even cluttered, but comfortably so. The staff is friendly and attentive, but would probably be outgunned during a busy lunch period. There's a section of low tables where one can take off one's shoes and sit on the floor, and an alcove of foods for purchase. I heard several customers buying local eggs; what that's got to do with a Turkish restaurant I don't know, but it adds to the home-y charm. The tea is quite good, made by brewing it strong and diluting with water. One of the kitchen staff makes the rounds with a pot of the concentrated tea and another of hot water. The tea is served in a flask-like little glass that takes getting used to. I wanted to compare it to the Russian way of taking tea. The food is simple without being simplistic, the clever kind of rustic cooking that satisfies the stomach and the mind. There are a variety of pides, all of which looked good. I liked the sausage. It's reminiscent of pizza, which is a good way to convince otherwise picky friends to try it, and available in meat and meat-free versions. It's served with a curious trinity of salads and a red lentil soup. These sides are good but not memorable. I loved the gozleme, flaky layers of thin, rich pastry dough served with small sides of olives, feta and cucumbers. Order one to share with your meal: each is a large disc and quite enough for appetizer, though it's listed not with the appetizers but in its own little section. It's the kind of restaurant I wish were more common. The selection is reasonably broad but focused enough that it can be done well, and thematically consistent enough to give it character. Various tastes are easily accommodated. They don't attempt anything spectacular, nor do they need to do so. They do good food without being silly about it, which is sadly a rare and good thing. read more

This is some real Turkish food right here. I didn't know what anything on the menu was, so I decided to go for the lunch buffet to try a little of everything. Man was it tasty. Also it was cheap; $8.50 all you can eat. The place is decorated authentically. There's even a carpeted sitting area (take off your shoes) with small knee height tables. I was going to sit there, but then I remembered I didn't put on matching socks this morning. So, I decided to sit at a traditional table and chair instead. The only flaw I could find in this place was the bathroom. I did not use the bathroom at all, but the door must be extremely thin. When I was sitting at the furthest table from the toilet, I could hear another customer peeing perfectly. If you like listening to bathroom noises, you'll love that. But that really grossed me out. 5 stars if they could fix that issue. I would recommend this to most people. read more

My friends say that the food is very good, but being a vegetarian I don't have as many options. Also, I know a guy who worked there, and he told me that the owner puts chicken bouillon in everything, so the vegetarian options might be even less than they seem. Overall I think the food is pretty mediocre, but not unreasonably priced. I prefer Anatolia for Turkish food. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Bloomington. It is a nice, cozy, small, and friendly little place with amazing food. The red lentil soup is amazing, as is the salad (both come with many of their meals). The hummus and dolmas are great appetizers. They have a variety of pides, so there's likely something to please anyone, and the kebab (stew) is fantastic. I wouldn't hesitate to try anything on the menu - I've never come across anything I don't like! We love the seating on the floor, but there are tables as well if you don't feel up to it. The staff is always very accommodating, and they don't mind if you sit and talk awhile. It's also very reasonably priced, so we often take friends/family there when they visit from out of town. It's a nice taste of the ethnic variety Bloomington has to offer, but generally good for any budget. read more

Fun restaurant (cozy floor tables!), consistently good service (though a little slow during busier times), and hearty food. They seem to be a pretty kid/family friendly restaurant, and we like it because we can just have our daughter's car seat right next to us in the carpeted area without dealing with a high chair. The "pidas" are reminiscent of pizza, depending on what toppings that you order. They will fill you up! Order some Turkish tea in glass cups during your meal to warm up your insides and don't forget dessert.. If sitting on the floor is not your thing or you don't want to reawaken your knee injury from 3 years ago, there are booths and tables available as alternatives to sitting on the floor. BYOB! read more

lentil soup= light, flavorful, delicious. gozleme= flakey, buttery, the best for soaking up the delicious kebabs. Turkuaz Eggplant Kebab= my favorite thing to order. The eggplant is slow cooked and becomes part of the sauce that envelops the tender chunks of beef! Pides= good for a light lunch if you can't eat a heavy kebab meal. Turkuaz Cafe= My favorite place to eat in Bloomington, bar none. The man in the kitchen (very friendly) must have learned how to cook from his mom and grandma because his food is the real deal! p.s. this restaurant has a cool section where you can sit on the floor around pillows and short tables, very cozy and great for parties. read more

I usually don't give reviews but this place is Damnnnnn good and deserved a review. The service was excellent. I remember the first time I visited, the owner greeted us and asked our preferences for food and suggested some great items on the menu. I feel this place is so personable!! The chef remembered us the next time we went. The food is so flavorful with unique Mediterranean spices and perfectly cooked rice with fresh hummus. The special: Moroccan Lamb is my favorite. A must must must try. If you haven't had this in Bloomington you have really missed something. The meat is so soft with delicious gravy on top. Literally it is to die for!! read more

I went here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised! I had never even heard of the restaurant until I was looking at places in Bloomington and saw the high reviews. I went with a large group of people and we sat on the pillows on the ground and it was actually a very cool experience. For the amount of people we had it was still very roomy. One big thing to know about this place is that it is BYOB. That's awesome in my book. We tried several different foods without having to worry about the cost of buying alcoholic beverages while were eating. We were able to purchase whatever we wanted for cheap beforehand and bring it in to drink while eating. Not many places in indiana that will let you do that. The food was delicious! We tried a couple different pides and were not let down by any of them. We got the spinach and cheese one, as well as the spicy beef. Both great choices. You also get a soup and salad with your entree. So great price, great food, and BYOB, what's not to love? Definitely a a restaurant I will continue to go to when I come back to Bloomington. read more

Came here for lunch while on a business trip in the area. I usually don't venture to far from the foods I know and love, but my co workers insisted we come here, and it was delicious. The food was flavorful, clearly homemade. They had a very unique area where you could sit in a more traditional carpeted area, however we opted for a table. I'll try to come back if I am in the area again. Who knew I would like Turkish food? read more

Great pides. Friendly staff. Low prices. So, yeah - this place is great. Personally, I don't think it's as good as the other turkish place in town, but it seems that their prices are more reasonable. The fact that it's the only BYOB place in Btown (to my knowledge) is a nice plus - you can bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. read more

My favorite restaurant in Bloomington hands down!! I absolutely have to find my way in here anytime I'm in town. Great authentic Turkish food (I think... since this place was recommended to me by my Turkish friend); Great food; Great atmosphere; Great Service! What I almost always get: ~Their "salad" (couscous, cucumber salad) - I lick this dish clean! ~lentil soup - I usually don't like lentil or pretty much any bean... but this I drink up with water! So good! ~a pide - I usually change this up every time but my favorite combo so far is chicken and spinach ~Lamb Kebab (in clay pot) - very tender ~Salmon Shish Kebab (on skewer) - very juicy... cooked just right ~Also, the bottomless black tea! I have never really tried any desserts because I gobble up all my food, I rarely have any room for dessert, so one day! There is also a middle eastern mark attached, but I've never bought anything because I really have no clue what I could make from them.. Anyways, you need to try this place!!!!!! read more

Tasty food, just not Turkish. Really good service. Decor/furnishing could use a makeover, and not sure why the bottle of wine arrived at table opened. read more

The exterior of the restaurant seems a bit shady, but they have delicious food. Last time I went in you could see all the way through the kitchen as you come in. It was clean and food seemed to be properly stored. One interesting thing here is that you can take your shoes off, relax, and enjoy dinner sitting on the floor...(well a bunch of cushions) or at a normal style table. Soups are good and the beef is delicious. Plus there is a small store right beside the cashiers desk. read more

I love this place! The owner is as nice as it gets, the servers are congenial and helpful, and the food is always wonderful. Although it's not a high-brow restaurant, it is one of the best examples of why Bloomington is the only city with any culture in the state of Indiana. Try the zucchini appetizer, the pides are amazing (a super-sized meal on their own), the lentil soup and salad are great: what else can i say? And if you like to sit on the floor while you eat, then this place is a lot of fun. I have yet to have anything less than a great experience at Turkuaz. read more

We were so happy to find that Turkuaz was open today, New Year's Day, because we always head there when we visit Bloomington. We can count on fresh, flavorful food and we love the informal setting and friendly service. We had a chicken tagine--complex flavor, tender chicken and artichokes, and a modest price for such fine food. read more

This Bloomington staple is a fav for flavor! The red lentil soup and their cold salad plate are great expectations for the main course. We love bringing guests to sit on the pillows without our shoes. Pidas are a favorite among all ages :) read more

I wish I had gone to Turkuaz earlier during my time in Bloomington: I went for dinner and had the eggplant pide, it was delicious! It also came with a bowl of the lentil soup which was very good, one of the better I've had, and with a small plate with three varieties of salad. All this food and the check came to only $8! There are definitely pricer items on the menu, but if you want to you can make your trip here very economical. read more

After reading the great reviews for Turkuaz Cafe we had to stop in for dinner. It seems we lucked out and were seated right away. After we were seated there seemed to be quite a wait for a table. I was really interested in the pides as I had never had one before. After a little debate I decided on the combo pide. I figured I might as well go with the one that has everything in it. The combo pide is filled with cheese, ground beef, soujouk, chicken, fish, and spinach. They have a large and a small. After consulting with the waiter I went with the small. It kind of looks a stromboli that has been opened up for you to look take in it's glory. The dough is thin and nice and crispy. The inside was full of the perfect mixture of flavor in every bite. It was a bit hot when it came out and I couldn't help myself from eating it. This may have resulted in the roof of my mouth being burned, but it was totally worth it. Oh and it even came with a salad plate and lentil soup to start it off. All this for like $7 or so. Amazing. read more

I understand that on first impression, the atmosphere may leave something to be desired. But once you take off your shoes, settle into a big pillow by the big window, and the lunchtime conversation begins, it starts to feel oddly romantic. The portion sizes are big, and the prices aren't bad at all. My partner and I like to share a kebab and a small pide (after the delicious red lentil soup, of course), and we leave stuffed (and sometimes need a box to go). The servers are incredibly attentive & helpful, so you shouldn't be afraid to ask about food or pronunciations. Also, take advantage of the free refills of hot tea! read more

Great time at Turkuaz Cafe. We were in town from Phoenix visiting some friends, and admittedly, I was skeptical about Indiana Turkish cuisine - man, was I wrong. Not only was the food amazing, the atmosphere was totally legit, with floor/pillow seating options, tunes, name it. In all, Turkuaz Cafe makes the Turkish options back home cry. read more

Yummers! This is a great pan-Mediterranean restaurant. There is both elevated floor seating and American-friendly tables and chairs available. Try it out - it is tasty! Random Insights: Handicap accessible but handicap parking is super limited. There is also a small market inside in case you need to stock up on some Turkish tea or other essentials.This is a very casual place but I highly recommend it. This would not be good for a group unless you could reserve the entire floor seating area (tables can't be pushed together as most of the seating in the table and chairs is booth that is attached to the wall). Kids can totally find something to eat here (the pides are very pizza-like) but they would need to be well-behaved. Outdoor seating is limited and near the street - but it is available. Recommendations: 1) Brunch - Yes you can get breakfast food there. The pides can be done with eggs and are super tasty. My friends like their special breakfast which is a tasty mix of sweet and savory. They love it! 2) Hummus - The hummus is tasty and the little pouffy (flaky savory pastry) things they are served with are rad! Room for Improvement: 1) Times - We have been by there a few times when their sign says they should be open and they haven't been - especially at the start of the day. What they Do So Right: 1) Veg and Carnivore Friendly - with lots of customizable options, there are lots of options for different food preferences. 2) Tea - they have a tasty (although small) selection of tea - if you like traditional black Turkish tea then this is a good stop! 3) Sides - the sides that the entrees come with are super tasty! Yum red lentil soup and that salad mix! 4) Baklava - it is super good here guys! Super good! read more

I'm not usually one to harp on the ambience of a place, but I do have to note the wonderful Turkish vibe of this restaurant. There is a raised sit down area filled with colorful carpets and pillows and was the perfect place after our drive to sit down and relax during our meal. The food. We had the fried zucchini with yogurt sauce to start off. I was a bit disappointed only because my experience before with this dish included a tangier, more flavorful yogurt sauce. Nonetheless, I could taste the freshness of the dish and that counts for a lot. The lentil soup that everyone has been raving about prior lives up to its tasty expectation. I loved the chewy but soft texture of the lentils and how the dish did not taste bland at all. The cous cous was also a nice addition. For the entree, we both ordered pide dishes. I had the asparagus and cheese and my friend had the supreme. Imagine a pizza without sauce with all the fixings baked into a boat-shaped pita bread. We both enjoyed our dishes very much! It came piping hot and the serving size is enormous. We went on a whim but definitely enjoyed our food and experience. Highly recommend. read more

Went here for first time, really surprised by the decorations and chicken&spinach pipes are really astonishing,my friend and I love it so much^^ read more

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