Just wanted to give a shoutout to the awesome staff at Turquaz! My partner and I lured our photographer into Turquaz for a couple quick pre-wedding shots because we live nearby and so we've watched this place grow from inception, cheered for its success, and brought others to try their amazing desserts! So Turquaz holds a special little place in our hearts :'D We wanted to capture its charming interior and a little bit of our "daily life in the city". When we shyly walked in we meant to be fast and quiet as to not disturb other diners, but the staff were so friendly and supportive of us! They graciously let us move some tables a bit and were just so nice and happy for us. :') We really felt the love and support! Thank you for existing! :) read more

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- adana kebab was flavorful but too salty; they put the kebab over a thin wrap that I honestly wasn't sure what to do with since the plate came with rice or bulgur and a salad, I just ended up using it to eat the baba ganoush which was good - the ayran on the other hand had a mild flavor and was not salty enough - the sigara borek was okay; good filling but should have had a more crunchy shell read more

A great spot to dine before a show at the Orpheum! Order at the counter and food is delivered shortly after. Started with a bowl of their Traditional Turkish red lentil soup, which was rich and comforting with a hint of spices. Served with a generous basket of homemade bread. Followed by the delicious Beyti Kebab which had lamb wrapped in lavash, topped with a lot of yogurt and tomato sauce. Finished my meal with two baklavas, the carrot shaped pistachio which is a larger, fluffier baklava with a generous pistachio filling, and a cold milky pistachio which was infused with light milk syrup for a softer texture, covered with chocolate powder... sooooo good!! read more

Turquaz - Carrot Shaped Pistachio Baklava - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for dinner as I've never truly had a genuine Turkish food experience, but moreso something similar to Mediterranean / Greek. We ordered the below: Hummus Imam Bayildi Stuffed Grape Leaves Salmon Bowl w/ Bulgur Beyti Kebab I will say it is a bit helpful if you come with someone who has experience ordering Turkish food or a background in the culture. Was a bit bummed when ordering to hear that they ran out of rice as I was going to order 50% bulgur, 50% rice for the base of my bowl however it was a nice way to fully try bulgur. The dining process is interesting and a little confusing for some-we had initially made reservations but you can also just walk in and order at the counter. If such is the case, I think it can be a bit odd to have a "Reservations" button on the website. Food wise, the salmon was a bit dry / crunchy than I anticipated, but overall everything was quite flavorful and fresh! Appreciate that the hummus came with flatbread since some restaurants upcharge you in addition for it. I liked my experience that I ended up ordering some pastries to go so that the rest of my family could try them: Choco Acma Patato Acma Sujuk & Mozzarella Pogaca The pastries seemed unique but sadly the entirety of the pastries were just 99% bread with very minimal filling. I like that Turquaz is open late and offers everything from coffee / pastries / actual food / dessert, but that doesn't mean they're good at everything. read more

Turquaz - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Turquaz never disappoints. Had tickets to a show at the Orpheum theater and stopped for dinner before the show. Delicious food including vegetarian options, very reasonably priced. Good portions and fast service. I look forward to the next theater play just so I can stop and grab a bite At Turquaz. This time I got the stuffed grape leaves and the Kofte and also got to try the Pasha salad. Everything is fresh and delicious. Highly recommend read more

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5 stars! The lahmachun was one of the best i have ever had! 1st time here and there is so much I wanted to try. Huge variety of cakes, baklava and turkish delights. My eye were bigger than my stomach. Ambiance was lovely. Beautiful teal colors inside and such a cute space. The staff was nice and accommodating. I would definitely recommend giving it a try! Bonus: Get the Chocolate Sponge Cake! Omg, so good. Rich looking but not overly sweet. You'll thank me! read more

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Desserts for Dinner is a temptation awaiting us as we view the array of sweets...Turkish Delights, baklavas, pastries, cakes and more...the selection overwhelms us with its parade of delicious possibilities. The Mosaic slice and the Dubai Cup made takeout memories for us today! ...after lunching on the Lamb Shish plate and the Chicken Donner bowl with hot Turkish tea. The Hospitality of service at Turquaz reigns supreme with the amazing staff. Thank you! read more

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Falafel wrap with hummus. It was ok. I guess i was expecting hummus to be smooth and more flavorful. The french fries were flavorful, eat when hot, taste better. The choice was pickles or french fries. My eating mate forgot to ask for dressing on the side. Salad seems to wilt faster when drowned in dressing. The salad looked very colorful. The coffee looked yummy. I really like their inside decor. So calming. Help yourself with water. Order at the cashier or QR code at the table. Free validated parking for 1.5 hours at the 8th street entrance. read more

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What a cute restaurant. Looking at the images/reviews I was under the impression that it was a cafe that happens to have some food options but I was proven wrong. This is a restaurant with a large menu. We tried this place due to its very convenient location across from the Orpheum theater. Still unsure of how seating works. When we entered we were asked if we had a reservation, which we didn't and got sat at a table. You can either order from your table with a QR code or go up to the counter and order. When we ordered at the counter another party was attempting to sit at our table. So unclear what the expectations of ordering/claiming tables are. i tried the (kofte)meatball bowl and I truly believe I ordered the wrong thing. It was okay, the meat was a little too red for me and wasn't very flavorful and the salad was different than the image online. I also tried the (kavurma)braised meat and that was delicious and tender. Other tables entrees looked much more appetizing than the kofte so I can't wait to try something different next time. The desserts were delicious and I am still thinking of the delicious cake we ate. Note- if you order turkish tea be sure to request it in a glass mug. Ours came in a ceramic one. Overall good food with a cute cafe like interior and quick service. read more

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Food 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 for the neighborhood and for the concept (casual) Ambiance 5/5. I came here with a friend for a late lunch on a Saturday and the place was pretty empty but the food looked amazing. I love lamb so I got the lamb shish plate with bulgar wheat with tomato paste; it also came with salad and yogurt for $30 post tax. My friend got a chicken kebab sandwich which came with fries and was more reasonably $20. However the quality was top, all the ingredients were fresh and healthy. We were both super impressed given that SOMA doesn't have a lot of food options, and I had picked this based on the map location between the two of us. Around 5pm families started pouring in for the dinner rush and it was clear that we came in between rushes. The cafe is very clean, nicely decorated, and spacious. There was a little sign saying thank you in Turkish at the counter. They have a bunch of sweet treats that I did not try but I will have to come back for some Turkish delights. read more

Turquaz - Lamb Shish Plate - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

On Monday, we stopped here for breakfast before heading to the Asian Art Museum. We started by ordering the Mediterranean Breakfast for 2 and two Turkish coffees. The breakfast was delish it came with a spongeee egg omelette with cheese inside and a side green salad, three types of bread. One looked like a bagel with sesames seeds however it was a fluffy bread one you bit into it. The second one was like a pretzel tasting. The third one was my favorite more like a cheese quiche. It also came with a platter with several bowls. The honey with cheese was great with the pretzel Tasting bread. There was one like a tomatoe paste with herbs very flavorful not spicy went well with everything. The brown olives were my favorite. It felt very fresh to eat. We also had Turkish coffee. This is why I gave it a four. It was okay, I love coffee and had it better before. It didn't hit as much coffee bean flavor, strong but not full bodied. I ordered their rice pudding like to eat here. They also had a milk one I was curious about. I liked it. It reminded me of a Mexican rice pudding without the cinnamon and less sweet. Next time will try the milk one. We took a few cookies to go those were sold by the pound/weighted. My son preferred the triangle one he doesn't like coconut I ended up eating it. I thought it was good similar to baklava but instead of flaky pastry it was coconut and sesame. The chocolate round cookie was delish a butter cookie with milk chocolate. The rectangle chocolate pastry was a bit too Rick for me. Super sweet. Our ultimate favorites to go were the 5 pc Turkish delights. All tasted so good. It reminded me of my layovers at the Turkey airport. There's plenty of indoor seating. Table/chair seating is medi style white and blue color very Paris refreshing ambiance. I can't believe they are opened till 10 pm. The service was good, ordered at register, was given a number, have a seat and they bring your food to the table. One small detail I liked very much that stands from others are their wet mandarin napkins. They smelled so good and cleaned my hands. read more

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Turquaz is a dessert lovers haven. With selections for every palette and a rotating menu, how can you only leave with one? The answer, you can't! Whenever I stop in, I always end up leaving with at least 3-4 selections to share with friends. On rare occasions, I am very decisive and enjoy a selection of amazingness alone - all to myself. Friends who are not big sweet eaters or who do not greatly indulge in a certain type of dessert find themselves doing just that...enjoying and indulging. Turquaz makes you reconsider your preconceived notions of what a dessert is or can be. It could simply be Turquaz and its ingenious artisans create masterpieces for the palette successfully. A friend and I made our way here, for me, to choose a chocolate treat to satisfy my day long craving. When we arrived, I just stared. There were selections I had partook of previously (and of course enjoyed) while there were other selections new to me and some I saw previously and had not tried. Thankfully, my friend decided on behalf of me - selecting all the items we had pointed out or inquired about. To be honest, not all, I told her to stop when she reached four selections. Two others joined in to share our (ie my friend's) selections - one, not a sweet eating person and the other, a I don't know kind of person. When each of them took their first bites of whichever they selected, there was no derailing their rounds between the four selections. At the end, we each took a box home of the remaining dessert inside. There were leftovers because it was so decadent and we had overly indulged. Would I, we, return? Uh yeah! We already have - I already have - so many times before and will continue to do so. Turquaz also serves food items, coffee selections (which I enjoyed) and beverages, artisan breads, and smaller boxed goodies like chocolate covered espresso beans. The smaller boxed items are perfect for gift giving - I have personally done so. One day I will order in and enjoy a meal there, until then my desserts travel with me and into my tummy! It is easy to miss. You can get off at Civic Center Bart, take the 7 or any other bus goes by. Those two let you out on Market across from the old Whole Foods. Walk to the end of the Whole Foods block and look to your left at the last building of the block - Turquaz - it reads on the window. Follow it around to the second set of doors and enjoy! There is a limited menu outside the entrance doors. Go in, browse and look at the actual paper menu in front of the register (directly in front of the entrance). Seating is plentiful. read more

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This is definitely one of the best Turkish spots in the area! It's a unique, big space that serves as both a restaurant and bakery! While they have classic favorites like lahmacun and Turkish delight, the menu goes way beyond that like the salmon plate, for instance, looked great and very healthy. I highly recommend trying a 'cay' (Turkish tea) with one of their many bakery treats. Plus, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. A must-visit for anyone looking for authentic food and a great atmosphere! read more

Turquaz - Salmon Bowl - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is the perfect place to sit and chat, read a book, or get some work done. The inside is calm and clean with diligent and friendly service constantly taking care of tables. The food came very quickly and there are so many different options to pick from! The Lentil soup was likely my favorite order. The Zauzouk was fantastic as well and paired with a perfect serving of bread. read more

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Came here on a whim late Monday night and the food was delicious! I'm not typically a huge fan of Mediterranean but our food was so good I want to come back and try other things on the menu. I had the chicken kebab plate (delicious and juicy chicken) and cheese bread (solid). I also tried my friend's lamb and pita with tzatziki dip and they were delicious even though I'm not usually a fan of lamb either. Service was quick and efficient and ambiance was great for a small or large group! read more

Turquaz - Cheese bread - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Turquaz in SoMa is such a neighborhood gem with super warm and friendly staff! This Turkish bakery and café serves up some seriously good food. The plates and wraps are packed with flavor, and the Adana is so good as it is seasoned and cooked to perfection and served with what I think is their version of a tzatziki that is so addicting. The lamb shank was another highlight, likewise seasoned beautifully, super tender and just falling off the bone. Definitely start with one of their meze platters. Every dip I've tried has been delicious, but the smoky and creamy eggplant yogurt and the acili ezme were the standouts for me. That acili ezme has the perfect mix of savory, a little spicy, and a touch of sweetness from the peppers. I spied several tables with what looked like Turkish flatbreads and all looked incredible so definitely something to look forward to on a return visit. The bakery section, though, is the real showstopper here. The display is gorgeous, with all kinds of Turkish delights, Dubai-style chocolates, and so many varieties of baklava. I went for the Layers of Taste sampler, which lets you try several different kinds of baklava, and they were all amazing. Sweet but not too sweet, super crispy phyllo, and rich, nutty fillings. The pistachio versions are my favorite and they really nailed all of the variations I've tried. read more

Turquaz - Meze Trio - Eggplant Yogurt, Hummus, Acili Ezme (Spicy mashed potatoes * pepper salad) - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My family and I really liked this restaurant. When we arrived around 6pm it was completely full, but because we reserved a table by phone, they got us a table immediately. There are a lot of choices but we ended up with the chicken kebab plate, the adana plate and the falafel. Everything was really good and the portions were big too. We weren't able to try any dessert, but will do the next time. The order system is also pretty fast and easy, you order and pay immediately through the Qrcode on the table and then they serve you. The restaurant is not in a nice location but at least the inside decorations and the food are worthy. read more

Turquaz - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a cozy lunch spot that serves very flavorful cuisine. I've had several dishes but I like the wraps and salads best. Service is friendly. The value isn't the best but the food is fresh and reliable. It's an excellent work lunch spot if you're nearby. read more

Turquaz - Doner Wrap - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow, this spot was such a great place to visit...the food, ambiance, and experience were all very good! The is a good-sized space and, upon entry, you realize the amount of baked goods available to you since it's nicely displayed. They have an extensive menu, with many of the items viewable, making the ordering process easier. We ordered a few baked items along with some egg/meat dishes, all of which were good - everything tasted great and was good quality. There are options to get breakfast/brunch shareable multi-dish items and this is a great way to try several dishes with others. The ambiance is great - tiles and colors reflecting Turkish art and culture are all around...it makes for a nice escape from the chaos outside. Also, the customer service was warm and friendly. read more

Turquaz - Various brunch items - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a proper Turkish "food hub" with a restaurant+bakery+ coffee shop+ living room by the fireplace vibe. Think bistro wicker café chairs, chandeliers (!) Highlights: 1. Sit-down meals (including of course Döner kebab) 2. Turkish coffee + tea 3. Turkish delight (amazing selection for everyone's taste), variety of cakes, lokum, Syrup-soaked pastries, pistachio-heavy desserts, and milk-based sweets 4. Light abundant space perfect for lunch with friends, solo book reading with coffee/ tea and cake. I've become a regular. read more

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My friend from Kazakhstan came to dance with me bachata sensual, but before hand we danced with Turkish food. I had made the discovery of this place by looking at restaurants near the farmers market at UN plaza. To my delight I saw this Turkish place, a steppe country like Kazakhstan. I knew it was perfect. For the appetizer I started the dance with the 3 dips with bread. I never eat bread. I think it's too much carbs and not worth it, but this bread had me seduced with how the warm and fluffy texture from the bread was graced by the breath of fresh air from the 3 dips. It's like when they can dance ballet & reggaeton; two worlds came to meet. Then the chorus came-the main entree was served: Sujuk Omelette. Every bite; every move with the omelette created more tension, as each one allowed me to explore a different flavor combination. Beautiful food. Would dance again read more

Turquaz - Sujuk omelette - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I really enjoy this spot -- it has great curb appeal, a warm ambiance, and consistently friendly service. The space is clean and inviting, and the free 90‑minute internet is a nice bonus if you want to relax or get a little work done. The bathroom is code‑protected, which keeps it tidy and well‑maintained. The iced mint lemonade is incredibly refreshing, and the tea and coffee taste authentic and thoughtfully prepared. Their pastries, cakes, and desserts are diverse, handmade, and delicious, with some unique touches like exotic Dubai chocolate. They also offer several breakfast options with eggs, all tasty and satisfying. Yummy yum yum. read more

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An authentic Turkish experience with amazing food. We ate in reverse and began with Sebastian Cheesecake (made in house daily) and profiteroles. The. Cheesecake came with a side of melted thick chocolate just like they do in Istanbul. We also ordered sucuk pide and cheese pide - Turkish pizza. Our favorite. Since we are leaving early in the morning we chose several breads with various goodies inside them like olives, cheese and potatoes. We also took a variety of baklava - it was also fresh and crispy. I'm thankful I live in Los Angeles or this would be my every day stop! Turkish ćay (hot tea) made the Turkish way - not a bag in hot water. Service is great!! The place was packed. read more

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I really liked the convenience of scanning a QR code and ordering directly from the table. The portions were generous and satisfying, offering a great amount of food for the meal. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the service was efficient, with staff regularly checking in, delivering food promptly, and making sure we had everything we needed. I will definitely be trying out the desserts next time as they do have a variety. read more

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When I tell you the ambience in this place is so cute I mean it's really cute. I actually came for dinner and I didn't realize the food portions were so big. I could've shared my meal with someone else. The service is great. Youjust order and then they'll bring your food to you. There's plenty of space. Apparently, brunch is a lot better for what I'm hearing. I have not had brunch here but I plan to come back. I did not try their dessert as we were so full from dinner, so my plan is next time to try that as well. thank you for having us and I hope to return soon. 4/5 service 4/5 food 5/5 ambience and room. read more

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I tried out Turquaz recently for the first dinner-with-the-girls of the year. I had work earlier that day, but basically everyone else took the day off, so I ended up wandering over to Turquaz a little earlier so that I could relax in a place that wasn't an empty office. The interior of Turquaz is surprisingly giant and a very pretty shade of blue. There were some holiday-ish decorations still up. I took a cushiony table in a corner, let my friends know that the place was "immensely vibey", and crocheted while I waited for them to arrive. The table next to me was also clearly having their first dinner-with-the-girls of the year, and I spent a while eavesdropping on them. Turquaz seems like a good place for long catch ups. There's tea to sip and tea to spill. For dinner, we shared some apps and had some mains. I was a big fan of the Ali Nazik, the Sigara Boregi, and the falafel. I would maybe skip or get less of the mezes, which were good but didn't come with much bread to eat with. We were mostly too full and too new-years-resolution-aspirational ("no sugar!" insisted my friend) for a bigger dessert, but got a piece of baklava, the "bomb" thing, and a savory sesame ish cookie to try and save for later. The sweet stuff was predictably good, but I think I'd most return for the cookies, which are sold for a good price by the pound and would go really well with a cup of tea or coffee. read more

Turquaz - Ali Nazik, pide, Falafel Bowl - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Absolute flavor bomb! If you need a quick, delicious lunch, these grab-and-go chicken kabobs are a must. The spice profile is so clean and flavorful that you don't even need hot sauce (and I love my hot sauce!). My only regret? Not ordering extra Lavaş bread. Delicious read more

Turquaz - Chicken kebab - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been to Turquaz a handful of times, and the first time I went, I was genuinely impressed. The hospitality matched what I associate with the wonderful country of Turkey: warm, welcoming, attentive. The food was good, and I was excited to have found a Turkish restaurant with that kind of hospitality. Unfortunately, I'm starting to think that first experience was the exception. I've now been back five more times, and the service has been consistently absent. I walk in and stand right in front of the clearly marked register while servers walk past me without acknowledging me. Ten minutes can go by before anyone even speaks to me, and on more than one occasion I've literally had to stop someone and ask, "How do I order?" The first time it happened, I thought, okay, maybe it's just an off day. But five more visits with essentially the same experience? That's a pattern. And once you're seated, it doesn't get much better. Plates are essentially dropped on the table, there's little to no eye contact, and no one comes back to check on you or see how the meal is going. It's hard to understand how a restaurant can be so disconnected from its customers. What makes this especially disappointing is that Turkish hospitality is world-renowned in my opinion. That's part of what I look forward to when dining at a Turkish restaurant. At Turquaz, I'd honestly give the hospitality a 0 out of 10. Not a little lacking. Zero. It's a shame because I want to support good local restaurants, and I really wanted to love this place. But there are plenty of restaurants that will happily take my money and make me feel like a valued customer. I'd rather spend it there. read more

Ambiance is very cozy. Great selection of Turkish coffee and pastries: - 5/5: The Turkish coffee is fantastic, and it comes out quickly. - 4.9: Olive acma bun: Perfectly fluffy and buttery. They heat it up a little, but it would be better heated up more. - 4.6: Izmir bomb: It's a filled small crepe/cookie with a lot of very tasty house made chocolate/hazelnut paste. It has way too much paste; I scraped out most of it. But it's great. - 3.0: Pogaca with sausage and mozzarella. Too doughy, and doesn't have enough filling or flavor. The layers of taste platter consists of 5 baklava items: - 5.0: Mussel baklava. It has an interesting savory nut paste. - 4.8: Regular baklava. crisp and fresh. - 4.7: Roll pistachio. Intensely pustachio - 3.0: Palace pistachio. - 3.0: Milky baklava. OK, but not much value-add from the milk. read more

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My friend and I came to check out Turquaz and share a dessert after visiting the nearby Asian Art museum. We were impressed by how spacious the café is upon entering and veered to the right to check out the extensive pastries and dessert display. We took our time ordering and received a number to receive our items. We took a seat at the cute bench, and our order arrived promptly. The pistachio latte was mostly latte with very little pistachio flavour that was stuck at the bottom of the cup and very difficult to stir and mix into the drink with the flimsy paper straw. I had to use two straws to get through the drink. The Dubai chocolate dessert cup had a pudding consistency and came with strawberries in it. It was alright, but it would've been better with some crunchy toppings. While at the café, we kept noticing a strong sewer smell that would waft in. Not sure if it was internally or externally sourced, but it wasn't the most pleasant experience. read more

Turquaz - Dubai chocolate cup, Turkish Tea- Traditional Cup, iced pistachio latte with oat milk - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is honestly probably my favorite place in the city right now. First off, it's super cute and aesthetic inside. I love the blue theme. I also love that this place is open late. There's so few options of restaurants in the city that are open late, so it's nice to have this addition to the city. This is the perfect casual spot. You can get breakfast, lunch or dinner. I got the falafel wrap and also I've tried the chicken bowl and my friend got the breakfast platter which was delicious. They also have a huge variety of pastries. You could literally find anything you want here I highly recommend. read more

Turquaz - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Turkish delight-ful indeed!!!! It's worth a visit just to gawk at the bakery selections. Not being a big fan of baklava, the palace pistachio baklava was fit for a queen!!! Not too sweet, with nutty and buttery texture. The pistachio chocolate cream Turkish delight was another winner. Honestly you can't go wrong at their bakery. I actually did manage to eat some actual food, and I loved the eggplant yogurt- a creamier and less smoky and acidic version of baba ghanouj. The bread that came with was perfect the next day with my morning coffee. My falafel wrap was solid, and the fries were excellent. What impressed me the most was the authenticity and variety that I've not seen at any other Mediterranean restaurant. Service was fairly quick even on a busy night. And people were still trickling in up until closing on a Wednesday night. A true find in SoMA!! read more

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I loved the aesthetic of Turquaz. So artsy and cafe-esque, and I really liked the vibe of "seat yourself but also be served." It was like a choose-your-own-adventure dining experience. Great for meet-ups, quick snack/dessert, or even a fun place to get work done. We got the meat wrap and the chicken kabob plate. I thought the meat in the wrap was a bit dry for me and could have benefited from more sauce. I think the flavors were not strong enough. The chicken kebab plate was decent as well. We got dessert -- the cake was quite rich and heavy (so definitely share it with someone) but great, and the milk hazelnut baklava was pretty good -- not too overwhelmingly sweet. The service was nice! The folks there are really friendly. For the vibe alone, I'd totally come here again. I think I need to try more of their food to really see if their 5 stars holds true. Total was $55 for 2 people. (Food was 4 stars in my head, but decided to be generous and round up because of the amazing environment they curated). Their bathrooms and the general interior was clean and well-kept. Bravo to all the chefs and service people and owner/managers who contributed to a wonderful dining experience! read more

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We had tickets at the Bill Graham Civic Center. I was looking for a spot to go before the concert that was accessible from BART Civic station. Turquaz was only a 4 minute walk from BART and maybe 6 min walk to the concert. Beautiful inside with a busy diner vibe. Beautiful dessert display case on one side and the other is more of the kitchen side. Order at the counter, we got Turkish coffee because I'm in my 40's and if I'm staying up late for a concert I need a boost! We ordered the chicken wrap for my son and my SO and I shared a meat combo meat plate. Very delicious food. No complaints at all. I went back and ordered the pistachio latte and a carrot baklava, it was so good and a nice sweet treat before we left. I appreciated the lively atmosphere and quick quickish service. read more

Turquaz - Pistachio latte - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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After visiting this place twice, I wanted to share my honest thoughts. First of all, the ambiance is wonderful. The décor is beautiful, the space gets plenty of natural light, and the touches of blue and turquoise are used perfectly. The venue works both as a restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Turkish dishes and as a café where you can simply stop by for dessert and coffee. The dessert selection is impressive, and the presentations are excellent. As for the flavors: the lahmacun was very well executed, and the ayran was the star on both of my visits, perfectly tangy and rich, just like a classic Turkish ayran. However, I can't say the same for the cheese pide; it tasted a bit bland to me, and the dough didn't resemble traditional pide dough. The profiterole was great, with a generous portion. The baklava was a bit disappointing, the carrot slice was slightly dry, although the mussel style one was much better and richer in flavor. On my second visit, I tried the "supangle," which is similar to profiterole in style, but this week the cream wasn't at its best. All in all, it's a solid place, and I hope to give them a full five stars on my third visit. The staff were very warm and genuine -- especially the gentleman in white, who was incredibly friendly. read more

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Very good turkish place near theaters - head there before a show! The restaurant is so cute and bright, a lovely place. We had eggplant and a mezze trio, and of course sweets. The food was all great and I can't wait to go back. Save room for dessert! read more

This place is a gem and what a wonderful lunch I had today! Beside the food is so good, also the place is cozy, comfortable, laid back and very welcoming as well. It's an order at the counter and they bring your food to your table kind of eatery. However, it is not fast food restaurant. Far from it. The food here seriously executed but without taking themselves too serious. It felt no pressure, You can sit wherever you want. Today I've had: Lahmacun and Adana Kebab Plate with Bulgur. The Adana Kebab Plate was delicious with house salad, bulgur and lavash. However .. The Lahmacun was stunning! Superb and breathtakingly delicious. Amazing Turkish flatbread with soft texture, a bit sweet and fun to wrapped all the ingredients together with. This was the best thing I ate this year so far. This is a must order and I highly recommend. I work as a concierge at one of the premier luxury hotel in San Francisco, recently we've had few new Turkish staff and a Turkish manager coming in from Istanbul and working with us and I can't wait to share this place with them. (and also with our guests of course) So that they don't feel homesick and I will tell them that this place also where all Fenerbahçe fans gather lol. Would I come back here again? Oh you bet! 100% (times ten) And also what makes me even love this place is, it is open all day. I like to eat between 2-4 PM. Teşekkürler read more

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We stopped here before a show and I'm so glad we stopped by. Let's get into it... Ambiance - The inside was beautiful and very spacious! It was shockingly large for a SF dining spot that isn't some huge chain. It's really ornate and pretty inside. They can accommodate large and small groups with ease. Service - The service was great. The staff were friendly and service was quick. You order at the counter or via the QR code at the table and then they bring your food out to you. They have complimentary water as well. Food - The food is great! I had the kofte rice bowl and it was fabulous. The meat was so good and the rice and veggies were scrumptious. The presentation was very colorful with all the ingredients. They have so much good looking stuff on their menu too. Don't even get me started on their bakery offerings. There were so many beautiful offerings I feel like it would take 20 trips to try all of their amazing dessert offerings. Overall, this was a great experience and I would definitely return to try both the savory dishes and the amazing looking desserts. If you haven't stopped by here, you're missing out on a hidden gem! read more

Turquaz - Kofte rice bowl was incredible! The meat is so flavorful! - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Gee, is western SoMa going through a resurgence of culturally diverse commercial businesses? This is the third newish western SoMa business I've been to in the past couple of weeks, and it excites me to see all three attracting steady business. Open 8AM-10PM every day, this counter-order cafe, in particular, is drawing customers throughout the day since the extensive menu lists quite a few options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's fortunate that the homestyle Turkish dishes are tasty enough to earn their current success. On my first visit, I was in the mood for a light lunch and ordered the $14 Beet and Goat Cheese Salad, a refreshing mix of arugula, roasted beets, orange slices, red onion, walnuts, and slices of goat cheese drizzled with olive oil and lemon (Photo 10). While they offered protein add-ons like doner chicken and grilled salmon, I was pretty satisfied with the pure veggie version. When I was feeling more peckish, I ordered the $15 Chicken Shish Wrap which I found pleasantly right-sized for my limited appetite. Surprisingly tender chunks of grilled chicken breast were wrapped in a thin pita. It was stuffed with chopped tomato, red onion, and lettuce, and slathered with cacik (Turkish tzatziki). Fries and a side of hummus completed the plate (Photo 9). I then perused the gorgeous dessert and phyllo-filled pastry counter. Alas, someday... FOOD - 4 stars...delicious Turkish comfort food...I can dream about their desserts AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...quite spacious in a corner location with plenty of seating SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...a welcome addition to western SoMa RELATED - Exploring western SoMa? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/6LlEiqyZgy read more

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Did not expect to see such a lively and bustling restaurant in SoMa on a Saturday night. Thank you Turquaz for a beautiful addition to the neighborhood Aside from the deliciousness that was the chicken kebab, basque cheesecake and hazelnut baklava - the friendly service stood out to me the most. We were checked on to make sure we ordered, asked follow-ups and generally felt warmly welcomed. Will definitely be back! read more

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