A la Turka

"Had the lahmacun, manti, Adana kebab, kunafa, and Turkish tea. All were delicious and the staff were nice as well!"

"Ambiance (4/5): the inside is dimly lit and very jampacked. There is an outdoor dining area that is enclosed with heat lamps. Personally preferred it since it is less loud, more intimate and spacious. Service (4/5): on a Saturday evening, there was no space indoors, since all the tables were reserved. However, we were immediately seated in their outdoor dining area, which was only 20% full. The service was okay in the outdoor dining area. Food (/5): Table bread (5/5): Wow! Their bread was extremely soft and had a nice seasoning to it. It was the star out of all the appetizers! Feta Cigars (4/5): it came in six pieces and loved the crunch from the pastry outer layer! While it tasted pretty good, I probs wouldn't get it again. Zucchini Fritters (4/5): The fritters were extremely flavorful, and I loved the garlic yogurt sauce. Additionally, there was another tomato-based sauce that also went well with the fritters. I would order this dish again. Chicken Yogurt Kabob (4/5): the chicken pieces were extremely tender and slightly flavored from its marinade. The portion size is enough to share between two, and looks like there is a lot more because it was covered in a sauce over a bed of soaked bread pieces, peppers and onion."

"Had a wonderful dinner this evening. Aside from the amazing food and atmosphere the staff at A la Turka is awesome. Friendly, helpful, accommodating and welcoming. Best service experience I've had in a restaurant in a long time. Will definitely visit again."

"My husband is Turkish and one of his favorite restaurants are all the way in Astoria, but when we moved here in the UES, we found this nice spot. We have gone here more than 15 times and in the beginning their food was AWESOME! But as time goes by and ever since they’ve renovated, the food tasted changed dramatically. My favorite meal here was Hunkar begendi. I love this food so much that my nanny cooked it for us! But this evening, it tasted extremely sour, like it was tomato sauce straight from the jar. The reservation situation was another story. Since today was a special day, I requested a table for 2 by the window. And the maîtresse said that table was for the boss only for us to see after our meal given to another couple. I am Asian and the other couple were not (if you know what I mean)…"