Review ‪sofra Istanbul Restaurant‬

Omar Alkaf

اكلهم طيب، تعاملهم ممتاز، لهم فرعين، الفرع الثاني في خليفة أ، هذا الفرع في داخل ابوظبي تم تغيير اسمه، لا اتذكر الان لكن في اللوكيشن بإسم: سفرة اسطنبول

Nabeel Alolabi

بوفيه سيء جدا الاكل ما بكفي نص الطاولات دفعت ٨٠ درهم و ما قدرت اكل نص البوفيه، صرت احس اني عم اشحد الاكل، بوفيه فقير جدا، نص ساعة انتظر عاساس يجي كباب اللحم ( يلي المفروض هو اساسي بالمطبخ التركي) و اخر شي ما اجا شي الموظفين محترمين جدا بس بوفيه سيء جدا جدا جدا كنا عائلة من ١٥ شخص ولا واحد فينا استمتع بالاكل كانت تجربة سيئة جدا ملاحظة: لما يخلص صنف الاكل يجي صحن عينة صغيرة قبل ما ينزل عالطاولة يكون طار Very poor buffet, food not enough at all, I couldn't eat half pf the menu and there is no enough collection. I don't recommend it at all. We were 15 person sitting in front of the buffet but all of us we couldn't eat and left the restaurant disappointed. The staff are very professional and nice people but the food quantity and organising is very poor and bad P.s when any dish of food finish the deliver a small quantity that disappear before they fill the dish.

Sami Dubai

One of the best Turkish restaurants in Abu Dhabi. There is free valet parking. The restaurant is on two floors and there is a family area. A warm welcome at the reception. Eating is very delicious. I ordered Iskandar, Ali Nazik, and Betty Kabab is Special. من أفضل المطاعم التركية في أبوظبي. توجد خدمة مجانية لصف السيارات. المطعم عبارة عن طابقين ويوجد مكان مخصص للعائلات. حفاوة في الاستقبال. الاكل لذيذ جدا. طلبت إسكندر و علي نازك و كباب بيتي. مميز.

noura

من اجمل التجارب للامانه، الريوق لذيذ وماندمت اني ييتهم واللي خدموني كانوا وايد فرندلي (اشرف وجنكي) وف النهايه فاجئونا ب سويت من عندهم❤️❤️ The food is so tasty, the staff is always ready to help, the place extremely clean, the atmosphere is lovely, and the food is both delicious and beautifully presented. shout out to Ashraf who served us very very well! Very friendly and I really liked his service. thank you to jingky too❤️

Mohammed Baharoon

This restaurant is not as you are expecting , i give it 3 out of 10. The quality of the food also is low. هذا المطعم ليس عند التوقعات ابداً أعطيه ٣ من١٠ . جودة الطعام منخفضة جداً

Mohammed Al Ansari

من أفضل المطاعم التركية في أبوظبي. الأكل ممتاز وطيب المذاق. الأسعار غالية بعض الشيء وليس متوسطه الغلاء. أماكن الجلوس في الطابق العلوي جيده وواسعه وتكفي للمجموعات والعائلات. التصاميم الرئعه والموسيقى التركية الهادئه تجعلانك تعيش في جو تركي. المواقف للسيارة صعبة بعض الشيء ولكن الأكل لذيذ ويغطي على الأمور الأخرى.

ابو احمد

الصراحة المطعم ممتاز جداً والسعر غالي شوي ، بس انصح فيه بشده تبارك الله

Oum fatima

تجربه سيئه جدا في فرع خليفه أ المرجو الاهتمام بنضافه المكان و جوده الاكل لا شي يستحق الذكر عندما علقت على جوده الاكل اجابني النادل جواب غير احترافي و اخذ الموضوع شخصي الان فهمت لماذا المطعم خالي من الزبائن طبعا لا انصح

Correo.imran

After taking order staff confirmed that they don't accept Zomato any more but when mentioned it's still valid in zomato app then he confirmed that it will be removed as they are not planning to accept deals anymore. Please clarify!

Erum Irshad

I had been here for lunch. The kebabs here are very soft and delicious. The doner peta and the special sofra kebab (1.5 meters) is a must try. The staff are very friendly and got good hospitality. The restaurant has been well maintained with 2 meter distance each and the temperatures were checked for whoever entered the restaurants. The tables were also sanitized and kept clean. Over all had a very good experience.

Cookie Monster

Still remember the taste of their food . It was so delicious and quantity is also filling . Great ambiance and super food . A must visit restaurant in AbuDhabi

Luma Jaber

Food quality was very bad Meat is something that can't be even smelled. They served us Ali nazik... No sides as if they are feeding a lion!!! Chicken iskender was good Hope they get better

Nida Qamar

Good for larger crowds!!!Service was slow and food was not hot. Flavour was average Decor is average

Ajaifp

Price- Reasonable Quality of food - Good Quantity - Good. Delivery - Ok Staff- Ok Chicken Doner - 4* Meat Doner -5* Doner Pie - 3* Rawani with Milk - Caramel - 6* out of 5*

Amjad Abu Saa

Very delicious food and very friendly staff. The gold discount is so worth it. The best Turkish restaurant in town. They also provide you with complimentary stuff with your food like salad, tea, and some dessert.

Suna Erkmen

I used to be a frequent customer but will not order food again, the quality is getting really bad, it used to service decent tasty Turkish cuisine and shame that the food is not as it used to be, yesterday I ordered mix grill for delivery for my guest and received rock hard chicken kabab, undercooked chicken in bone, some burnt and very dry meat and chicken grills, lots of burnt pide bread and not to mention the cold food😡 do something to improve!!!

ZRC

I have visited this restaurant recently and was surprised with taste. It was good and fresh but only issue was staff not aware of menu. When we asked about most running or famous items serving boy was completely blank. Though staff was polite. Overall very good experience.

Fadi Younes

Prices in the menu differ from those that appear in the bill...!

Syed Abid

Good place with unhappy staffs

Nahla

Disappointed in their services. The food is really good but they make it a habit in getting us the wrong food and then have to wait to exchange the food so we have to wait for all the food to be cold in order for them to replace the 2 dishes, and when we received the items the portion was inconsistent-..

Lathifa Shifana

We choose to dine here on one of those nights when we wanted to try a new restaurant. We planned to get a take away, so we asked for the menu card to the receptionist lady. She simply denied it with a smug face and said, we can find it in zomato. Me and my husband were shocked and we helped ourseleves to one of the menu cards lined up next to her and continued to order. We waited in the sofa placed in the waiting area. The same receptionist woman came to us with the food and placed it on the table and nodded with the same smug and left. She treated us as though we were looking for charity. This is the worst experience any customer would have experienced.

Zohra

This restaurant in #abudhabi serves the best turkish food with real taste. 👌 The décor is absolutely beautiful. Really loved blue colored theme with gorgeous cielling lamps and giant wall art on the staircase. The location is convinient with easy access to parking. We ordered Meat Iskander and it was great. Meat was so tender and juicy. It has layer of bread underneath meat which was fully soaked in the red tomato sauce and served with youghurt. We also tried Chicken Doner served with humus. Hummus was spread underneath chicken and tasted great with pickles. A basket of bread was served with food. Service was quick and efficient and staff was helpful in guiding what to try. We also had complimentary Turkish Tea which made our whole experience much more enjoyable. They accept #zomatogold and prices are very reasonable. We are definitely going back in for more dishes to try.

Fadwa Nayel

When i asked about zomato gold first they said no then yes, i asked what is included, all except these 3 they are special, then when i came to order they said what i ordered is also not included, so why not be clear from the first time.

Rifdu

milk cake, iskander meat and hummus . tasty food..one of the best turkish restaurant in city. complementary tea is great

Fahima H Zakaria

I ordered kunefe from Istanbul .The kunefe was too sweet , the sugar syrup was too much . The kunefe was more like sugar syrup than the actual kunefe. The syrup should’ve been given on the side . Unimpressed by the food quality and display

Jawad Nimri

I like their shawarma and the Turkish dishes. The kebab can be improved but all other meat plates are very nice. Prices are in the range for Turkish food overall Strongly recommended.

Vocal_wits

Not a great experience. The food felt like it was kinda cold and had a lot missing , flavour wise. It took a lot of time to come. The quantity ane quality we were served did not match the price. Its kinda too costly for what we had. Parking is a huge hassle. Only good part part would be the interiors and the ambience. They have a nice curtain divider for each seat in the family area, privacy wise its alright.

Ahmed Yehia

Food is perfect. We ordered a sujuk pide, iskender and beyti and they were flawless. The complementary bread and dips were also amazing. The decor and service were both nice. I am giving 4 not 5 stars because the dessert was not up to expectatations, not their speciality.

Sinan

I am so disappointment in the food quality, this use to be the best Turkish restraunt in the capital and now their iskander meat has a really bad smell, lahmachun and kabab barley has any flavour.

Alia

Stopped by for dinner, seeing as to this is the highest rated Turkish Restaurant in Abu Dhabi. From the moment we walked in, it was disappointment after disappointment. The restaurant seemed old and dirty. No one greeted us or asked us where we’d like to sit... we seated ourselves. Staff were all gathered and talking and laughing too loudly for the next 10 minutes with a specific guest and (relatively) neglected the rest of the guests. We ordered the Ezo Gelin soup, Tablaci salad, small lahmacun, beyti kebab, meat balls, and laban ayran. The soup and salad were great. Everything else (meats) smelled as well as tasted gamy. They also did not have wet wipes. Total disappointment; Other lower-rated Turkish restaurants in the area were so much better. We didn’t even bother taking pictures due to utter disappointment.

Tinjujoseph

Attitude of staff indifferent. 👎 Their attitude is proportional to the price and quantity of food you order. Had a bad experience with them.

Viju Jose

Really worth the time n money..amazing food n service..prompt service too. Friendly staff.recommend it any day..the ambience n music is also apt.

Akshay Manohar

Great meat, love the mixed grill and the bread. Also, the complimentary sides are unique - recommend also ending the meal with Kunafa and Moroccon tea

Foodbrois

Have tried Shish tawouk and Chicken doner from here and the shish tawouk had some burnt chicken in it and they also took a lot of time to give the order for takeaway. The chicken doner was average and tasted okay. I wasn’t dining in but the ambience looked good and the staff were okay too.

Haris Mohammad

Though full details were not provided on 1 for 1 order, we were satisfied with experience. Food was great and quality and quantity was as per expectations. Ambience was excellent and staff was friendly and courteous.

Imran

I had dinner here with family. We ordered Chicken Iskendar platter, one of my Turkish favorites, and Chicken Doner platter with hummus. Both were nice.

Ali Alameen

If there are seven stars, this place deserves Thanks for all staff, especially (Ms Jingky) Food and service is the best Location is good and don’t miss the tea !

Ahmad Turki

Everything was nice and food was amazing. The only thing I didn't like, every table they serve a free Hummus and bread but because we are going to use Zomato Gold they charged us ... So its like you didn't save anything.

Nidhin Njattuvetty Sudhakaran

The Restaurant refused to accept 1+1 offer on Zomato gold Many Items on the menu were not available Finding Parking near the Restaurant is difficult.

Isra

I went to this place last year to celebrate Eid, and found it satisfactory, if not in need of a little decor revamp. The Mix Grill was enjoyable, but for the price I feel that there are many other places that can deliver equal if not more quality, with a bigger portion. The presentation could also be improved - I’m not sure why rice is included and the bread seemed somewhat soggy. As a lover of Garlic Dip, I found it to be far too overpriced - a regular tray at another restaurant would be around 4dhs. Aside from the price, however, the quality and taste of the food is satisfactory. We also tried the lahmacun, the fattoush salad, and the Kunefe. The complimentary Turkish tea pairs well with the dessert.

Foodies_ad

One of the main attractions is the beautiful interiors of the place. The blue color of the walls make the whole dining experience more enjoyable. We had Zomato gold, so it was a bonus while ordering. The food was great but the quantity was a little less. The complimentary tea was like a cherry on top. Would I recommend it to a friend? Definitely.

Yousef Shaqalaih

When they know i will use zomato gold they submit bad services and bad attitude with rejected to submit starters with food they told me not allowed only take your food without any service i dont know if this also acceptable from zomato management i have to open complain against that

Mohammed Abubaker

Went with full family. Had food was not extra ordinary. Had better Turkish food. Was disappointed with the customer service experience though. Salads were not up to the mark. Sandwiches were big. Taste was decent.

Fatema Alshehhi

We ordered: •Fattoush: very tasty but wish if it has more cucumber. •Stuffed Vine Leaves: nice and tastier with lemon. •Lahmacun: delicious and crispy. •Sofra Mix Grill: nice but there was a piece of bone-on chicken that was not that tasty. •Shish Tawooq: nice.

David

Lovely looking place with some really delicious free bread. Probably could have picked a better main as it came with even more bread but I'll be back. Great Z gold choice.

Lilah Salhab

Brought my parents, whom were visiting us, and my kids for a wonderful and quiet lunch. I heard so much about this place so I decided let’s give it a try! It was absolutely delicious! There was nothing we ordered that was delicious. The staff went above and beyond to serve us. They joked with the kids and were extremely polite. We ordered mixed grill, diner meat platter, shish tawook platter, Sofra burger, penne paste and cheese and sajuk pide. Definitely coming back!

Moutaz Asad

The food very tasty and fresh Best authentic Turkish food in Abu Dhabi All their food very delicious and very tasty The desserts also amazing the price also reasonable

AD Foodelicious

Family place . Nice service , we orderd 1 meter kabab , lentil soup , iskandar and turkish salad dessert was baqlawa wirh ice cream , they have variety of other sweet options , the meat was slight spicy and fatty , but all in all it was acceptable recommended

Nishad Sukumaran

Used to live accross the road and got many positive feedback about Sofra but didn't get a chance to go in and try it. Finally gor a chance to visit them yesterday and I was feeling bad for being late to go there. It is really a mini Istanbul, amazing interior traditional lights and the food was really delicious. Tried some authentic turkish items and myslef n family were happy. I couldn't try the deserts as were so full and hopefully next time.

Issa

When I asked to redeem my zomato gold they were looking for excuses and at the end they said the person responsible for zomato gold is not there at that time. They were making fool of us.

Anthony Allessu

The food was really good but not worth it with zomato since you miss out on the really good food they give complimentary with their different dips .

Abdul Aziz

I love this place starting from their welcome appetizers till there delicious yellow tea. Their food taste amazing Good service And nice decor 👌👍

Hottie_Gabe

Food Taste: Excellent Food Presentation: Great Staffs: Satisfactory Ambiance: Excellent Over All Rating: Great Their sweets are great and they have a big servings and proportion. I love the chicken shawarma, the chicken is tender and not too spicy.

Samer Ahmad

I don't know why people have been giving this place a bigger hype than it deserves. I think it is an average restaurant that is way overpriced for the quality of food it serves. I ordered a mixed grill plate and availed a similar plate for a friend of mine through zomato gold. First, to my surprise, the waiter explained that the restaurant does not serve the plate of dips with the mixed grills if you are using zomato gold. Now I don't know what it costs the restaurant to serve a plate like that, but since I've been to most of the restaurants around Abu Dhabi that serve grills, none of them deprive customers of a basic plate like that even when u use zomato gold. The second disappointing point in this restaurant is their slow and bad service. Their waiters just seem to be lost when the place starts to get crowded. And now to the quality of food, which I expected to be above par based on the reviews given. I am sorry to say that most of the average Lebanese restaurants in Abu Dhabi serve much better mixed grills plates than this place and at half the price. So sorry, but I think that this place gets more attention than it deserves.

Khalid

If you are looking for a place to eat delicious Turkish grills, then this is the resturant that you should visit. Im came to this to this restaurant many time in the past s3 years and still , my favorite meal is Turkish kebabs with a cup of yogurt . I also tried a dish called ali Nazek and it was very delicious. The cebab here is provided based on lenght not weight, so go there and ask for 1 meter leng cebab either meat or chicken or combination of both. Its suitable also For family and friends gatherings, very busy in the holidays and weekends so you may not be able to find a car parking ,this restaurant is really worth the to try.

Bahey Elseyoufy

Only tried their sweets, baklawa was very very good and tasty, staff is very friendly and know the nemus so good, highly recomended for sweets,

Maria Wafa

Its been quite a while since i have been longing to try this place and finally got the chance today. The seating ambience for family is excellent,loved their interiors.The food service was very quick and thanks to the waiter Ashraf. I would definitely recommend this place for a good Turkish food experience. And just forgot to mention their unlimited complimentary tea which made the whole experience complete.

Wissam Halimi

I tried this restaurant few times before. this time I have done a delivery. the food was good and the portion was good but the flavor was normal. I ordered sufra moxed grills

Rohina Salem Masood

Meter long kebabs! Mixed grills! Really like the ambience and the Mediterranean interiors. Also worth mentioning are their saj shawarmas, hearty and big and very yummy!

Sana Ashraf

This place is a must visit if you are craving for Turkish food.. Love their freshly baked bread and dips served as complimentary appetizers! We have also tried their sandwiches, but the Special Kabab by metre is a must try.. For both taste and novelty. Highly recommended..!!

Burcu Aydogan

Affordable price , tasty food , great service. Give a try to Emin Usta Kebab, it is a great taste. We also like Lahmacun here , Doner Pide is also a great choice.

Reshma Cherian

Since I was craving for something Turkish I decided to get food ordered from here. The delivery was prompt and the food was neatly packed. Since It was an online order the restaurant had 15% discount.I had ordered for hummus with meat, lahmacun and an orange juice apart from that the food came along with 2 big Turkish bread , small size muhamarra and hummus. The food was good but the only thing I had a problem was I expected fried meat on the hummus than the shredded shawarma meat. Overall it’s was good.

Mel Mlk

Food reached very cold please make sure to deliver hot meals

Syed Sadaqath

The one meter Kabab takes some time to arrive but it’s delicious. Kunafa could have been a little better. Ambience in the family section is very pleasant! Waiting to try T-bone Kebab in my next visit.

Mohamed Shanil

In my opinion, this is the best Turkish restaurant in Abu Dhabi that is affordable. My favourites on their menu are Chicken Iskender, Kebab and the Lahmacun. I also go there to grab a quick bite for lunch. They serve flavour filled doner kebab sandwiches.

Adil Almazmi

I keep going to this restaurant since 5 years now ... I recommend it to enjoy Turkish food ... very high quality of food and nice tea ... try the meter of kabab it’s there best of the best ...

Nahas Mohammed Vattakkayam

Good interior, tasty food - authentic Turkish . Kunafa and rice pudding was fantastic desert. Well attentive staff, quick servings. Little bit on the expensive side

Jaustine Lyza Corazon De Jesus

tried iskender. not the best I had. it was served a bit cold and when we asked for melted butter to pour over like the 'traditional' as they claimed, but to no avail. over all, it was so-so.

Syeda Sana Sultana

It was our first experience here today. We were not sure where to go for dinner and just searched Turkish food and found it with the highest ratings. The parking was a bit problem, may be due to weekend. The ambience is not very fancy but very clean and spacious. The place was very crowded due to Friday but staff was very efficient and within a minute when we settled down, we were attended. We ordered Chicken Sauté and Grilled chicken. It took around 20 minutes for the food but it was indeed marvelous and cooked to perfection. Chicken Sauté was something like Pakistani Chicken Karahi but with thick gravy and mushroom. Grilled was also well done and tasted perfect. Indeed it’s a place where you can come back again to try other dishes.

Hussam Arous

Hi, the order was late after the delivery guy left the restaurant for more than 1 hour the food was cold and wet, I took my money from the delivery guy and took the food and had to throw it away because it was unbeatable, but the manager was nice enough to accept to give my mone back. It’s good restaurant but they let me down. I hope next time will better. Thanks

Hatjas Ahmed

The best thing you can try here the doner or Shawrma its really good, I didn’t like the mix grill also you can try Manakish its good specially cheese

Food Bloggers

One of the good Turkish restaurants in town. Very reasonable price and good service. Parking is a big issue outside the restaurant. Their flavor is great as well as their bread is served hot and fresh. Turkish kebabs are slightly different than Lebanese but I enjoy both!

Tia Mendel

Sofra istanbul is one of the worst restaurant l never seen in abu dhabi..when l was there for dining, around 7 to 8 minutes l couldnt get menü..when l received the menü after long time than l started order something but whatever l ask all not available..finally l desıded order somethıng but when they served my food it was really cold..l want to ask waiter to change my order but long time there was no waiter in the restaurant..l saw couple of waiter but they was busy with a cellphone..no one care about the customer..

Murtaza Ali Khan

Good decor with a teal vibe, Sofra Istanbul offers some great Turkish delicacies. The cold mezze plate with bread was phenomenal and the grills could've been added some more flavor but nonetheless good. Pides were amazing. Definitely will visit again.

Zuhair Moideen

By far the best Turkish I had at UAE. Had hummus with meat, mix grill, Ali nasik and salad. All were equally amazing and fresh. Tea is unlimited free which added to the taste. The sause (complimentary) is a must have.

Afzal Abbas

I had been here for the iftar buffet with my friends. There was huge a spread which included Arabic style Biryani with slices of tender and succulent meat pieces, variety of kababs, salads and also a shawarma corner. Three kinds of drinks were a part of the buffet which is hard to find in any other iftar buffet. Overall we had a lovely iftar buffet and I would strongly recommend this to all those who like to have turkish food.

Ammar

Tried it a couple times but still can’t figure out why it’s double the price of its competitors? Don’t get me wrong the food is ok but I tried the grills nothing special and the shawarma tastes plain. Maybe I’m choosing the wrong dishes? I don’t know and won’t try again neither. I gave the 3* for the service.

Osama N. Shatnawi

I have been there once with couple of colleagues after really busy day. The staff there were really friendly and welcoming. we had lentil soup, beyti kebab, ali nazek kabab, doner, Kobbeh and Gavurdagi Salad. The Salad was decent, though t wasn't the best I have tried but still good. Beyti kabab and Doner were really good, Ali Nazek Kabab was super. Then, we had Baklava with ice cream and Fistikli Sarma, the sweets were super. It was really great experience specially with the sweets.

Ahsen Ali

Turkish dinner with friends... tried their famous meter kebab and chicken saute with assorted sauces, salads and tea in the end. Was planning to go there for long time ... taste wise average, customer service was better, parking is horrible in the area... good company made the difference though For more reviews of Restaurants in UAE please join facebook group DINE IN OR DINE OUT UAE

Aya Panisa

Nice food and great service, staff so friendly and good take care they always looking to service and giving special food and they recommend how to order food. Food so tasty

Mustafa Saad

Perfect, a real Turkish delight, this place.....oh my!!! This isn't my first time eating at this restaurant, but it has been years since I last visited, actually exactly 4 years. For me, what makes a restaurant alomst perfect is their ability to maintain their taste, service and style throughout the years, and believe me, this is one for the biggest challenges in order to retain your guests. If you are driving there don't worry, there is always someone by the door and they will take good care of your car while you are enjoying one of their favourites; the mighty 1 meter kebab. I won't say more, just try if for yourself, return and like this comment, coz I probably just recommended the best Turkish..... Ever!

Fouadbleibel

Four of us were at your establishment for lunch; I simply wish to let you know that it was a great experience. The Turkish food was very delicious and distinctive! The baqlawa ice cream is a delicacy. Big thank you to Ms. Jenki for her efficiency and assistance.

AIsh96

Best turkish restaurant in abu dhabi😍 Good ambience,lots of sitting rooms and lots of choices✔ Nice food and very friendly staffs💯 They are famous for their kababs and shawarma😍🔥

Ricky Grater

Good place to try some Turkish food and delights. Here is the detail review; Atmosphere/Environment: 7/10. Only indoor option. Comfortable and clean place but little noisy when it is crowded. Food: 7/10. They give complimentary salad and dipping with hot bread which is always good while waiting for the food. I have been there several times so i tried their mix grill, kebabs, iskender, shawarma, lahmacun, ezo gelin soup and kunefe as dessert. All tastes good. The only minus i can tell is for them using lamb meat in their doner (shawarma). That gives strong taste that many people don`t prefer eating lamb meat alone. I believe they should mix or increase the calf meat ratio. Price: 7/10. Mostly prices are OK except some kebab prices alone which i believe expensive for a Turkish Restaurant. However you can order mix. grill half or 1 kg with a very reasonable price. Service: 8/10. Everything was OK. Fast service and good staff. You can drink your complimentary Turkish tea after nice dinner as well.

Nirmal M

Been there for lunch yesterday .good turkish restaurant with awesome ambience and excellent staff service.tried the ezo gelin soup which was just okay .the sofra special mixed grill was tasty and not to mention ,the pita bread they serve is beyond all words and superb.had lamb steak which was again nice .there was no hummus along with this combo and they served with 4 other dips of theirs out of which three had almost the same garlic paste flavour .the food was over all nice but way over priced for the portions they served.

Lama

Sofra is one of my best goto Turkish places I recommend their alinazik dish which is beef with their eggplant puree and their princess kabab which is minced kabab with pistachio (heavenly) served with burgol like rice and their baqlawa is to die for ,they serve complementary labneh and sauces and their greasy home made Turkish bread is by itself heavenly and after they serve complementary Turkish tea However parking is an issue on weekdays

The Culinaric Adventurer

Good turkish place with good service. We were there for an early dinner in the late afternoon. Grape leaves were nice, so was the Lahmacum. Finally the shish tawouk was succulent and tasty. Recommended

Bryony Wright

Very tasty and a very good price!! The staff are great, Adnan, the owner made me feel very welcome. The service was very quick.....ALL GOOD, I will be back!!

Eman

Good Food - Nice family place - Price little high - several dishes - May i visit them back but not sure - they have takeaway shawarma which i prefer more

Reshma Mary

Let me just say this place will make sure you're really full! They start with complimentary salad and pita bread with 4 different dips. We had the 1 metre kebab (half chicken and half lamb) and it was amazing. Its perfect for 4 people. And to end it all we got complimentary Turkish tea which makes you feel surprisingly light. Definitely check this place out!

Mohammed Shareef

Very recently i noticed this restaurant. Abudhabi is a place which doesn have good restaurants compared to dubai. But if you go this place, you will change your mind.. very well set place.. posh intierior. Tried meat with hummous, and tikka mutton. Their bread is very good. A set of garlic source, some special types of laban and a chutney like thing which they give for the bread was very good. Very friendly staffs and especially the manager of that restaurant Mr Abu Hassan. Worth recommending restaurant in abudhabi. Try this..

Serenity

I enjoy dining here! The staff is always friendly and they do pay attention to detail. Sedat is such a good waiter! The ambiance is decent and all seating is upstairs. It's good for a group or if you're having dinner alone or with a guest. The parking is horrible on the weekends so just have patience or take a taxi. I particularly like the fresh naan/pita bread they bring you with the dips (hummus, cabbage dip, garlic, etc.) while you wait for your food to arrive. The fried Kibbeh is awesome (2 pieces is good for 1 person). I get the grilled sea bass (whole fish) more often than not and it is grilled to perfection. Grilled chicken wings are always grilled to perfection as well. Salads: coban, fatoush, and tabulleh are my favorite salads here! Absolutely amazing. The grilled lamb chops are also tasty. **New dish alert: We tried the Kazbasi and my goodness it was amazing! The meat was extremely tender, juicy, and seasoned just right. A must try! 👌🏾 I would recommend this restaurant to others. Enjoy and happy eating!

Sudheer MS

“A balanced diet is; Food 🥘 in both hands” This is an awesome 👏🏻 place to explore some good Turkish food 🍖. Nice ambience with very friendly and attentive staff. I am going to go few more times for sure. During this visit, we enjoyed the; • Traditional Ezo Gelin soup 🍜 ❤️ • Mixed Grill • Donner Kebab Chicken and Meat ❤️ • Rice ❤️❤️ • And to end with the tea. I hear they have 1M Kebab which I want to try, and Sofra Special kebab for sure. They serve you the food with a very good salad, a mix of Red Cabbage Dip, Garlic Dip, Cucumber dip. The bread they serve is so soft and tasty. I could explore only a little from there menu, if a little is good, more must be better. So, Let’s go and eat more!!! You find it little difficult to find a parking nearby.

Amar Abossi

الخدمة غير جيدة . و مدير الصالة غير متعاون و المكان صغير . والاسعار عالية . تاخير الطلبات . The lounge manager is not helpful. Our order are Delayed

A. H.

Not advisable for vegetarians Normal in-house and just ok staff Food qantity is good but the menu is over priced compared to the normal quality it has Ok experience in general

Tanishq

Always wanted to try authentic Turkish cuisine and happened to try this place by chance. The 1 Meter kebab was one of the best kebabs I've had in my whole life and I can vouch for that. It was a little pricey at AED 230 but the taste and quantity will blow your mind. It comes with four unique dips in very pretty colours that taste so good. Their bread is so fresh and warm and extremely filling. We also tried the pomegranate cooler to go with this and it was so delicious. Loved the interiors here as well.

Gwen Tennyson

We had our dinner from this restaurant and they served us very nice food. The price you pay is worth it for the taste. I liked the meat it’s well cooked and the rice as well was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant and try next time for different menu.

Food Salvation

There is not a single dish in this place that will disappoint your palate 🤤 Everything is super tasty from a simple salad to the meat to the smoothies and fresh juices. All the staff is helpful, professional and always ready to help. A must try 👍🏽

Ohsah

Easily one of the top places in the city. The food is delicious, the prices are quite high but the portion size and all make up for it. I have tried their pie-like fatira, their doner options , charcoal chicken and their kebabs and they're all very good. The ambience is nice and the staff are very kind. I would recommend sticking to Turkish specialties like kebab and doner options as that's the definite strong point. International options are better found elsewhere.

NooRami

Menu variety is limited, their meat and chicken are delicious and tender, Turkish tea is now nice cleanliness need improvement (stairs, window, bathroom)

Ahmad Jamil

Food is very bad and manger is not there they bring same bread after heating no salad very expensive@ and not good qualiity no.body there to listen complain

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