Reviews ‪sofra Istanbul Restaurant‬

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Erum Irshad
+5
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.
2 months ago
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Cookie Monster
+5
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
2 months ago
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Ajaifp
+4
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*
6 months ago
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Amjad Abu Saa
+5
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.
6 months ago
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ZRC
+4
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.
8 months ago
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Zohra
+5
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.
11 months ago
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Rifdu
+4
milk cake, iskander meat and hummus . tasty food..one of the best turkish restaurant in city. complementary tea is great
Aug 26, 2019
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Jawad Nimri
+5
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.
Aug 06, 2019
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Ahmed Yehia
+4
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.
Jul 16, 2019
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Viju Jose
+5
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.
Jul 11, 2019
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Akshay Manohar
+4
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
Jul 05, 2019
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Imran
+4
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.

Jun 08, 2019
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Ali Alameen
+5
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 !
Jun 05, 2019
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Ahmad Turki
+4
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.
Jun 05, 2019
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Fatema Alshehhi
+4
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.
Apr 14, 2019
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David
+5
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.
Apr 11, 2019
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Lilah Salhab
+5
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!
Apr 06, 2019
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Moutaz Asad
+5
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
Mar 28, 2019
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AD Foodelicious
+4
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
Mar 26, 2019
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Nishad Sukumaran
+5
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.
Mar 24, 2019
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Abdul Aziz
+5
I love this place starting from their welcome appetizers till there delicious yellow tea.
Their food taste amazing
Good service
And nice decor 👌👍
Jan 29, 2019
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Hottie_Gabe
+4
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.
Jan 29, 2019
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Khalid
+5
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.
Jan 12, 2019
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Maria Wafa
+5
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.
Dec 29, 2018
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Rohina Salem Masood
+4
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!
Dec 08, 2018
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Sana Ashraf
+4
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..!!
Nov 09, 2018
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Burcu Aydogan
+5
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.
Nov 04, 2018
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Reshma Cherian
+4
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.
Oct 07, 2018
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Mel Mlk
+4
Food reached very cold please make sure to deliver hot meals
Sep 27, 2018
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Syed Sadaqath
+4
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.
Sep 22, 2018
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Mohamed Shanil
+4
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.
Sep 22, 2018
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Adil Almazmi
+4
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 ...
Sep 21, 2018
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Nahas Mohammed Vattakkayam
+5
Good interior, tasty food - authentic Turkish . Kunafa and rice pudding was fantastic desert. Well attentive staff, quick servings. Little bit on the expensive side
Sep 18, 2018
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Syeda Sana Sultana
+5
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.
Sep 07, 2018
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Hatjas Ahmed
+4
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
Aug 24, 2018
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Food Bloggers
+4
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!
Aug 15, 2018
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Murtaza Ali Khan
+4
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.
Jul 22, 2018
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Zuhair Moideen
+4
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.
Jun 06, 2018
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Afzal Abbas
+4
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.
May 27, 2018
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Osama N. Shatnawi
+4
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.
Apr 24, 2018
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Aya Panisa
+4
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
Apr 15, 2018
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Mustafa Saad
+5
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!
Mar 28, 2018
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Fouadbleibel
+5
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.
Mar 09, 2018
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AIsh96
+4
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😍🔥

Mar 04, 2018
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Ricky Grater
+4
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.
Mar 01, 2018
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Lama
+4
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
Feb 23, 2018
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The Culinaric Adventurer
+4
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
Feb 17, 2018
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Bryony Wright
+5
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!!
Jan 25, 2018
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Reshma Mary
+4.5
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!
Jan 05, 2018
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Mohammed Shareef
+4.5
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..
Dec 21, 2017
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Serenity
+4.5
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!
Dec 14, 2017
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Sudheer MS
+4
“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.
Dec 06, 2017
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A. H.
+3.5
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
Nov 25, 2017
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Tanishq
+4.5
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.
Nov 21, 2017
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Gwen Tennyson
+4.5
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.
Nov 18, 2017
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Food Salvation
+5
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 👍🏽
Nov 14, 2017
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Ohsah
+4.5
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.
Nov 02, 2017
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NooRami
+4
Menu variety is limited, their meat and chicken are delicious and tender, Turkish tea is now nice cleanliness need improvement (stairs, window, bathroom)
Oct 14, 2017
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Sami Dubai
+5
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.
5
noura
+5
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❤️
5
Mohammed Al Ansari
+5
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.
5
ابو احمد
+5
الصراحة المطعم ممتاز جداً والسعر غالي شوي ، بس انصح فيه بشده تبارك الله