We had lunch here today with our son and his girlfriend to introduce them to what we think is a true SF gem. We love this place having dined there six or seven times in the past few years. The menu is authentically Turkish. So is the staff. We haven't had a dish here that wasn't great. They have Turkish wine too, which is hard to find. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The downside is the neighborhood. Not great but not terrible. Certainly feels safe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Today we had manti which is available only on W and Sunday. It was great. Always look forward to coming here and hope others have the chance to check it out. read more

Picked up through door dash. Was recommended by my Turkish friend Decent taste and portion. Girlfriend didn't like the flaky bits of meet at the bottom of the picture but I thought everything tasted pretty good but not must try again personally Pick up service was easy but beware because it is in the heart of tenderloin read more

A La Turca - Combo Grill - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a terrific restaurant and welcoming staff. I have walked by A La Turca so many times, but until recently, haven't tried it. Should have come sooner, but I'll be back again soon. Great food. We started with a cheese and spinach borek, a pastry that was light and flaky--it felt like it was composed of 50 layers of philo dough, delicious. For mains we had doner plate, which was an ample and filling serving of shredded beef and lamb with rice, salad, and tzadiki dipping source. Amazing and less than $20. The other dish was quite unique, consisting of grilled lamb inside lavash bread, covered with a rich and buttery tomato sauce and yogurt. One of the best meat dishes I've had in years! Just off Polk and Geary. Go before you hit one of the many bars in the neighborhood. You won't regret it. Wonderful. read more

A La Turca - Doner Platter - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I have been coming to A La Turca regularly for two decades and I've only had a good meals. It's a family owned place. Keep in mind sometimes the service experience is inconsistent, and ithe location can be inconsistent too with parking and general safety. I love the pides because they make their own dough. During my last visit, my dining partner got the golzeme with cheese (a thinner dough) and it appeared to be a pre-made tortilla , however they said it was still delicious like a "Turkish quesadilla". [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has reasonable prices, it's a cute date choice, and the food is consistently wonderful![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

A La Turca - Cheese and Mushroom Gozleme - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stayed in a hotel near van ness and Geary ...was in the area again and wanted to eat dinner ..ate chicken kebab and rice ..Turkish chicken ..with a coke read more

We stopped here for dinner Friday night before our concert at Great American Music Hall. It was walking distance so it was very convenient. There were plenty of tables and we were greeted and seated very quickly. We tried the beyti kebap and regular Turkish soda. The soda reminded me of the regular ramune flavor I think it was supposed to be mixed berry flavor but I'm not sure. I definitely recommend the beyti kebap. I would come back and try more stuff here. read more

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My pitas were so soggy that they were inedible. The manager's excuse was that they had been putting the pitas on top of the salad for years and there had never been a problem. They didn't realize that you can't put bread or anything like that on top of the salad and that it would turn into dough. They tasted good but incorrect packaging caused my product to go to waste and the lady who answered the phone said she was the one responsible for that and she was very rude. read more

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We just tried to go there and they were closed, fully gated, even though it says they're open at this time. I suggest calling them first.

Came in for a late night spot of tea and baklava and this 100% hit the spot. I'm in love with Turkish cuisine so I was so excited to stop in. Wish we could have come for dinner but I guess we will just have to make another trip out to do that The tea and baklava were perfect and I definitely recommend this for everyone!! read more

A La Turca - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Totally closed Saturday. They had a misleading open sign in the wndow. It was good food while it lasted. Sad to see it go.

Great food, great casual atmosphere, great people. In SF for business and the Uber driver from the airport was from Turkey. I asked where I should go to get food Turkish food and he said "A La Turca". Happened to be ~6 blocks from my hotel. Went the for lunch. It was great. Had Chicken Kebab and a Turkish coffee (as always). Chicken was super moist, coffee was perfect. Photos below. read more

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Hayatımda yediğim en kötü iskender. Ekmekler taş kıvamında sert döner soğuk en iyi kısmı yoğurt heralde... worse iskender I have ever had in my life! Shouldn't be in the menu... read more

A La Turca - Buzz gibi bir yemek pideler taş gibi... not recommended - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good service, food was also good, had lentil soup and kofte kebab. They also offered tea afterwards .it's walking distance to union square but it was not a very pleasant walk because it's a weird part of SF. But food was good, restaurant looked clean, and owners were nice. Price was reasonable. read more

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A super yummy Turkish place for some great lamb! The lamb chops are somewhat on the small side, but they make up for it on the other dishes I always get. The deep fried eggplant with tomato sauce and garlic yogurt is a great alternative for ANY veggie lovers. Another appetizer that is a must is the Ispanakli Borek. A super flaky spinach and cheese pastry. One of the best Turkish spots in the city. read more

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Iskander kebab is good. Being new to Turkish cuisine, I appreciate the combination of meat, tomatoes and cubed bread which make for a balanced meal with great flavors. Service is good; attentive and personalized. Ambiance is good and I feel safe on this northern edge of Tenderloin. I'll be back!! read more

A La Turca - Iskander kebab - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent, delicious authentic Turkish cuisine in a comfortable setting in Nob Loin and street side tables set right against the building The Lentil Soup is very satisfying with that subtle spice that has you savouring every spoonful. The lamb is tender and bustling with flavor. The pita is authentic fresh and has just the right texture to soak up whatever your heart desires The staff is attentive warm and professional. I've come to know and respect my neighbor Owner Özgul Yolcu a bright, savy, stunningly beautiful inside and Turkish Business woman. I love dining at A La Turca and I'm honored to call Ms. Yolcul friend. read more

A La Turca - Delicious Lentil Soup and Turkish Coffee - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I absolutely loved the food and the service! Late dinner, Sat night. Nothing but nice things to write about the entire experience. Good food at fair prices and good service!! read more

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Been here several times, food always great here. We had a combo platter appetizers which is recommended!! Also chicken kebab. It was delicious! Turkish wine also good and friendly price. Wonder why this restaurant doesn't have a good stars. Will definitely come back and support!! read more

Came across this delicious local gem in downtown and was very impressed with the food we ordered! Great hospitality, friendly and cozy restaurant read more

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Hands down the best Turkish food in the city. Great menu, quality food with generous portions, some good Turkish wine, great service. I have been coming here since they opened ALans I think it's only gotten better. read more

Lachmuchun was amazing and with delicious lamb. The bread was thin and crispy . Everything was to perfection. Also the Turkish tea . I'll be back read more

The food is awesome. So friendly staff and [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely recommend. Thank you

I feel like I have been transported back to Turkey on vacation! You KNOW it is going to be good when the staff only speaks Turkish and you need Google translate to order! The food was EXCELLENT! My sister and I ordered the whole menu practically. While all of it was absolutely delicious, our favorite was the Iskender Kebap Platter. Thank you A La Turca staff for a wonderful meal that brought back so many great memories of our travels to Turkey! read more

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The customer service is good , i got Doner and adana kebab and it was perfect, also got some cheese and spinach pide and that was perfect .

This was the best Mediterranean food of my life. I legit felt like I was teleported into a new world The bread so soft flakey and yet with a nice crunch The lamb was so yummy too The flavors are full and rich This food gives you emotions that are hard to describe read more

So much goodness here! The hummus and dolma were exceptional! The pita like bread they served up was warm, fresh and flavorful. The array of dishes don't even hint at the abundance of yummy dishes they offer. If you like beef, lamb, or chicken this is the place for you. We (6) wanted hearty food and did they every deliver , we had plates with beef and cheese in a dough envelope, and my friend choose beef plates that had amazing accompanying salads with lemon dressing, and vegetables. The service was friendly and seems family run. Everyone that served us was super friendly quick to respond for any request and very polite! The decor adds to the ambience of a fun, local establishment and is great for 1, 2, or in our case 6. We like the low noise level, the diverse crowd, and friendly patrons. This is a well love destination for many. Call ahead for larger groups they are know to reserve a table. They and upper area that would be good for larger groups or a birthday celebration. This will defiantly now be on my permanent rotation ! read more

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We came here so quick lunch time and the foods are good. Great customer services Cheese pide: the dough is very good and it went great with the cheese. It also came with the salad on the side. It's very great dish to order. Chicken Doner: it's very very good. The chicken has great seasoning. Everything in this went well. You should order this. read more

I would eat this as a death row meal... I'm not kidding, it really is that good. You should be ordering the combo grill dish if you know what you're about- It truly doesn't get any better. It's a huge plate too. You'll stuff your face because it's so good, but you'll still have leftovers. Even the salad section is delicious, and let's be honest, that's rare! I order delivery from them about once a week and they're consistently delicious. read more

A La Turca - Combo Grill Plate - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

My wife found La Turca as an idea for lunch and it did not let us down. A wide variety on the menu and choices you won't find at many places. read more

A La Turca - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Lentil soup tasted like it came out of a can. And the lahmacun was worse than frozen pizza from the grocery store. So disappointing, because we love Turkish food. Gave the staff some polite feedback and they ignored it. Been coming here for 20+ years, total fail this time. Sad. read more

Alright, this review is coming to you and, for you, from a Turkish man who knows how to cook 7 Michelin Star restaurant "WHATEVER" food and would never ever miss a chance to add another extra 3 stars to its nutritious tastefulness by reassuring the very artistic as well as visually fulfilling presentation of it; just for the heck of rounding its score to 10! Therefore, if or when I talk to you about FOOD, I talk about it knowing quite something about it. So you can expect to get something BENEFICIALLY GOOD out of my talking about SOUL FOOD; I've personally had or tried in audible (i.e., Good Conversation, or, MUSIC) or edible form. That said, the infamous Turkish flat bread which I could describe to you as the literal best pizza in the whole entire world; yet despite its being a few centuries older predecessor of pizza's - It's crispy, super thin and still rollable as one piece with a palmful of greens and/or chopped white onions added to that and ALL THAT - its very presence today is the very proof to it being something that people collectively wanted to see survive literally over the many centuries, to this day which eventually makes the Turkish flat bread a literal LEGACY food. The kind of alchemical food proposed to Anatolians by the Culinary Arts Masters of the 'then' Ottoman Empire, in a way more primitive yet significantly sincerer WORLD that for sure offered apples but no Apple Pay, REALLY, back then. * I AM TALKING About Lahmacun, Y'ALL! (Pronounced LAH|Ma"}{"JooN) * Lahmacun to a Turkish Boy is very typically, what to an American Boy, Mac and Cheese most precisely is! I mean if I had all the money to dine outside of home like literally every single day of my life, I would go there literally, at least for one meal, yes every single day. Because they can and do actually make it! PRO-TIP: Yet Mac and Cheese would never dare to compete with the nutrition value of a well-prepared Lahmacun, to ever possibly be able to beat it, no matter what you would really do to customize, modify, or upgrade it! ** ALTHOUGH I'M QUITE SELFISHLY NOT SATISFIED BY THE LAHMACUN PLATE, IN terms of THE AMOUNT OF GREENS AND Lahmacun ITSELF INCLUDED YET I WON'T CHOOSE TO UNDERRATE, TO HAVE ALL THAT CONCLUDED AS IT IS WORTHY OF A PRAISE WHAT IN THAT OVEN THEY HAPPENED TO CREATE! LAH-Ma-JooN y'ALL x 2 Yeah, yeah, yeah! So "Eat them all, figure how to gain NO weight!" Was the name of the GAMEBOY game? Hey, but, wait!! x 2 ** Their kebab platters are also worth giving a shot each, and if you're on a lucky day which they had not run out of their super delicious rice pudding, known as Sütlaç, you might also give that a try. The staff members Mine & Selami who are in managerial / ownership roles both are both too cute to be true, in the conversational hospitality they so naturally facilitate, as it is in their Turkish blood, which only makes me feel proud of their well representation of the delicious Turkish to San Franciscans; an experience which was never overshadowed by the lack of kindness in SERVICE or warmth in TONE which you would naturally anticipate from a Turkish small business owner! To know so well, you gotta BE FAMILIAR! So what are you waiting for? Go get yourself familiar with some good Turkish food & people! ^_^ read more

Everything is amazing. Never had an experience or dish! Service is always quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small casual restaurant in the tenderloin.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love it!! read more

Great Turkish food, hands down. I usually get two things at a Turkish restaurant to get a good read on it: a mezze platter and Beyti kebab. The mezze platter is SO GOOD. Great classics like hummus, dolma, and baba ghanoush. The ezme was a little spicier and less thick than I'm used to - not in a bad way! They have the thick pide to dip with, and I could've used more. The Beyti didn't look great because of the nature of takeout, and it seemed like a smaller serving than I've come to expect, but it was delicious and definitely enough food. read more

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I have been one time before when my friends took me during Ramadan last year and it was just ok. I decided to give this place another try because my friend took me here and is very picky. I ordered the shredded chicken plate with rice and salad. My friend ordered the Iskender kebab. The salad was pretty blah and the chicken was dry. The only think that I ate was the rice . It was the best thing on this plate! It was light, moist and tasted of butter. Overall, I would not come back. The dine out was open, however, the tables were dirty. Besides the customer service was lacking and we had to ask for napkins, utensils and hot sauce twice because the cashier forgot to put it in the bag. If you are in the neighborhood you can try this place out. read more

A La Turca - Chicken platter - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

DoorDash messed up my delivery order and the driver hadn't arrived an hour after ordering when the restaurant was closing. The owner (I think) personally called me and waited for more than 15 minutes after locking up for the driver to arrive and to personally ensure I got my food, even though I told her I could just cancel. So nice. As for the food, ordered the baba ganoush, the lahmacun, the chicken shish kebab, and the lentil soup. The baba ganoush was smoky and delicious but the lahmacun stood out as the winner for me. Think thin dough with meat, veggies, and spices on top. Shish kebab was flavorful and lentil soup was comforting though relatively mild. Good people and good food. Will be ordering again. read more

Both food and service were great! I usually don't eat very sweet Baklava but to my surprise, the sweetness of the baklava at this place was just right. It was my first time trying kunefe and it was love at first sight. Other savory dishes were good too. Highly recommend this place! read more

Was craving some Kunefe and came across this lovely place on Yelp. Also decided to add on an order of Sigara Boregi because it's something I've enjoyed before in Turkish cuisine. While I was waiting for the takeout order to be completed, I was given a hot cup of yummy tea. That was nice of the person since it was cold and raining out. Everything was wonderfully prepared. The sigara boregi were absolutely delicious. I had originally just started off with just half the portion, then ended up eating them all. I had asked for the Kunefe to be made without pistachios due to allergies. It was made fresh to order in front of me and I really enjoyed eating it at home. The vermicelli tasted so good crispy and toasted on the outside and soft on the inside. This dessert was introduced to me not too long ago and it has easily become one of my favs! Something so simple, yet so cozy in this weather. read more

This is my first time trying Turkish food, and the lady that attended me was awesome. She gave me suggestions, suggested her fave and Let me know what each and every different item was, and how to eat it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating and dining area like a lovely it's all clean and everything that's available on the menu is displayed out nicely so you can see what you're trying to get[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am very happy def . coming back to try new stuff. read more

A La Turca - Lahmacum-crispy wrap w/ beef & purple onions & tomato w/ a vinaigrette type hot sauce (something like crystals & Efes (turkish pilsner) - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food were decent and tasted good. Will deduct one star because it felt like not really fresh. Were visiting sf and decided to give it try. read more

A La Turca - Turkish Near Me - San Francisco, California

The serving staff is not professional or courteous. When I ask something, she doesn't respond verbally; instead, she points at me with her fingers giving me an angry look. read more