Surprisingly good food here, and if you're in the mood for a non-pretentious setting for a meal this Turkish leaning eatery is a decent choice. For $14.99 I went with their grilled chicken plate and it was more than filling - generous portions of chicken, rice, and Mediterranean salad which was delicious. Basket of fresh bread too. Nothing fancy about this place, but it's clean, has plenty on the menu, and nice service. Food arrived to my table quickly. Open 24/7. read more

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Good food. I had the kofte kebab with Turkish pita. Hubby the lamb gyro with Turkish pita. Both delicious! His had more meat; I had 4 meatballs. I was envious. I did still enjoy! Clean and calm, sit-down. The service was friendly. We ordered then sat down. They brought us the food. I would recommend and go again. read more

Ankara #3 - Kofte Kebab w/Turkish pita. - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for a quick late dinner. This Turkish spot doesn't skimp on the portions! I got a chicken plate because I saw the huge spit of chicken cooking and it looked delicious. It was pretty good, came with a lot of chicken on a bed of rice, salad, and pickled cabbage. They put the white sauce and hot sauce on the side and also gave a side of flatbread. Overall, it was a solid, affordable meal. Didn't blow me away but was good. They're open 24/7 too so always a reliable spot to pop in! read more

Ankara #3 - Chicken plate, salad (back), fries (back) - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

This place has the best Turkish food in the Lower East Side. They also serve the best Uzbek bread, as well!

Kofte wrap with all the veggies for the win. Young man at the counter was wonderfully patient and helpful. Clean deli style restaurant. He walked us through the three different pita options, we chose the least bread-y but kind of regret not trying the Turkish pita as I've never sampled it. The kofte is perfectly spiced. Meat was cooked fresh so there was a wait, but not unreasonable. I highly recommend adding the provided hot sauce and tzatziki sauce to fully round out the flavors. Try the Turkish soda, sweet and flavorful, not just sweet like American soda. read more

This place is prime real estate with some great daily deals and the best falafel I've ever had, I don't know why it doesn't get more business. Very generous with their portion sizes and all the meat is spiced very well. The sauces are all to die for and I could drink them straight. I don't want to blow this spot up but I need them to stay in business please try!! read more

Ankara #3 - Chicken wrap - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

Service is top notch here. Food is fresh and looks great. Bathrooms are so clean. Great experience. read more

Ankara #3 - Mediterranean salad topped with Lamb. 10 out of 10 - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

Late night stop for some Turkish food. Friendly staff. Good variety of salads and meats. Pita bread really good. Chicken gyro delicious. Kafta cutlets yummy. All salads on point and very good. White sauce a little too runny and could use more flavor. Price point on everything fair. read more

I stopped by this spot while waiting for my shirt to be fixed at the tailor. I figured I would get my last meal in for night and wanted to sit down to have a bite. A spacious place and a friendly staff. First off, the lentil soup tasted magnificent. I wished the soup had some whole lentil in it. However, the flavors were definitely delightful. The bread was soft and good. The lamb gyro, the lamb, could have been cooked a little more for my taste, and the seasoning was different for my overall liking. However, the ingredients were fresh, and I asked for more sauce. The one they give you is not enough. Overall, the soup and the bread were the high lights. read more

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I literally just walked out. I came in specifically to buy Baklava. I stood at the counter for a full minute. The restaurant was empty but the workers were looking at their phones. Not one, I REPEAT, NOT ONE of the employees acknowledged my presence. Not one even offered me a look. I kept looking at them waiting and NOTHING. I've lived in the neighborhood for almost 30 years. I was a fan of Bereket. I was glad and it reappeared. But I will NEVER step foot or reccomend this place again. read more

The inside is spacious with plenty of seating although the ambiance is not great. Its dark inside and clean. It's very plain and new feeling just not much of any vibe. The staff was super friendly and helpful. My food came out quickly. There were some people sitting inside. This is a fine place to go to eat alone and casually. I got the lamb gyro rice dish platter which was nearly $19... a little overpriced if you ask me. The meat was very thinly sliced and had some good flavor but nothing crazy impressive and the flavor was light. The dish comes with salad veggies + rice + a slice of bread + hot sauce and white sauce + your choice of meat. Overall it was very mid food wise and on the expensive side. The bread wasn't pita bread which was disappointing. The lentil soup looked yummy. read more

Ankara #3 - Lamb Gyro Rice Platter - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

I was hangry by this point of finding a place to eat. It was so late that I didn't want anything. My boyfriend ended up getting a lamb gyro wrap and some other sandwich. I tried the wrap. The meat was delicious. It was different from all the other places. It tasted real. My hangry was no longer. This has been on my list for a while but in a different location, closed down for a while. Glad it's back. Will have to come try again when I'm not hangry. read more

Tried the mixed gyro platter and the chicken was flavorful and juicy. The lamb/beef is the processed kind versus the slabs of lamb mixed with fat but it was still tasty. I think you are supposed to get 3 kinds of meat but that was unclear if we did or not. There were 3 spits of meat cooking though. I just looked it up and the Yaprok gyro is the one with pieces of meat rather than minced meat. The small platter was definitely enough for 2 people if you get a side. Also had the babaganoush with bread which was tasty. I wish they maybe offered smaller portions of the spreads so you could get them if you were by yourself. at $9 each they only make sense if you are sharing. Don't come here for the ambience. read more

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I stopped into Ankara #3 to grab a bite. I ordered a Chicken Souvlaki and an Orange soda. The store associate delivered my lunch, and I dug in. The sandwich was large and tasty. The Chicken and bread were very fresh. My bill was $18.45. Thank U next! read more

Every flavor seemed perfectly calibrated and intentional. High-level results across all courses. Ankara #3 creates unforgettable dining moments. All workers showed warmth and support. I plan to eat here another time. read more

Buyer beware; ABSOLUTE GARBAGE! Would give zero stars if I could but it's not possible. I ordered two orders of soup and a chicken shish kabob. What I received was a plastic bag of soup literally. Both containers of soup were delivered with the contents spilled out into the bottom of the bag; a giant inedible mess. Whoever packed the order was out to lunch that day and so was the delivery person. For the record, I ordered from Ankara #3's site. After I received the bag of cr@p, I called Ankara #3 and the person I spoke to was absolutely useless and had zero interest in rectifying the situation, be it a refund or replacing the order. I would never order from this restaurant again and I urge potential customers to beware of this "business." read more

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Very tasty lamb kebab and a huge portion, even a small entree is more than enough food for me as a tall guy. Great service and decent ambiance with plenty of seating space. Prices are still steep for what is essentially fast food, even in this area. Apparently this place is 24h, I would come back if craving a big plate of kebab late at night. read more

Food is great. Everything down to every grain of rice, every bite of the chicken, and the salad was great! Service is kind talkative and great! The ambiance was quiet and cozy! read more

Clean, friendly, and outstanding food. They made a small mistake and used the wrong meat for my order. They quickly replaced it with what I wanted with smiles on their face. Highly recommend. Absolutely delicious and fresh made right in front of you each time. read more

Heard the hype, went for the hype, was pleased with the hype. Maybe the best Turkish I've had in the city for quite some time. My brother and I split two different sandwiches, large portions, got a Fanta. Such a gem for lunch or to take out of owners. read more

Ankara #3 - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

This place provides a clean minimalist atmosphere. The tables were clean and the service was quick--exactly what I want from a Doner shop. This was my second visit since last April and I had the Yaprak Doner this time. I will say the sauces are both tasty and the sandwich was delicious. The meat while tender could've been a little more flavorful. read more

Ankara #3 - Yaprak Doner - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

Large portions and good prices. Great service. I stopped in for something quick on the early side of dinner and just grabbed got a salad. It wasn't too busy but I can e where this would be the place to go on the way home from a night out. read more

This place is pretty bad. Some suggestions for running it better: 1. Try salting the lamb meat 2. Try not completely over-cooking the lamb meat and turning it into briquets 3. The salad, maybe try putting some salt on that too It did seem like the chicken was pretty OK Regretted coming here read more

Nothing tasted house made well maybe the lentil soup And iced coffee (coffee was slamming) Eggplant 100 percent tasted like Italian Caponata without the fennel Couldn't try the meats as they wouldn't serve a side and the minimum they offered me was 16.95 Grape leaves we're definitely from a can Hot sauce was a bit salty and medium heat but tasty The staff were ok not friendly and not suggestive but not nasty either Establishment was definitely clean!!! It's a busy neighborhood and they must deal with plenty of nonsense I would only return honestly for coffee read more

I was heading to the F train, this cold day on March 22, 2024, along Houston Street, when I decided to stopped for a bite. I passed by Ankara and saw a sign that said "good deals on falafels." Hmm. I wondered why it's good deals. Just curious. I went in anyway. The place was very clean and inviting. I ordered the falafel with lettuce, tomatoes, and Bermuda onions, on a pita bread. The yogurt sauce, hot sauce and another sauce was in different containers, which I'm glad. Usually the sauces are poured over the sandwich and it's all messy. They did put a little bit of tasty sauce though. Oh wow! The falafel came hot to the touch, but when I'd opened the wrapper, the veggies inside was cool and fresh!! The 3 falafels were crispy outside and has soft and tasty flavor inside. The side sauces were great also. It was fresh and clean with no oil or grease. I'd enjoyed every bit of it. I took a picture and sent it to my sister and message her how good it was. She said to order her one and her son said "I want one too." Now I'm curious to try other dishes on their menus. It looks delicious. I will bring my friends here for a nice dinner and will write another wonderful review for them. Very good food, Ankara #3. I'm impressed. read more

Ankara #3 - You have to try this. It's very fresh. I'm excited to try other dishes too. - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

Was really hoping to like this new location in LES but didn't pan out for me. I ordered the lamb gyro pita. I had two big issues - (1) they way overfill it with lamb and under fill it with veggies and other supplementary ingredients (2) the lamb was really gamey. I like lamb normally but this was a bit too much for me. I also think the ambience inside is pretty dreary with no personality and a bright neon middle school lighting vibe. read more

Ankara #3 - Lamb gyro pita - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

The customer service & also the fact that their food is fresh plus their open 24/7. Can't beat that!

Amazing crew and amazing service. The cashier was very kind and was quick to change an order we miscommunicated about. read more

Ankara #3 - Health is wealth. Ankara #3 - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

Are there 0 stars? Because this business deserves it. I rarely leave bad reviews but this actually it's the top worst dinning experience, especially for Turkish cuisine. Terrible customer service, dirty tables and lack of many items from the menu. Last but not the least, not kids friendly. Also, it shows Apple Pay accepted but it didn't work. So many other better options for dinning, stay away! Don't waste your time. read more

When I dined in earlier today, I felt like I was back in Turkey or Europe where I enjoyed similar home-cooked, made-with-love food--and Turkish tea :D too--in a family-owned place that has a peaceful atmosphere that's like an extension of home--but here at Ankara we get far better food!!!! On my way out, I chatted with the owner and he seems like a lovely person. I look forward to returning for the food and genuine Turkish hot drinks. Yes, and as other reviews mention, the bathroom is clean and modern--also made me feel like coming back often. read more

nasty food and sooooo slow. the chicken genuinely had an off taste to it and was astonishingly overcooked.

The shawarma is just like you remember from Bereket. The only difference was that it's cut a little thicker. So good!!!!

Chicken shish sandwich was very good. The portion of chicken was small for $14, and it took about 15 to 20 minutes to make, which is unacceptable for a chicken kabob. The tables were dirty which is inexcusable considering there were plenty of workers and very few customers. read more

Poor service. I had to wait at the counter for 5 minutes while the cashiers didn't even acknowledge that I was there waiting to place my order. While I was waiting, the cashier provided service to other customers, assisting them with beverages, even though they arrived after I had been waiting at the counter. Finally, when one cashier did acknowledge me, I placed my order to go. However, when I got home, it turned out to be the wrong order. Overall, it was not a good experience. read more

It's very expensive for what it is. We got the lentil soup and two sandwiches and fries. Fries were pleasantly good! I enjoyed them. And the soup was decent. Not the best I've had but it was ok. read more

Great portions! We got the falafel with Turkish pita and Mediterranean salad, which had great, unique flavors. Clean facility and bathrooms :) read more

Ankara #3 - Mediterranean salad and falafel pita - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

I've eaten here several times and every time the food has been excellent. Also great customer service would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to eat delicious Turkish food. read more

First time I went was earlier this year and the gyro was the best I ever had. Went back yesterday and had to throw my food out. Lamb was very bland and lacked seasoning. Won't ever return here again. read more

I paid 43$ for this. I always order from Ankara and this is the first time they do this to me, tonight 01/01/24 they sent me a door dash order with this two piece of meat over French fries for 43$ I called to the restaurant and they didn't want to help me specifically the lady on the phone that she probably doesn't understand English. Thank you for nothing! read more

Ankara #3 - Mixed grilled - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

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Clean, fresh, delicious and fast. What else do you need for a quick bite. Pleasantly surprised by the quality of food.