Sureyya greeted us at the door, and the rest of the staff made us feel comfortable from the start! The atmosphere and decor give much to feast on for the eyes while you wait for your dish. You can feel the weight of culture and sense the pride from the displays of artifacts and color! Every morsel of food and sip of drink carries intentionality and care. We continued to converse long after our food was finished, and it felt perfect because of the welcoming environment! read more

Cafe Turko is one of the more comprehensive Turkish restaurants in the area. By that, I mean a bigger restaurant with a bigger menu; there are Turkish food eateries, too. The food seems quite legit, even though we only sampled two dishes. Their seasonings are very flavorful. The large restaurant is beautifully decorated and well-staffed. Even though we didn't make a reservation, they were able to seat us after a brief wait. Service was cordial and helpful. No issues. The Food: Ali nazik with lamb, $27 - 4.5 Stars Menu: Sautéed lamb served on top of grilled eggplant, tahini, yogurt and garlic sauce Mediterranean countries know how to do lamb well, and this dish is no different - very tender meat that went well with the sides. Beyti with eggplant, $21 - 4.5 Stars Menu: Sautéed eggplant, peppers, onions, garlic, and feta cheese wrapped in lavash bread and baked for crispiness, served with yogurt and garlic sauce and seasonal salad and homemade pickles Beyti is traditionally a meat dish, but I chose the eggplant version. The inside is mushier without the meat texture, but I expected it and am perfectly ok with it. The Mediterranean seasoning is wonderful. The lavish bread wrapping is excellent. Seven Spice Fries, $10 - 4 Stars Menu: Golden and crisp fries bowl seasoned with 7 spices, served with tomato sauce Let's face it. It's an American dish for our amusement. But hubby saw fries and wanted fries. Lol. To their credit, it's very crispy. In case you are wondering, tomato sauce is indeed ketchup. Rose Mocktail, $5 - 4.5 Stars Menu: One of the most popular refreshments served in Ottoman Palace, aromatic rose sherbet and lemonade mixture served with floating rose petals. I have a passion for rose flavors, and I eyed this beverage on tables as we entered. Refreshing rose flavor. Ah, so good! read more

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Tl;dr: I ordered Café Turko's vegan dumplings and received Trader Joe's non-vegan spinach tortellini. I dined at Café Turko with my family on the afternoon of Saturday, July 12. I ordered "Green Green Mantı", a vegan dish of dumplings topped with chickpeas and tahini dressing. When my dish arrived, I needed only one bite to know I'd been served meat-filled mantı. I alerted the server of the error, who kindly comped my party the dish and promised to bring me my vegan mantı in 7-8 minutes. About 15 minutes later, my replacement dish arrived. This time I hardly needed to taste the "dumplings" to confirm that I again hadn't been served vegan mantı. Instead, I'd been served Trader Joe's spinach tortellini. I would know--I practically lived on TJ's spinach tortellini my senior year of college. I also know that these tortellini contain three types of cheese and that their dressing was yogurt-based rather than tahini-based as stated on the menu. Furthermore, I know the kitchen staff and the server were all in on this sleight of hand: There's no mistaking the heirloom-textured, deep-green dumplings of "Green Green Mantı" with the industrially smooth, white and pale green spinach tortellini from Trader Joe's. It's disturbing that Café Turko's vegan dishes aren't reliably vegan. It's disappointing that Café Turko's dumplings are sometimes Trader Joe's tortellini. But most of all, it's embarrassing that Café Turko chose dishonesty over all its other options to resolve what probably began as an honest mistake. If the server had told me the kitchen needed extra time to prepare my vegan mantı, I would've gladly given them the time they needed and taken advantage of the chance to try another appetizer to tide me over. If the server had told me that the kitchen simply didn't have the ingredients to make my vegan mantı, I would've happily ordered and probably enjoyed another dish. Instead, Café Turko took a gamble on my not being a TJ's shopper who knows tahini from yogurt. Amateur move. read more

Disclaimer: Had this at a party, so I didn't pay. They had falafel, rice, chicken, and eggplant. I came to the party not all that hungry, but once I had some of the chicken I couldn't help going back again and again for more. The eggplant dish was also quite good, as was the rice. The falafel was okay, but I think it also suffered most from being colder. Overall I would definitely go to the restaurant to try more of their dishes! Very tasty. read more

Cafe Turko - Falafel and rice - Halal Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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5/11/23,This is probably my fourth visit my friends were taking me out for a milestone birthday celebration and one of them is vegetarian and this had lots of options. This was the first time for all three of them. First off going to say our waiters Mehmet was awesome made the experience and celebration even more fun! Friendly never made us feel rushed as we were waiting for some of the gang to arrive doe to traffic and parking. Joked around and was open to giving suggestions. My go too since my second visit has always been Beyti with Lamb. I decided to try something new last night and went with the Ali nazik with chicken. Was delicious as I knew it would be and felt a little lighter. But still love the Lavash texture of Beyti. One of my friends had the beyti with beef the other had the same dish as myself and the third ordered two apps the rainbow hummus and grilled eggplant ezme. Was gifted a piece of Revani (Semolina flour and orange cake with light syrup and coconut sprinkles) for my birthday from Mehmet omg never had this dessert was so good. Not overly sweet. Always can't resist taking a few photos of the beautiful colorful decor especially the light fixtures. Looking forward to another visit! read more

I actually quite surprised how good this was! The service was super quick too. The salad with my meal was amazing and my favorite. The dressing, I can't even explain it, it was that good. If you like citrus or tangy like dressing, you'll love it. The main dish itself was super good. I love tomato based food with rice, so it was a perfect condor me. The rice was nice and well cooked. The restaurant itself was fun and had really nice decorations, it couldn't stop admiring. Will definitely come back with more people! read more

Cafe Turko - Gypsy Yahni - Halal Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Mouth watering delicious food, excellent service and a welcoming quirky ambience. Loved this cafe... No over the top ambience, colourful lamps light up the ceiling with decorated fabric umbrellas. The walls seem straight out of Derilis: Ertugrul series, I was instantly transported to Turkey. I had the Karisik Pide, Beyti kebab with chicken, Aromatic lamb with apricots and almonds, Orient express platter (5 types of delicious dips), Tavouk Adana kebab, Ali nazik with chicken, Milky baklava, Date dolmas, Turkish coffee, Sage tea, Velvet sip and turkish chocolate coffee. Pide was top notch! Glad I ordered. Aromatic lamb was cooked to perfection, all the drinks were good but the sage tea is a palette cleanser. Tavouk Adana chicken and Beyti were too good. Orient express- should be kept refilled Salad portion served on each plate is refreshing and well seasoned. I would definitely visit Cafe Turko again! read more

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Food... service and ambience were just amazing. Our waiter was even more stupendous. He said his recommendations and told that food would taste delightful. And he was right. I've been trying to share this cafe with all my family and friends who are visiting Seattle. I hope they also have the same if not better experience than me. read more

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I really love Cafe Turko for a coffee break! Their Turkish coffee is excellent and you can also get it with cardamom and spices. Their food is ok. We tried a number of dips and a few dishes.I definitely had better, however it's a great choice if you're nearby. The chicken kofta is delicious. read more

Went back again last weekend for dinner and tried some other interesting items. Eggplant Beyti, the rose mocktail and ordered everything else from the previous time. Food was as good as the first time. We managed to snag a table on a Saturday evening! Service is quick and courteous. You get a free tea for check-in and the Turkish music and vibes is just fantastic. Don't mind the long drive to eat the most amazing mezze. Highly recommend! read more

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I love Turkish food and I was so excited to try this spot out! Beautiful interior with lavish Turkish decor - lamps and tapestries. Food: Orient Express Platter ($24) - Loved trying the 5 different types of mezze with the toasted pita bread - each mezze was so wonderfully flavorful! I don't think I've ever had dolmas like that before. Abdullah Sautée ($24) - I'm not sure we were given the right dish, that or the dish didn't match the description. Description - "Tender juicy lamb cubes served as a blanket on baked eggplant moussaka", where it was more like a few lamb chunks in a sauce with a couple of pieces of boiled eggplant. The rice was uniquely plated and wonderfully fragrant. If I were to come back I'd definitely try a different entree item such as the Manti or the Beyti. Delicate plating - though I'm not sure the prices lived up to the portions. Staff was super sweet though it seemed like towards the end we were being rushed out. read more

Cafe Turko - Abdullah Sautee ($24) - Halal Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was good. At initial look it seems pricey but when you consider the amount of time/ seasoning and prep that goes into this cuisine it is average priced. The ambience is so unique really feels like you have been transported into a different world. They weren't that busy but it took so long for us to be able to get our check and order. This is the lamb Beyti Kebab. I like that the wrapping was very thin, not doughy, and crispy and soft at some parts. The lamb itself was a little dry. Wish there was more salad or veges inside the kebab for a well rounded flavor and texture profile as it was very much carnivorous and meaty. Shared this plate between two people and was fairly filling but I don't think I could eat the whole thing because the flavor was fairly one tone/would get bored of it. They did have other dishes that looked good as we saw them brought out to other tables like their wraps so I might try those next time. read more

phenomenal experience! went with a group of colleagues ahead of an evening event in the area. we had vegetarians, lamb-crazy folk and everyone in between in our party; no one left hungry or dissatisfied. we had three starters to share: yam hummus kefir cheese with za'taar muhammara all were amazing and the pita was warm and plentiful. when it came to entrees. i barely had room but i couldn't resist trying the felafel salad which was the perfect size and had great flavors. it was super fresh and had a great combination of ingredients in a lovely pomegranate molasses vinaigrette. others decided to try different salads or entrees but we left commenting how delicious the food was; so delicious that everything put in front of us got eaten too quickly to remember to take photos. i already want to go back! it was definitely a popular fremont dinner destination on a friday night. kids, couples, groups and the wait staff handled everyone with kindness and patience. i don't live in the area but it won't be the last time i eat there. it's a great atmosphere, lots to choose from on the menu and friendly servers. there's also an assortment of turkish sweets and ingredients for purchase! read more

Cafe Turko - ceiling - Halal Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really liked the ambiance. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Some great meal choices. I went with the lamb and hummus platter. Lamb was cooked a little to much, but flavor was there and the rest of the food was also delicious. Would definitely return and try some other dishes. Great location and great authentic vibe. read more

Cafe Turko - Abdullah Kebab platter was delicious - Halal Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great spot for Turkish food! The restaurant gets pretty lively, and the decor is colorful and fun. The menu was a little difficult to read, but thankfully our server was patient and explained all the different dishes. However, I do think including some photos on the menu would be super helpful. We started off with the dolmas to share. These were flavorful and a nice appetizer to start with! For my entree I got the cappedocia kebab. The chicken was super juicy and flavorful - definitely a highlight! I liked the side of vegetables and rice as well. I would recommend this plate! Overall, had a great experience here and really enjoyed the food. I felt like it was a little bit expensive given the portions, but I would probably come back again. read more

Cafe Turko - My Mom 's Dolmas - Halal Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It's been five years since I visited this restaurant and I can't say enough about this place in Fremont. The atmosphere while eating here is quite lovely. The interior design makes me want to look around and be at awe with the colors, glass, and umbrellas. The food tasted wonderful as I remembered. This round, I wanted to try out one entree through a fellow yelper's review: Falafel My Way Plate and one pida entree, which my friend and I decided to go with Karışık pide (which contain a good amount of meat). To go along with our food, we ordered Arnold in Türkiye, which is half lemonade, half Turkish black tea. The drink was quite refreshing as it was not too sweet and goes along with the carb-focused entrees. The Falafel My Way Plate is a type of dish where all different food component combined makes every bite really enjoyable. Make sure to grab a little bit of rice, a bit of crispy falafel bonbon with hummus, and veggies on your spoon. The pide was great choice too with the amount of meat and cheese for two people. Also, the crust is thin enough to consume as well! Through catching up with my friend and when the food arrived at our table, I felt like it didn't take that long. Seeing everyone being helped around us shows the good service, especially during dinner time. If you're ever in the area, definitely stop by here and go explore around this area afterwards! read more

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Food was excellent, so was the service. We'll be back. We've been to Turkey and it was just like we had when we were there.

I was looking forward to trying this place for a while based on reviews and what friends have told me. I'm sad to say I'm a bit disappointed with my dining experience. I'm not sure if I ordered the wrong dishes but the food really lacked flavor. The rose mocktail was very good though and liked the tartness of it! The place is decorated nicely and the staff is friendly. I might come back to try one of their hummuses or something else but the first impression wasn't the best. read more

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This is such a special place. Excellent flavors, charming vibes and friendly staff. My all time summer favorites include: the rainbow hummus, orange blossom lemonade and milky baklava. Alcohol-free place--try the mocktails! read more

Visited Cafe Turko recently for the first time with some friends. I was able to try the lamb durum, manti, the rainbow hummus plate, muhummara spread, and one of the pizzas. Every flavor of the rainbow hummus plate (yam, beet, spinach, and regular) were delicious. I almost licked the plate of the muhummara spread (walnuts, peppers, herbs/spices, pomegranate molasses). I would order those appetizers every time. I found the lamb durum to be a bit one-note so I added yogurt sauce and that was great. I only had one piece of pizza but enjoyed it. The manti (pasta filled with spiced beef) was simply made and tasty. I'd like to try some additional dishes on my next visit if I have room after devouring the spreads with pita. The restaurant itself has colorful and attractive decor. Our visit was on a Saturday night and every table was filled with customers while others were put on a wait list. There didn't seem to be enough servers for the number of tables so there were several glitches in service. Many restaurants are experiencing staff shortages so you have to be a bit understanding on that front. read more

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Delish place for a small lunch or big lunch . Everything is flavorful and one of the very few places with amazing falafel. Food came out quick even though they were busy and our waiter gave us the best recommendation for dessert! read more

Came here for a tasty dinner on a bustling Friday night. The wait for a table for 2 was about 40 minutes. We were quite hungry so it felt long, but we popped over to Schilling cider for a drink while we were waiting. The only disappointing part of our experience was getting service once we were seated. While the kitchen was bustling, we didn't see many servers walking around to take orders and the people next to us were seated later than us but had their order taken before us. We had to flag someone down to take our order. Food came out quickly though and it was delicious. The hummus was smooth and creamy. We ordered the borek but they were out of it and suggested the za'atar flatbread instead, which was soft and fresh. We had a sort of lamb roll too that was fresh and tasty. I also had the velvet sip to drink, which was a sweet chai with coconut and nuts floating in it. A bit different to have something chewy at the top, but a tasty drink overall. We are excited to come back and try all the other tasty looking bites on the menu read more

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Super delicious and vibey cafe up in Fremont! I love love the mezze dips they had. They are so bright and colorful, and each one is a unique flavor. They have a few options and each one has 5 - 6 dips to share. The main course I had was good, but I was mainly impressed by the appetizer dips. I don't think I would go back for the mains, but would just go to sit, have a coffee or sweet treat, and some dips to share! The ambiance is really vibrant and colorful. This is definitely a fun spot to share with friends! read more

Cafe Turko - Orient Express Platter - Halal Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great restaurant! My friends and I wanted to try a new cuisine we've never really tried before and we came across this place. We got seated right away and ordered various items to eat family style. Everything we had was delicious and super flavorful. Service was so-so. We also paid about $130 in total ($26 each for the 5 of us) and we weren't really full despite how much we spent. Regardless, this restaurant is definitely worth checking out. Would come back again. read more

Cafe Turko - Halal Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Girlfriends and I visited this spot during our Seattle trip. The four of us split the rainbow hummus, beef beyti, feel good salad, and peynirli pide. Rainbow hummus - loved being able to sample different hummus flavors. We went with their recommended flavors and think it was regular, spinach, beets, and muhammara. All were good but personally enjoyed spinach and beets the most. Wish it came with more pita bread, or they offered to refill our bowl. Beef beyti - my fave dish of the day! Highly recommend, but it was made better with extra hummus on the side so save some from your appetizer Feel good salad - I wanted to like this more, but the dressing a little too sweet for my liking. Peynirli pide - Took a while longer to come out, but it's worth the wait. Looks a bit plain, but it's packed with flavor. Thank you for having a bathroom available to the public (and it's nice and clean!) -- many other establishments we went to in Fremont area turned us away even though we were paying customers read more

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Price: $$, ~$50 for two Favorites: Beef beyti, aromatic lamb Tip: Ask for hot sauce, it goes well with spice! The food and experience here are simply magical. Walking past an actual piece of the Berlin Wall into an elegant space, complete with ornate umbrellas cascading from the ceiling, sets the scene for an appetizing adventure into warm, soulful Turkish cuisine. The staff was kind, pointing out recommendations and clarifying how things would taste. My friend was visiting from Hawaii and neither of us had tried Turkish food. I'm glad we could share a comforting foray into delectable entrees that left us content. The beyti is rightfully famous. The lavash wraps with tender doner meat and gooey cheese are delightful finger food. Adding a dip into spicy and yogurt sauces only heightens the already tantalizing flavors. But the star for me was the aromatic lamb, with its sweet apricots that beautifully offset the rich spices and nuts. Lamb is my favorite protein across many cuisines and that continues to be the case after my first foray into Turkish food. Fremont is a museum of cultural delicacies and Café Turko paints a delicious part of the mosaic. read more

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The three main dishes are adana kebab, which I think is the best among the three dishes. It is very fragrant and moderately hard; ali nazik with lamb. I didn't see the eggplant, maybe it was in the white sauce. The lamb inside was soft and rotten and easy to eat; kuzu shish kebab is a few large pieces of roasted lamb, which is the leanest and most solid meat among the three. I ordered rainbow hummus with four flavors. I think the yellow one is the best. Next time I come, I will only order the yellow one. Several flavors have very delicate sweetness. Homemade ayran is his specialty drink. Salt and a little herb are added to the diluted yogurt, but there is no herb taste. The diluted yogurt tastes a bit strange but drinkable. The dessert birds' nest is also very delicate and sweet, but it is not American sweet so it is very acceptable. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, fragrant and delicious. Overall, it is a very distinctive store with a very distinctive environment. read more

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Found this place by randomly walking by and hungry for lunch, my mom and I decided to check it out. The hostess was very friendly and she was also the waitress. They seemed pretty busy for a weekday so I would imagine they get busier on weekends. It is in a busy area plus the fun interior probably draws people in. I was glad we ended up here as the food was delicious! We had a few different appetizers to share and I also had a cup of the lentil soup. The portions are not very big so just watch out for that. Although not cheep, the food quality is very good here. I enjoyed everything although I wish the moussaka had been warm rather than cold. Overall I would certainly come back here when in the area. They have a lot of selection to choose from on their menu. I would be interested in trying dinner so I could have something more filling such as a kebab! Also make sure to check in on Yelp for a free surprise! read more

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Beautiful restaurant for a delicious Turkish meal! The village salad was made with such fresh ingredients and the baklava was a delicious sweet treat! I loved how authentic the food tasted, and service was great! Will definitely be back!! read more

Cafe Turko - Village Salad with Chicken Salad - Halal Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love the falafel here! It's crispy outside and smooth inside.. the lentil soup was the best of all the dishes we have tried that day. I was particularly excited about muhummara because there are very few places around Seattle area that serves them. Kinda disappointed in that though. The place was pretty busy on a Friday evening but the staff were accommodating and we could find a seat after 10 min of waiting. I doubt they take reservations for a party less than 6. Overall nice ambience and it's totally worth a try read more

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Cafe Turko is one of my favorite places to showcase to friends and family who visit from near or far. Everything from the decor to the food to the service is lovely. The interior of the restaurant is fun and lively with colorful umbrellas and unique stain glass light fixtures. The food is always a hit! This time we tried out the Seven Spice fries with fresh tomato sauce and they very yummy! The fries were well-seasoned, but the real winner was the fresh tomato sauce. Next we had my all-time favorite: the Grilled Chicken Pide and another hit: the Falafel My Way Plate. The Pide is something I always order without fail. It has an ooey gooey cheesy center with grilled chicken, bell pepper, and some tomatoes sprinkled on top. The crunch of the bread reminds me of a pizza crust and is my absolute favorite part. The Falafel Ny Way Plate did not fall short of my expectations either! The falafel rings were wonderfully flavorful, not too dry, and the hummus was divine. I'm not sure what they put in the rice, but the Turkish wedding rice was also delicious too! We thoroughly enjoyed spreading the hummus on the falafel rings and eating it with a spoonful of rice. Overall, Cafe Turko is always a delight. After a guaranteed delish meal, you can explore the rest of Fremont and hang out with the famous Fremont Troll :) read more

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Good people. Delicious food. Large menu to try again and again. If you can't make it yourself, this is a great place to enjoy traditional savory and sweet Turkish foods. Helpful, friendly staff guide newbies through the many choices. Check it out. read more

Great service! Love the rainbow hummus. Best restaurant baklava I've had (compared to homemade). Highly recommend! read more

Be prepared for deliciousity! I never had Turkish cuisine before. It was never even on my radar but we were in the area and Cafe Turko had amazing reviews so when it opened we went for lunch. A frequent comment on bringing new cuisine into an area is making it accessible for the masses. Cafe Turko does just that though the accessibility showed how amazing Turkish cuisine really is. For example their menu has pide and then (pizza) beside it. I like pizza a lot so I ordered pide kiymali and found this oval shaped flatbread was pizza's more interesting cousin. It was amazing! The beef was spiced, the cheese perfect, the crust oh so soft - I was impressed with the huge profile of flavors that danced across my mouth. It was amazing! My friend ordered the lamb Ali Nazik and stated it was the best lamb he has had in years. He gushed about how good it was able to cut it with a fork. Super tender! To drink I had the Velvet Sip and my friend ordered the Turkish coffee. He was thrilled with his. I was surprised with how much texture mine had but it was still very good! Just chewier than I was anticipating. For dessert I was limited to halwa and Turkish delight. My friend ordered the revani. They were out of coconut so they put pistachios on top which my friend preferred. It was a different experience and probably one I would not repeat. The halwa was interesting as it had a dry, almost chalky texture with first bite and then would almost become mousse like. The restaurant itself was magical. It was bright and colorful and gorgeous. It had such a wonderful atmosphere I could soak it all in. But not too long because it wasn't long before the place was packed! By the time we got our dessert there was not a single open table and a line waiting at the door. I marveled at the waitresses and waiters who ran about trying to help everyone and maintaining a cheery disposition. Our waiter was fantastic - offered great suggestions and pointed us in the right direction. It was an incredible experience and I am so glad I was able to try Turkish cuisine. read more

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I've wanted to try Cafe Turko for a while. Overall a great menu with many options for veg and non-veg alike. You'll find much more than the usual falafel and baba ganouj. A wide range of mezze (appetizers) with clear indications of gluten-free, veg, and more. Get out of your comfort zone and try some fava beans or endless amounts of garlic in the yogurt sauces. Eggplant is a specialty and always my favorite. I had the Ali Nazik (polite Ali) fire which was seasoned roasted eggplant with other vegetables, garlic sauce, salad, and tasty rice. Good size portion for one but save room for their many desserts. I had it with black cardamom tea for the evening chill. Overall, Cafe Turko goes into heavy rotation, and I'll be back with my partners. It was a Friday and packed. Great to see people out and enjoying local restaurants. Bonus tip: there are quite a few grocery items and desserts available for take-out. If you like the many teas and need pomegranate juice or molasses, you have your hookup in downtown Fremont. At one time, they had a breakfast menu. I hope one of the owners will take the time to drop a note saying when it might be back. read more

Cafe Turko - Halal Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I haven't tried Turkish cuisine before, and it is something that I personally would love to try - and upon seeing the reviews and photos for Cafe Turko, decided to check that off my list! We went on a Saturday at 5:30pm and were seated promptly. The service at this restaurant is inviting, fast, and friendly - and it is great to hear recommendations since the menu is loaded with so many enticing options that I wanted to try! I got a variety of options to try and I'll review them all down below: Velvet Sip: This was an interesting drink option as I haven't had a chai similar to this one before! There were a lot of walnut and coconut flakes near the top of the drink - almost felt like I was eating the drink rather than drinking it for some time! They were generous with the toppings and the chai itself was smooth afterwards - does reflect the name of the beverage well. Hummus Platter: Wanted to try all the fantastic hummus options at Cafe Turko and what better option than to order the hummus platter! This platter looks like it comes with 4 flavor options - original, beets, yam, and spinach. I would say my personal favorites were a close matchup between the beet and yam option - they were both sweeter than your traditional hummus but had a smoother texture. You could definitely taste the vegetable when eating these hummus options, with the beets and spinach being on the more pronounced side. The pita bread that comes with hummus is fantastic! Crispy with a slightly smoky aftertaste from the oven it was baked in. Ali Nazik Mania: Both the chicken and lamb looked like they were solid options to try on the menu, so I decided to get both to see which one is better! After trying both, I personally like the texture and taste of the chicken more. The lamb was tender and flaked apart, but was a bit more on the drier side for the thicker pieces. The chicken was tender and had the delicious spice mixture spread evenly overall, so I would probably just get the chicken options the next time I come back! The rice was scrumptious - had good flavor, was fluffy and complemented the lemony sauce and the meats well. The salad was refreshing, especially the pomegranate vinaigrette that come on top of it - gives off a subtle fruity flavor that was a welcome addition to the collection of flavors in the entree! Overall, spent about $82 for everything that you see here - and everything was great, from the atmosphere, food, and service. I would definitely love to come back to try the other options! (4.75 stars!) read more

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We used to dine here a few years ago, and enjoyed the unique dishes. We even brought out-of-town guests here. Tonight we ordered from DoorDash and were shocked to pay over $100 for very mediocre and small portions of dolma, eggplant dip, and pickles (seriously, $11 for about half a cup of mostly pickled celery? The nerve!). The entrees tasted ok but were not worth the price (you can get much higher quality for half the price on Capitol Hill). The kicker was $8 for two pieces of pistachio baklava. We love baklava. These pieces were TINY. Seriously, no larger than a chocolate truffle. We realize there's markup on delivery, and we're glad to pay it when we're not being fleeced by the quality and portion size. I think this place is a shadow of its former self, and likely sustained by nearby tech companies lunch hour. Such a shame. read more

I've had this place bookmarked on yelp for a few years and finally came to check it out with my sister. The interior is a large space with tables well spaced out. The ceiling is covered in beautiful, colorful umbrellas and lanterns?? The food was well made. We shared the Beyti kebob with beef, which was a nice size and well seasoned. They serve Turkish coffee in the authentic little cups. The halva was ok - I've had better in my life. My sister ordered the velvet sip which she enjoyed and said she would order again. read more

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Cafe Turko has many things going for it. From the decor, to the hustle and bustle, to most importantly the foooood. The rainbow hummus is an absolute must appetizer especially if it's your first time. It's so vibrant when it comes out and you get a sampling of all their different types of hummus. Their pita bread is warm, soft, and comforting. Don't make the same mistake as my table of rationing out the pita in fear that you'll run out to eat all the hummus. Our server refilled our small platter of pita when he saw that we ran out, so just ask! All the main dishes we ordered were great, with the one caveat of being a bit too salty, but what I loved the most was the beyti kebab! Definitely recommend. I've never had Turkish coffee before and so I ordered one to try it. BEWARE, the massive heap at the bottom of the coffee is not chocolate that's meant to be eaten, it's unfiltered coffee grounds. I unknowingly put a giant mouthful of it into my mouth expecting a sweet treat but was surprised with grainy bitterness. The coffee itself was very strong! read more

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I can't even tell you what we all ate because we ate SO. MUCH. FOOD. The chai tea was nice and strong, the Turkish coffee was wonderfully thick, and the service was exemplary. If I could give this restaurant an extra star, I would. Our server went above and beyond to accommodate the allergies and food sensitivities of our entire table. And if you've ever wanted Turkish Delight and been disappointed by a holiday boxed set, you should come here and try the real thing. read more