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Izmir

4.9 (103 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Nikhil R.

While the service is good, and the atmosphere is decent, and the food is OK end the cost is pretty high for what you get. The chicken kebab plate is pretty expensive for just two strips of chicken and rice. The chicken itself is good, but the rice definitely could have used something to add more flavor. Even if it was some form of a hot sauce. The chicken thighs on the à la carte menu are decent, but again there's a little bit of flavor lacking. Do not get the ribeye skewer. While it looks like a good price for five dollars, the meat itself barely covers the skewer. It is probably 1 to 2 ounces of meat. Last, the mezze sampler is not worth it and very ok. For the price I expect a better quantity. Additionally, you only get two pieces of bread with the sampler. This is supposed to be something meant for sharing, and having only two pieces of bread is definitely not a sign of this. Overall, I don't recommend the spot as I think the food lacks flavor while the prices do not reflect the quality/quantity received.

Mahmut E.

First time trying this place and overall I had good experience. Food was very good. I tried a new dish which is kofte wrapped in eggplant. Also tried lentil soup and their dessert. Service was very good. Restaurant looked very clean. There's plenty of parking in front of the restaurant.

"Ribeye" Kebab (Lunch)
Tony T.

It's in a small strip mall next to Starbucks that's surrounded by another strip mall so it might be a bit confusing. Also all the parking spots outside say 15 mins but supposedly it's so Starbucks customers don't take up all the spots? Anyways to the actual place itself. Decor is a bit odd but that doesn't matter too much. The food the food is good. The rice was buttery and delicious, the steak was cut into bite size pieces and tender. The lamb shank was worth the order, the sauce it came was with good. The chicken skewer could have been skipped though. Not everything is going to be a winner. All in all it was good and well priced considering it's near south coast plaza.

Hummus Butterfly Chicken (Lunch) Fire Roasted Eggplant Butterfly Chicken (Dinner)
Morgan L.

No words are needed--the empty plates speak for themselves. The butterfly chicken and beef casserole are sooooo good! Restaurants that take food seriously deserve to be rewarded. I hope this place is always packed!

Vegan meatballs
Teagan T.

Writing this review feels like I'm telling grandma sorry, your cooking bring me pleasure but your food does not. But I could just be uneducated in the ways of Aegean cuisine. But this doesn't seem like a place for pure vegetarian foods, the meat based dishes looked a lot more alluring than what we ordered, but the burnt eggplant dip was delicious. Good hot tea with sugar shaker/pourer. I wish we had ordered some of those enticing rice but seeing everyone park up and walk to 2 doors down for Mexican food solidified the reservation.

Meatball Anatolia (Iskender Kfte) - comfort food at its finest
Brian V.

Small mom and pop type restaurant located in a strip mall off the freeway in Costa Mesa. They specialize in Aegean food. Now, I've never technically had Aegean food, but as I understand it, and I don't mean to belittle it's history/culture, etc., it's essentially Mediterranean food that has elements of both Turkish and Greek cuisines. Based on the name of the restaurant, I think it's safe to say they lean more into the Turkish roots. The folks here are just so friendly. It really does feel family run (if not in fact) and it feels like you're going to a friend's house for a great meal. The aromas, tastes, textures, presentation, fresh ingredients, and reasonable prices - this truly is a gem of a restaurant that feels like it punches way above its weight. When I ordered, I was way too excited and ended ordering much more than I could finish in a sitting, but didn't regret the leftovers. I ordered: - Purple delight: beets/yogurt side or dip served with bread. - Piyaz: Turkish beans with tahini sauce, parsley, tomato, onion, etc. and a hard boiled egg - Meatball Anatolia: comfort food platter that had lots of good stuff. I would personally describe it as a Mediterranean chilaquiles (hopefully that makes sense) - Ayran: a refreshing yogurt drink to wash it all down I wish I could have ordered more. So many of the menu items looked great.

Black carrot juice

Very good food and ambiance. I enjoyed the Izmir Kofte. It came with a salad, cucmber yogurt, and pita. I also enjoyed the baklava and Turkish tea.

1/2 Chicken breast kebab and 1/2 chicken thigh, rice, hummus, salad, tzatziki
Josh L.

I have a new fave! I enjoyed the flavor of this food so much so that after having it for lunch for my first time I came back and had it for dinner. Then I tried the meatball sandwich, it was amazing and look how big that thing is I actually finished it but I needed a nap afterwards! The lady I ordered from and picked up my order from we're very kind human beings. If you're in Costa Mesa or Newport Beach or Santa Ana definitely stop by this place.

The spread!
Jonathan B.

A Turkish delight! So much flavor! What a fantastic Mediterranean spot, all of the meats are packed with flavor, nicely charred, and super juicy! A real cozy decor, plus the service was great! Parking is absolutely horrible though, it doesn't help that it's next to a Starbucks, get there early!

A whole lotta goodness
Jannet L.

First time trying Turkish food was after the Silverstone Formula One race in 2022. Driving back from the track I noticed a turkish restaurant. Amazing food, I was hooked and would add turkish food to my preference for Lebanese and Persian food if I want to eat health mediterranean food. This small and quaint establishment has delicious food, servers are attentive and kind, it just makes you want to come back for more. Fresh ingredients, well seasoned and cooked. I came for just an entree and sampled much more! The after dinner tea they provided was just as delicious, and helps digest. Highly recommend!!!

Chicken Kebab (Dinner)
Tina H.

Phenomenal. Such a great dinner spot. Totally awesome vibe. Aurelia was our server. She was attentive, funny and great. She suggested the beets yogurt yum. The shashuka was another recommendation that was great too. I ordered the chicken kebab and husband had the ribeye kebab. Loved it and had food to take back. It was great for a cute little neighborhood restaurant.

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Tried their hummus sample as well as chicken kabob, everything was very fresh, portions were big! Will def be back

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Good Turkish food, it's very delicious. A lot of food items here that you can't find other places and the staff is also great.

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It's my second time at the İzmir restaurant, and both times the food was great and the service was awesome.

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Every dish I have tried on 7 or 8 visits has been amazing. Best Grilled Chicken sandwiches around. Really warm and amazing staff too.

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Really great food and very friendly staff! My daughter and I had the kabobs (chicken and filet) and loved them. Thanks!

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Ask the Community - Izmir

Does anyone know if the kabobs and rice are gluten free? Always looking to expand my restaurants I can go to!

Hi Lori! The white rice is gluten free, we do not use orzo anymore :) . The butterfly chicken, chicken kebab, ribeye kebab, filet mignon kebab are gluten free. The meatballs have breadcrumbs, they are NOT gluten free.

Do you serve halal meat?

Hello S. K., Yes we do serve halal meat.… Read more

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