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Nuka Cafe

4.5 (292 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Juan F.

Dined in here over the weekend and we were pleasantly surprised. We got their Beyti sarma which came with beef and lamb, their mix kebab plate and their cheese pide. The food took a little bit to come out but when it did it was all worth it. Everything tasted great and fresh - you can really tell they use quality ingredients. Parking was easy for us right in front of the restaurant.

Hunkar Begendi
Edward Norment

Friendly service and a wonderful suggestion led to a very satisfying experience. I asked for something authentically Turkish and the Hunkar Begendi delivered. All the flavors of the tender steak, perfectly cooked vegetables, and eggplant purée added up to a delicious meal. Also the free appetizer of baba ganoush was so tasty, it should cost money. Finished off with a Turkish coffee for a 10/10 experience. Would recommend and will return.

Excellent food! Food is fresh and delicious! I truly enjoyed every bite! I will be coming back

Lamb Adana
Joseph C.

Lamb Adana with rice and the Mixed Chicken Kebap were both very good and packed with rich, well-developed flavor. The lamb Adana had great seasoning and texture, and the mixed chicken kebap was juicy and satisfying, with each component complementing the rice and sides nicely. The staff were great too, attentive, friendly, and welcoming, which makes the meal even more enjoyable.

Cheese and Chicken Pide
Reveka G.

Wanted to love this place as our favorite Turkish spot in LA closed. We drove about an hour for the Ali Nazik, and although I enjoyed it, it's a far cry from the complex dish that I grew accustomed to. This much simpler version is thin strips of lamb on babagamoush and not the smokey eggplant/tomato puree with chunks of bbq grilled lamb. Service was gracious but its order at the counter. Overall, not sure the food and service is justified for the very high prices for the dishes.

Bread and baba Ghanoush
Andrew M.

Amazing little Turkish place. Food a was beyond amazing. Server was so humble, and extremely nice. It was such a cute little place that I stumbled upon randomly. Highly recommend

John C.

Wow good food good customer service the restaurant is in excellent condition and its very clean plenty parking outside

Ali nazik (top) and manti ravioli (bottom)
Amber S.

Came here with my partner's family. Street parking wasn't too difficult to find. We got the ali nazik and manti ravioli. I might have a slight preference for the ali nazik, but both were incredible. Service was fairly quick and so kind. The place isn't super big, which gave it a nicer community feel. Will definitely be back to try some of the desserts!

@noshwithmimi Lahmacun Turkish pizza turned into a wrap
Mimi R.

I remember watching a travel cooking show awhile back and they featured Turkish pizza. I've always wanted to try it and decided to give this place a try! I ordered the dolma stuffed grape leaves, manti dumplings, and lahmacun Turkish pizza. The grape leaves were lemony and a burst of freshness. The manti were cute and tiny, smothered in yogurt sauce and an herby oil. The lahmacun actually came in a pizza box, I added the fresh sides - parsley, onion, and tomato- to the pizza, squeezed some lemon juice and rolled it up like a wrap. Delicious! I ordered via one of the delivery apps. My order was packaged perfectly and delivered quickly. The portion of manti is huge, I had a good amount of leftovers so it's a good price for the amount you get. I will definitely be ordering from this place again! I want to try the other items on the menu.

Kunefe
Chris P.

Knafeh is one of my favorite desserts and I always return to the Middle East just for this. Most of the knafehs here are a miss so it was a breath of fresh air when I found this cafe and gave us a decently-sizes plate without breaking my wallet. It's not as greasy as I usually prefer but the cheese pull is still great. Still a delicious dessert otherwise. The service took a little longer but the knafeh came out sizzling hot. So, come in with a little patience. I dined there with a friend around 7PM and it was busy. It was a very social and rowdy crowd with limited seating.

Adana Kebab
Koray C.

A wonderful Turkish restaurant with a cozy atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. The food is fresh, authentic, and a real treat for the taste buds. The service is warm and attentive--everything is just right here!

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The food is absolutely delicious, the prices are reasonable, and I highly recommend visiting this place.

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Great food, service even better with good value. My wife and I drove from OC to try the food and we were impressed.

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The lady in the front has extremely good customer service. The food was on point and extremely fresh! Must come and try Turkish food here!

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Nice place and delicious food and nice people and great service. Location is great too

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Great and authentic Turkish food. Lahmacun and Iskender was super delicious as good as any that you might have in Turkey.

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That manti which can easily be called as turkish ravioli unbelievable biiiiig portion! Really biig!

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Ask the Community - Nuka Cafe

Hi do you make borek?

Right now we only have 1 pound box.

What is or can be made gluten-free friendly?

Hey guys do you have free wifi?

Yes they do.

Is everything Halal?

Yes , everything is halal and daily fresh.

Hi! Which of the entrees are vegan (or can be made vegan) and are any of the desserts vegan? Thank you! :)

Hi there Samantha! Our most popular vegan entree is the vegan kofta rolls. We have a veggie platter with delicious falafel and hummus that can be made vegan. Our salad menu… 

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