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    Nuka Cafe

    4.5 (289 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    NUKA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Fred T.

    In a sea of Persian places the Nuka Cafe stands out for good Turkish food. We arrived a bit before the lunch rush and parking was fairly easy but during busy hours may it may be a challenge. The staff was friendly and on point. I was bummed that Iskander was not available that day The Food: Aryan: This one was tasty and had the right amount of salt. Hummus: It was nicely pureed and had the perfect seasoning. The slightly bitter olive oil provided a perfect contrast to the richness. Chicken plate: The sides were fresh and tasty. The chicken was well cooked and perfectly seasoned. Lamb Plate: The sides were identical, and the lamb while seasoned well was a bit overcooked and tough enough to cost a star. Great little Turkish place that would have gotten 5 stars but for the lamb

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    Joslyn B.

    This place is beyond delicious! It's a piece of Turkey for sure I would definitely go again!

    "Lamb kabob"

    Asshole tried telling me they replaced the lamb kabobs with meat patties like I'm a dumbass. Stay away from here the service is absolutely awful and so is the food. Disgusting

    Kunefe

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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… Read more

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    Ludda

    4.6(65 reviews)
    5.1 miFairfax

    What a fantastic meal we had here!…read more Felt like Mediterranean so decided to check out this place. First of all service was absolutely phenomenal. They want to ensure that you're having a great food experience. As for the food everything hit it out of the park! The Cretan Feta was potentially the most tasty appetizer I've ever had in all my life. The pita that came with it was freshly made when we ordered it and it was so soft and tasty. The feta itself was whipped perfection! They recommended drizzling their olive oil on it and what a game changer that was! Side note: they make their own olive oil! Apparently you can buy it on Amazon but we took some home direct from the restaurant. Back to the food - had their lamb chops (that came with perfectly cooked potatoes and veggies) and their meatballs. Both were outstanding. Finished it off with their baklava which was the perfect consistency and level of sweetness. The perfect end to our night. This is a small cute and perfect place to go with your girlfriends or on a date. Plenty of street parking (and we went at 6pm on a Wednesday). Will absolutely come back for their breakfast! Apparently they do brunch on Saturdays and Sundays!

    Came here to snack and it's a nice gem in the area! We sat at the bar and tried the veggie platter…read moreand eggplant dip and it was such a great deal - perfect for sharing! The service here was wonderful allowing us to ask any questions we had and helping us with recs.

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    Rib Eye Steak ! Highly recommended ... really good

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    The food was absolutely delicious Excellent service,…read morebeautiful decor, and the place was very clean and well organized A perfect experience

    Was craving some Turkish Pide which is a Turkish flatbread usually with meat, cheese and sauce and…read moresaw this place offered it so wanted to give it a try. I tried my first one in Seattle at a place called Miss Cafe and really enjoyed it. This restaurant is located in a large plaza so there was plenty of parking. Upon walking in it was pretty busy on a Sunday around 11:30am, we were seated immediately. As we were leaving, there were plenty of people waiting for a table. Food I was hoping to order a combination juju boat but the waitress taking our order mentioned the beef is out of stock so therefore we ordered the Juju chicken pide. The flatbread was cooked nicely, the dough was thin, every bite didn't feel too heavy. However the chicken was really dry and didn't feel like there was enough sauce/cheese, ended up putting some garlic sauce on top and it made it a little better. We also ordered the combination platter which came with lamb Kofte, beef/chicken kebab and two sides. We chose hummus and salad as the two sides and it paired well with the plate. The beef was a little dry but the Kofte and chicken were pretty good. They also served us two flatbreads which was nice for wrapping the meat and dipping in hummus. The hummus tasted very fresh and clean with delicate flavors, wish it had a little more tart. Side salad was simple and fresh with olive oil and lemon juice. The Kebbah was piping hot but didn't have much flavor, think it needed some sort of sauce. Overall, the ingredients tasted very fresh and minimalistic but definitely can do with a bit more seasoning or sauce for flavor. Service was friendly and not overly attentive. The servers didn't offer any water or drinks. Almost every table had tea so we flagged down someone to place an order after ordering our meal. There was a little mishap with our order but the owner came over to the table and cleared up the misunderstanding and asked us if we needed anything. Didn't seem like they had a lot of staff for such a busy morning. The space felt very clean and very lively with the lunch rush.

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    I love Lebanese, Israeli, and Armenian cuisine, so seeing it elevated in a modern fine-dining way…read morewas a lot of fun. The duck hummus, shawarma neck, and tuna kibbeh were all standout dishes. Why overpay at places like Raffi's Place, where the food feels overpriced without showing where the extra money went? Here, you can actually see the quality, creativity, and presentation that justify the price, and the packed dining room proves it. The only downside was that the waitress pushed an appetizer on us twice when we really didn't need it. Two entrées are more than enough to fill you up. Also, because the restaurant stays so busy, don't expect much small talk with the staff. It's very efficient and businesslike, but your food arrives quickly and on time.

    Food was excellent. Every dish was very flavorful and had its own unique twist (grilled prawns were…read moreeasily the best dish)! hummus duck 'nduja 5/5 grilled prawns 5/5 oyster mushroom kebab 3/5 fried quail 3.5/5 slow roasted lamb neck shawarma 5/5 Only issue I had was with the service. Our server pushed for us to order another app/entree even after I told them that we were happy with the amount we ordered. Afterwards, when it was time to pay the bill they "accidentally" added a $315 bottle of wine on our bill which we did not order. This definitely impacted our overall experience negatively.

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