I kid you not when I say that this is my third legitimate attempt (in the past hour) to write a detailed review of the deliciousness that is Sultan. I really want to write this review. I do! This food was *incredible*!!
However, I am in a heroin-esque state (I've never done drugs, mind you - but from watching such great films as Trainspotting, I can only imagine that the euphoria I currently feel, equates with a large quantity of illegal substances that make you feel orgasmic - while simultaneously ruining your life). The good thing, is that all the hummus, tabouli, Turkish bread, and cacik in the world, will do nothing more than make me humungously fat (and sweet mother of God is it worth it!)... but, I digress. Am I making sense? Because, if not, it makes perfect sense why......
This food is AMAZING! Truly, AMAZING! I've been going here for over a decade, and their quality hasn't decreased in the slightest. I want to describe each food item they offer in fantastic detail, but the honest truth is that it's so damn good, that I'm sitting here on my futon, moaning in ecstasy with each bite, and my brain is so numbed with oxytocin from sheer delight, that I can't type up the words that are adequate and deserving, to review Sultan's foods. And that just isn't right.
I suppose I could wait a few hours, or til the morning, but I want this to be genuine, even if I'm in such a food coma that I see nothing but angels and little blue birds flying around my head.
I ordered tabouli, hummus, cacik, Turkish bread, a chicken gyro, and a lamb gyro.
I am a HUGE eater (9 hot dogs in 1 sitting), and I can tell you right now, that between my boyfriend and I, there was enough food left over to last me for lunch tomorrow.
The Turkish bread - Where do I begin? It's crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, topped with sesame goodness, and flavored to absolute perfection. I promise you that you won't find Turkish bread better than this, and if you do, let me know.
Hummus - I'm pretty positive (and again, correct me if you've been here and I'm wrong) - that this is the best hummus I've ever had. And I've had Sahadi's (adore them, but this is definitely better). Again, no words. Just. Delicious.
Cacik - perfectly seasoned, and incredibly flavorful. From the consistency it looks watered down, but the second you try a spoonful, you realize it isn't. It's perfect. Perfect for drizzling on your tabouli or hummus or gyro, or dipping your Turkish bread into. But I prefer to just drink it like soup. That's right. It's THAT good. I swear to the gods of Istanbul.
The gyros are perfect. SO much meat - whether you order lamb, or chicken. Moist, not dry. Perfectly balanced with onions, tomato, and lettuce.
Honestly, I don't know what more to say. Just try them. They've left me speechless.
The tabouli is lemony and delicious. Could it use slightly more bulgar wheat and a little less parsley? Sure. But even upon thinking that, I couldn't get over the fact of how absolutely delicious it was, even with lacking wheat. I mean, most middle eastern fast food spots use *far* too much parsley, and almost no wheat, but this place truly does it right. And I mean that.
I just had a meal where I sat back on my futon and moaned in delight for a solid half hour. I was absolutely craving solid Turkish food, and I know of so many places around my neighborhood that don't exactly pride themselves on doing it right. This place absolutely should.
I will be ordering take-out from here tomorrow, and Friday as well. I can't imagine NOT craving this. If I was asked how to improve it, I honestly wouldn't even know what to say.
Do I recommend this place? You bet your life. But a part of me wants to *not* recommend this place, and keep it my own little secret. Thankfully, nobody ventures to Sheepshead Bay for good Turkish/Halal, so hopefully I can keep this place to myself. But seriously, I am beyond words. I'm gonna have to check this review in the morning just to make sure it's in English and makes sense. Cuz right now, I wouldn't be so sure.
Go here. Enjoy their food. Support these guys. I can't believe it's taken me so long to write a review of them. Best halal in Southern Brooklyn, hands down. Hands so far down, I'm standing on them, and losing feeling in my pinkies.
I LOVE YOU SULTAN! And I will see you tomorrow! read more