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    4.0 (200 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
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    Hookah  bar
    Ourmedspa T.

    Great food, service and hookah! Music and vibes were spot on Server Ahmet was amazing!! We will definitely be back and this is not our first time here but every time better than the one before. I'm glad you guys are in San Diego. I wish I can give you more than five stars

    Beef cop shush and manti dumplings
    Deb N.

    Holy moly this place is a whole vibe. I attended a family style dinner with Yelp elite the other night and I have to admit the red carpet is rolled out for every guest that comes here from the minute. You walk down the side and see all the work that's gone into setting up the experience. I would say wonderful to take big groups. I would also say if you're on a chill evening and you wanna have a great place to talk it wasn't too loud you could hear conversations and it was open air I will definitely be visiting again when I'm in the neighborhood

    James V The Poe T.

    11/10 Before I visited this establishment, I saw a few negative comments online that didn't seem to match the atmosphere I experienced while I was there. For starters, they do not serve alcohol, and some of the so-called "Yelp Elite" reviewers appeared to be in a rush and didn't seem to understand the cultural style of dining this restaurant represents -- especially at a place where hookah is served at almost every table. To other readers, I would encourage you to check the bios of people leaving those reviews and see whether they provide any meaningful reasoning beyond simply saying they didn't like it. Often, people with very little world travel find themselves in positions of influence online. As a well-traveled man in my 30s who has spent time in several countries across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and other regions, I can say this is an excellent place to branch out if you want to experience food from another culture. To yelp reviewers - If alcohol is your biggest concern, then you should probably go to a bar. Not every experience needs to feel like a rushed McDonald's visit. If you call yourself a Yelp Elite reviewer, you should at least have the palate and awareness to appreciate other cultures and dining styles or not allow your preferences to trash a business in the comments. Now to the actual review. If you would like to experience shisha (hookah) the way it was meant to be enjoyed, alongside flavorful Middle Eastern food rich with culture, polite staff, and an ambiance that feels like a high-quality outdoor lounge, this is the spot for you. The website is excellent, and you can easily make reservations ahead of time through Apple Maps or by calling. When you arrive, you're greeted at the entrance and politely escorted to a comfortable table. They even provide blankets on the chairs for when the temperature drops in the evening, along with standing fire pillars that keep the tables warm. Staff are very attentive and friendly. I tried several items on the menu and wasn't disappointed by a single one -- excellent quality, amazing flavor, and great presentation across the board. The food was so good that at one point I forgot to take photos to share with you all. I personally ordered and ate the Burrata Blossom, Kofte Hummus, and Kunefe. The non-alcoholic drinks are delicious. The hookah flavors are also great, with options for different liquid bases, fruit bowls, ice, and ice-tip hoses. If you're looking for great food and an outdoor lounge environment where you can have an intimate conversation while enjoying shisha, this is absolutely the place. I've spent a substantial amount of my adult life in the Middle East -- over a cumulative year -- experiencing different cultures and foods. This place genuinely captures the feeling of sitting in a restaurant in another country. I plan to visit again! 11/10

    Literally 2 hours with out charcoal for our hookah Too many employees not of them knowing what they doing Very nice place but the service very bad

    Soly Z.

    Food was incredibly delicious and very fresh and authentic. Service left a lot to be desired as we kept having to flag down our server and ask to order additional items and have our glasses refilled. The atmosphere is really cozy and welcoming and invites you to linger over your meal, but the sign on the menu will remind you that you need to vacate the table after 2 hours, which I found a little off and off putting. It's why I took off a star.

    Cig rolls
    Leslie G.

    Definitely come in for Happy Hour. A wonderful happy hour menu. Please note, no alcohol is served. They do have wonderful mocktails that even came out smoked. We started with the Tulum Garden salad with pops of pomegranate seeds, tulum cheese, and golden raisins to name a few ingredients. So fresh. Followed by Cig Kofte Rolls. My favorite of the night might be the Borek on Feta Flaky spinach börek served on a warm cloud of whipped feta and labneh, crowned with golden pine nuts Definitely will be back to try out the brunch and dinner menus. The service was friendly. Sitting outside with the greenery and soft cushions was perfect.

    Çökertme Kebabı
    Thomas E.

    Returned here after my terrible experience trying to get in around when it was opening. Was really excited to have some Turkish food after just traveling to Istanbul. The menu is full of authentic Turkish dishes. Plates are on the larger side, and seam more created for sharing than as an entree. I had the Çökertme Kebabı which I did enjoy, though I felt like the meat flavor was a bit lost in the dish. Started off with yogurt soup which came for free. Not really my favorite, bit bland. We got a mezze platter to share which had 5 or so different dips, but oddly only came with 5 small triangles of pita. Not nearly enough to actually eat with the dip. We weren't able to flag any waiter down to actually ask for more pita. To note, there is no alcohol here, so don't come looking for that. Hookah is going to be prevalent, so come prepared to smell that as well. There are some interesting drinks on the mocktail menu. I went for one that was recommended, very cool presentation with glass and smoke, but it was really extremely sweet and also had glitter in it, which was not something I wanted to drink. Service was on the slower side and not much of an opportunity to ask for something if anything was missing. Took a long time to get our check and pay. Most of the restaurant is outside, so also keep the weather in mind. Overall I feel like there's still a lot of potential here, but I think the food, drinks, and service could still use some improvement.

    Chicken 5/5!
    Rosie W.

    This place is so cool. So cool. Their restaurant is outside, but there are plenty of heated lamps so don't worry about it being cold. They also provide these cool red blankets per chair, so you can wrap it around yourself with it and keep yourself warm. As you walk in, you feel like youve been immediately transported somewhere in the middle east, on some beach front restaurant. Ambiance is amazing and decor is on point. Their hookah menu is EXTENSIVE; its even sectioned by flavors, like sweet or sour or savory. We ended up with the candy flavor. It was sweet and tangy, we loved it. The shisha's at this restaurant do a great job in starting it and maintaining it, often coming by to replace the coal. TRUFFLE CHICKEN: Grilled to perfection, slightly charred and so moist inside. You HAVE to get this. Their rice is also fluffy, and long grained I think because its chewy. I don't know what they mix with their rice, but the flavors are amazing. KOFTE HUMMUS: Great appetizer and it comes with fresh flat bread. Friendly service. This place is great for date nights, after work events or birthdays.

    Laurie Mhae T.

    The food was good. The service was slow and we got some dishes that came with our entrees which confused me and my friends. The staff just brought it to us without explaining what it was. It was a yogurt dish. We didn't get a chance to ask ourselves because we were confused haha. The ambiance is really nice. Apparently you can smoke hookah while you're there too. It's located where the former carrot cellars used to be. It was a friend's birthday and they played a birthday song and gave us some dessert. They even gave her a small gift of tea which I thought was a nice touch. I loved that.

    Dinner for 2
    Kim R.

    Came here to celebrate a wedding anniversary. The space use to be an urban wine tasting room. They have definitely revamped the space. The space itself is beautiful and very clean. We made a reservation on the website. came down a little early since parking in the area could be tough. We were seated prior our reservations planning to grab drinks before. Unfortunately they do not sell alcohol. They offer 3 mock-tails on the menu. Tea and coffee is also offered. I got the chicken plate my husband got the lamb plate. The dish itself was ok, I won't say it's worth the price though, 1 kabob and sides that includes rice, salad and thin pita. We got a variety of toppings such as pickled red onions, hummus just to name a few. Service was good. Got our orders delivered it and gave us our check. Nothing to rave about. Since it was our anniversary I thought we would get more energy from the waiter usually restaurants acknowledge these things when they have you put an occasion down on the reservation. Would i recommend probably not since we have so many options in SD. If you like hookah would be a spot to check out.

    Dara T.

    Amazing food and wow, what a beautiful place!! We did a walk in on a Saturday morning and we were able to get inside seats almost immediately. If you're looking for outdoor seatings, you'll probably need to rsvp ahead of time. The decor both inside and out were cozy and modern. We ordered the the Turkish breakfast for 2 and Arabic coffee for 2 and that was more than enough. If you go with 3 people the portion of food would still be enough, perhaps just order an extra shashuka (eggs). My favorite in the spread were breads and all of the jams and cheeses. The salty olive taste blend with the sweet jams and soft cheese created such a well blended balanced taste and finish that with the fresh vinaigrette tomatoes and cucumbers were quite refreshing and satisfying. Service was attentive and speaks quality. Parking can be challenging so we ended up parking at the of the Aces parking lot for $20. Overall amazing experience and I would definitely go again.

    Pistachio Nero
    Amy T.

    Perfect place to lounge, drink tea, and hookah. We had a group of 9 and easily seated right away on a Friday night. The menu is diverse, no alcohol but various hot and cold drinks available as well as food and breakfast items. Happy hour available too. Cay Alla Turca, the black tea was very earthy and warm and surprisingly paired well with the hookah. Hookah is very smooth and abundant. Chai tea latte was another favorite. Sultans affogato available for coffee and ice cream lovers. My only complaint about it was I didn't really like the rose petal texture. Service was excellent from start to finish. Ambiance is casual but can be a nice birthday celebration place if you are going for low key but aesthetically pleasing coffee lounge vibes.

    Borek on feta
    Zana K.

    Love this new Turkish hookah lounge. The outdoor patio is stunning. You must reserve in advance or else it will be difficult to find a table. The food was solid, nothing special or extravagant but certainly noteworthy. We tried the dolma and borek on feta. Both were delicious, i would get the borek on feta again. Crunchy, creamy and flaky. Absolutely amazing. The entrees were... not impressive. Nearly $30 for a small amount of protein and mainly rice, salad, and some dips. Sure, flavorful, but note worth $30. The knafe was good but also not traditional as its served with ice cream. The cheese was stretchy which i appreciated. The hookah, at $32, is pretty steep in price when compared to other hookah lounges. However, the quality was very nice. I believe they use Al Fakher and quality "coconut" coals (iykyk). Therefore, if you consider the nice ambience and quality ingredients, it is worth splurging on the hookah. The staff is interesting.. they dont speak english very well and we often felt pressured to decide quickly as our waitress just stood and stared at us for awhile before we told her we needed some time to decide. Otherwise nice people, just interesting. Another downside is our coals were not exchanged frequently. We had to ask and despite that, it took a very long time to get new coals. This is unacceptable and common practice at any hookah lounge is changing the coals frequently as customers do not want to be inhaling burnt coal. With a few tweaks, this spot has amazing potential and despite the small setbacks I would definitely still come back!

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