My Turkish husband and I were meeting friends for drinks in LIC but we were super early so I…read moresuggested getting a quick bite at Safir, because we always like to try Turkish places and we hadn't been here yet. After our visit, I was left lamenting "why did we wait so long to come here?". We came in early on a Monday, before 6:00 and the place already had several tables full. We received a warm Turkish welcome and quickly settled in with menus. Our quick bit turned into mixed appetizer (hummus, babaghanoush, muhmmara, haydari and pink sultan), followed by sigara borek and lamacun. Everything was so good that we overate! I was full after the mezzes but the lamacun was so good...among the best we've had in the NYC area. Service was great too. Just a nice vibe with the friendly owners stopping by each table and saying hello. It was clear there were many regulars eating here and we anticipate more visits ourselves. They have some nice images of Istanbul on the wall and we were just in Turkey a few weeks ago so it felt like we were back there! This place is really a gem and I highly recommend it. Just make sure you bring your appetite because you will fill up when you eat here!

Octopus is great Branzino is great…read more Spinach was great Everything I've tried so far was delish

It was my second time here and is under a new management. I loved it more, the food is just…read moredelicious, everything was delicious. The freshly baked bread is one of a kind, brings one of a kind eating experience. The Lamb dish was better than another restaurant I visited because in this restaurant it comes with a huge dish with other items, so I get more food for the same value. This is one of a kind restaurant, absolutely orifice Turkish food, made by Turkish people. How fun is that, honest authentic Turkish food without having to travel there for the experience.

So. Damn. Good. I got their hummus as an appetizer and mixed platter and 6 hours later, I'm still…read moreso full. Thr chicken and kebabs were so incrincredibly flavorful and the rice was as well. But the star of the show was the bread and hummus. My god it was so good, I couldn't sstop eating it!!! I also got the apricot juice and unlike regular american juices it wasnt that sweet. i was really able to taste the natural flavor of the apricots! The waiter was really nice, explained the menu and kept checking up on us. Honestly, I'm already looking forward to going back. If you're really hungry, get the mixed platter!! You won't regret it.

Delicious Turkish spot in Astoria…read more Ordered the mixed appetizer with Turkish bread, the lahmacun, and the mixed grill with assorted meats. Everything was fire! Well seasoned and packed with flavor. The mixed grill had a great variety of different meats and the lahmacun pizza was like a thin crust lamb pizza. But the real star for me was that Turkish bread. Pillowy, warm, and crispy at the same time. I'd genuinely come back just for the bread alone. It's that good.

The seafood salad & fish were fresh & delicious, dessert super tasty, the chicken/lamb shawarma was…read moredelicious. Great food! And awesome service experience. The waitress and busters were so polite and attentive. Great experience! Definitely will recommend it

Came in for dinner, and wow! Delicious food, and excellent service, and a wonderful evening! For…read morestarters, the bread is out of this world! We had sigara borek and hummus as appetizers, and the hummus in particular was so fresh and flavorful - definitely the best hummus I have ever had. We ordered a couple of entrees and unfortunately the wrong food came out. We didn't initially realize and thought they had put out two meals on the platter (and they were just small portions) and included some extras as well, until our waiter came over a few minutes later and apologized. Unfortunately, because we received the mixed grill instead of our two chicken entrees, the solution of charging us the price for the mixed instead of our two meals only took roughly $10 off the bill but resulted in us having less than half of the food we otherwise would've had. That aside, the food was delicious enough that Kebab House still warrants five stars and we will be back, just more aware of what to expect as far as portions.

We were delighted to find one of our favorite digs had reopened across the street from its old…read morelocation! Kebab House has been a fixture of the neighborhood for ages. Their food is always tasty and service amazing. When they closed at their old location more than a year ago, I was heartbroken. So glad to have found them again today. Their new dig is bigger and better, has a separate bar section from the restaurant. The food is as fabulous as before. We enjoyed every dish and bite (we were very hungry and forgot to take pics of the appetizers). The owner/chef came out to say hi, the server was friendly and professional. The entire experience was simply superb. We will be back again soon!

The food and service were wonderful. Food was fresh and tasty. The restaurant was small but a great…read moreview of Austin Street

This Metropolitan Avenue location is actually more beautiful and spacious than the Forest Hills…read morespot on Austin Street--but unfortunately, that was the only positive. I wish I had read the reviews beforehand. To start, the service is completely impersonal. Don't expect a smile or any real interaction beyond being shown to your table or having your order taken. Food: The food is bland overall. The bread served at the beginning is clearly microwaved to warm it. The lamb gyro isn't sliced from a rotating grill; it's reheated in a microwave. At first, my husband and I thought the staff was just warming up their own food, but we quickly realized the microwave went off after nearly every order. The chicken in the chicken soup was extremely overcooked--so much so that it tasted like chunks of tuna rather than chicken. The meat pie was also disappointing: soggy and not properly cooked. Save yourself the time and go to the Forest Hills location instead. At least there, you can actually see the food being freshly prepared rather than reheated.

Great neighborhood Turkish spot! Been here several times and can't believe I hadn't reviewed them…read moreyet! Ambience is clean, open and bright with tasteful minimalist decor. Service is always spot on and personable here regardless if they are busy or not. Must orders here are the several varieties of fish, but for those who eat Americanized fish, they take the head and tail off but the fish fillets are not your perfectly squared of pieces. The fish is grilled to perfection and simply served with a side of either grilled veggie, yummy pilaf rice or French fries. The octopus stew is the most buttery and tender octopus you'll ever have and who can not forget their kabob selections whether you do the chicken or lamb! Stick with the mix grill plate for both though so you get to try a selection of them all. End the night with some hot Turkish black tea or string Turkish coffee with a sweet piece of baklavah or a digestive night cap of Raki mixed with a little water and you are good to go! Can't wait for my next dinner here!

Food is great and hearty. My dislike is towards the staff…read more Ordered the Black Sea drink that is like the equivalent of a Long Island Iced Tea but I got it with no iced and sour as hell. Asked the waiter for extra ice and a coke on the side only to be ignored and not get it at all. Either way two time experience here. First and last.

Very family oriented with good vibes overall. All food for…read morefamily was served fresh with great timing on appetizers, drinks and entrees. Alice and her colleague provided very courteous service whole time. will definitely visit again

Really nice inside, the food was fresh and delicious very flavorful; the dessert especially was…read morefantastic. I had trouble picking the menu looked so good. Can't wait to come back!!

Cute spot in Astoria stopped by prior to going to lunch. It's cozy and service is quick and kind…read more Latte was good. If in the area I would go back.

I took a quick detour to Cafe Sparrow after attending a medical appointment with my toddler nearby…read more My toddler was obsessed with the beautiful turkish delight treats shown in the display case. We shared a piece and it wasn't just pretty, but also delicious! It's nice that they also have juice boxes available for purchase so that I could offer one to my daughter. The staff was really sweet and did whatever they could to ensure we were comfortable and well taken care of. The space itself is small, but very welcoming.

Sufiya's is a great place to grab lunch with your friends. My friend and I came here for my…read morebirthday recently and I was pleased to find that their food hasn't changed from 5 years ago! When we sat down, we were served pita and tzatziki sauce. It was good! We ordered off of the lunch special. I had the Kubideh Kabab and my friend had the boneless chicken Kabab. The kababs were not dried out and they were very tasty, well seasoned, and not salty! With the lunch special, you get a choice of lentil soup or salad. I went with the soup and I'm glad I did! It really hit the spot since I haven't been feeling very good lately. We shared an appetizer of falafels. To be honest, it was a bit too dry for me. The service was great and our waitress was very nice. She gave us plenty of time to look at the menu and order. The restaurant is quiet overall but there isn't a lot of seating available. There's a shared parking lot but it's crowded. The food was amazing but I don't like looking for parking when I'm hungry. Just kidding. I'll stop by again!

Disappointments include that the advertised "jumbo" shrimp were only medium, but at least there…read morewere seven, which was enough, and in a nice tasty sauce. Similarly, the brook trout was very thin, but tasty. We enjoyed the yellow lentil soup (du jour), but we've had better. Bottom line, food is still good, sometimes very good, just not great.

Love this place already!!!…read more It is a different concept from what I expected. In the front 5-6 tables to serve, Half of the store is grocery. Now I don't need to go anywhere else. I used to go to restaurants and groceries separately. They all have what i need. I am very glad that i found here. Lentil soup is goof but salty. Sigara borek hot and crispy as i expected. Some places i go, even i request well done, they bring it undercooked. Lahmacun was very tasty. Iskender was really good, sauce could be less. Will be back again .

This place is seriously such an understatement. From the outside, you wouldn't even realize it's a…read morerestaurant -- it honestly looks like a grocery store from the side. But don't let that fool you. They serve some of the best Turkish food you'll ever have, hands down! Their labneh and fresh bread are absolutely amazing. The chicken kebab with brown rice is one of my favorites -- perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Honestly, I don't think there's anything on the menu that isn't good. I personally prefer the chicken dishes, and they never disappoint. A true hidden gem! I love the service Merve is such a sweetheart!