Turkish Kitchen

I found myself here by luck. Great place and great food. The staff is friendly and service was great. I love their meat and their gyro. The rice was also great. I enjoyed the meal here.
The atmosphere is also great.
I really recommend this place for take out or if you are in the area and looking for a place to get good food.
You will like it.

I am a fan of Turkish food. On most occasions, this is all I eat. But because I’ve tried so many different kinds of Turkish from different places, I am very very picky about where and how eat it. Me and a friend were passing by one day and decided to stop by. (There aren’t a lot of choices to eat by our college).
We walk in and a guy takes our jackets, umbrellas, and he sits us. The first thing I realized: how clean the restaurant is. The people were dressed really well. It was lunchtime, so people dressed well, business people, were constantly walking in and out.
I ordered the lahmacun (Turkish pizza) and my friend ordered a meat entrée. Our food took approximately 15 minutes to arrive. We were starving by the time our food came. I took one bite of my Turkish pizza and, instantly, fell in love. It was great. I don’t even know how to explain how great the food was. I had to order seconds because the portions are a bit smaller than I was used to and it was so, absolutely delicious.
I recommend this place for all. It is a definite MUST try! I recommend eating in because sometimes food loses its taste when it gets cold. The staff was extra friendly, the place was very clean and classy, and the food was amazing.
Definitely deserved the 5 stars. Will go again.

Maybe cause I’m a GREY cat, with a very fluffy tail… that people looked at me FUNNY when I got here for dinner, However my friends said not to worry about the stares. After a few GOLD Martini’s I was better! The food: not bad! I love lamb and fish so I was very happy with my fish selection. The rice was «different» but ok. I tasted the lamb and that was ok too. I wasn’t MEOWING after the meal was over, but I wasn’t sad either. I had another GOLD Martini and the food went down fast and easy. The desert that everyone says is soooo good, well, I found it too sweet… which is strange cause I love sweet anything… but it was sticky sweet… don’t know, just didn’t sit well with me and got my paws to sticky… All in all food wasn’t bad… Martini was FANTASTIC… décor nice… would I come again? Meow… not sure!

I am not the biggest fan of Turkish food, but after coming here I might have changed my mind. The lamb we are was definitely tender, the spices were not too excruciating, and the sauce soaked pita was probably the best part of the meal. I would stick with some lamb meal and rice. The food is definitely over priced, so be ready to drop $ 18 bucks on one plate.
I liked the décor and the neon martini glasses. A tip: make sure you go to the second floor if you have a super loud/​drunk friend or are with a loud group of individuals because otherwise the restaurant is not too loud.

I’m really confused as to why this place has so many positive reviews. Maybe I didn’t order the right thing, but I doubt I’d choose to come back again to try something else. I got a rice dish with only lamb meat. Considering the dish was close to $ 20, I expected there to have been some vegetable options other than an oddly cooked quarter of a tomato. The unreasonably expensive food was subpar at best and I felt like they were trying way too hard to push unnecessary items to us. For example, instead of a regular dessert menu, the server comes around with samples of the options wrapped under saran wrap. Also, they kept trying to promote their brunch, which I will most definitely not be trying. Maybe a lunch special might be worth it, but I wouldn’t recommend coming for dinner.

What a great place to gather in NYC. We had a big table, but it was no problem. Everything was delicious and the wait staff was attentive and professional. We sat upstairs which felt very intimate. I’ll definitely be back.

Service great, food lacking. Sorry to say this place went down. People rave but that’s because they don’t eat Turkish a lot. Chicken skewers under cooked, we asked for the filet skewers well done it was red inside. Barring that I eat med-​rare I took a bite sooooo chewy for filet mignon? Sorry Turkish Kitchen ur not on my NYC must-​to-​do list.

First time back to this Murray Hill standby since I started Unilocaling. The main dining room is sleek and modernistic– not what you would expect at a Turkish restaurant, but it works. We were a party of 7 and were brought upstairs to a dining room with two other big parties. The service was a bit leisurely as a result. We were fine with this as it allowed us a lot of time to hang out. It’s a pleasure not to be pressured to turn over our table. The waitresses were nice and pleasant. Cocktails were very good and priced at only 8 bucks. Turkish wine is a hit or miss affair and only some people were drinking, so we stuck with Cosmopolitans, etc… The bread was excellent. We shared an assortment of cold dips, which were really good. Fried zucchini pancakes were light and crispy. Stuffed grape leaves were OK, but I’m not a big fan. The shepherd’s salad was OK. Main dishes were good. We had a few different permutations of lamb. All were cooked well. The fish dishes were really good, too. We skipped dessert. My only real complaint about the restaurant was that my wife and I were desperately thirsty afterwards.
This is a nice, convivial place where friends can enjoy a delicious, reasonably priced meal.

If you like Turkish desserts, you should try kadaif (shredded phyllo dough dusted with vanilla sugar and walnuts and baked until golden brown) here. My mind was blown away with the sweetness and freshness of it.

I found the food to be OK, but nut Mir than that. The appetizers were solid — salads, tzatziki with walnuts, soup, everything was solid. The main course left much to be desired. I had the the gyro meat and it was completely overdone and dry.
The service was ok, but not more than that. My friend a asked for recommendations based on dietary restrictions and our waitress was not very helpful.
I would stop in if in the area — maybe to try their brunch, but I wouldn’t make a special trip.

This is our favourite Turkish restaurant in the city. My in-​laws are Turkish, and they claim this is as good as they can get in Istanbul, so who am I to judge? Personally I like the hot and cold appetizers and we usually get a wide selection for the table family style. For main course the mante and the iskender kebab are outstanding, but there are other great dishes — just ask my wife. We usually end up with a couple of deserts which we also share family style.

I ordered iskender. I didn’t like it because meat didn’t tasted like a real Turkish doner. It was blend and tasteless. Also restroom was very dirty. Waitress was not friendly also.

It is the right place to go to if your looking for a classy turkish restaurant. The food is good and the lamb is preferred over the chicken. The service is very fast. Recommended

I keep returning to this solid Turkish spot for their fantastic price-​fix dinner at $ 21.95: 4 filling courses of tasty treats.
The sigara and the yalanci dorma are pretty good, and so are their shepherd and green salads. As entrees, the doner kebab and the lamb with okra are both well prepared. The baklava is tiny, but still satisfying.
Overall, it might not be the best Turkish food I’ve ever had, but it’s pretty darn close (I spent two weeks in Turkey this summer). And for what they charge you in their price-​fix, it’s an unbelievable value.
The service continues to be outstanding. I know I will continue to go back.

I’m sucker for great ambiances and Turkish Kitchen has it. I brought my Australian friend here for dinner who was visiting the town. He was very delighted and liked it a lot. We ordered falafel for an appetizer, which was good even though I am not a big fan of falafels. And for the second course we had Isgender kebab which was great and a normal portion and okra dish with bulgur. That was a great selection of dishes, some perfectly cooked vegetables, meat and bulgur. Yum!!! The service was good too. The only thing is they don’t bring anything with the bread, so I asked for an olive oil and they brought an actual cooking oil. I heard they have a really good deal for Sunday brunches. Looking forward to try it soon.

I got the grilled veggie plate with eggplant purée and I think it was one of the best dishes I’ve eaten my whole life! I am so amazed by it. Also got the sampler and was pretty happy about it too. My friends got the tavuk pirzola and tavuklu adana and they loved it as well. The tea like always was great, and service exceptional! Going to be my to go Turkish restaurant for sure.

The best Turkish food in NYC.
The lachmachun’s are crispy and delicious. The lamb is savory and is smooth enough to be cut with a fork. Every single meal item is perfectly prepared and served by a team of excellent and knowledgeable waitstaff making terrific wine and food recommendations.
This place is a must for people who love Turkish food or simply want to try something new.

Wow, where do I start… When a Turkish friend whose judgement you trust invites you to brunch over the bridge in Manhattan, you go. Because Turkish food rocks when it is made right and this is the guy who introduced me to Taci’s in Brooklyn, I had high expectations.
As good as I hoped the buffet would be, it was even better, In fact there were so many delicious choices, it was hard to narrow down what to put on my plate during each visit back to the buffet! Round one: Turkish bread and croissants, smoked salmon, cheeses, salads, olives, yogurt, mashed eggplant, humous, homemade stuffed grape leaves, cheese borek, orange juice, coffee… Round two, ground lamb, lamb gyro, chicken shish kebab and more humous. There was also talapia for the fish eaters and rice which I opted not to fill up on. And then came round three. I tried to be good, I really did. I took some fruit and mellon but the baklava and five or six other Turkish pastries looked so lonely, so I knew in my heart that I just had to find them a home in my stomach! And of course more coffee… but you can also get tea.
Everything was well prepared and spiced. Likewise the staff was friendly, professional and helpful. And Louise, the bathrooms were nicely tiled!
My only suggestions are that they find a way to serve the Turkish bread warm… difficult but not impossible with a buffet. Be careful to not overcook the chicken (mine was a tad dry) and please don’t dump the extra ice in the urnal because it takes it out of commission!
At $ 21.95, this Sunday brunch is worth the price!

HOLY COW I ALWAYS CRAVE THIS STUFF!!!
My aunt who is a local to NYC took us to this spot and pitched it as one of her favorite restaurants in the city. Im not used to eating Turkish food, but who can say no to their aunt right…
The staff was very friendly and attentive first of all. They do coat check when you walk inside and then take you to your table.
The restaurant is not super super modern or crazy decorated, but it’s very nice and clean.
We all ordered the lunch specials ($ 12.95 I believe) which is a two course meal. We ended up all getting four different appetizers to share and then stuck to our own dishes. We ordered the mashed eggplant (so-​so), the fresh salad (heavenly), the hummus (pretty good), and the zucchini pancakes (to die for).
We all stuck with lamb dishes. I got the lamb dish with the yogurt and pita under it (can’t recall the name but will update this review when I do) and it’s by far one of the best lamb dishes I’ve EVER had. I honestly can’t stop craving this dish! It was served in a beautiful silver platter. The dish itself doesn’t look fancy, but ughhhhh so good.
Please go here and order any of their food. No complaints on anything I tried!

Craving Turkish food after a recent visit to Turkey and learning from friends that New York is home to great Turkish restaurants, I booked a reservation in advance at Turkish Kitchen on a Saturday night visit to the City. We arrived 30 minutes early and were seated immediately, which was a plus. The staff at Turkish Kitchen was cordial and attentive, the menu was extensive with many Turkish staples at a good price, and the food was prepared very well — overall a solid choice for Turkish food in New York. Cocktails at $ 8 were a steal — if you don’t settle on Efes (available in both light pilsner and dark lager).
While we arrived 30 minutes early for our reservation, the hostess sat us immediately in the sleek, European-​like interior. There are two floors, the upper floor being more of a loft with several tables looking out at floor to ceiling windows facing 3^rd Ave. I imagine the second floor is best for a date. We were settled on the first floor on a long wall running from the bar that is right at the main entrance.
For drinks, we ordered the Turkish Kitchen Special Cocktail and the Manhattan — both tasty and strong for a shocking $ 8 — I thought I had stumbled into a happy hour after tossing out $ 12 – 14 for comparable drinks at other restaurants. We also ordered two of Turkey’s own Efes beer in dark lager, which I hadn’t seen in Turkey just a few weeks earlier.
Instead of ordering several meat plates, hard to resist when we watched tantalizing trays of lamb and beef pass to other tables, we ordered an array of hot and cold appetizers to share. Cucik (Tsatziki) served with French bread was a great start. For the cold dishes, we settled on the Patlican Dolma — slices of chilled eggplant stuffed with rice, onion, black currants, and herbs at $ 6– and typical stuffed vegetarian grape leaves billed as «Yalanci Dolma» for $ 7. For hot dishes, we ordered the tasty Mucver (zucchini pancakes, $ 7) and Sigara Boregi (phyllo cigars stuffed with feta cheese, $ 7). Each dish had about 4 small pieces, a moderate amount for sharing, but expected for $ 6 – 7 a plate. My favorite was the Cucik, cool creamy cucumber and yogurt that left us asking for more bread to wipe the bowl clean, and the Sigara Boregi, small in size, but tasty and cheesy.
The highlight of the meal was the dessert — kunefe and baklava. The baklava was typical, but the Kunefe, cut into four small pieces to share, was excellent. Light and fluffy, with the perfect amount of honey, definitely close out your meal with this great Southern Turkish sweet treat.
Turkish Kitchen is a solid option for Turkish food, good for groups, and with very well-​priced cocktails. I would definitely return to try the meat dishes.