This is a hidden gem, if you love Mediterranean this is by far the best around. Thank you Mike, our server, for such great service on top of stellar food!
We came on a whim on a Saturday night. Their Turkish wines are unique and delicious, the food is bountiful and full of flavor! Lamb shanks, angus sauté, and vegetarian flatbread were so well seasoned no one at our table asked for salt or pepper. Then we ended the night with baklava and the irmva (sp) cake with ice cream. As an introduction to Turkish cuisine this place is wonderful and we can't wait to return and introduce our daughter to a new cuisine.
Great food and great service. Our server (her name started with an A) was friendly and helpful with the menu. You know it is a good sign when the staff has multiple favorites. Lovely presentation and nice to have unique selections compared to the regular Oly offerings. It was a little fancier than I expected and will be a great place to go for birthdays and date night. Plenty of vegetarian options. I can't wait to try the stuffed grape leaves.
Catherine Bobadilla-Deacon
+5
We had the Lahmacun to start with, and that pretty much said what the rest of our meal was like. It was delicious. We had the MB Angus Platter Mix for the main course. I want whatever they marinade their meats with. The flavor wasn't overpowering. The marinade just brought out the flavor of the meats, while keeping those Mediterranean flavors intact. We had the rice pudding, and irmik and ice cream. Both weren't too sweet and were such good palate cleansers. Their ice cream was nice and creamy, which made me wonder if they made their own. Overall, the food was really good, and we will definitely be coming back. The place was nice and clean. The service was quick, and the food was brought out in a timely manner. We went here on a Sunday night for dinner. I'm not sure how busy they get on their other days and times, but hopefully they're consistent with their service and their food.
Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and genuinely nice staff and owner make this restaurant a family favorite! Highly recommended! We've gone numerous times over the last 2 years or so and they never have an off night, always better than expected.
Where has this been all my life?!?! From the service, to the appetizers, wine, main dish and dessert, I fell in love and never fell out! Thank you for a wonderful first experience!
We stopped in for lunch on a friend's recommendation. We shared appetizers and a falafel wrap. The atmosphere was delightful. Mehmet was walking by and we spoke with him, what a sweet man. And the food, it was so fresh and flavorful. All around great place to dine whether it be a short lunch or a dinner party with a group. We will be back!
Another outstanding meal. This time I had a slightly smaller meal and I capped it off with Pistachio Baklava (to die for) and a cup of slightly sweetened Turkish Coffee. I was wrestling with where to celebrate my birthday next week. Going back on Tuesday evening! We love this restaurant.
Absolutely wonderful! I lived for a couple years long ago near Athens, Greece, near a few outdoor tavernas. Always in the evenings, the smell of meat sizzling over wood fires would fill the air, and we'd often find our way out to a small table to partake of the amazing atmosphere and uniquely delicious fare, which of course, is heavily influenced by Turkish ingredients and methods. I've missed all of that for quite sometime, and walking in to the restaurant for the first time today, I found much of it--the aromas and tastes, the music, the atmosphere. We took our time and savored the amazing food and drinks. The Doner kebab I had was as good as any I've had all over Europe and the Med. I'll definitely return, again and again.
Amazing lamb! The lamb shank special on the weekends is to die for if they have it in stock! And Felicia does such an amazing job on informing you about what your meal is gonna be like if you've never tried it! She's also an awesome bartender here!
Excellent, authentic food. As good as anything I ate in Turkey. The decor is really well done (it was surprising stepping inside, given how bland all those mini-mall storefronts look on the outside). The owner/chef came back at the end of the meal to say hello and check in with us; that's a classy touch that seems to have been lost in most restaurants these days.
The food here is amazing! Service was awesome. Price was very reasonable. The only suggestion I would make is that they service the ladies restroom a bit more often. There was a bit of a paper shortage in there.
Still, very very good! We will be back �
Hands down the best restaurant I’ve tried in Olympia. The lamb shank is perfect.
RoseLeah Gorow Swalander
+5
First time there was really pleased with there friendliness and was please the way they answered our questions as there items we were not acquainted with Food was very good and got plenty we’ll be back to try something different lots of choices. Thank you for your service
Wonderful service and outstanding food. Highly recommend it.
It's a really good authentic Turkish family owned restaurant. I first had it on my birthday pre covid, I love it to this day. I miss their pide. Love their pasta infact everything on menu. Extremely good staff
Nice atmosphere. The food was delicious. Service was impeccable. We'll definitely be back!
Absolutely delicious!!! The food, the atmosphere, the staff...everything was amazing!! We both had the chicken donar plate. Yummy! We also had the sautéed mushrooms for an appetizer! Definitely coming back! My other half was in heaven since he was born and raised in Greece!!
I tried their Adana kebab, borek. So tasty. I loved it and will definitely go again and again. One of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Washington. Service is just great.
Great food! Excellent service! Server was fun and accomadating. Knew the menu, made great wine suggestions and checked back frequently.
My only problem is they were out of some things.
But in the end, I enjoyed what I ordered and probably didn't even miss anything
I can’t believe it has taken me seven years to try this place. Everything was top notch: setting, service, and food. All of the meals had a perfect balance of fresh vegetables, savory meats, delicious sauces, and everything full of flavor. Highly recommended!
Great quality food and dining experience! My husband and I tried this place for the first time and we sure were happy with everything! The food was amazing and tasty. Our waitress was very attentive and made sure everything was okay. We are definitely returning and hope to be regulars.
This is my second visit to this restaurant and certainly love how consistent the service; quality of the food and the environment. Warm service team/host; and deliciously presentable food is amazing and appreciated. Accordingly to management, only chicken and lamb meat are halal meat for those require halal. Certainly coming back!
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