Krystal B
Google
My husband and I decided to visit because we saw that the menu offered a Turkish breakfast and a few Turkish-inspired dishes we were excited to try. When we arrived, however, we were told they no longer offer the shareable Turkish breakfast which is the tradition style. Instead, it’s now an individual dish, so I ordered that.
We also ordered Turkish tea, which was surprisingly overpriced. At most Turkish restaurants, tea is usually complimentary or at least reasonably priced. Here, they’re clearly making a fortune just off the tea alone — and unfortunately, it was slightly burnt. If you’ve ever had proper Turkish tea served in a Turkish home, this would definitely disappoint you.
When my food arrived, it was basically a plate of assorted fruits — two kinds of tomatoes (regular and cherry), cucumbers, and a few types of cheese that were all overly salty and very similar in taste. There was some honey with cream, which is a common part of Turkish breakfast when you’re eating toast, but there wasn't much else to really make it feel like a Turkish breakfast. Overall, it felt like an overpriced fruit-and-cheese board with only the faintest essence of Turkish cuisine.
My husband ordered the “Choose Two Toasts” option from the menu, and unfortunately, both were disappointing. The toast itself was hard and difficult to cut through, and the side of potatoes was both cold and burnt. One of his toasts featured fig and cheese, but the presentation was unappetizing — the artificial pink color looked off, and the figs were dark and unappealing. The other toast, topped with roasted vegetables, was also cold and tasted as though the veggies came straight from a jar rather than being freshly prepared. Overall, the dish lacked freshness and quality.
To give credit where it’s due, our server was wonderful — very kind and attentive. The staff overall was great, and the restaurant itself is beautiful. It would be a lovely spot for a brunch date or a bachelorette party, if you just want somewhere for aesthetics. However, if you’re coming specifically for Turkish food, I wouldn’t recommend it. The food came out cold, and the potatoes were burnt.
I also felt there were some missed opportunities in the presentation. The decor is adorable — everything is pink and gold — so serving the Turkish tea in a cute design instead of the basic tulip shape would have elevated the experience and tied it all together.
Honestly, I think they should either remove the Turkish items from the menu altogether or completely reinvent them. It might be a great idea if the restaurant did a “featured country” each month — offering dishes inspired by different cuisines. That would keep things fresh and avoid misleading people into thinking it’s a Turkish-inspired restaurant full-time.
As it stands, the Turkish-inspired dishes are mediocre at best. The tea is overpriced, and the “Turkish breakfast” feels like something created after a quick Google search rather than by someone familiar with Turkish flavors. A few thoughtful, authentic touches could make a huge difference.
The chef wasn’t there when we visited — the server mentioned that the chef comes in occasionally and that the owner is a different person. My advice to the owner would be to re-evaluate the Turkish offerings. With some genuine inspiration and attention to detail, the concept could be executed much better — and with less effort than what’s currently being done.