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| - I had the pleasure of dining on some of Istanbul Sofra's most delicious menu items at a recent Yelp event and I can't wait to come back! I am by no means a picky eater, but Middle Eastern cuisine is one of the only ones where someone can put any dish in front of me and I will eat it, no questions asked. It's always SO good, fresh, and seasoned beautifully. However, I don't know if "good" is even remotely close to the praise this restaurant deserves. Everything was fantastic. I was able to sample their hummus and shish kabob (so flavorful and tender!), try baba ganoush for the first time, and enjoy a bulgur kafte that was hand formed by the owner's own mother.
I have never been to the Middle East, but this restaurant took me there the moment I walked in the door! The restaurant is huge but laid out nicely so that no area is too crowded or loud, and each room has been decorated beautifully in Turkish decor. The owner has a true passion for his culture, his food, and the city of Pittsburgh. I could've listened to him talk about his business model for hours!
Istanbul Sofra is BYOB and their front patio space looks perfect for a nice summer dinner!
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