Overall it was a GREAT TURKISH experience with minor flows that will only bother Turks.
The space is open and airy. The atmosphere is very nice with actors portraits on the wall.
Kebabs and lahmacun was really on point and the service was good. The food and drinks were presented in an authentic way. I especially liked ice containers for raki. Side yogurt served with beyti was exceptionnel. I wonder what brand they use. And final touch was amazing with the complimentary tea at the end of the meal.
I think the meals needs to be improved in those ways;
- the cumin amount in icli kofte was overvhelming.
- the feta they are serving is very very low quality ( I think you should try Marce Istanbuls bulgarian feta if you'll be charging $6 for that)
- filling for pacanga wasn't enough, I could barely taste pastirma
- yaprak sarmasi was tasteless the thick vaines could have been removed and the filling needs more spices, pine nuts & raisins.
- pilaki was more potato & carrots than actual beans.