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| - There are few times I have been so rarely disappointed in a restaurant.
The Manti was poorly executed. At a $17 price point it needs to be perfect.
Thick dough, scarcely a wisp of ground lamb, topped with a watery, limp yogurt sauce that was deficient in spice and aromatics.
The previous incarnation's (Anatalion Turkish Cuisine's) was much, much better.
The bread they brought out at the start had been made the day before. Perhaps even leftovers from the day before, that were hastily microwaved, and glazed with olive oil to give the appearance of fresh baked. Though it was far from fresh.
The grilled meat platter was suspect. A small ramekin of rice was served. Plain white, Uncle Ben's rice mind you, and a second ramekin cost me $5.
Literally a dollop of boiled white rice with a sprinkle of parsley for $5.
That is tantamount to highway robbery in this particular restaurant Plaza.
I felt violated. Almost to the point of calling 911 and saying I've just been robbed.
Lastly. $1.50 for Turkish tea is insulting. This is the only place I know who charges for it.
The ambience and layout is nice. It's a beautiful place.
But it's only a matter of time until Pasha dies and goes to Restaurant Heaven.
The Downtown prices do not fit the East York Thornecliffe location.
The service and product should befit the price, this is
If you're craving Turkish. Head elsewhere. Shirin, Pizza Pide, Mr Pide and Kebab 49 are all much, much better.
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