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Went with a friend who raves about this place ... it was a little unnerving that we were the ONLY people in the place at 7 PM on a Saturday evening with every other joint in Ohio CIty filling up with beer lovers and food fans, but by the end of our meal all I could think was "Their loss!" for everyone who walked by.
I love ezme and as soon as I saw it on the menu I crossed my fingers and hoped to be transported back to some of the amazing Turkish places I'd loved in New York. Alaturka's ezme starter, served with warm pita was just phenomenal - spicy and rich - with the slight crunch of walnuts adding a great texture. It was just spicy hot enough to wake up my taste buds, but warm enough to keep them primed for the main course.
I went with the filet mignon kabobs, while my husband had the lamb and our friend was in heaven with his stuffed eggplant. The meats were well marinated with lots of meat flavor wonderfully enhanced with their Mediterranean spices. The meat also had those wonderful crispy edges that were just blissful. I prefer medium rare beef, and, while these were served medium, the meat remained soft, easy to cut and delicious. The rice and cabbage sides were fine accompaniments.
The baklava was a tasty finish, but the real star is the authentic food with wonderful flavors and textures. I can see this becoming our go-to place for a quick, delicious meal with no wait - a least until Alaturka gets itself on the radar for everyone heading to Ohio City for great food.
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