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| - Barans serves quality Turkish food in a classy and relaxed environment. It's the perfect place to take family, friends or significant others for a nice sit-down formal dinner without breaking the bank. The atmosphere is classy (chandeliers and cloth napkins), the service is friendly and the food the legit (you can watch them cook it over open coals in the kitchen).
I used Barans as an opportunity to introduce my parents to Turkish food for the first time. We started with some complementary fresh bread that came to the table steaming and puffed up from the oven. The bottom was light and crisp while the top was soft and fluffy, absolutely delicious! We shared the Barans Mix Platter for Two ($60) between the three of us, and boy was there a lot of food! There was lamb shish, chicken shish, adana kebap, lamb chop (2), grilled chicken wings, lahmacun. Also, there was grilled tomatoes, bread, rice, salad, fresh onions and red cabbage as sides. An absolute feast!
The meat was grilled perfectly. Each type of meat was juicy, tender and flavoured well. I particularly enjoyed the adana kebap, it was the perfect mix of gamey meat and spices. Great texture and grilled perfectly. Definitely a reorder next time! The lamb chop and the lamb shish were table favourites also. I'm not an expert in Turkish cuisine but I loved this meal!
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