SORA | A Hidden Turkish Private Kitchen in a DTLA Alley 🧑🍳

Tucked away in a small alley near the Fashion District, this cozy spot requires a Resy reservation in advance. Mediterranean cuisine suits an open kitchen perfectly — not heavy on fumes, and watching Chef Okay İnak plate each dish is part of the charm. He handles everything in the front and back of house with attentive care. 🍆 Japanese Eggplant Salad A cold dish of eggplant purée mixed with bell peppers, even with a touch of gochujang 🌶️. Refreshing flavor, served with chewy, fragrant pita. 🦐 Shrimp in Tarhana Butter Delicious butter shrimp with yuzu kosho — citrusy and bright, not just garlic-heavy. Shrimp were fresh and tender. 🥟 Icli Kofte (Kitel) Tastes like thin-skinned dumplings, filled with savory spiced meat. 🧄 Garlic-spiced Kebab Beef kebab served with flatbread — a bit salty for my taste, but hearty. 🍇 Pekmez-marinated Chicken Grape molasses roasted chicken — sweet, tender, also served with bread. Better than the beef kebab! 🍰 Cheese Halva with Yuzu–Black Sesame Ice Cream Not overly sweet — like a moist, warm cake topped with black sesame ice cream and yuzu sauce. Light and perfect after all that meat. Many dishes have a subtle Asian fusion twist, and portions are just right to leave you fully satisfied. 📍 1109 E 12th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021 #LAFood #LAEats #LAFoodExplorer #DTLA #LosAngeles #TurkishFood #HiddenGem