Cafe Lokum — Restaurant in North Island

Wow! Blown away. Context: we have always gone to kilim for our Turkish meal, but we've gotten a little tired of our usual. So with no expectations, we got the suggested meal, which was the chef grilled platter for 2. And yup!! It met everything we looked for. Fresh food, yummy salads, great dips. Note I didn't get the tabouli because it's not my thing. It was way more than enough for me, my partner, and our daughter (7 years old).

Now the place itself is clean, fresh, and spacious, like legitimately. I was so pleased. The place was half full, with loads of conversations at each table. Yet, we were taken aback by the quietness of the restaurant! Seriously, I am so over been drowned out by music and echoing noise. This place satisfied by need for peace ✌️ 😌 ✨️

The staff: Well, first off, I presume the owner is the chef, so my hats are off to you! He greeted us, got us sorted with menus, and suggested the meal. The server was lovely! The food didn't take long at all (does Turkish food ever take too long? lol) beautiful presented and we were left to our demise 😆 🤣 😂 The cost? Well, it's on par with restaurants on the strip. However, I can testify it is worth every dollar spent.

This is not a place I want to gatekeep, because why? Sharing is caring.. I say this now, realising at some point I'll get grumpy cause the place will be full, hahahaha. Not that anyone considers my review for nothing, hahahaha.

Anyway, get to it, people! Yup I don't do photos, cause ain't nobody got time for that when the meat is steaming hot and the fries...

Not worth it. Ordered kebab and mixed iskander. Waited for 30 minutes due to a large group of people in front of us. That is understandable. When food finally arrived, the owner asked if it was alright with fries instead of rice on te iskander. I wasn’t too happy but having waited for 30 minutes I was ready to eat. I said to him that he should have asked before making it without rice. It turned out iskander with fries is just not my thing. Decided to leave, had to complain to him again about not asking, I was not expecting anything. Just think he should have asked. He claimed no one complained about having no rice and waved me away. Seriously poor service. Food was not good either. Tables are messy and not being cleaned. Many tables were covered by dishes. Not...

This is the most delicious Turkish ever!!!! The service is fantastic! The staff are always smiling & are Uber helpful. They even remember your order & are attentive and check in on how everything tastes! The manager and her staff are wonderful! The manager is really great and kind to her colleagues. Food is served in good time, price is very reasonable, food is presented so well, lots of delicious dips & hummus. Staff are attentive to any dietary needs. Deserts are out of this world. Affagato & baklava are so scrumptious and the tirimasu 10/10. The kebabs are jam packed and very tasty! Lots of options too. I highly recommend this cafe/restaurant to...