Hazar Turkish Kebab — Restaurant in New York

I'm beyond disappointed in how terrible this place has become. I've been coming to hazar for over 10 years... a loyal customer to the core until last night. I traveled all the way from jersey to introduce this place to my fiancé after speaking so highly of Hazar for months! We both ordered the mixed grill which is supposed to come with shish kabob, chicken kabob, adana, lamb AND chicken gyro, chicken chops, and kofta. We didn't get any shish kabobs nor did we get the lamb or chicken gyro...and nothing was mentioned upon serving us. I called the waitor over to express my concerns and was met with an insincere and bland apology about not mentioning that they were out of gyro and that he substituted it with chicken adana and a chicken chop. No word on the shish kabob though....I asked about the shredded and unseasoned lettuce and red cabbage that was served in place of a "salad", so he bought over a plate of diced tomato and cucumbers drowning in vinegar and oil as an apology. Fast forward to the check.... he brings out an old rice pudding (on the house) loaded with pistachio crumbs without asking if anyone has a nut allergy (the rice pudding comes standard without the nuts). As we were still sitting at our table, the proceed to turn off the lights and put their coats on WHILE WE HAVEN'T EVEN BEGAN TO START OUR DESSERT so we left the "complimentary" dessert and left!! I truly can't believe this place has become so low and distasteful in ever aspect. The meat was dry and bland, the rice was watery, the toilet in the bathroom had feces stains inside and around the bowl, and utterly disgusted and will NEVER be back again. Will be going to TRUVA in queens from now on for my...

I've been here a few times in the past 3 years and I went today with my mother for lunch, and I was not dissapointed. We both ordered the lentil soup and chicken adana special and it definitely hit the spot. The soup was delicious and the kebab was cooked well and it was juicy. I just wish that they would update the interior of the restaurant. It looks very outdated and even a little run down in my opinion. It doesn't help that they have competition in the neighborhood, such as Istanbul Bay on 80th Street and Ay Kebab on 86th Street. Both of them also have renovated interiors and serve food that is up to par with Hazar. But if I'm being honest, the employees at Ay Kebab acted like they didn't want to be there the last time I ate there. Speaking of employee attitudes there was a cashier/waiter at Hazar that was extremely friendly and courteous so they have that over Ay Kebab. I haven't been to Istanbul Bay in Bay Ridge in over three years but I remember the workers being friendly and their lamb and rice tasting great. Sorry for rambling so much but my point is you should definitely give Hazar a try, especially if you're craving turkish food...

They changed the name to “Istanbul kebab”.. I used to visit every time I used to shop from balady supermarket.. today is the last day I’ve visited them. They have become very unhygienic. I found human hair on my hummus.. first I showed it the waitress who doesn’t understand English so she called her boss. When her boss came to my table I’ve tried to show him the hair.. but couldn’t see & top of that he called me a lair. So I referred him to the waitress & she lied as well. Since I’ve walked into the restaurant I didn’t have a good experience like before. Waitress doesn’t understand English & her boss is very rude. He was almost barking at me. I’ve been paying top dollar for the food & this is the last time I patronize them. Whoever is reading this review please save your health & money. There are 100 other Turkish restaurants around the Brooklyn & throughout the city. Try them.. this people are not recommended at all., they’re rude.....