The Blaze Gourmet, Burger-Gyro-Vegan Kofteh — Restaurant in New York

As I was looking for a frozen yogurt place with my daughter, Nefista Vegan Kofte immediately caught my eye. I just had to try this food since I never heard of vegan Turkish cuisine. I entered the location. It was clean, organized, and well-lit. The lady working there was very pleasant. I asked her what kind of food this place served and she gave me a thorough explanation. Cig kofte is a very old traditional Turkish food that was originally made with raw meat. She explained that since restaurants in Turkey were not able to prepare this dish properly, many people who ate this dish got sick. Eventually a decision was made throughout Turkey to formulate an all-vegan version of this popular dish. I ordered a wrap and observed her prepare it for me. She smeared the vegan kofteh throughout the entire wrap, then added lettuce, tomatoes, and other chopped vegetables to it. The actual kofte is made of bulgur wheat, Anatolian red peppers, chili peppers, walnuts, tomato paste, pepper paste, and several other all natural ingredients. When she was done preparing it, she included a small container of pomegranate sauce to add to the wrap. Eating the wrap was heavenly. With every bite I took, an explosion of spicy flavors hit my taste buds. Texture-wise, there was a combination of eating the soft salad inside surrounded by the crunchy, spicy kofte throughout. Nefista Vegan Kofteh is now a franchise with several stores throughout NY and NJ. I am glad that Brooklyn now has one, and it's in Sheepshead Bay, only a 10-minute drive from my house. The place offers their signature vegan kofte in sushi form, taco form (soft or crunchy), and in a lettuce wrap as well. For dessert, the place also serves baklava which I'd like to try on my next visit. To all my vegan friends both near and far: you MUST check this place out, for tasting...

Born and raised Istanbulite here. When people ask me for Turkish food recommendations, I usually say “don’t waste your money, you won’t get authentic Turkish food in Brooklyn.” Well, that changes now!

I don’t live in Sheepshead Bay but traveled all the way here to get authentic Turkish Doner. Doner is mostly known to Westerners as its Greek counterpart Gyro, and there are many variations of it in many cultures. I grew up with eating what is called “yaprak doner,” which requires the meat to be sliced very thin and even, and is a product of mastery. Their doner is absolutely delicious, transported me to my childhood. The portions are huge and the prices are reasonable.

We also tried the vegan “meatballs” (cig kofte), since my husband is obsessed with his newly acquired taste “bulgur.” It was definitely on point! Properly spiced, accompanied by fresh greens. I was impressed by the quality of bulgur they used and the consistency of the mixture. Service is superb and very friendly.

If you’re craving proper Turkish street food, I definitely recommend traveling here. Next time, I’ll grab my food and head down to Brighton Beach for a nice...

Excitedly visited for first time since in few years ago, since new mgmt took over. Happily surprised again! Standards still high! As a longtime strict vegan(aprox 18yrs+), I'm so elated to again, finally have a good-quality restaurant, with great, healthy vegan options, so close/in my neighborhood! Initially had the vegan chickpea bowl and came back with my big sis to try the vegan Kofteh wrap; one word: DEEEEEELLLLIIIICCCIIIOOOOUUSSSS!!😋 The BEST raw wrap we've ever had!

The experience and service was also OUTSTANDING; the amazing gentleman: SALKAR, who took care of me was truly FABULOUS! Thank you!

I willllll continue to come back for sure & I will definitely again bring/recommend my family and friends! Blaze Gourmet has officially been added to my vegan favs list!😁💯

TRY THIS PLACE EVERYONE! VEGANS(& NON VEGANS) WILL ASSUREDLY BE...