This is a new Turkish restaurant in this area. There is another one close by that I eat at whenever I am in this area, but I decided to try this one out. Having halal options is priceless! I don't know if it's just Turkish culture the way the men bond, but in this restaurant (and the other one), it always feels like an exclusive Turkish all-boy's club. I never see any women or children, and it could very well be timing on my part (it's always early afternoon when I go). I've never felt discriminated against or anything, but it always has an eerie feeling of "What are you doing here?" when I go. I mean, I get it, they are foreigners in this country, and I imagine they just stick together.
The first red flag was that no one greeted me, and I would find out later that only one of the four of them who were there was fluent in English. The second red flag was when I asked for a menu, and the guy who spoke English said they didn't have any. I've had experience in Turkish cuisine, so I knew what I wanted, but that was bad business. I overlooked it though, and made my order. I have to say that what they lacked in customer service, they made up for it in the quality of food. It was served hot and prompt. If anyone from the restaurant read this review, please understand: if you open up a food business in an area where the people are predominantly Black, you should give that some consideration. I know your people are going to find you and support you, but you are not in a Turkish town or country. It would be wise to have one of the local people as an employee, and this business will take off (as I hope it does). This would have gotten another star from me if the service...
Read moreThis place is new to the area I love Turkish food figured I would try it out there were a few red flags ummmn well nobody there speaks English and I had to wait for them to get a friend to translate so that was a little disturbing and there is no menu so I basically had to pick my food out of the meat options in the showcase Also they were not welcoming I feel strongly Because I'm black but of course my money was good overall I got the lamb and chicken kabobs it came fresh with a very good quality salad with like oil and lemon which was tasty the food was good but the Customer service wasn't good I would order again though because the food was good I will give them a 2nd chance but the gotta get...
Read moreWe decided to do last minute take-out. My husband noticed EFENDY a few weeks ago and thought it would be a good place to try. As mentioned by others, there is no printed menu. We called to find out more information. The person on the phone was very pleasant and patient, helped us figure out what to order. The food was outstanding! When you get into the doldrums of fast food, pizzerias, etc., the freshness of the Turkish cuisine is welcoming. Every piece of meat was grilled with perfection., the rice tasty and plentiful. My favorite is the tomato and cuke salad. Our bread was soft and fresh; I had hoped for a more rustic type of bread, but this was tasty. Will definitely order from...
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