Turkish Kitchen

Some of my new Turkish friends recommended Turkish Kitchen to us, claiming it was the best Turkish restaurant in the city. We loved everything we ordered and can't wait to go back.

Turkish Kitchen

3rd Avenue b/t 27th-28th street

Kashkaval

Ok, so we used to live in Hells Kitchen and always went to this place for the baklava but never sat down and ate dinner. We finally did and it was awesome! The best is the cheese fondue with your choice of vegetables or meat for dipping. From the front, it looks like a small deli/market, but the back is filled with small tables and a bar. Late night on weekends can be a bit of a wait, but if you have time for an early dinner or something during the week, check it out! Oh- and you have to try the Baklava!! The chef is Turkish and its delicious! Its on 9th Ave between 55th and 56th St.

Dervish

146 West 47th Street

I worked for Turkish people and they loved this place. It's a nice little restaurant that plays "live jazz" on Saturday nights. They serve all sorts of Mediterranean treats and have a special Ramadan (err...Iftar) menu during the holiday. It's never been packed when we go and the service is really friendly.

Beyoglu

Beyoglu

1431 3rd Avenue at 81st Street

Very affordable. Very tasty.