"Real-deal" Istanbul eats are on the "fantastic" menu at this "unassuming" spot that's "a little Turkey in the Tenderloin"; true, it's "not glamorous", but the "top-notch" fare, from "freshly made falafel" to "juicy kebabs" and "amazing" baklava, comes in "generous" portions at "affordable" prices, and the "friendly" servers keep up a "brisk" pace.
A la Turca Restaurant Review:
A la Turca is a gem. Not a bright shiny one, but a simple space with exotic food. The best way to try its delights is to have the combo platter for two: hummus, baba ghanouj, eggplant salad, ezme (a walnut, tomato and pepper dip), a white bean salad and dolmas. For dinner, go for one of the lamb and beef shwarma or the lahmacun, A la Turca's version of a meat pizza without the heavy tomato...
Turkish cuisine on the cheap and extras like house-made pita bread keep 'em coming back to this Tenderloin cafe.:
In Short
An unassuming stone facade with simple cafe tables flanking the front door gives way to a casual dining room bounded by mustard-colored walls and deli cases lined with cold...