Reviews for Alibaba Turkish Restaurant in New York, NY
Don’t know how the other reviews are so good but we have had better Turkish food. The starters were good but the actual... entrees were mediocre. Specially for vegetarian people. Also, it’s expensive $23 for falafel dinner which literally is just 5falafel balls in a hummus plate, you have to order rice separately. On top of that the service is excruciatingly slow. We werejust sitting there and waiting after every course. May be it’s the pandemic but not going there Read more
This place is amazing. When I crave Turkish cooking I come here. The food, every single thing, is cooked fresh seasoned to... perfection and is well done. The pit the perfect amount of goodness. When in queens, GO HERE! Read more
A bit of a disappointment. We ordered ?oban kavurma and Alibaba special pide, the aroma was soooo delicious and the view is... very appetizing, until they tasted ... the kavurma was oversalted.... Drinking ayran little help to softened the salt. Pide isso-so, it could be better. But most disappointing was the way coffee and tea were served. Since this is a Turkish restaurant,tea was expected in traditional Turkish glasses ... and coffee was served on a saucer and a mug. After I asked: Where are thetraditional cups of tea? "I was served jumping. And it all starts with little things ... Meeting guests is also important ...Where is the warm Turkish hospitality, joy and warmth ... as a conclusion, three stars, we ate, although it could have beenbetter. Read more
Great spot on 2nd ave. While Turkish cuisine is often associated with meat (kebabs, lamb), don’t sleep on their vegetarian... offerings. The gavurdagi salatasi (cucumber, tomato, red onion, parsley, walnut, bell peppers in a pomegranate sauce) is afantastic salad, and their eggplant dishes are also superb. The place also has a rooftop deck (partially covered) whichprovides some distance from the sidewalk bustle (and apparently the threat of car collisions). Most of the times when you dinein you also get this amazing bread with a very thin crust that inflates like a balloon - I don’t know the name but you shouldask for it :) Recommended dishes: - gavurdagi salatasi -chicken chops - eggplant in tomato sauce -lahmacun (flatbread withground lamb) -lamb shank wrapped in eggplant Read more
I totally recommend it, I am from Turkey and this place has the most authentic Turkish food in NYC. Everything here is good,... from the appetizers to the desserts, just delicious. I keep bringing my friends here and they love it every time. Read more
Great place for Turkish food. They have great bread that is baked right on premises. We tried the Doner, and the Coban Kavurma... both tasted good but wished their was more rice included with the dishes. They have outdoor seating upstairs with a retractableroof. The indoor seating is a little dark and cozy. The service is good. The staff was friendly and attentive. Theyautomatically add service charge on your bill. Overall being able to sit rooftop in the middle of midtown east, is what makesthis place stand out. The food is a little pricey for what you get, but it is made up by attentive service. Read more
Best Turkish restaurant in NYC. Fresh homemade bread. Meat very fresh and soft. Service friendly.
Bought $200 worth of food and this is the well done Lamb chops I got. The chicken was raw. Asked for fries but got rice with the... whole order. They just don’t listen and when you bring up the issue they just apologize. I want my $200 back. Read more