Turkuaz Cafe
| Address: | 301 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA |
| Phone: | +1 812-333-7908 |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–9PM |
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Ryan Hawn
After finally listening to others going on about this place and saying I should try it, I finally did. I was more than pleased with my first encounter, the server was very friendly and genuine, the service was very good for the time of day and the amount of people, but the big thing was the food. The meal was fantastic, when they go on about their Red Lentil Soup youre thinking to yourself "its just a soup, how good could it possibly be to be called famous?" Well let me tell you it was completely and utterly delicious! I had the rack of lamb and it was some of the better lamb Ive had from a restaurant. The meat was so well cooked and seasoned/marinated, it didnt disappoint at all, the same with the rice. I would suggest this place to everybody to try out.
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Mehlika Cekic
The first time I went, the lentil soup was watery and disgusting, the pides were more of a bread with the smallest amount of cheese they could put on it, the kabobs felt hard, as if they had been cooked and then reheated, and the service was slow. I just didnt like it, and the food was under seasoned. Didnt come back after the first time.
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Samimullah Arif
This is the best food you can find in Bloomington. I have been living in Bloomington for two years now and have been to most of the restaurants here, but the taste here is awesomely different. I come here at least twice a weak. Their Pides, Sis kabobs and other food is something you may have never had. Recommend it a hundred percent.
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Jim Vega
My friends and I spent the night in Bloomington Saturday night and decided to have lunch at the Tukiaz Cafe on our way to see the solar eclipse. We never had Turkish food before, the food , the service, the atmosphere where amazing! The owners and the staff are super friendly, and great prices! Highly recommended!!!!
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Diana Erkul
We love Tukuazcafe. The owner keeps an impeccbly clean kitchen. The food is wonderful and the prices are reasonable. Everything is delicious, soup, bread, side salads, pides . . .and the prices are reasonable. And we always receive excellent service. This is not a chain and it shows (by the pride in ownership.)
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A Private User
Talking with the owner, most, if not all of the menu items are made from scratch and amazingly delicious. Pides are great, desserts are amazing, and everyone is so warm and welcoming. Its good to know that youre supporting a family-owned business instead of a typical chain restaurant when you eat here.
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Arispa Weigold
Turkuaz is my number one spot to grab a bite in Bloomington. If you havent tried their Pides, you dont know what youre missing! I highly recommend the fish one. All the entrees come with an incredible tri salad mix and red lentil soup. Always go here for good Turkish treats.
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Priyanka Patil
Loved it!! The lentils soup they give was so tasty! And the appetizers were good, I liked mucver.. Entrees come with some kinda bread which was too good! And how can we forget baklawa, the famous Turkish desert... :-) I would definitely recommend this place!
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James Mumford
The Pides are scrumptious and not like any thing youve had before. The combination pide is to die for. A great soup and assorted appetizers come with the Pide. Order a cup of honey laced tea, and a delicious cut of Baklava and you are visiting Turkey!!!!
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Manasa Patibandla
The pides at this place are just amazing. I always try the chicken turkuaz kabab and I was never disappointed. The amount of curry/kabab served is very good and the vegetables or chicken are cooked perfectly. The pots make it more delicious.
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Avinash Raavi
I would skip the buffet here. Has got less items for the buffet. I have been here for Dinner sometimes and the kebabs are awesome. Most of the times, staff are very helpful, but they may be rude when the place is very busy.
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Maria Khan
In my opinion, the best Turkish place in town. Their food is really flavorful, their service is great, the restaurant has a nice ambiance and seating options, overall a really good experience. Make sure to get a pide!
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Daniel Harbeck
A small local Turkish restaurant with a tiny deli sale area. The food was always very good, and the staff is very friendly. Whenever I am in Bloomington I try to make a stop here.
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Heather VanNess
We love bringing friends (and trepidacious family) here for the first time. Always a big hit with the kids to sit at the floor tables. Wonderful food each and every time!
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Sandy Arnold
Very nice! My first visit to meet a friend for lunch & it was very nice! Cozy inside, friendly/helpful staff for my first visit. Food was great! Will definitely return :)
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Colin Baker
Attentive service, traditional atmosphere, and a delicious lunch buffet. Background music would be nice though. Make sure to order the Turkish Coffee, its a delight!
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lisa woodward
This is my go to when I want to talk in-depth with a small groups friends. The atmosphere is so quiet and comforting, and the food is satisfying and inexpensive.
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James Glazier
One of my favorite spots in Bloomington. Simple good Turkish food, casual friendly atmosphere, a great lunch buffet and reasonable prices. Their pide are great.
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Mike Jones
Awful.. dont order the grape leaf rice appetizer unless u like bubble gum. Very over priced and they dont have real bread like other Turkish restaurants.
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Mary Jo Spiegel
Our favorite! Love the soup, love the pides, love the mucver--in short, everything weve tried so far! The little grocery corner is an added bonus.
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Kara Stivers
Hands down the best restaurant in the city. Lamb is on point, pides are hot and amazing, and the baklava has just the right amount of sweetness.
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luke rischar
The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. It was a unique experience to sit on the floor with pillows and eat. I highly recommend!
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Elizabeth Lane
We brought our kids here and had wonderful food and service. We will definitely go back! -- favorite was the red lentil soup.
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dhruv jyoti
Great place... Especially for groups. If you have the red lentil soup, it will quickly become one of your favorite soups!
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Richa K
Nice food, good service. Food is not pure turkish but it is very nice. Very good place to spend quality time and relax.
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Zeeshan Ali Sayyed
Pretty nice place. I would say that their Buffet isnt as great as Anatolias but the ala carte menu is very good.
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Finn Anderson
Great place to eat with good prices and amazing food. Also a great experience to sit on the floor and eat.
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Bruce Andis
Good, authentic Turkish dining. For the more flexible, there is the option of sitting on floor pillows.
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Evan Sinn
Food was good the salad was weak. The service was very slow almost to the point of being unbearable.
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Kevin Wells
Wonderful food! Vegan friendly. The manager was extremely nice and helpful. 10/10 would recommend.
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Chris Meier
Sit on a cushion next to a loved one and enjoy a delicious, relaxing meal.
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Do Gyun Kim
A bit expensive. Go for the sit-down area instead of the standard table.
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Alex Leykin
Amazing! Dont tell anyone about this place, I want to save it for myself.
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Jennifer Milner
Wonderful food and atmosphere. Staff is very kind and hard working.
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Helen Dukes
Very good Turkish and Mediterranean food with authentic decor!
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Tony Keszler
We had the lamb kebabs and supreme pide. Both tasted awesome.
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Stephanie DiVohl
Great food at a great price! Authentic atmosphere and byob!
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Magdalene Hanell
The service was incredible and the food was fantastic!
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Tyler Hagan
Went here a couple times. Good tea and lentil soup
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Andrew Buffalino
Cozy little place for a bite of Turkish food
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Lauretta Morris
We had the lunch buffet. Very flavorful.
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A Private User
I love this place. Never disappointing!
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Fatemeh Sharifi
Friendly atmosphere, and good food.
