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A La Turca
A La Turca is spacious, welcoming, and reasonably priced—all words you want to hear if you’re looking for a quick bite, or a casual dinner that will allow you to be in bed by 10pm and won’t completely empty your wallet. This spot in the Tenderloin also turns out some of the best Turkish food in the city.
The space is straightforward yet mildly eclectic with faux rock walls, a giant city mural, and a TV that’ll probably be playing jazz piano tunes. The long menu is a mix of cold and hot mezzes, sandwiches, soups (the lentil is a standout), kebaps plates, and a great selection of housemade pides. The only problem you’ll have is determining how much to order, because everything is great. Here’s what we’d do: Go for a few starters like the spicy ezme, the crispy lahmacun with ground meat, and several big dishes like the lamb, beef, and chicken combo plate with rice and side salad. Of course, one of the pides must be on the table every time—they’re fluffy and perfect.
Food Rundown
Ezme
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Lentil Soup
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Lahmacun
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Spinach & Cheese Pide
Combo Plate