Koftegi

Koftegi, "maker of meat patties" is a hidden jewel tucked away in a few miles of mini malls with dozens of restos clinging to life in Little Arabia. Most of those places have their cadre of regulars despite sticky carpet and a perpetual layer of Hookah smoke floating inside at eye level. Koftegi ain't that. It's spotless and inviting. Wander in and a pleasant fellow takes one last bite of his Falafel and stands to greet you. He'll walk you to any table you like in both dining rooms. A Turkish/Arabic loop gnawed at my Western musical sensibilities until I appreciated it's calming effect. The din of Turkish spoken here will eclipse the music and the Flatscreen showing reruns of Mucize Lezzetler anyway. As you sit down and make your nest, the Host hands you a 28 page Menu that resembles a High School Year Book. There are glossy photos of everything on offer. That'll get you salivating like Pavlov's Puppies in seconds. The Meat is all Halal, so open your Paypal. The food is healthy but it doens't hurt to be wealthy as the pricing is up-market. $15.99 for a small bowl of Tabbouleh Salad. So, don't be bashful and bring a bag that's cash full. Like good Olive Oil you get as much quality as your budget can handle. On the plus side, the food is fresh, well prepared, made to order so nothing gets parched and dried out under a heat lamp. The portions are heroic and the food delicious. No matter you'll take half of it home any way to serve as a platform for your morning eggs if you can find them and still afford them. The Menu features Turkey's greatest hits. While Turkish cuisine can be complex and elegant, this is comfort food doing it's job, making you full, happy and happy you came here. There are only a couple of authentic Turkish spots in SoCal so this is definitely worth a try. The Staff: Other than the Host, there is only one waiter. The work at the tire shop must have been slow and he landed here. Never mind, you came here to eat, and good food takes time to get from the kitchen to your plate. Here it is, now yemek!The Decor: Look Mom they shrunk the Grand Bazaar. Who goes here? Pats and Ex-Pats and the odd culinary adventurer, me. The Food: You already have the idea. The food is good here. It is. Help yourself to a huge helping of Hummus. Creamy and tangy with a wading pool of excellent Olive Oil and a sprinkle of Sumac. Juggle a thin Pita the size of a Hummer Hubcap and go to town with this. A lovely Green Salad with a light Lemony Dressing rides shotgun for the Garlic Chicken Garlic Chicken were Thighs marinated in Garlic, Yogurt and the usual suspects, Sumac and Za'Atar. The mound of Chicken chunks were grilled just right. Still moist and tasty as your secret Chicken fantasy all nestled in a warm Pita to soak up the juices. This dish comes with a mound of Rice, a Roasted Tomato, a Jalapeno should you need a treat of heat and a cup of pure lip puckering Garlic Paste to slather over everything you can reach, (except your date). The Beef Shish Kabob required a construction permit. Tender Rib Eye pieces stacked up like Legos. Cooked perfectly, oozing Beefy juices and still crispy at the edges. There are lot's of choices on the Menu as long it's Beef or Chicken. Vegans need not apply. Dinner will be ample and hardy, perfect for a cold night in So Cal. You know, when it dips to 68 degrees. It's wonderful even if it's 80 degrees in the dead of Winter. Koftegi will serve you well as it's truly guzel.

Came here after seeing it on Infatuation's list of Best in Anaheim -- note to self: don't trust Infatuation for OC restaurants. Food was mediocre...we ordered the Chefs platter $50, doner was out of stock, so they gave us more beef that was overcooked, best thing was chicken that was juicy and paired with a great garlic sauce. Hummus, bread, salad were standard, bland. Mini lahmacuns were sour, not sure if that was on purpose, either way did not taste good. Beef flatbread had overdone beef pieces, cheesy but not much flavor to it. Tres leches was fine, nothing amazing. Bad service...slow and unfriendly, we had to ask for water multiple times. When we asked for recommendations, he just shrugged at us. After we decided what we wanted, we found out some items we're about to order were out of stock for the night. Minus one star for service. Parking free in large lot in front.

family has been regulars here for years. we moved a little further away but still come back often enough. we've been here for suhoor, iftar, brunch, dinner, snacks. we've seen the decor and management change. it's still so good.service is prompt and helpful. decor is simple and cozy. you have to get flatbreads, manaeesh, pides whatever you heart wants to call them. no one else does cheese and spinach, and cheese and chicken (and they'll combine if you ask). my brother and i have serious childhood memories eating their unique toppings. the meat is excellent quality and juicy. wild to see the prices go up over the years. not the worst i've seen but happy to see the flatbread prices still make sense. appreciate the drink selection too, not just your typical juices and sodas. i got rose and our friend tried the laban drink and loved it.

We came here for Sunday brunch and had a fantastic experience! The garlic chicken and falafel were absolutely delicious, and the simit was fresh and flavorful. We ended our meal with Kenafe, which was the perfect sweet treat. All the veggies were fresh and crisp, adding to the quality of the meal. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere made for a great spot to enjoy a casual lunch. If you're looking for delicious Turkish food, I highly recommend this place!

Absolutely delicious Turkish food! We love the so many of the dishes here! The Adana kebap, iskender, Sarina beyti, pide, lahmacun, kunefe! Oh my! We went on a trip to Turkey and tried these foods for the first time, when we got back and were craving these dishes, we tried multiple places in OC/LA but this place stood out among the rest! We've only ordered takeout from here but it's a must try!!!

After hearing so many great things about the Knefe here, today was the day we decided to try it and it was the best decision ever.Good knefe is very hard to find. Although Little Arabia has many places that serve it, I have never found the perfect Knefe until now. I called it in for pick up. The owner who answered the phone was so gracious and kind. He said 15 minutes and it will be ready and I hoped those 15 minutes went by fast. When I went to pick it up I noticed the restaurant was pretty busy. The traditional Syrian decor was the most gorgeous I have seen. Upon looking further I saw they had amazing kabobs and bakery items that included the Dubai chocolate. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. The owner once again greeted me and offered me tea while I waited. It made me feel like I was back home. Now to the Knefe. Absolutely delicious. If you are in the area and just want dessert you must go try it. It was crispy with a beautiful cheese pull. The flavors were perfect. It hit the spot. Not too sweet and for me didn't need any extra syrup. I will be coming back again and again for more goodness.

One of my favorite spots for Mediterranean/turkish cuisines,they do have different variations of the food and the atmosphere is really nice

This was our first time trying Turkish food. The food was all delicious. Service was okay. You just grab drinks from the refrigerator. I didn't like that there were no prices listed and everything was just $2 regardless of size. I got a can of soda thinking it would be cheaper, but it was the same price as a bottle of soda. We didn't find that out until we got the bill. They gave us complimentary baklava at the end which was nice. We were here with a friend who has a garlic intolerance. Basically everything on the menu has garlic in it whether it was in the dish or the marinade, which I think is just how Turkish food is. He still enjoyed the flavors.The environment was loud during lunch with lots of Turkish families enjoying their go to spot.

Amazing foodHidden gem in AnaheimTurkish food Was visiting Anaheim and thought to find a Mediterranean placeYelp brought me here and I am so happy it did Ordered Adana kabob with babaganouj and hummus, fresh baked bread and Turkish tea. Guy at the counter was genuinely interested to help me order things I like .Kabab was tender and juicy, side dishes were super authenticAmazing food, amazing service, amazing ambiance

Great spot! Food was incredible and delicious! The Chefs special is great price for 2-3 people! Staff was very kind & hospitable!