Sofra Turkish Grill

Coming from a kid, this burger really was delicious. Basically everything in this restaurant was delicious, and you could tell it was homemade with care. The burger wasn't too overwhelming and it had a nice balance between flavor and all the components inside of it, like lettuce. The fries were a nice addition too. The meat was very juicy too, which made it better.

This new place seemed to be the restaurant we had been waiting for so long. It boasts strictly hand-slaughtered zabiha halal food, absolutely gorgeous modern decor, spacious and classy seating, and phenomenal, vibrant cuisine. The serene musallah/prayer room adds to the experience, and the outstanding service from the staff elevates it further.We started off with lemonade and mojito. The layers of colors were so vibrant that I felt like to preserving them, and after a sip, i felt rejuvenated.The meze tray was the best I have ever had. Easily shareable by two or even three people, it comes with five spreads and salads. The colors and hues on the tray were shining brightly.The hummus might honestly be the best we've ever had. I felt like I was rediscovering hummus after eating it for years. The beet hummus is sweet from the beets but also savory--truly divine--I could've eaten many plates of it.The kisir was a delightful blend of fine bulgur, fresh herbs, tangy pomegranate molasses, and a hint of spice, offering a refreshing and vibrant taste. The muhammara was stellar, being savory, sweet, slightly smoky, and with a hint of spice.The surprise on the tray was the Morkovcha--a vibrant and tangy Korean-style carrot salad, seasoned with vinegar and spices, delivering a perfect balance of crunch and zesty flavors. It felt so refreshing.Ali Nazik chicken, the house's recommendation, featured smoky grilled, mildly spicy chicken with a creamy, garlicky yogurt purée and roasted eggplant, creating a harmonious blend of rich, savory flavors and velvety textures. The greens and the aromatic soft rice perfectly complemented it.The manti (turkish dumplings) are a true testament to their culinary expertise. Thin, tender dough encased a savory filling of ground meat, onions, and spices, boiled to perfection. Garnished with a sprinkle of dried mint or sumac, the dish offers a delightful balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors from the yogurt dip. Every bite was a explosion of flavors.The lahmacun was a big hit. The crispy flatbread, which can be folded with ease, was topped with a finely minced mixture of spiced ground meat that melded into a flavorful, savory layer. The placement of the salad with pomegranate molasses was brilliant--the combination felt like it was made in heaven.Here you go, friends--the zabiha place with the best of everything. Seattle is starting to climb the heights of NYC, DFW, or Chicagoland! On the menu they have steaks! and wide variety of grills. Need to go back soon

Came here for lunch. There was a large party on one end of the restaurant and the other end was setup for another large party for later on, but there was still plenty of seating and not crowded. Overall, the atmosphere was contemporary and bright.Was presented with a notebook with pictures of the dishes and a separate price sheet. Took a good 15-20 minutes for our server to come take our order. We each ordered a lunch entree and one appetizer to share. My entree was delivered first. After 5 minutes, our appetizer arrived. After another 10 minutes, my friend's entree arrived. I don't understand why 1. the service was so slow and 2. why the food delivery was staggered. Once delivered, there was no follow up to ensure the food was okay, nor an offer for dessert. After the plates were cleared, we sat another 10-15 minutes waiting to cash out. Again, they weren't that busy. Just no sense of urgency at all.The food itself was very good - solid 4-4.5 - but the slow, awkward service made the experience less than enjoyable. Given the obvious violations of basic restaurant hospitality, I can't see this place sticking around too long if they don't get their staff trained up too modern restaurant standards.

I love Mediterranean food, so I was excited to try Turkish cuisine. I loved it! If you like Mediterranean food, this place is for you! Great tasting food! We tried a few dishes and all of them were tasty! We had mixed Pide, Hinkal, mixed Ali Nazik and Iskender Kebab. My favorite was Ali Nazik, which had hummus (I think eggplant) and some sort of sauce in addition to rice and salad. We also had turkish coffee and sampled baklava. I would definitely come back. One thing I would suggest is to bring appetizer type of food before main dishes. Our Pide came after main dishes which was ok because we were hungry . Our server was very attentive! The place looks new and clean.

Excellent food, friendly service, and the ambiance was so delightful. Very family friendly and beautifully decorated. We definitely recommend the Ali Nazik, we had the chicken and beef Kofte. Yum. Will definitely come back.

The lady taking the orders seemed extremely distracted and it was somewhat disrespectful. I was on the phone with my husband, and she was literally talking so loud that even I could hear her, was doing something else while we were trying to decide what to get. She didn't seem to even acknowledge him, or say "one sec" to help him decide what to order. I was really excited and hopeful, so that was a bummer to start off with. She finally takes his order and tells him 20 minutes. He returns and sees an order sitting on the counter and asked, "is that mine"? The woman barely responded and said, "I guess", and he took the order worried how long it had been sitting there. When he gave it to me, I noticed it was lamb chops instead of the Iskender dish I ordered. Had there been better attention, and customer service, it would have been noticed. I went back in at this point and it was chaotic. I saw that maybe they just didn't have it together so I asked for a full refund and brought everything back in including the strawberry lemonade. They asked if I wanted to wait for my actual dish and by that time I was hungry and did not want to wait any longer. In good measure, they should've let me just keep the other dish because I'm sure it just went to waste. A woman said, "you can keep the strawberry lemonade", but the girl at the counter didn't even refund me for it anyway. She was struggling to count out the change. I wasn't sure why, maybe she needs to be retrained or taught basic math? She placed the money on the counter instead of my hand. And then was prepared to place a full handful of change on the counter too and I had to finally ask, "can you place that into my hand please"? So basic customer service skills and training need to be taught here. They did seem fairly nice, but I don't recall an actual apology? I asked my husband to point out who helped him only because I didn't see any of the ladies taking any accountability and they just keep speaking Turkish and telling me they were busy. I understand being busy, but the customer service and communication skills is what they were lacking. I wish I could've tried my actual dish, however the strawberry lemonade was very good! Unfortunately it was served in a hot beverage cup, and the cup began to bend and disintegrate causing it to spill. So maybe a better to go cup would be a good idea. The restaurant itself was beautiful and looked clean. If they had let me keep the dish at that point, or partially refunded me for it even, the review would be much higher. Too bad. I ended up trying Nana's for my dinner.