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Taksim

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1030 Second Ave., New York, NY 10022
nr. 54th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-421-3004 Send to Phone

Photo by Noah Kalina

Hours

Daily, 11:30am-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 51st St.

Prices

$12-$16.50

Payment Methods

MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out
  • Online Ordering

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

40th St. to 66th St., FDR Dr. to Madison Ave.

Profile

Hit-and-run restaurant-spinner Orhan Yegen has moved on, as is his wont, and in his wake the owners have regrouped, changing the name of this quick-service Turkish restaurant formerly known as Efendi, but keeping, for the most part, the menu. The bread doesn’t seem as fresh, but the classical mezes, meaty stews, and dishes like stuffed cabbage and moussaka, all served from a steam table, are as good as ever.

Recommended Dishes

Moussaka, $12; lamb casserole with vegetables, $12

4.3 "Not Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10
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Great Neighborhood Standby

10022girl from 10022 | Posted on 12/2/07

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 10
Décor: 7
Value: 10

Run by a young and friendly Turkish group that prepares fresh and delicious food - tender lamb, outstanding stuffed vine leaves, and a good range of appetizers and Turikish wine in a cheerful casual environment. Granted the hummus is not as good...Read More

Just Plain Ole food

food_smoothie from Turtle Bay | Posted on 5/27/05

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 2
Value: 2

I was hungry and had some time to kill so I stopped in to this little turkish place.. I tried the humas It seemed very dry..like it was sitting out for a while... the chicken was my main course and...Read More

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