A La Turka Herne Bay Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was simply to die for!! We had sea bass, mixed mezzes, grilled meat and an amazing house special."
• "Shared lamb beyti & chicken shish yogurtlu - masses of food in the best Turkish tradition, and very tasty."
• "The food is amazing. We run a catering business and are really fussy about food. The flavours, quantities and service all 5 star for us."
• "Fantastic food - really fresh and perfectly prepared. Authentic South Eastern Turkish food."
• "Extensive menu, a good range of veggie options. Generous portions, all freshly prepared and utterly delicious."
• "Great, fresh, authentic Turkish food. Everything we tasted was very flavoursome."
• "The food is absolutely delicious, plenty of choices."

Cons:

• "Really disappointed with this. Ordered a take away and the hummus had meat added in the dish, I'm a vegetarian so this was a complete waste of money."
• "When the main came most of the meat was like charcoal on one side."
• "Bulgur wasn't fresh maybe it was from yesterday. Taste was sour."
• "Lovely food apart from the calamari was like eating elastic bands."
• "The meat, halloumi and fries were dry and almost tasteless."
• "Then the lamb in our casserole was overcooked and rubbery."
• "Expensive (very expensive). Uninspired menu of badly cooked European-ised Turkish dishes."

Service

Pros:

• "The service at A La Turka is excellent. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable."
• "First class takeaway and the first time we have ordered on line easy to do and delivered on time best we have have had from any takeaway and indeed some restaurants."
• "The staff couldn't have been more attentative."
• "Had a surprise birthday celebration here... everything was spot on, the food, the atmosphere everything perfect."
• "The staff were friendly and efficient. We will definitely be returning."
• "Staff very friendly and attentive could not ask for more."
• "Staff and food here were amazing. The staff were attentive to us, very helpful and always smiling."

Cons:

• "Wow what a disappointment the service was diabolical. The floors were dirty."
• "Went here with friends and although the food was good serve was awful."
• "Staff was not organised enough to bring us the food all together."
• "Good food as always but the service was poor. The staff were mostly inattentive."
• "The staff are all nice and friendly, but the attentiveness is lacking."
• "The food was flavourful but the service was not to standard."
• "Very bad service and the person name Ali was so arrogant."

Atmosphere & Ambiance

Pros:

• "My friend and I really enjoyed our breakfast there. It had a Mediterranean feel while retaining the British breakfast theme. As prices go, below average, actually."
• "This is simply a great eating experience, the food is great and the service is top notch."
• "Amazingly good food and a wonderful atmosphere. Beautiful atmospheric Turkish lighting."
• "Atmosphere was great, lots of background noise but not overbearing, authentic Turkish lights, loads of staff to look after you."
• "A welcoming atmosphere with a beautiful view on the sea."
• "Delicious meal with loads of veggie and vegan options. We sat outside on a sunny Saturday evening and enjoyed the atmosphere very much."
• "Beautiful venue with lots of seating options."