Nestled in the center of New York, "ABA Turkish Restaurant" is a culinary jewel that provides a fascinating voyage through the rich and various flavors of Turkish cuisine. A welcoming atmosphere and kind greetings await you as soon as you enter, setting the tone for a wonderful eating experience. The quality and authenticity of Turkish culinary traditions are evident in the cuisine at ABA. The deft use of spices and ingredients to create signature dishes such as tender kebabs, fragrant pilafs, and mouthwatering mezes highlight the essence of Turkish cuisine. Every dish is meticulously cooked to perfection, guaranteeing a symphony of tastes with each bite. Begin your journey with a variety of mouthwatering mezes, such as traditional dishes babaganoush, and hummus, which are all brimming with flavor and freshness. Enjoy their array of kebabs for the main course, which include succulent meats that have been expertly marinated and grilled to a luscious perfection. There's something for every palate, whether it's lamb, chicken, or vegetarian options. Enjoy a refreshing drink of traditional Turkish tea to go with your meal--a fantastic way to elevate the dining experience. Make sure to save room for dessert because ABA has a delicious selection of sweets that will definitely please your sweet craving, including creamy rice puddings and delicate baklava. ABA Turkish Restaurant takes great pride in its flawless service, with friendly employees that go above and beyond to make sure each and every customer is made to feel at home. An attractive ambiance is created by the tasteful yet homey decor, making it ideal for quiet dinners or exciting get-togethers with loved ones. ABA Turkish Restaurant is where classic tastes and sleek design come together to produce a memorable meal. Whether you're a food enthusiast or just want to try something different, ABA is sure to please your senses and leave you wanting more.

Real Turkish food from real Turkish people. Convenient from Broadway in Hell's Kitchen. The moussaka was delicious.

Seasoned with herbs and aromatics. Not overly seasoned, good grade of meat, rice is bit sticky but great flavor. The bread was made in house, crispy on the outside fluffy and chewy on the inside. Overall a great place to get your dose of Turkish food. Ordered through Ubereats

A must go! Our favorite was the Iskender Kabob and Spinach borek and holy grail pistachio baklavaaaa. Woww. So good, price is right especially for the big portion they give you. The workers were all soo nice and helpful! We went on a rainy Saturday night and they were packed. My new favorite casual restaurant in the neighborhood!

Came here for dinner May 17, 2023. Huge place, floor to ceiling glass windows, spacious area with dozens of indoor tables. Great ambiance. Fresh out of the oven cooked bread with dipping oil. $26 Lamb adana kebab came with dirty rice, two rolls of well done minced lamb, along with a salad of lettuce, lots of raw onions and red cabbage. The lamb tasted a lot like beef, as the tastes are similar for well done meat. Raw onions went well with the lamb and rice. Next time save a few bucks and get the beef or chicken adana kebab. $29 musakaa came with rice, and minced beef inside layer of melted cheese. Very tasty and one of the best musakaa I've tasted. Came back next time Sept 20, 2023. Both of us had the $21.95 luncheon special, which comes with bread, appetizer and entree with brown rice. I had the shepherd's salad, and heated bread with my main entree, the three Turkish meatballs. Tasty with exotic tasting spices in the meatballs. Wife's vegetable casserole of cucumbers, bell peppers is served cold. Large appetizer dish of eggplant with tomato sauce included potatoes, carrots, onions, green beans. Would you come back for the Monday through Thursday same luncheon special offers served for dinner with larger entree servings, dessert and Turkish tea at $36.95? I'll stick to the dinner entrees alone.

Solid Turkish restaurant. Tried the mixed combo and I preferred the chicken over the other items. The chicken was juicy and tender while the lamb was dry and tough.

I really enjoy Mediterranean food, Greek, Turkish, whatever. This place is a gem of a very good Turkish cuisine place to eat. It's not big, and it has a good amount of outdoor seating. The menu is quite broad and varied. I selected the cabbage rolls, and they were delicious with a tomato and drizzle of white sauce on top, filled with lamb. They were a bit bland and could have been spiced more, yet I enjoyed it nonetheless. One of my dining partners had the lamb chops, and they looked incredible, easily a good order. Another had the Turkish meatballs that also looked delectable. We shared a dessert, and unfortunately, I didn't catch the name, but it was like a white pudding with nuts. It also was very good. Service was top-notch and very accommodating. They are professionals who care about the food, service, and ambiance. As we were dining with friends, I didn't want to appear rude and take lots or photos. I highly recommend this restaurant.

I went here for a quick lunch with a friend I completely loved the establishment. They had a nice outside seating. The food amazing! I loved the lentil soup. Everything was delicious. I will definitely be coming back. The waitress was very attentive which I liked.

We feasted, y'all. We popped in (no rezzie) for a very late lunch on a Friday afternoon. Thankfully, they were able to immediately accommodate our group of three. The restaurant is extremely cozy, and they do have a spacious patio for the al fresco diners. We started off with bread and olive oil, grape leaves, and lentil balls (more like lentil patties). The beau had the Sultan's Delight (chunks of lamb or chicken in tomato sauce over eggplant puree), while I opted for the chicken shish kebab. But we didn't stop there! You can't dine at a Turkish restaurant on a chilly day without ordering a few cups of Turkish tea and Turkish coffee, along with walnut baklava, kazandibi (turkish custard). But my favorite dish out of this entire experience was the börek (spinach and feta in filo). It came highly recommended in a lot of their Yelp reviews, and I'm so glad we ordered it. Afiyet olsun! (may you have an appetite)

Came by on a Wednesday evening and was seated quickly. Shortly afterwards our waiter gave us some bread with olive oil. We ordered the small cold appetizer platter and the chicken shish kebab. Highly recommend the kebabs so flavorful. My only qualm is the chicken didn't come with hummus you had to order it separately. However, they had a good selection of wines. I enjoyed that they had Turkish music playing and had great service. The waiters checked in throughout to ensure if we needed anything. Great service. Overall, would recommend. Ambiance - 4/5 Value - 4/5 Food - 5/5