Sofra Turkish Cafe & Restaurant

ABOUT

Tucked away in the unassuming Shaw Towers, this household name has been operating for 16 years and for good reason. Quality and authentic Turkish food at amazing prices isn’t easy to find but Sofra Turkish Cafe & Restaurant manages to tick off these boxes effortlessly. Sofra, which means “let’s d ...More

Tucked away in the unassuming Shaw Towers, this household name has been operating for 16 years and for good reason. Quality and authentic Turkish food at amazing prices isn’t easy to find but Sofra Turkish Cafe & Restaurant manages to tick off these boxes effortlessly.

Sofra, which means “let’s dine” in Turkish, stays true to the humility, warmth and joy of sharing a meal. The fuss-free decor, riddled with interesting trinkets and folksy furniture puts all the attention on the good food while the extensive menu doesn’t dilute the quality of each Turkish classic.

Try their pide, a Turkish pizza filled with gooey cheese and your choice of meat, or the indispensable Sofra Kebap, where your freshly baked bread is heaped with generous servings of meat, walnut, tomato and cheese. The Turkish answer to meatballs, Izgara Kofte, is also a timeless crowd favourite. Wash down the food with a cup of Turkish Hot Apple Tea or Turkish Coffee to complete the Turkish experience.

If you’re around the area, do check out their set lunches, an absolute steal with prices ranging from $7.90 to $14.90 nett. Wait no longer! (Jul 2016)

THE BUZZ

“This is one restaurant that doesn't need special introducing. Sofra probably serves every Turkish dish you can think of, but some of the crowd favourites you should definitely try are the Mussaka, Adana Kebab (served on a sword), and Izgara kofte!” -SoShiok “Relax and sip a cup of comforting Tur ...More

“This is one restaurant that doesn't need special introducing. Sofra probably serves every Turkish dish you can think of, but some of the crowd favourites you should definitely try are the Mussaka, Adana Kebab (served on a sword), and Izgara kofte!” -SoShiok

“Relax and sip a cup of comforting Turkish tea at this laid-back niche while you wait for your lahmacun (Turkish ‘pizza’ with a minced meat and vegetable topping). Spicy and tangy at once, it is goodly-sized to satisfy a lunch appetite.” -Wine & Dine Magazine

“Always a crowd favourite, Sofra has a food menu that’s pretty extensive. If you need help deciding what to order, the adana kebab, musakka, and pide are fab choices. Need a nice little pick-me-up? Order a cup of super potent Turkish coffee.” -Honeycombers

DISHES WE LOVE

Hummus, Sofra Kebap, Pide, Sofra Musakka, Izgara Kofte, Hunkar Begendi, Turkish Coffee, Turkish Hot Apple Tea, Baklava