Hakki Baba

I’m not sure that it’s possible for me to recommend this place with too much enthusiasm. Sevda was our server and conducted herself as if she was the owner. Everything she did for us was perfect. The space was clean and seemed to fit at least 10 tables, which appear like they can accommodate over 60 people. They also have several street side tables as well. The space was nicely decorated with Turkish art and artifacts. I had the lunch special, which came with salad, a kebab platter, and freshly baked Turkish bread. After our meal, they also treated us to some Turkish coffee and a lovely custard like dessert, which was garnished with pistachio grounds. Every bite was delicious and even though I’m absolutely full right now, my mouth is still watering as a post pictures for this review. Check this place out!

Had a good experience at Hakki Baba. Service was excellent though we were the only ones there for some time. A couple was there before us and after us. Visited this place close to 1pm on a Saturday o our way back from NYC. Parking is streetside. The interior is pretty. There was complimentary delicious bread offered with butter. Could keep eating that forever. Ordered the cold starter with hummus, spicy ezme, feta cheese and grilled eggplant salad with walnuts. Hummus had a different flavor than I was typically used to. Had a more cumin-y flavor and less tahini. Might be typical to the region. Overall good especially with the bread. Main course was pistachio kebab and stuffed cabbage which had shredded meat and rice topped with spiced yogurt. Both I recommend trying. The main item that topped off the meal was the pistachio milk pudding. Delicately sweet end to the meal. A must try. The bill came to a little over $80 for the above meal - not including tip.

Half orders were perfect for our late lunch after SoJo Spa nearby. Our waitresses (the 4th generation of family owners) were so helpful with suggestions… the eggplant appetizer trio was delicious with a smoky salad version and one of the best babaganoush I’ve ever had. Our kebabs were moist, tender and tasty, and the bread light, warm and airy. To top it off we had the milky pistachio pudding. They have great family style/party options that have us planning our next get together.

Place was very cozy and warm. Very calm and quiet setting you can bring small groups and talk. Staff was very nice and respectful. It was my first time trying turkish food and chicken was very soft and juicy. Rice that came with it was very well marinated. Thry give you bread to start with and it was vety delicious also.