Jesenia DeTullio
We had one of the specials (a spiced watermelon salad), the roasted cauliflower, and the beef dumplings. The watermelon salad was a work of art, with tomato, mint, and spices, not your typical watermelon salad. The roasted cauliflower was SO SOFT I couldn't believe it. The beef dumplings were something I haven't had before, we tried them based on the waiter's recommendation, they were yummy as well but I don't have a frame of reference for them.
We were here for an early dinner so it was a bit quiet. The decor was very pretty and our waiter was great! I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.
Ken Wong
September 2023:
Stopped by for brunch and ordered the shakshuka. The dish was delicious. Eggplant and red peppers were blended with tomato and two eggs 😋. The dish came with some warm pita pieces that perfectly soaked up the sauce.
Service was very friendly and I would definitely come back again for more delicious food. Next time, I would try the eggplant toast for brunch because that sounded good.
Ashish Manik
I must say, Troya is THE BEST Mediterranean in the city! We’ve tried a lot of the high end ones - but this one meets the fine balance between affordability and delicious taste.
We had Warm Hummus with Lamb (could use more sauce), Red Lentil soup (DO add lemon in it), Lamb Shoulder - which was perfectly cooked, beautifully crisp and yummy Falafel, velvety soft Chicken skewers, and their Turkish spiced Fries - ah, to die for!! And of course, not miss their crisp dessert - Kunefe!! 🤤
The servers were very courteous and food was served in a timely fashion. The vibe was mellow as Mediterranean should be, and well decorated interiors as well!
Jimmy Pyne
The ‘Egg’plant toast was the best breakfast I had in during 3 months in the US. Presentation says a lot, but if you could taste time, it was the eggplant and the muhammara in this meal. The slice of bread was serious (but still light and crunchy) as were the eggs and avocado. All served with a proper knife making this trouble free to eat (so often not the case).
Good ambience, nothing but pleasantry from the staff. Well priced. If they did brunch everyday I’d have gone right back.
Francis Alba
Everything I tried was good. They had the watermelon salad special and from someone whos not a salad person, I couldnt stop putting it in my hole…pie hole. Turkish red wine recommended by the servers was great. Dont fill up on the apps, very tempting to, but DONT. Leave room for dessert also. Chocolate lava cake…yummers
Yiwen Zhu
Hummus and cauliflowers are at another level. We ordered a second plate of cauliflowers. Definitely going back.
Anna L. Conti
The service was exceptionally good: quick, attentive, accommodating, genteel. We were just trying to get out of the rain and warm up, so only ordered hot drinks and snacks (tea, coffee, the hummus & lamb appetizer) but it was so good, we stuck around and ordered dessert! I’ll go back for a full meal, next time I’m in the area.
Nadè Bozhinova
This place is fantastic!!! I wish I could give them more stars. The staff is welcoming and super accommodating ( allergies) . The place is clean , great ambiance .
The food - A M A Z I N G! We ordered the Vegetarian feast which it’s said it’s for two people . One thing: it was plenty food ( and this girl loves to eat ) second : the choices of vegetarian dishes are so well prepared . I don’t even like Brussels sprouts but oh my - they were delicious . Im definitely coming back here withought a doubt!
Meagan McCall
I love Troya Mediterranean Kitchen on the hip Fillmore Street in San Francisco for its authentic and delicious cuisine. The Turkish brunch sampler for 2 ($60) is definitely something to share and write home about, especially if you’re a fan of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
My favorite items from the sampler included the green olives with red seasoning sprinkled on top, fresh tomato/cucumber, tahini with sesame seeds and almost a creamy peanut butter dessert consistency, dried dates and walnuts (try dipping the date in the tahini at the end of your meal as a sweet treat), and both cheeses. Our server let us know that one cheese is a feta and the other is a harder, more-aged version, and that both included a combination of three types of milk - cow, goat, and sheep. This definitely made the cheese easier to digest, and I personally recommend putting the feta on the shakshuka.
The Shakshuka was also good but felt like it could have been great if we had eaten this immediately because the eggs seem to continue cooking the longer you let it sit. I do wish that the lamb sausage either was mixed into the sauce so that the sauce absorbed the flavor, or that the lamb sausage was cooked for less time so that it was less crispy. It comes with slices of lamb but as of now these seem like they could be easily removed if you’re vegetarian.
If you order extra bread, heads up that it is an additional $10, but since they bring you an entire tray of different bread types it feels worth it.
The Turkish coffee ($5) is worth trying at least once if you enjoy super strong tasting coffee, or if you’re just an adventurous person. It also comes served in a cute cup and saucer with a little treat on the side. For those wanting a regular coffee ($3.50) with their brunch, not to fear because they have this as well.
kiarash edraki
recently enjoyed a delightful brunch experience at Troy Turkish Restaurant in San Francisco. This gem boasts exceptional service, a warm and inviting atmosphere, and a cozy, tastefully decorated interior. The knowledgeable staff provided prompt, attentive service, eagerly making recommendations and explaining the unique dishes on the menu. The brunch offerings were a delectable blend of traditional Turkish dishes with a modern twist, featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients. Standout dishes included the scrumptious Menemen and the mouthwatering Simit, both of which burst with flavor. The pleasant atmosphere, complete with soft background music and well-lit space, made for a perfect weekend brunch destination. In conclusion, Troy Turkish Restaurant is a must-visit spot in San Francisco for anyone seeking an authentic and satisfying Turkish dining experience.
Gaurav Aggarwal
Very cool place. Nice simple ambience. I went there a bit late for lunch and the sign said they were closed but they let me in. They were out of silverware. I ordered to go.
The falafel in pita was good. The falafel wasn't oily or hard. They added a flavorful sauce as well. Spicy and nice. Cheese borek was delicious too.
Emily Luthra
Seated and served quickly for some appetizers. Fabulous lentil soup, roasted cauliflower, and hummus. Basmati rice arrived in a reddish sauce, which was unexpected. Great Turkish hot tea. Quinoa salad was pretty good, but the lentil soup was the real winner here. Very nice staff.
Renee Kar-Johnson
This might be a crazy saying….but Troya is, and might be the best Mediterranean food I have had in sf, okay okay maybe the BAY AREA by FARRRR. What’s surprising is, I like Mediterranean food, but would never go out of my way because it’s just not my favorite. But I will happily go out of my way for Troya. The food, the service is all exceptional. The falafel and the fries, ugh I crave those weekly. I literally never have liked Turkish delights but the ones there, wow. Wow wow wow
Mark McHugh
Excellent Turkish and Middle Eastern food. Very tasty.
Lea Coligado
I ordered the eggplant toast and everything about it was perfect. I was worried the eggplant might be too hard to eat on the toast but it was perfectly cooked, melt in your mouth. My partner ordered the lamb skewers and said it was some of the best seasoned lamb he’s ever had (and he’s Greek!) The presentation of the food on woodboards is also really special.
Lastly the playlist was full of bangers!!!!
Ankit Gadodia
The pita bread with the dips was really good! So was the crispy Brussels sprouts.
The moussaka was not too great though.
Sikun
everything is perfect!! love love honey butter and shakshuka! oh and the service is super friendly
Sam Barnum
Blown away by how good this food is. We got the red lentil salad, cauliflower, quinoa salad, dumplings. Everything was expertly plated, topped with generous herbs, and absolutely delightful. The kombucha champagne pomegranate cocktail was the best, though.
Vandana Bhagtani
Drove an hour from East Bay during the ‘atmospheric river’ event and it was SO worth it! We started with the Dip trio - hummus, tzatziki, muhammara. It’s the best muhammara I’ve had here, and everything is made fresh!! We ordered extra pita because the portion was big! For main course we ordered the braised lamb and chicken skewers. The skewers come on a beautiful piece of wood!! So unique!
Something to note about drinks - they don’t have a full bar so it’s just wine, beer and some cocktails that are made with ‘soju’. It’s kinda like a vodka from Korea that has half the alcohol content of regular vodka!
The staff was very friendly and accommodating to requests for extra rice, extra pita etc.
Would definitely come back regularly!
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