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Tuba - Authentic Turkish Restaurant

Tuba - Authentic Turkish Restaurant

Turkish Restaurant and Middle Eastern Restaurant$$$$
Dolores Heights, San Francisco
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    Gürkan G.
    "Cold meze sampler is the best appetizer!"(5 Tips)
    Joe H.
    "The Beyti is delicious!"(4 Tips)
    M G.
    "Get the dolmas, the signature meze and the adana kebab."(3 Tips)
    Simon W.
    "The Cevizli Ezme (walnut and red pepper paste) cold meze is..."(2 Tips)
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  • SFist
    SFistOctober 10, 2014
    Head to this hidden gem. Tuba makes some of the best Turkish food in town, is family-run, and is exactly the kind of place where your parents will find themselves bonding with the gregarious owner. Read more
  • Jenny L.heart icon on user image
    Jenny LoJuly 25, 2015
    Looking for healthy eat out options? Come to this awesome Mediterranean food joint. Friendly environment and excellent food. I had the best hummus and best grilled fish tonight. Highly recommend!
  • Ahmet 🧿
    Ahmet 🧿April 19, 2014
    I wish we had such a good genuine Turkish cuisine in Seattle. Probably one of the best Turkish restaurants in the US. Try ceviz ezmesi, beyti and kunefe. (Review by a Turkish guy)
  • Anna J.
    Anna JamesAugust 11, 2014
    Cold meze platter is really good, specially the Dolma. I totally loved Karniyarik for main course, it's very similar to Moussaka. Ordered the Turkish coffee and the server did a small trick for us.
  • Jimmy H.heart icon on user image
    Jimmy HookerAugust 7, 2014
    I had the İçli Köfte, Hünkar Beğendi, and the Künefe for dessert. They were all incredible. The owners are very warm and welcoming with a matching atmosphere. I can't stop talking about this place.
  • Pei 👻 W.heart icon on user image
    Pei 👻 WenMay 31, 2016
    Authentic Turkish food with one of the best pita breads in town! Particularly enjoyed their service - felt right at home :)
  • Simon W.heart icon on user image
    Simon WillisonJune 6, 2017
    The Cevizli Ezme (walnut and red pepper paste) cold meze is absolutely delicious
  • Bhanik
    BhanikDecember 30, 2013
    Very good food. The cold meza consisting of spicy red pepper (forgot the name) is amazing. The kunafi (dessert) is a bit disappointing (way too sweet)
  • Anton S.heart icon on user image
    Anton ShusterNovember 2, 2018
    Turkish coffee is so good and comes with a couple little Turkish delights. Of course, kunefe is bomb.
  • Kathy 👩🏻‍💻 L.
    Get the cold meze combo -- a little bit of everything and unlimited house made bread.
  • Janet P.heart icon on user image
    Janet PalmaJanuary 20, 2016
    The Turkish coffee, appetizers and eggplant with beef were all excellent. Great service too. Nice, small place.
  • Benjy W.heart icon on user image
    Benjy WeinbergerJune 13, 2017
    You can make a great meal out of appetizers. Get the meze plate, the cigars and the burgul meatballs.
  • Gürkan G.
    Gürkan GezginAugust 27, 2013
    Cold meze sampler is the best appetizer! The beyti wrap was OK. Get a bottle of Yakut red wine for the best pairing for just about anything.
  • Evan V.heart icon on user image
    Evan VMarch 31, 2017
    Amazing food. Great flavor. Especially the shrimp with asparagus (the sauce!) and the künefe for dessert.
  • Beata M.heart icon on user image
    Beata MichalczykMarch 9, 2013
    It's really rare to find 'manti' in Turkish restaurants as it's more like a home-food. They serve it in Tuba and it's delicious!
  • Masha I.
    Masha IovevaJanuary 23, 2013
    Really cozy atmosphere and all of the good staples: manti, kufte kebab, moussaka, dolmas, tarama salata... And Efes beer
  • Lauren G.heart icon on user image
    Lauren GrimmJanuary 19, 2017
    Cold Mezze Platter and a Bottle of Wine is plentiful for two! Great date spot.
  • c0uPheart icon on user image
    c0uPAugust 15, 2015
    The cold meze is totally a meal for two on its own, especially with unlimited bread.
  • Enith C.heart icon on user image
    Enith CortesNovember 19, 2018
    The lamb is so soft and delicious!!
  • M G.heart icon on user image
    M GJanuary 31, 2015
    Get the dolmas, the signature meze and the adana kebab. "Wow"-good.
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    🐐 🐙August 3, 2016
    Though the small plates are a nice intro, get some freakin' meat! 🍖🍚😋
  • Amelia M.heart icon on user image
    Amelia ManiJune 20, 2015
    The cold mezza with walnuts (something Ezme) is amazing!
  • Craig L.heart icon on user image
    Craig LittleJune 3, 2018
    You can’t go wrong with the salmon. Delicious.
  • Russ L.heart icon on user image
    Russ LorensonJune 22, 2018
    Portions are large and the food is fantastic!
  • Kathleen C.
    Kathleen ClarkSeptember 6, 2011
    I've never been to a Turkish restaurant before this place. The food is fantastic. Get the lamb.
  • David C.
    David CovellAugust 24, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the beyti. It's fantastic. And they may well have the best hummus in the city.
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    dalOctober 26, 2016
    Deliciously authentic, love this place! 😍
  • Nitzan B.heart icon on user image
    Nitzan BDecember 18, 2019
    They forgot my wine and we felt kinda rushed but food was excellent
  • Christian N.
    Christian NilesJanuary 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The sautéed chicken is my go-to dish here. It never disappoints.
  • Aravind R.heart icon on user image
    Aravind RamanathanJune 28, 2014
    Try the excellent bread and turkish coffee
  • James K.
    James KwokApril 17, 2013
    Mix grill is no longer an option, but wow, everything is amazing!
  • Marise P.heart icon on user image
    Marise PhillipsSeptember 7, 2013
    Cold platter is amazing on a hot evening ;)
  • Songya
    SongyaApril 12, 2010
    Turkish secrets: order the mucver, hunkar begendi, and kunefe. Seriously a killer meal. The lentil soup is phenom as well.
  • Anh
    AnhJanuary 9, 2014
    Got the eggplant with ground beef inside. Legendary.
  • Alan C.heart icon on user image
    Alan CordovaNovember 1, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The Manti is quite distinctive - excellent mix of cream, oil and spices atop the dumplings.
  • Peggy C.
    Peggy COctober 6, 2013
    Also: try Turkish wine!
  • P Z.heart icon on user image
    P ZMarch 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the lentil soup. It's like a belly hug.
  • Paulette B.
    Paulette BleamJune 19, 2012
    Get the Manti. It's amazing!
  • Harold L.
    Harold LissJuly 14, 2013
    Do not miss the Cevizli Ezme!
  • Murat K.heart icon on user image
    Murat KorkutataJune 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Turkish Restaurant in the city ;)
  • Tuba A.
    Tuba AuthenticOctober 6, 2018
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  • Flynn M.
    Flynn M.January 17, 2011
    The most spherical falafel ever. Quite delicious, I might add.
  • Philipp R.
    Philipp ReichardtJune 14, 2010
    Order the Cold Platter and share it with your friends. So good
  • Joe H.
    Joe HarringtonNovember 3, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The Beyti is delicious!
  • Berk G.heart icon on user image
    Berk GuvençFebruary 6, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The Best Turkish Rest in town...
  • Kinnary J.
    Kinnary JanglaSeptember 19, 2014
    Best place ever!!!!!
  • Jamie W.
    Jamie WiefermanMarch 16, 2010
    After seven years of failed, miserable restaurants in this space, it is soooooo nice to have such amazing food here now.
  • Peggy C.
    Peggy COctober 6, 2013
    Lamb shank! #turkishfood
  • Laila L.
    Laila LambFebruary 20, 2014
    Eggplant!!
  • Lisya N.heart icon on user image
    Lisya N.October 9, 2014
    Good food but overpriced!
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