$$$$Price: Moderate • Mediterranean • Palo Alto
Anatolian Kitchen has garnered rave reviews for its authentic Turkish cuisine, praised for its "unique flavors," "great portions," and "delicious and fresh" ingredients. Many customers appear to delight in the variety of dishes offered on the menu, from the savory salmon dinner adorned with pomegranate seeds and smoked eggplant puree, to the chicken adana wrap, and the lamb and chicken shish kabob. Notable mentions also go to the scrumptious rice with peas, sigaro, artichoke stew, and the variety platter appetizer. The Turkish coffee served with a bite-sized Turkish Delight ends the meal on a high note. Regulars claim it's the best Turkish food they’ve experienced and attest to the restaurant's authenticity, praising the "superb Turkish food" and "authentic Turkish food." For those new to Turkish cuisine, they found the food "amazing and flavorful." The restaurant's service and ambiance were repeatedly commended, with customers appreciating the friendly and attentive staff, and the "lovely ambiance of music wafting on California Avenue." As the reviews indicate, Anatolian Kitchen promises a delicious and authentic Turkish dining experience.