AlaTurca Mediterranean Restaurant

January 14, 2015

AlaTurca Mediterranean Restaurant the Turkish newcomer in West Babylon, will win you over with just one bite of chef Akin Ay's offerings. It's interior is simply appointed but still evolving. Though some meals go smoothly and others need a bit of work, there are many parts of this restaurant that are indicative of the promise and ambition that it holds.

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AlaTurca Mediterranean Restaurant, a new Turkish restaurant in West Babylon.

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AlaTurca Mediterranean Restaurant is a simply appointed space that's still evolving in West Babylon.

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Owner of AlaTurca Mediterranean Restaurant Birnur Itil, and her husband, executive Chef Akin Ay, in the interior of the new Turkish restaurant in West Babylon.

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Executive chef Akin Ay grills Adana yogurt kebabs at AlaTurca Mediterranean Restaurant in West Babylon.

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Lahmacun, or Turkish pizza, is a savory and satisfying option at AlaTurca Mediterranean Restaurant in West Babylon.

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Adana kebab, ground lamb flavored with red bell peppers, paprika and garlic and grilled on skewers, is an exemplary dish at AlaTurca Mediterranean Restaurant in West Babylon.

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Sucuk pide is a long bread with Turkish sausage and cheese is a knockout dish at AlaTurca Mediterranean Restaurant in West Babylon.

Manti, the traditional Turkish version of ravioli, seasoned with ground beef and topped with a garlic yogurt sauce, is delectable at AlaTurca Mediterranean Restaurant in West Babylon.