Zahara Turkuaz Turkish Street Food
A popular spot for authentic Turkish cuisine with exceptional service, known for its delicious Pide and generous platters.
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Zahara Turkuaz Turkish Street Food
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A popular spot for authentic Turkish cuisine with exceptional service, known for its delicious Pide and generous platters.
Visit during off-peak hours
The restaurant is busy at all times, so consider visiting outside of peak hours to avoid crowds.
Ask for staff recommendations
If unsure what to order, the knowledgeable staff are happy to guide you through the menu.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Turkish
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+61 2 6583 9617
Address
72 Clarence St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Website
zahara.bitebusiness.com/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Authentic Turkish Pide
Experience the best Pide with a thin, crispy base, bursting with flavor. A must-try for any visitor.
Generous Mixed Grill Platters
Feast on a huge selection of grilled meats, enough for 2-3 people. Juicy and perfectly cooked.
Exceptional Service Under New Management
Enjoy attentive and friendly service, especially from manager Abdul, who ensures a welcoming atmosphere.
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Visit during off-peak hours
The restaurant is busy at all times, so consider visiting outside of peak hours to avoid crowds.
Ask for staff recommendations
If unsure what to order, the knowledgeable staff are happy to guide you through the menu.
Check meat doneness
For dishes like the mixed grill, ensure your meat is cooked to your liking.
Try the Pide
Many visitors rave about the Pide, describing it as the best they've ever eaten.
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Visit during off-peak hours
The restaurant is busy at all times, so consider visiting outside of peak hours to avoid crowds.
Ask for staff recommendations
If unsure what to order, the knowledgeable staff are happy to guide you through the menu.
Check meat doneness
For dishes like the mixed grill, ensure your meat is cooked to your liking.
Try the Pide
Many visitors rave about the Pide, describing it as the best they've ever eaten.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Zahara Turkuaz Turkish Street Food is praised for its delicious and authentic Turkish cuisine, particularly its Pide and mixed grill platters. The new management, led by manager and master chef Abdul, has been commended for exceptional service, making diners feel welcomed and well-cared for, even accommodating dietary needs. While the food is consistently rated highly, one diner noted an issue with undercooked chicken on the mixed grill, highlighting the importance of checking meat doneness.
"Great seating capacity inside and out. Quite busy at all times with all foods made freshly.
We had mixed platter and mince pide. Pide had thin base and quite tasty.
Platter is huge severe, states 2 but 3 can eat, depends how hungry you are. Great service and friendly staff.
They look after any specific dietary requirements and accommodate quites easily. Recommended this place."
Mohammed
"We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. The chicken pide was cooked to perfection, crispy & thin. The salad and stuffed vine leaves were fresh. The staff were friendly and helpful and happy to explain the dishes. Thank you for a delicious lunch."
Nicola
"I had my dinner at this beautiful restaurant. It was my best experience in having Turkish food. I have tried many Turkish restaurants in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, but the quality of the food and service is unbelievable. I found out recently the restaurant is under new management. Abdul (manager and master chef) is a professional and friendly manager who knows his job perfectly. All the stuff on the floor under his management are doing fantastic work 👏 👌 👍
Wishing all the best to Abdul and his team.
Definitely, I will come back and strongly recommend 👌"
Olly Harouni
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Frequently Asked Questions
Diners highly recommend the Pide, often called the 'best ever', and the large mixed grill platters that are perfect for sharing.
Yes, the staff are accommodating and knowledgeable about dietary requirements, with one diner mentioning specific care for coeliac disease.
The restaurant can be quite busy at all times, so visiting during off-peak hours is advised to avoid crowds.
Information on parking is not explicitly provided, but it is located in a shopping centre area.
The restaurant offers a welcoming atmosphere with ample seating capacity both indoors and outdoors.
Yes, the mixed grill platters are very generous and can easily serve 2-3 people, making it suitable for groups.
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