Uskudar Turkish Restaurant

(212) 988-4046

1405 2ND Ave Ste 1
New York, NY 10021 40.76956 -73.95781

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Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Midtown

Hours:

Noon to 10:30pm 7 days

Last updated 1.24.11

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Restaurants

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The decor could not be more simple and plain but the food is fresh -- Not over-seasoned and the service impecable with no shi-shi.
  2. The ambiance is pleasant even in such a tiny space.
  3. The price/quality ratio is excellent, the service good and atmosphere perfect.
  4. We get take-out/delivery from this place a lot, but the little restaurant is nice and cozy.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. For desert the Turkish Coffee (always a favorite) and Kayisi (apricots) were a superb ending to my meal.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. The bread was warm and crisp and the Coban Salad was very fresh.
  2. The decor could not be more simple and plain but the food is fresh -- Not over-seasoned and the service impecable with no shi-shi.
  3. For desert the Turkish Coffee (always a favorite) and Kayisi (apricots) were a superb ending to my meal.
  4. You could tell the vegetables were fresh and crisp.
  5. the Hummus is great, and the red bean soup is excellent.
  6. think you should try, my favorite food is kofte.
  7. Uskudar serves authentic home-made Turkish cuisine.
  8. Conveniently located on the upper east side, on 2nd Avenue, try this restaurant when you are in the mood for really fresh fish or typical Tu.
  9. Hummus and spinach pastries are good appetizers.
  10. While small and cramped, the friendly servers work their buns off to serve up tasty treats from the kitchen.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. think Uskudar is a great place for going on a date and perfect to start a night out on the Upper East Side.
service
100.0% positive
  1. Simple ingredients prepared well, excellent service
  2. The price/quality ratio is excellent, the service good and atmosphere perfect.
  3. While small and cramped, the friendly servers work their buns off to serve up tasty treats from the kitchen.
  4. waiters for the whole restaurant, but service was very good.
  5. The excellent, conscientious service was a welcome change from the usual attitude of upper east side waitstaff.
  6. It is a perfect place to see what Turkish people eat in their own houses.
  7. The decor could not be more simple and plain but the food is fresh -- Not over-seasoned and the service impecable with no shi-shi.
value
100.0% positive
  1. This tiny treasure is worth your time - especially if you enjoy Turkish or Middle eastern fare.
  2. The price/quality ratio is excellent, the service good and atmosphere perfect.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/13/09

Best Turkish Restaurant in NYC

by cembego at Citysearch

I always go Uskudar. Almost 15 years same taste, same quality.Food are great, Inside is very clean like first days of restaurant.I think you should try, my favorite food is kofte.unbeliable.......

  • Pros: Amazing tastes
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/13/09

Best Humus in town

by Lewis101 at Citysearch

Great Food and Great Atmosphere what else can you ask for. When you're in the mood for some fried Humus and a great time with your friends try Uskudar.

  • Pros: Amazing Authentic Turkish Food
  • Cons: None
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/12/09

Sweet Turkish Gem

by Loki1967 at Citysearch

The sign that said Appetizers and Wine won the day vs the other competitors on the block. I would up having the lunch special with a first, main, and desert courses. I tried both Turkish Red Wines. They were both dry and flavorful. The bread was warm and crisp and the Coban Salad was very fresh. You could tell the vegetables were fresh and crisp. For my main dish I had a comb Lamb/Chicken Adana. The meat was so tender and tasty I don't think I left even a scrap of meat. For desert the Turkish Coffee (always a favorite) and Kayisi (apricots) were a superb ending to my meal.

I think Uskudar is a great place for going on a date and perfect to start a night out on the Upper East Side.

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/20/08

Avoid

by rogershields at Citysearch

Used to go here often, but moved away. Tried it again and very disappointed; the food was uninspired and not necessarily fresh. We thought it was overpriced for what it was, so on leaving I only left a 10% tip. The waitress stopped me and demanded double the sales tax - this was their "policy". WHat a nerve!

  • Pros: OK Turkish food
  • Cons: bad value, terrible attitude
1 Star Rating: Poor

12/03/08

Below average

by LKS1121 at Citysearch

Food is average, no ambiance, mediocre service. Used to be a good restaurant I'm amazed at its dramatic downturn.

  • Pros: none
  • Cons: everything is below average

The Details on Uskudar Turkish Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • nice little restaurant
  • warm bread
  • good uskudar turkish restaurant
  • very fresh coban salad
  • excellent pricequality ratio
  • excellent red bean soup
  • perfect atmosphere
  • favorite neighborhood joint
  • very good waiters
  • fresh fish
  • very good kofte kabobs
  • superb kayisi
  • enjoy eastern fare
  • good appetizers
  • authentic homemade turkish cuisine
  • fresh typical tu
  • superb favorite
  • superb apricots
  • very clean inside
  • pleasant ambiance
  • friendly servers
  • excellent service
  • favorite food
  • fresh vegetables
  • great place