This epic restaurant has been a Ponsonby favourite for over 20 years! 🌯🥗 The falafel is absolute perfection 🫠🧆 … so crispy and crunchy on the outside yet moist and flavourful inside. The tabbouleh is also out-of-this-world delicious 👌 Everything is so fresh and lovingly made from scratch (with the potential exception of the flatbread itself). The atmosphere is relaxed and their one, wonderful lunchtime staff member is an absolute gem. Always makes me feel so welcomed and comfortable. Long live Turkish Cafe Ponsonby 🙌

Amazing food, the quality and quantity is brilliant. Have tried many options and everything is great tasting. The flavors and taste are great and if needed they are willing to substitute for you. The service is amazing and such nice people. A must visit while in ponsonby, park on the side streets.

This restaurant is my comfort place. I have been coming here all my life, and even had my 21st birthday dinner here. The staff are always so welcoming, and their food is delicious. I always get their anatolia kebab and can never fault it. They do lots of takeaway orders so dont let the slightly emptier venue discourage you - it truly is a hidden little gem.

Was a cold night and I asked for a warm table. We were shown to a booth under the heater which was turned on high for me. We both enjoyed our food. Friendly personable service.

Really good service and location; on the whole our meal tasted good. Our mains could've done with dips as it was a tad dry so will do this next time I dine here! They also didn't have the dessert I wanted so hopefully I'll be able to try it next time.

Turkish cafe is one of those places you can always trust to do a good job with food. Haven't been for a while so decided to go over the long weekend. Was a bit skeptical when say only one person was managing the whole cafe including service as well as cooking. Ordered the Chicken Shawarma Kebab which came pretty quickly and was really a delicious meal with chicken, hummus, rice and salad.

How can I begin to describe what is one of the best kebabs I have had.

Every meal is a delight. I have made it a point to have a different meal when I dine and am always happy with the food and service.

Great food, good portions. Good for a lunch break during work week!

Delicious example of gormet Turkish food, in a convenient location. Had a chicken salad which was perfect, complete with a range of condiments and balanced spices. The staff are friendly and congenial. Would definitely come back! You wont be disappointed.

The food was fantastic, flavors are great and portions are really good. This has become one of our favorite places to eat and will be back to try more of the menu 😊 Staff are extremely friendly!

Awesome place to experience great Turkish cuisines. We have been to true restaurants for many years. Never disappointed. The platter is the best option to try all different great food in one single dish. The renovation gave the place a brighter and modern dining ambience. Love it!

The food is pure authentic as if one is in Istanbul. Great host who advises on the tasting if you are a new customer. Options for both vegetarian and non veg. Portions are good and filling. Accidentally discovered the place and come here since. Simply the best I have had not only in Auckland but entire New Zealand

Very friendly staff and great tasting food. Was apprehensive at first as I've had bad experiences with Turkish food in the past, but I will definitely be returning here. Very tasty and filling food at reasonable prices.

Been coming here since 1988 and always has outstanding food. Can't go past the bosses special, an absolute feast and incredible value for money. Still remains our favourite restaurant

Came with my family on the last night of our one month NZ trip. My parents used to come when they were younger before I was born. The food is just as amazing as it was 20+ years ago! Definitely recommend for a good Turkish feed 😄

Friendly service, lovely food at a great price. I would definitely eat there again.

The food was great, decent prices with large servings, and super friendly staff!

Got hooked up with a last min order. Great customer service and amazing food! Support this business!

Very nice little cafe in Ponsonbay with free parking , plenty of options to choose from , staff very helpful and advise you what to pick to satisfy your tastebuds ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Managed to get the booking last minute when other Turkish restaurant canceled it when we were about to leave 😀

Delicious food and great service. I tried it four years ago, it still tastes good as ever. We had the Bosses's special for two, everything thing tastes good.