For under $22 enjoy a heaping plate of halal Turkish food in Allston at Turkish Lazuri Cafe. The “Adana Kebab,” one of Lazuri Cafe’s bestselling plates, comes with two juicy grilled lamb skewers prepared with authentic Turkish spices, rice, salad, and pillowy homemade bread.
Due to rising demand since opening in the former Whole Heart Provisions spot in Allston in March 2021, the authentic Turkish restaurant recently expanded into an even larger space just a few doors down, just in time for Ramadan. Turkish Lazuri Cafe is serving up even more of its delicious, authentic Turkish brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert to Bostonians.
About Turkish Lazuri Cafe
Turkish Lazuri Cafe first brought its authentic halal Turkish food to Allston in 2021. Chef Ziya manages the kitchen at Turkish Lazuri Cafe. Ziya’s been in the cooking scene for over a quarter century, transporting Bostonians to Turkey through the palate.
What to order
In addition to the popular Adana Kabob, which is a homerun meal for lamb lovers, there’s an extensive assortment at Lazuri Cafe, so here are a few highlights. The entire menu is halal, so those observing a halal diet can order easily, while everyone can enjoy the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
Among the most popular brunch options is “Kahvalti Tabagi,” a $17 massive Turkish breakfast plate with all the works. Sample an assortment of fresh salads, olives, cheeses, eggs, dipping sauces and homemade bread. Complement your Turkish breakfast with an authentic Turkish coffee prepared in Copper cezve.
Don’t leave Lazuri Cafe without trying these three sharing plates. Indulge in an Ezme Salad, more a dip than salad, which features a traditional spicy mashed herb and tomato dip served with hot, fluffy bread. Sigara Borek is another must for cheese lovers—these savory pastries are skinny rolls of fried phyllo dough stuffed with gooey cheese, eggs and parsley.
Pide—a baked Turkish flatbread with an oval, boat-like appearance—comes in eight different flavors at Lazuri Cafe. Get whichever you’re feeling, or try the Gozleme, a stuffed flatbread with ground beef, feta, and spinach.
Manti, Turkish dumplings filled with beef and topped with a smooth garlic yogurt and butter are an immediate crowd pleaser. For entrees, try one of the authentic Turkish kebab options like kofte, Doner, or Adana.
All the food and dessert is made in house, so there’s really no wrong choices. Turkish Lazuri Cafe’s signature baked kunefe—a dessert with gooey cheese sandwiched between homemade sweet crispy pastry dough, baked and drizzled with simple syrup— tantalizes all the textures.
Kazandibi a burnt milk pudding is another delicacy we recommend for dessert.
Find Turkish Lazuri Cafe at:
1 N Beacon St, Allston, MA 02134