Feeling hungry from the wait, I started dinner with the Red Lentil Soup ($3.30). Warm, slightly spiced and with bits of lentils, it was delicious. Reminded me of a Mulligatawny soup served in Kranji Cookhouse. The bread that came with it was great too, with or without the soup.
For mains, I chose the Chef Plate ($14.90) which consists of Doner Kebap, Izgara Kofte and a skewer of Shish Kebap (according to the menu). Not being a food expert of any sorts, I couldn't name what was on my plate. But I'm quite certain despite the dish's name, no chefs were harmed in the making of the dish.
I enjoyed the chicken and beef which were marinated in spices and grilled. The meat was tender and the heady mix of spices inviting. I didn't quite take to the salsa/salad which had a rather 'raw' taste though.
To go with the meats, there were two pieces of Turkish bread. It was the same bread that accompanied the soup. Thick, substantial and chewy, I love it! Thank you for being my carbo that night. It was my pleasure.
Dessert came in the form of Bakiava ($3.80 for 2 pieces). This is really for those with a sweet tooth. The pastry was drenched in some kind of syrup that totally drown the ground pistachios. Too sweet for my liking but I think the Turkish really like their desserts really sweet.
In the end, it was a sweet ending meeting up with friends whom I used to see on an almost daily basis but are now taking different paths. Till the next one guys! Tony, counting on you man.
Sofra Turkish Cafe & Restaurant
#02-42/43/44
Shaw Tower
Tel: 6291 1433
Chew On This: Sign up to be a Sofra member for $12 and be entitled to 12% discount on the spot as well as for subsequent visits over the next 5 years.
3 comments:
Interesting Turkish food!
Alex
Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex
I wonder if this is owned by the same chef.. who had a cafe in Central Mall years ago.. and his wife works in the tv station...??
alex: And delicious too!
crunchasarus rex: Hmm...sounds familiar but I can't confirm this is the place though.
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