Gürkan Şef Steakhouse

We happened on this place by accident while shopping in sisli and couldn’t be happier that we did! Not having been to a Turkish steakhouse before, we didn’t know what to expect. Luckily, all the usuals could be found with the exception of my fave, the ribeye.
We ordered the porterhouse, filet mignon with sauce and lamb chops. To accompany, we ordered green salad and a. nice bottle of cabernet sauvignon. Salad was flavorful with pomegranate and corn and light oil dressing. Shortly before the salad we were bought shot glasses of what I believe was a peppery beef broth that whet our appetites! After salad we enjoyed a complimentary beef appetizer. We didn’t know what ot was, but it was delicious!
The porterhouse was served «Turkish style» which means it was pre-​cut and served with plenty of au jus. I enjoyed the seasoning but would. prefer to cuty. own steak.
The filet was served with garlic fries and a curry flavored sauce. The fries were awesome, but none too impressed with the filet, which was also precut, although the sauce was flavorful.
The lamb chops were fantastic.
For dessert, we order a candied zucchini dish and didn’t know what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised. We also received a complimentary chocolate mousse that was really good.
Service was more than adequate.
We even spotted Gurkan Sef who was kind enough to take a picture with the girls.