THE TURKISH TABLE

BEST FOR Generous Turkish food and hospitality. FOOD Expect simple Middle-Eastern street food at its freshest and most honest. Popular choices for groups on the small menu include the generous mixed grill platter, which heaves under the weight of eight large lamb kebabs, warm, buttery fragrant rice, rotis, fresh greens, salsa and a terrific raw onion slaw-like salad seasoned generously with sumac. Vegetarians can try the mezze platter with hummus, ezme (tomato and fresh herb salsa) and cacik (tzatziki), as well as fragrant rice and sogurtme, a traditional creamy brinjal dip. The desserts are homely; the baklava is deliciously buttery, sweet and nutty. DRINKS No liquor is permitted on the premises. Try Turkish teas and lassis. SERVICE The waiters are informative, friendly and fast. AMBIENCE The décor is reminiscent of an ordinary dining room. Duncan Yard as a whole is kid-friendly, featuring a jungle gym within the complex. (KM)