{"id":72735,"date":"2023-10-06T09:05:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T13:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=72735"},"modified":"2023-10-06T09:05:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T13:05:42","slug":"our-visit-to-nar-restaurant-turkish-cuisine-in-the-flatiron-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/72735\/our-visit-to-nar-restaurant-turkish-cuisine-in-the-flatiron-district\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Visit to Nar Restaurant: Turkish Cuisine in the Flatiron District"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lovely newcomer to the thriving and ever-changing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyctourism.com\/new-york\/manhattan\/flatiron-district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FlatIron neighborhood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nar Restaurant on 34 East 20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Street.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we walked to the bright whitewashed wood walls and ceiling, we were greeted with smiles by Ilia the GM.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handing over service to Mehmet we were in excellent hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mehmet was knowledgeable and charming.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We trusted Mehmet\u2019s recommendations and were not disappointed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72737\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72737 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nar.jpeg\" alt=\"nar\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72737 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nar.jpeg\" alt=\"nar\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nar.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nar-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nar-315x420.jpeg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> Nar. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Our Cocktails:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nature\u2019s UFO: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bourbon, Cappelletti, Luxardo Marachino Liqueur, Prange Bitters, Black Lemon Bitters, Hint of Raki<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Described as a Turkish Old Fashion enjoyed by a delighted Mike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had the <strong>Turkish Delight<\/strong>: Woodville Homemade Grenadine. Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitter, Homemade Pistachio Orgeat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was Turkey in a glass.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72736\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72736\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72736 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-turkish-nyc.jpeg\" alt=\"Nar turkish nyc\" width=\"500\" height=\"706\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72736 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-turkish-nyc.jpeg\" alt=\"Nar turkish nyc\" width=\"500\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-turkish-nyc.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-turkish-nyc-212x300.jpeg 212w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-turkish-nyc-297x420.jpeg 297w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> The cocktails. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>The Appetizers at Nar Restaurant<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting with Shakshuka, potatoes, Eggplant, Zucchini, Yogurt, and Tomato Sauce. Beautifully arranged with a lovely way to start this well-anticipated meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding to our culinary journey we enjoyed Grilled Iriskit &amp; Hellim Cheese \u2013 Caramelized Beef Sausage and Halloumi Cheese. Beautifully prepared sausage and who doesn\u2019t love grilled cheese?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both appetizers were a wonderful beginning to a great story.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72739\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72739\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72739 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-nyc.jpeg\" alt=\"turkish restaurant nyc\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72739 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-nyc.jpeg\" alt=\"turkish restaurant nyc\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-nyc.jpeg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-nyc-350x230.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-nyc-696x456.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-nyc-640x420.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Appetizers. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Our Mains<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nar Kebab &#8211; Hand Minced Beef and Lamb, Maras Pepper, Pistachio. Smoked Yogurt, Roasted tomatoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meat melted in your mouth with spices and herbs that take you to exotic places through your taste buds. I personally love pistachios in everything, so this was a big plus for me.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until I tasted this smoked yogurt, plate lickingly good!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bit of a kick and perfectly balanced sauce partnered with the beef and lamb. By the way, these were roasted tomatoes on the vine. The best tomatoes right now in my opinion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these components make up a gorgeous plate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mike has the Filet Mignon Kebab \u2013 Chargrilled Filet Mignon, red Pepper hummus, and sweet onion.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presentation was with a natural dramatic flair.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfectly cooked. Red pepper Hummus was the star on this plate.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72740\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72740\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72740 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-in-nyc.jpeg\" alt=\"turkish restaurant in nyc\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72740 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-in-nyc.jpeg\" alt=\"turkish restaurant in nyc\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-in-nyc.jpeg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-in-nyc-350x230.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-in-nyc-696x456.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-in-nyc-640x420.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Mains at Nar. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72741 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-review.jpeg\" alt=\"Nar review\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72741 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-review.jpeg\" alt=\"Nar review\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-review.jpeg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-review-350x230.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-review-696x456.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-review-640x420.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72738 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-in-new-york-city.jpeg\" alt=\"turkish restaurant in new york city\" width=\"600\" height=\"564\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72738 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-in-new-york-city.jpeg\" alt=\"turkish restaurant in new york city\" width=\"600\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-in-new-york-city.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-in-new-york-city-319x300.jpeg 319w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/turkish-restaurant-in-new-york-city-447x420.jpeg 447w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript>Dessert<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final chapter in this story was topped off with Turkish Delight Lava Cake and Cennet Camuru.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkish Delight Lava Cake takes Lava Cake to another level.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate Sauce, Pistachio Turkish Delight, and ice cream.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I never have had the pleasure of Turkish delight. I didn\u2019t know what I was missing. It can be described as a candy with pistachio, and pomegranate candy chewy and sweet and a perfect bite. This was inside the Lava Cake. Amazing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cennet Camura \u2013 Kadaifi, Pistachio, Cotton Candy and Vanilla Ice Cream.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kadaifi is a pastry made in a special form of shredded phyllo dough.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72746\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72746 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-Restaurant-nyc.jpeg\" alt=\"Nar Restaurant nyc\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72746 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-Restaurant-nyc.jpeg\" alt=\"Nar Restaurant nyc\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-Restaurant-nyc.jpeg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-Restaurant-nyc-350x230.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-Restaurant-nyc-696x456.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-Restaurant-nyc-640x420.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Deserts at Nar. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72744 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-NYC.jpeg\" alt=\"Nar NYC\" width=\"600\" height=\"796\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72744 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-NYC.jpeg\" alt=\"Nar NYC\" width=\"600\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-NYC.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-NYC-226x300.jpeg 226w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-NYC-317x420.jpeg 317w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was made as a bed with Cotton Candy\u2026yes, please. Sprinkled generously with Pistachio topped with vanilla ice cream. All you want in a dessert.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>To conclude&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally this would be the exclamation to a lovely dinner and end of the story but truly what we were waiting for was the perfect tiny cup of Turkish coffee.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truly the best cup of coffee I ever had.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72745\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72745\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72745 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-Restaurant-new-york-city.jpeg\" alt=\"Nar Restaurant new york city\" width=\"600\" height=\"648\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72745\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72745 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-Restaurant-new-york-city.jpeg\" alt=\"Nar Restaurant new york city\" width=\"600\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-Restaurant-new-york-city.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-Restaurant-new-york-city-278x300.jpeg 278w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-Restaurant-new-york-city-389x420.jpeg 389w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript> Truly the best cup of coffee I ever had. Photo by Faith Rein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all that I can say this was a great story and a perfect evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34 East 20th Street, 917-388-3195<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/narrestaurantnyc\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAR on Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more photos and reels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to read more of our latest posts? Check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/61338\/the-best-breweries-in-brooklyn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best breweries in Brooklyn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lovely newcomer to the thriving and ever-changing FlatIron neighborhood. Nar Restaurant on 34 East 20th Street. As we walked to the bright whitewashed wood walls and ceiling, we were greeted with smiles by Ilia the GM.&nbsp; Handing over service to Mehmet we were in excellent hands. Mehmet was knowledgeable and charming.&nbsp; We trusted Mehmet\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":154,"featured_media":72743,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[314,777,770,774],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-72735","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dining-nightlife","8":"category-fine-dining","9":"category-food-drink","10":"category-restaurants-food-drink"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":72743,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nar-nyc-review-350x230.jpeg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72735","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/154"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72735"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72735\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/72743"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=72735"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=72735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}