Efendy Modern Turkish restaurant Review

The breakfast were better till last year. But now the quality was not same before . Small portion. Service was bad. Hope they can improve again

This is a great experience. I don t go as much as I would like. My last experience was the brunch and it was really amazing.

Very pricey, I couldn't believe it. The quality of foods were ok but the portion very small.

A great place for breakfast especially if you're bored of eggs, avo and sourdough! Really interesting food and Turkish tea/coffee. Service was a little cold and the waitress panicked when she spilt a coffee on one of the dips - no bother, just get a new one!

We came here on a weekend for brunch and yes it was a little pricy. But the food was really really good. The dips had so much dimension to it and was accompanied by a selection of yummy cheeses and beautiful pastries. My girlfriend loved the coffee but I had a soft spot for the Turkish coffee... bitter but in a good way! The Sujuk was wonderful with an interesting soft sponge texture!

Pricy but great atmosphere and friendly staff

Visited for dinner recently. Warm cosy place with equally warm service. Food was excellent and leans towards finer dining.

The downside is portion size. All three mains were very small portions so if you're hungry, best order a few starters for the table.

Also on the pricey side but worth it for the chance to try some very original Turkish dishes.

Dinner menu is so yummy. I can give it a straight 5 stars. Ambience and food presentation are great too. Staff are friendly, they accommodated us despite no reservation and arriving a bit late. Would definitely recommend to friends.

Breakfast set-menu is average and expensive for what it offers. Would still recommend for a 1-time try though.

Very expensive for that amount of food you are served, the wine is very expensive.

Omg the breakfast is amazing! Service is average though

Authentic Turkish breakfast - delicious, aple serving, supreme service. Efendy stands without an equal.

If you are looking for a great breakfast full of tastes and flavours, it is the best place in all over Sydney area you can find. Prices are so reasonable, customer service is great indeed. Comfortable Outdoor seating area. My suggestions to try with no doubt are:

- Apple tea
- Turkish Coffee
- The big tray of jams and cheese

Lady at the counter decided she can donate a dollar from my card to support some place. Overpriced for the food quality you get. The first lahmacun I ordered was nice and crispy. Second one was quite soft. I deliberatly asked if the manti was home cooked they said yes. But tasted more like a frozen one of the shelf boiled in water and just added some sauce. Definetly not worth the money I spent. If your trying to impress an instagram type person good spot. But definetly not for food.

Sampled their food at the Taste Festival and it was absolutely amazing and mouth watering!!! Chef's and staff we're friendly and welcoming. I CAnnot wait to get to the restaurant for the full experience.

This rating is for their set menu on Sunday morning. Not recommended. Premium price for a below average set menu.

Order the prawn dish - phenomenal. I m not sure what was in it but a taste explosion. And the pide - freshest, softest and tastiest pide I ve ever had. Service was conscientious and attentive too

Nice, attentive and very knowledgeable staff even though if they aren't Turkish. Very traditional and beautiful Turkish environment. However, I haven't had a good experience since the omelette was under-cook. Also, a bit over price for the portion. It was good to experience but I am not gonna try the breakfast again.

Top notch service, beautiful decor and great food. Would definitely come back so we can try more of the menu.

The owner came across rude and obnoxious , service slow and they hardly look around which you have to yell to get their attention at times. Main food was good but I was not a fan of the hot entrees. Paying the bill was also a hassle with a large group. I won't go again .

Wow,amazing food.staff are fantastic and explained any questions we had.our family had a great time.food was excellent.

A Turkish feast for the eyes and the palate. We had breakfast here for my birthday and it was the best culinary experience I've ever had. So many dishes to try; delightful and bottomless apple tea; wonderfully attentive service and a truly authentic experience. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Amazing Turkish food! Lahmacun, Ali Nazik, smoked eggplant, zucchini haydari and Chi kofte were next level delicious. The service was also very friendly. Efendy never disappoints if you are looking for good turkish food! It is perfect for vegetarians as well as meat lovers as there is something for everyone!

Really liked the platter, loved the dipping bits especially the pistachio one.

Efendy is a great local restaurant, serving classic Turkish food. The menu has many interesting dishes. Everything was very tasty, but we particularly liked the confit celeriac (kereviz). The wine list has a good selection of wines from Turkey too.

Been meaning to try here for years and finally got the chance today.... delicious food - we had the Saturday/Sunday banquet lunch - there was so much food.. a great way to try some authentic Turkish food.

Had such a lovely evening at Efendy. Such good service and the food was absolutely amazing!! Definitely recommend to anyone wanting a beautiful evening with fantastic Turkish food.

Food was amazing. We loved it. Thanks for Merve. She was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend.

The venue and food was excellent and the service was superb. I would personally like to thank Merve for attending to us all night and making sure our dining experience was perfect. Thank you again

Great food! Try the lamb pizza thingy, pretty awesome.

We were in the female bathroom and we were waiting for a cubicle. When we saw a staff walk out of the cubicle without washing her hands. We were disgusted and didn't eat anymore from here. Just disgusting! She had shoulder length black hair with a red and white striped shirt and a waiter apron. You won't see us again.

We love Turkish food. It is a usual for us since we visited Turkey. We usually go to near by Turkish kabab shops but wanted to experience the real deal and decided to try Efendy for a Sunday lunch. We were excited that they do a 48 per person set menu as this will allow us to get a feel of how good they are. After all the reviews of this place are great and it Is run by a master chef judge. Boy were we disappointed. I think the food is no better than what you find in any local street corner kabab shop. The Adana kabab was the toughest I have had. The mangal special is 2 chicken wings spiced with salt and red pepper. Same goes for Chicken thigh. Couldn t differentiate between them. Warm bread came out to be cold tough bread. The only thing good is the location and venue.

Great Turkish food. Everything was so yummy and the people there so friendly. Nice decoration too. Highly recommended.

The special breakfast it's something that I definitely recommend. Fantastic food and service. Will be back for sure!

I am baised for this place. 100% Turkish tucker. Thanks team.

Well worth a visit, a place where expectations meet reality. Breakfast blends into brunch nicely.
Quality and range of food is spot on, service is attentive without being clingy.
The only bugbear is the price; however, all is forgiven when staring at a table of empty serving dishes, having feasted like a king.

Food is great but the portions are a bit small for the price. Quality above average.

Amazing food...sorry we didn't have time to take before photos as we were too busy indulging in the great mezzes...Our server even spent time to preparing the Kebab of the Night at our table... The Turkish Wine complementing the beautiful dishes

A bit pricey, but very nice food and service, definitely worth

Rarely have I had such a delicious meal. Not only was the food amazing, but the staff was also very kind and quick. They served all kinds of Turkish food successfully. I strongly recommend here to anyone who wants to have a great time.

Always 5 star food, service, hospitality. Great mother's day feast. Thank you to the staff at Efendy for your efforts.

Was not impressed at all by the food, the servings were measly. The food was not Turkish food, if it was an attempt to modernize Turkish food, then it is a massive fail. For 6 adults, 3 children and a baby, I felt the food was terribly overpriced. I had the lamb shoulder which was very tender but ridiculously swimming in oil, overly salty and placed on bread that you couldn't eat without invoking a heart attack.

Couldn't have dessert because we were told to leave because we had gone over the two hour dining experience.

No consideration for kids meals so don't bother if you're a family and wanting a family night out.

Veery overpriced, food lacked in imagination. Presentation was good and staff was polite.

Great Turkish cuisine. Highly recommend their breakfast gourmet. Expensive and you may not be able to finish. But it is a great experience.

Probably the most authentic turkish meat feast and kebab diversities delivering here in Sydney. Check out the Anatolia book as well if you want a journey to the roots of your dishes .

The breakfast here is a great experience; a large selection of cheese, jam, bread and pastry. Great to go as a group. Dinner however, for the price you pay, you receive a very small portion of food.

Nice atmosphere friendly staff tasty food portions looked small but turned out to more than enough

Super nice food and really good Turkish wine
Staff were indeed friendly and approachable.
Price is above average but worthy.

Absolutely a stunning little place, great food, atmosphere and service. We got the banquet and couldn't finish so much of the food. The portions were very generous would highly recommend and will be coming back again!

Don't get me wrong, the food is to die for! However, the portions are so small which is, in my opinion, quiet the opposite of what traditional food should be. Not enough to feed a hungry turkish man here, just a posh place for fancy cougars.
Felt so hungry despite spending close to $200....
Want some real Turkish food? Go to Auburn you will eat like a king!

We had two amazing meals here. Both breakfast and dinner were delicious and we will definitely come back for more!

Nice atmosphere, satisfying portions and very taste food. I had a very good dinner here. Nice selection of Turkish wines. Definitely recommended if you wish to try Turkish cuisine.

I think this place is the top representative of Turkish food in Sydney. Great selection of Turkish wine and high quality food. Cozy and friendly. I recommend it also for breakfast / brunch

If you're really looking for a big breakfast Efendy is the place!

A wonderful evening in the courtyard, delicious food and beautifully looked after by Alp. Definitely coming again!

I am in love with this restaurant! Great experience, friendly staff, amazing food!!!!

Has to be one of the best Turkish restaurants in Sydney. Every dish delicious.

Beautiful Turkish food with a wonderful staff. Fully authentic in a nice,quite part of town.

The BEST breakfast feast you can imagine. If you want to have a brunch that s a little different - go here! Amazing Turkish feast for brunch that you cannot fault. Service is also amazing!

incredible food. felt completely stuffed to the brim with amazing turkish flavours

Food was tasty but come in small portions and for what it is a bit too pricy. Staff was friendly. Location easy to find. Outdoor area was cute. Its ok to go there once.

A bit pricey, and the portions are small. But the food and the atmosphere is worth it. Definitely recommend to try Turkish breakfast there.

Food was nice. Not amazing, for the price. Service was quite poor.

The Van breakfast was outstanding as was the service.

Amazing food and friendly staff. A good place to experience Turkish cuisine.

In Sazanda grill, a perfect place in the circle of friends in the family

You get what you pay for and it is very reminiscent of great and memorable food platters that you would experience in Turkey. I have been to 95% of turkish restaurants in Australia and Efendy easily takes the cake for being the best. Will return for more.

First time being to Efendy and I must say it was exceptional. Ambiance, food, drinks and staff. Thank you for making our night spectacular. Definitely will repeat.

Sydney, be ready to eat with your eyes in a very tasty way! Voted Sydney's best breakfast by smh good food in 2014; Efendy delivers to it's reputation. For $29 per person, be prepared to taste amazing breakfast treats the Turkish way. I loved it! Make sure you book.

Start with the hot food which included sausages and a mix of menemen eggs with some bread. The sausages and eggs had a nice dash of spice. Accompany this with the warm bread and enjoy the spreads. Wow. It was amazing start off to this feast of a meal.

Look up my blog for the most incredible and tasty looking photos under Weekendfoodescapes by Lisa

The Breakfast is sensational! One of a kind, delicious and great portions. However the dinner menu is overpriced with tiny portions.

Never fails to impress. Great food for dinner or brunch on a weekend. Their staff makes it hard not come back. Super friendly and customer focused.

Perfection in every single aspect. Good range of options, everything sounds tempting, and all the dishes we tried were absolutely delicious. Nice drinks, including non-alcoholic (I recommend the lemonade with pomegranate). Cute setting. Super professional service. Nothing to fault, except that it s not close enough to where I live. Which is good, otherwise I d eat there every single day and would become obese. Thank you team Efendy, please don t change a thing!

Good food and excellent services, definitely recommended