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What is Baba Mutfağı?+
A family-run esnaf lokantası, a Turkish home-cooking restaurant, in Muratpaşa, Antalya, near Hadrian's Gate. A father and his son have run it for about six years.
Where exactly are you?+
Haşimişcan, 1251. Sk. No:24, Muratpaşa, Antalya. About a 4-minute walk from Hadrian's Gate (Üç Kapılar), and a short walk from Kaleiçi, the Old Town.
When are you open?+
Monday to Saturday, 11:30 to 17:30. Closed on Sunday. We cook for lunch, and the trays are fullest before 4 pm.
What kind of food do you serve?+
Traditional Turkish home cooking: soups, stews, köfte, dolma and sarma, olive-oil vegetables, pilafs and salads. The menu changes every day.
What is a lokanta?+
Turkey's neighbourhood canteen. Hot dishes wait in big trays at the counter: you look, point, and get a half or full portion. The menu changes every day.
Do you have vegan or vegetarian dishes?+
Yes, vegan and vegetarian dishes are available: olive-oil vegetables, beans, lentils and veggie stews. Ask at the counter which ones are meat-free today.
Do you deliver?+
Yes. Call 0541 133 40 41 for delivery. We also cook for offices and group orders.
Is there an English menu?+
There's no printed menu: you see the food at the counter. Our team will walk you through every dish, and many guests mention the help in English.
Are you inside Kaleiçi?+
Just outside it, near Hadrian's Gate, a short walk from the Old Town.
Do I need a reservation?+
No, just walk in. You choose your food at the counter.
I don't speak Turkish. How do I order?+
Just point at the trays. Our team will tell you what each dish is.
Do locals eat here?+
Yes, every day: shopkeepers, bankers, teachers and families. Travellers find us through Google.
Is the tea free?+
Yes. A glass of Turkish tea after your meal is on us.