Since i'm not familiar with middle eastern food, i can't really judge or comment on whether Achelya's food is authentic or not. We ordered the Dip Platter for Two, a lamb iskender, and a Mixed Grill to share. All the dishes were quite tasty, and i especially liked the chicken. However the lamb meat was strange and had a 'bouncy' texture to it. Since we ordered the lamb iskender as well as the mixed grill (which also had the lamb in it), we had a lot of bouncy lamb to go thru.
It was also very hard to get the wait staff's attention despite the place being not too full or busy.
However i've walked past this place many times on Saturday nights, and they do have some awesome and lively entertainment with a turkish band and belly dancers (it's especially funny when the belly dancers get customers to dance with them). So if you don't mind waiting a while for service and for your food to come out, then Achelya is worth checking out on Saturday nights.
Approximate cost: $15 - $25
There is nothing good about the food at this place. Very disappointing for a Turkish restaruant and turkish food. The lamb meat is the cheap mixed minced meat and the rice, salad are nothing to talk about at all. The only reason people go there is to smoke the Nargile but not for the food. Visited this restaurant with a large group of people for a birthday and i am glad it wasn't my birthday as i would have ended up in tears. Don't bother if you think you will get a good quality Turkish meal, you will be disappointed.
Approximate cost: $20
I have mixed reviews about this restaurant, we went there for a girls night out before my wedding. We had a package through a company that did belly dancing and food and dancing afterwards. The night went really well I enjoyed myself heaps however that night I wasn't too well and was like that the rest of the week. A few of the other girls also had the same experience. (if you know what I mean)
