Established in 2004, Talullas has become a favorite dining and late night destination among locals and visiting foodies alike with their unique Turkish Cuisine, perfectly situated on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Turkish cuisine is one of the world’s top cuisines, joining the ranks of French, Chinese, Italian, and the like. Like the country’s cultural mosaic, the food of Turkey is very colorful and contains countless different influences and tastes. The cuisine of Turkey has continued to evolve over centuries, deriving influence from its rich history of lands that hosted first the Byzantine, and then the Ottoman Empires.
Some favorite menu items:
- Talullas’ Güveç: A delightful entrée of sautéed seasonal vegetables slowly casseroled in a rich tomato, herb and wine sauce presented with a choice of lamb, chicken, shrimp or vegetarian.
- Sebzeli Musakka: Layers of eggplant, zucchini, carrots, peas, peppers, onions, tomatoes and potatoes, topped with Bechamel sauce and cheese.
- Baklava: a decadent dessert pastry made from layers of filo dough, which are then filled with chopped nuts and soaked in sugar syrup. It originated in Ottoman Palace kitchens and became the most popular dessert in Turkey.
Talullas serves traditional Turkish drinks, and is known for delicious wine, Rakia or beer.
The cozy atmosphere is set amidst a bustling college town thoroughfare and attracts students, professors, visiting friends and family and locals. Here’s what some visitors say:
“As a Turkish person, I think the mezzes are really good. Try both the hot and cold mezze platters. Don’t forget to drink raki!”
“The food is wonderful! I have never had a bad or even fair meal. For parties of four to six, ask for one of the window tables. It’s much more private and you can people watch.”
“Try the Vegetarian Masala and make a reservation for the front table. Great service and amazing food.”
Talullas
456 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 933-1177
Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday, 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Closed on Monday
