Tabelog ratingBURGAZ ADA (ブルガズ アダ) in Azabujuban offers not just Turkish food, but a reconstruction of a lavish dinner at the court of the Ottoman sultans. The experience is educational and theatrical, with each course served on period-style crockery and accompanied by historical explanations from the knowledgeable owner and staff.
The meal is famously front-loaded. Nearly every review praises the opening sequence: a golden platter holding more than ten different types of 'meze', a dazzling start to the meal. This is followed by multiple varieties of warm, house-baked 'ekmek' bread. For the main course, guests consistently highlight the spring lamb chops, fragrant with Aegean herbs, and the house 'kyofte'. The experience is complemented by a selection of Turkish wines and memorable desserts, including a chestnut dish and 'muhallebi', a milk pudding.
While the food receives high praise, some diners note operational issues. The multi-course dinner is a long affair, often lasting from 2.5 to 3.5 hours. A few guests have also mentioned that the small dining room can become noisy, and that some dishes felt a little heavy for their taste.
Dinner courses typically cost between ¥15,000 and ¥19,999 per person. Reviewers have recently paid for set menus priced at ¥12,100, ¥13,200 (the Nergis course), and up to around ¥18,700, with a 10% service charge added. Most diners feel the price is fair for such a rare and carefully executed high-end dining experience.
- Booking: Reservations are required, though the restaurant may accept phone calls for same-day visits if there is availability. Booking ahead is recommended.
- Arrival: The restaurant is a 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Azabu-Juban Station, located on the 3rd floor of the Azabu Rokudo building.
- Duration: Plan for a long dinner; the full tasting menu experience takes between 2.5 and 3.5 hours.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners), electronic money (transportation IC cards like Suica, iD, QUICPay), and QR code payments (PayPay) are accepted. A 10% service charge is added to the bill.
- Children: Please note that preschool-aged children are not permitted in the restaurant.
- Dress Code: A dress code is in place; guests are asked to refrain from wearing extremely casual clothing.
- Seating: The intimate dining room has 20 seats, including curtained semi-private tables for two or four people.
- Language: Staff are welcoming to international visitors, with explanations of the dishes available in English and Turkish.
