
4.4 ·
Wander off the main road in Balat to find Forno Balat, a light-filled neighborhood favorite. Tear into crispy fresh lahmacun or a cheesy pide in its warm, relaxed rooms.
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Forno Balat sits just off the main road in Balat, serving breakfast, lahmacun, pide and pizza from 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM. Reviewers describe freshly baked, crispy lahmacun that is generous enough for one person, along with a very cheesy pepperoni pide and a good salad.
The space is airy and well lit, with a second room available when the main area fills up, and prices are described as reasonable. A warm neighborhood feel makes it a good fit for couples and relaxed lunches.
Forno Balat sits just off the main road in Balat, serving breakfast, lahmacun, pide and pizza from 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM. Reviewers describe freshly baked, crispy lahmacun that is generous enough for one person, along with a very cheesy pepperoni pide and a good salad.
The space is airy and well lit, with a second room available when the main area fills up, and prices are described as reasonable. A warm neighborhood feel makes it a good fit for couples and relaxed lunches.
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Good lahmacun in Balat, each portion is good for 1 person. Prices are reasonable. Space is nice with a lot of light and air circulation. We sat at the “second” room as the main space was busy, and while the staff were kind unfortunately the service was very slow, and it was a bit difficult to get attention of the…
Jesse Ledwin Lebe
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