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 This sweet little restaurant is brand new to the Valencia St. Corridor, located at Guerrero and 22nd. St. This corner is just becoming an little restaurant Mecca, and Tuba fits right in Bringing you some fantastic Mediterranean Turkish dishes. This is a small place not meant for huge crowds, but on most nights you will find every table filled. Why? because the food is delicious. It's Mediterranean, and eastern Mediterranean, with obvious affinities for the neighboring cuisines of Greece, Lebanon, and the Arab Middle East. It suggests simplicity, honesty, healthfulness; there is plenty of yogurt, lamb, and eggplant. At the same time, it has its own character and distinctive dishes.

The signature dish is Sigara Boregi, a cigar like flute filled with Feta Cheese and Spinach deep fried and to a light crispy texture. But the best way to dine at TUBA, is to go in a group of 3-4 and order the combination platters. With the best being is the $24.00 Kabab plate, good for at least 3 people. Chunks of skewered lamb and chicken coming right off the charcoal grill, plus Adana and Kofte Kebabs, spiced ground beef plus a tiny lamb chop all on one plate. Served with round loafs of warm bread.

Location: 1007 22nd St. at Guerrero St. Hours: Mon-Thu, Sun- 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat-5pm-11pm. Phone: 415-862-8822.

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