
Laid-back Turkish restaurant for barbecued meat & seafood dishes, plus salads, baklava & wine.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Monday | 12–10:30 AM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 502 Ross Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Phone: (408) 747-1888
Website: http://mangalsv.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: mangalsv.comthetroy.io
Order: Order online
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Reviews
What was even more disappointing than the food was the staff’s behavior. The restaurant closes at 10:00 PM, and although they seated us shortly after 9:00 PM, we felt rushed the entire time. While we were still eating, staff members were hovering around our table, standing nearby and staring at us, clearly pressuring us to leave. At one point, the waitress took my plate away while I was still eating, which I found incredibly disrespectful.
As we were leaving, I took a sip of water, and within minutes they had turned off all the outside lights and the entire staff left around 10:05 PM. If the goal is to leave the premises exactly at closing time, the kitchen should stop seating guests earlier. Rushing customers out in this manner is unprofessional and unacceptable.
This was one of the most uncomfortable and disrespectful dining experiences I’ve ever had.
I went to Mangal for their supposedly well-known Turkish breakfast buffet. At $35 a person on a Saturday, I expected at least clarity and hospitality. What I got was chaos and cold service.
Let’s start with the food:
Nothing was labeled. I had no idea what I was eating — was it Turkish? Mediterranean? Leftovers? The famous Turkish egg dishes were either missing entirely or disguised in unlabeled trays. What looked like sausages were hot dogs in red sauce. Where was the garlic yogurt with chili flakes? The menemen? The spinach eggs? If they were there, they were impossible to identify.
The buffet looked like someone’s mom made a dozen casseroles last night and reheated them in souffle dishes. Even the roasted peppers — a staple — were a mess. You had to scoop one big soggy chunk, and the yogurt (a cornerstone of Turkish cuisine) was an afterthought.
Decor? Not bad. Empty at 9:30 though, which says something. It filled out slightly around 10, but not by much.
Service? Nonexistent. We seated ourselves — fine. But not a single offer of tea, coffee, or even a glance from the staff. No warmth. No pride. The young staff (possibly family?) looked like they couldn’t care less. Zero engagement. No eye contact. No help.
This is the Bay Area. We’re surrounded by vibrant, welcoming international food experiences. And this ain’t one of them. If you want to charge $35 for a buffet, at least guide the customer through what they’re eating. I wanted to go on a cultural journey. I ended up with a plate of confusion and a lentil soup (which, to be fair, was the only thing I actually enjoyed).
Food gets a D.
Experience? An F.
Hospitality? Nonexistent.
Would I come back? Not a chance.
And if you’re the owner? Don’t hide — step up. Because if this is how you represent your culture, your restaurant, and your team… it needs a hard reset.