Visitors consistently praise Hamurcu for its handmade mantı and yağlama; multiple reviewers call the mantı 'the best I've had in a long time' and describe the yağlama as 'legendary' or 'easily the favorite'. Several guests highlight less-common items such as gabini and Circassian-style dumplings, and one reviewer specifically says they loved a potato-based psihaluva (potato hingel) they discovered there.
Reviewers repeatedly mention the staff and owners by tone: 'friendly', 'sweet', 'warm and welcoming' and 'genuine shopkeepers'. A recurring theme in reviews is the family atmosphere — diners say the food tastes like it comes from grandmothers' hands. The official site and multiple reviews also note a wide variety of mantı, including seafood options and unusual fillings like liver or tripe, which intrigued adventurous eaters.
A common complaint is portion size for some plates and side dishes; a few reviewers felt the sides were 'a little small' and another said one yağlama's minced-meat flavour was overshadowed by other ingredients. A couple of guests described certain dishes as 'a little bland', while many others found seasonings and richness just right. Practical tips from visitors: try the buttermilk (one review called it 'legendary'), order the cheese fritters and çiğ börek, and don't miss the borscht soup praised as 'healing' and comforting.
Cleanliness and restrooms receive positive mentions — several guests explicitly praised spotless toilets and a neat kitchen. A minor downside noted by a reviewer is that the dining atmosphere isn't 'very cozy' during renovations, but most say friendly service more than makes up for any lack of ambience. Overall, reviewers recommend going early in peak mealtimes if you want to avoid waiting and to sample a range of mantı varieties as the menu is broad and frequently described as excellent value.