What's on offer here? LALE 1973 is one of the food addresses in Merkez. What size are we talking? Restaurants in Merkez run anywhere from a single counter to a full dining room — no way to tell from outside. Need a reservation? Depends entirely on the place and the day; a quick call before you go never hurts. What kind of food? Ask when you get there — menus vary more than the storefront lets on.