Taste of Turkey
One of the best things about visiting Istanbul on holiday is trying out the fantastic Turkish cuisine that you can find in most of the local restauramts. Most people in the UK think of kebabs when they are asked about Turkish food, but the menus at some of the top restaurants in Istanbul – and even some of the street cafes – are much more varied than just slabs of meat, salad and pitta bread!
As you might expect from Turkey’s location, our food is as much a mix of cultures and tastes as our architecture, art and people. The influences come from as far as the Balkans, Central Asia and even the Middle East. Breakfast is an important meal in Turkey, and many cafes and bars will serve the strong, bitter Turkish tea, along with sweet snacks, cheese, meat and even soup. Though if you are visiting during the warm summer months, you might prefer something more refreshing, such as menemem, a preparation of tomatoes, peppers, eggs and olive oil.
For lunch and dinner, there are various specialities that have their roots in Istanbul and there are plenty of local restaurants that serve cuisine from across the country. Try to avoid the tourist areas and eat where the locals eat, if you want to enjoy the best and most authentic Turkish meals. Meze is very popular, especially as a starter or a lunchtime snack. Order a meze and you will be brought a selection of small meals, rather like the Spanish tapas, to tuck into. Some of my favourites are dolma, vine leaves stuffed with rice and meat, and cevizli beber, a preparation of walnut, red pepper, pepper paste, onion and cumin seeds. Spicy, but delicious!
Eating out is an event in Turkey, so be prepared to take your time over courses. If you are travelling alone, bring a book, play awesome solitaire on your mobile or just watch the world go by while meze after meze is brought to your table for you to try.
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