Located in Moda district near Aya Triada Rum Orthodox Church. Two-floor theater-like venue with bijou patio space. Exterior facade matches architectural style of nearby Dün and Yer cafes
Turkish cuisine is rich due to diverse products and cultural interactions. Main meals consist of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Traditional meals include soups, meat dishes, and pastries
Ahmet Tanrıverdi, a former Galatasaray soccer player, became a local institution. His mother was a Georgian refugee who introduced him to local cuisine. He published eight books about Büyükada and its culinary heritage
Founded in 1888 by Hacı Abdullah Efendi in Karaköy, Istanbul. First officially registered restaurant in Turkey, granted by Sultan Abdul Hamid II. Moved multiple times between Karaköy and Beyoğlu since 1916. Opened branch in Ankara in 2016 for Forestry Department
Cooking Alaturka offers group cooking lessons with master chefs. Turkish cuisine courses reflect Istanbul's exotic ambiance. Cooking Alaturka operates 10:30-22:30, closed on Sundays
Eggplants should be peeled in zebra pattern to prevent falling apart. Salt water soaking was traditionally used to remove eggplant bitterness. Lean ground beef is recommended for stuffing. Garlic should be used sparingly to avoid suppressing taste