Traditional Greek meze includes tzatziki, spinach pie, and various fried vegetables. Halloumi cheese can be cooked in pan-fried or grilled versions. Lamb meatballs (Keftedes arni) are a famous meze served in fish taverns. Traditional Greek cheese pies (tiropitakia) are made with feta and phyllo
Turkish food is fresh and made from scratch with traditional ingredients. Turkish meze plates typically contain 4-8 different dishes. Most dishes are eaten with bread and Turkish tea
Located in Fener & Balat neighborhood of Istanbul. Known for fresh seafood and Turkish meze dishes. Features home-made specials including pastures and halva
Located at Postane, Manastır Yolu no:28/A, Tuzla/İstanbul. Open daily from 10am to 1pm
Ayran is a popular probiotic-rich yogurt drink with refreshing mint flavor. Cacık is a chilled yogurt soup with cucumber and mint
Turkish cuisine evolved from Ottoman and Seljuk periods through centuries of cultural interactions. Traditional Turkic elements like yogurt and kaymak influenced Mediterranean and Balkan cuisines. First major culinary studies began in 1948 with Süheyl Ünver's book