Istanbul Recommendation
As an avid traveler I am definitely one to encourage testing out the local foods and in Istanbul I enjoyed many. I was able to find a vegetarian option everywhere I went, and even found a few that were so good I hope to find the recipe and start making them when I get home. I would definitely recommend the Choban Salad – tomato cucumber salad, Gozleme – almost like a Turkish version of a crepe, and Corbasi – a delicious lentil soup.
Once you have tasted the local specialties in Istanbul I do encourage you to try a more modern Istanbul café because it is too good to be missed. The House Café can be found in a few different locations in modern Istanbul and I was fortunate enough to eat there more than once. Their inventive menu could keep you busy for days trying out their creations and you can tell that quality is high on their list of priorities.
On my second visit I was sure to take photos of my beautiful meal. I tried the grilled vegetable salad with pan-seared haloumi cheese and a mango-hazelnut lassi. Everything was delicious, and I have to especially mention the quality of the lassi which was perfectly balanced in flavor and subtle sweetness!
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