Everything at this casual Turkish spot is made from scratch, including the seeded "nomadic bread," which comes warm to your table with most orders, like the paper-thin lahmacun that's baked to a crisp and topped with spiced beef and lamb. The indoor dining area is comfortable and welcoming, with intricately painted blue-and-white tiles and decorative light fixtures overhead, but if the weather permits, definitely opt for the breezy outdoor patio.
Istanbul is a city for food lovers. From hole-in-the-wall lokantas dishing up hearty bean stews by the bowlful to sharply executed tasting menus that riff on Anatolian terroir, this is a place where food is very much a staple of daily life. Yet with thousands of dining options sprawled across the Turkish capital's two halves, choosing the best restaurants in Istanbul can be bewildering.
Angel hair chocolate bars are a novel confection featuring a delightful combination of pistachio butter and pişmaniye, a traditional Turkish cotton candy, offering a unique texture experience.
