Not coming across a kebap dish while visiting Istanbul is close to impossible. In this article I want to give you some information about the different kebab varieties. Here is already an important tip on how to spot a well-prepared kebab. If the kebab is made masterly, then the meat coated around the skewer should not fall on the ember charcoal. If it falls, this means that … [Read more...]
Know Your Döner Kebap — History Overview and Selected Dishes
Döner kebap, or in short döner, is known almost all around the world. Sure, ingredients and sauces vary, and often it even comes under a different name. Shawarma, gyros, tacos al pastor, sufllaqe or kabab Torki are some of the derivations of it. But the döner basics remain the same: beaten pieces of meat are seasoned with suet, local herbs and spices, skewered on a spit and … [Read more...]
Istanbul’s Street Food – What’s Hot And What’s Not!
Eating street food is very much part of the Istanbul way of life. You can't walk for over a kilometer without coming accross one or more street vendors and a dozen of snack shops or büfes. And with street food we don't just mean food literally bought and eaten on the street, but also an array of light snacks such as börek (pastry), kebap, döner and köfte (meatballs). Here's is … [Read more...]