Venge offers one of the most stylish and at the same time delicious kebap dining experience in Istanbul. As a kebap lover there are plenty of places that I routinely visit. Some offer a more authentic experience; some also combine the taste with a very good ambiance. For a more upscale kebap event I recommend […]
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Bibucuk, Suadiye, Istanbul
Bibucuk is my beloved place to hang out. Even though I have become a regular customer only for a year now, I like it a lot. First of all the chicken, especially hot wings is probably the best in town. It is as delicious as my father’s special recipe he used to grill in the […]
Ono Hawaiian Food, Honolulu
This quirky, homespun restaurant on Kapahulu Avenue known as Ono Hawaiian Food (not to be confused with the U.S. mainland fast-food chain Ono Hawaiian BBQ) has been a local favorite and doling out completely authentic, traditional Hawaiian favorites since it opened nearly 40 years ago. Having been advised not to miss the opportunity to have […]
Guler Ocakbasi, Elmadag, Istanbul
I am always ready to favour “Kebap”over any other kind of food. Of course the choice of restaurant plays a crucial role in this motive. In Istanbul there are vast variety of kebap options. I recommend booking a good quality, well known restaurant especially for international travellers. One of the best places to enjoy kebap […]
Istanbul Modern, Karakoy, Istanbul
Overlooking the magnificent historic Istanbul peninsula, Istanbul Modern is a brilliant initiative. It is a museum of modern art which exhibits modern, contemporary pieces of art with impressive permananet exhibition and noteworthy temporary exhibitions. I think it is one of the must see places to visit in Istanbul. The location is also perfect for a […]
Namli Gurme, Karakoy, Istanbul
Namli Gurme in Karakoy is an excellent example of how a restaurant innovatively differentiates itself from what we know as the traditional offering of full Turkish breakfast. At the core of this differentiation lies the Namli’s reputable background as a producer of salami and sausage products. In Turkey “sucuk” and “pastırma” are the most popular […]