Holiday Turkey - Eating out in Istanbul It is possible to find a restaurant for all budgets and all the habits of eating in almost every corner of Istanbul. In most places where you can find outstanding examples of Turkish cuisine and the world from Japan to California, it is also possible to find cafes and buffets. Most cafes offer a quick bite, while the bars are generally places to dance and music, even if some of them offer a food menu.
The most elegant restaurants in Istanbul are expensive and in the entertainment center of Taksim and Nisantasi shopping areas, Tesvikiye, Etiler and Levent. The elite samples of Turkish cuisine and the world are served in restaurants in major hotels. There are many restaurants for tourists and those on a budget in districts like Beyoglu, Sultanahmet.
RESTAURANTS
The most common type of restaurants in Istanbul is the Lokanta traditional self-service. Menus are generally meat dishes and vgetable basis, but some of them have grills and kebabs. SIS Kebab places where all kinds of meat grilled or cooked in various ways, Lahmacun and "pide" are among the Soulfood of Turkish origin in these places.
There are restaurants in Istanbul that only serve vegetarian food. However, many restaurants also natural vegetable dishes and vegetarian omelettes. Most restaurants have non-smoking sections. However, there are few restaurants with highchairs for children. Most restaurants are not wheelchair, but luckily it does not present a problem as the restaurants are usually the ground floor. Some traditional restaurants and kebab shops do not serve alcohol and there is no strict jacket and tie dress code to worry about either.
fish restaurants and bars have an important place in the culture of Istanbul to eat. They usually have a warm and sincere atmosphere. seafood restaurants are mostly located along the Bosphorus and Kumkapi on the Marmara Sea shore. The variety of fish, which is in season, is set so that customers can choose what species of fish they want in their base. The fish is usually served grilled or fried. Plates of "meze" (appetizers), salads and / or raki, the Turkish national drink, can be chosen with the fish.
Prices are based on the kilogram, which is determined on a daily basis. Meyhane seem to offer the same menu as seafood restaurants, but the meze here are more varied and fresh, while the grilled dishes are also available. meze display waiters on trays and customers choose those they want. You do not need to book seats on most of these restaurants in crowded places and popular. If one is full, you will certainly find a place in another.
Posted on June 27, 2010.