The 38 Best Istanbul Restaurants | Eater
"Yeni’s simple and amicable decor can transport you away from the noise of Istiklal Avenue just outside, especially when the waiter brings burnt butter and sourdough bread to the table, offering a sneak peek of the meal to come. Chef-owner Civan Er skillfully incorporates local ingredients into modern Turkish cooking on both the tasting menu and a la carte offerings. Aubergine with sour cherry wine-poached figs is a genius plate, and smoked tomato and watermelon is a mouthful of summer with sumac and isot (Urfa pepper). None of the plates are shy, and there’s a glass of wine made from local grapes to go with everything." - Tuba Şatana
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