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"A German chef, Turkish ingredients, and French soul add up to something special at Mabou. Chef-owner Cem Ekşi takes a different approach to the basic staples of Turkish cuisine, pairing carob molasses with ceviche, eggplant steak with a side of spicy tahini-dressed potatoes, sea bass with a milky bitter almond paste, and so on. His clever take on istakozlu kuru, a classic bean stew, comes with lobster meat and bisque. Ekşi changes the menu according to the best ingredients of the season, so there’s always a new surprise at this small, playful restaurant." - Tuba Şatana
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