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Rich Flavors of Turkish Cuisine: Traditional Turkish Foods

Turkey’s food culture is differentiated by the unique characteristics of each region. The Black Sea region’s pilaf with anchovies, the Aegean region’s olive oil dishes, the Southeast region’s spicy kebabs. Each one reveals the diversity and richness of Turkish cuisine. A Turkish dinner menu is filled with seasonal ingredients and...

Turkish Food Culture from Past to Present and Its Importance

Turkish food culture is a phenomenon that reflects the social structures, histories and identities of societies around the world. Turkish cuisine has a particularly rich heritage within this global diversity. During the Ottoman Empire, food culture came to the fore not only as a form of nutrition but also as...

Exploring Culinary Flavors in an Istanbul Restaurant

Istanbul, a city that straddles two continents, is as famous for its rich history as it is for its vibrant culinary scene. Among the myriad of dining options available in this Istanbul restaurant scene, Sultanahmet – the old city – stands out with its traditional eateries that offer a taste...

Rich Flavors of Traditional Turkish Cuisine

Turkey has a special place among world cuisines with its geographical location, history and rich cultural heritage. Traditional Turkish cuisine offers a unique flavor with its regional diversity and rich palette of ingredients, nourished by the ancient history of Anatolia. In this content, we want to take a closer look...

The Magic of Ramadan in Istanbul: Iftar at Deraliye

Ramadan is experienced with a distinct peace and enthusiasm on the streets of Istanbul that reek of history. Every corner of the city comes alive with many events and traditions that reflect the spirit of this blessed month. Experiencing Ramadan in Istanbul means not only fulfilling a religious ritual, but...

Sultanahmet’s Favorite Place: Deraliye Restaurant

Sultanahmet is one of Istanbul’s most historic streets. And here is a popular destination for local and foreign tourists all of the world. In this historical peninsula, there are valuable monuments reflecting the glorious past of the Ottoman Empire. If you want to taste the unique flavors of Ottoman palace...

A Day in the Ottoman Palace Cuisine

The Ottoman Empire has an important place in history, not only for its vast borders and impressive history, but also for its rich and diverse culinary culture. Thanks to its strategic location connecting the continents of Asia, Africa and Europe, this vast empire brought together the flavors of many different...

Baklava: A Sweet Heritage from the Ottoman Empire to Today

Baklava has been an indispensable part of Turkish cuisine since the Ottoman Empire. This delicate and sweet delicacy has hundreds of years of history and is considered one of the most popular desserts in Ottoman palace cuisine. Traditionally prepared with phyllo dough, pistachios or walnuts and syrup, baklava has diversified...

The Significance of Meat in Ottoman Cuisine

Ottoman cuisine, renowned for its rich and diverse flavors, has historically placed significant emphasis on meat dishes. This blog explores the importance of meat in Ottoman culinary traditions and why it was a preferred choice. Ottoman cuisine, a testament to the empire’s grandeur, is celebrated for its opulent and varied...