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40 W E S T W O R L D | W I N T E R 2 0 1 5 ian lloyd neubauer
Beyond
the Kebab
"There's no other
city in the world
like Istanbul.
There is so much
energy here, "
says international
Michelin-starred
chef Sergi Arola
at the Raffles
Hotel restaurant,
Arola. Without a
doubt, that
energy is reflected in the city's scope of
cuisine – from international to traditional,
high-end to burger joint.
Arola
Go for the champagne bar with whirling
dervish-inspired hanging lamps. Order
the 12-course innovative Spanish
tapas-inspired tasting menu.
raffles.com/istanbul/dining
Kantin
Go for the sourdough bread made from
a variety of Anatolian wheat, an
8,000-year-old grain, and the freshly
pressed olive oil sold in the shop down-
stairs. Order anything with caramelized
pears and tulum cheese. kantin.biz
Namli
Go for the authentic experience. This is
where the locals go – but be patient,
you may not find someone who speaks
English. Order the eggs with pastirma
and bal kaymak (honey and clotted
cream). namligurmeler.com
Leb-i Derya
Go for the breathtaking view of the Bos-
phorus. Order the sun-dried eggplant
stuffed with sour cherries and spiced rice.
lebiderya.com
Baltazar
Go for the high-quality beef, and possibly
one of the best burgers you've ever had.
Order the blue-cheese burger and the
meatballs with cheese.
baltazarkarakoy.com
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