When Anthony Bourdain visited Istanbul on his show No Reservations, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased in a convenient list.
This is No Reservations, season 6, episode 2. It first aired on January 18, 2010.
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DISH – “Turkish Breakfast”
WHAT IS IT?
They had eggs, Turkish lamb sausage, sheep’s milk cheese including fried cheese, bread, kaymak, honey, olives, peeled tomato and cucumber and Turkish tea.
“Oh yeah, what’s not to love about that, salty, runny.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Kale İstanbul Cafe
Defterdar, Savaklar Cd., 34050 Eyüpsultan/İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul, Turkey
DISH – Lahmacun
WHAT IS IT?
They had lahmacun or Turkish flatbread with minced meat, parsley, arugula, lemon juice, ezme or spicy salsa, homemade buttermilk, sumac and crushed red pepper.
“Ooh it’s a nice mix, nice and spicy, crispy.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Tatbak
Teşvikiye, Akkavak Sk. 38/B, 34365 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul, Turkey
DISH – “Traditional Turkish Dish”
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain had lamb meat parts like head, spleen and heart, tripes, sweet meats served with flatbread with chili oil and meat fats and also their specialty, their very own house kebab made from ground lamb and spices.
“That’s just perfect, I mean everything, the bread, the chili paste laid in sweetbreads and cooked, that’s extraordinary. It all goes together so nicely and it’s pretty!” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Dürümzade
Hüseyinağa, Kamer Hatun Cd. 26/A, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul, Turkey
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DISH – “Ottoman Era Dish”
WHAT IS IT?
They had melon stuffed with minced beef and lamb, dates, currants, pine nuts and almonds, a casserole dish made of baby lamb, shallots, curants, dried figs, dried apricots, dried raisins and almonds.
“Smells good, oh that’s good.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Osmanlı Saray Mutfağı Asitane Restaurant
Dervişali, Kariye Cami Sk. No:6, 34240 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul, Turkey
DISH – “Turkish Mezze Platter”
WHAT IS IT?
White anchovies, brain salad, national drink called Raki and Bosphorus small fish.
“The food is delicious, and one is expecting to share enthusiastically.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Kalamar Restaurant Beyoğlu
Hüseyinağa, Sahne Sk. no\19, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul, Turkey
DISH – Büryan and Ayran – No Reservations Istanbul
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain visited Sur Ocakbasi located at Istanbul.
They had buryan or slow-cooked lamb in underground oven and ayran or a yoghurt-based beverage.
“You know I’m getting really to like the bright contrasting flavors and colors at work here. The freshness and of course the portions.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Sur Ocakbaşı
Zeyrek, Kadınlar Pazarı, İtfaiye Cd. No:19, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul, Turkey
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