(Community Matters) In Hong Kong, it’s The Flying Pan; in Waikiki, it’s Eggs ‘n Things; Reçel Türevleri stands out even among them – best breakfast in Istanbul*. The most artistically presented breakfast in a minimalist designed restaurant with Janis Joplin playing (though I did also spot a Edith Piaf CD – hope they’re playing this tomorrow; I’m headed back).
The freshest, most delightful breakfast I’ve enjoyed in a very long time. Over 40 homemade jams (made by owner Türev Uludağ’s mother) – once we got talking, Firat Akbuş (Türev’s assistant & close friend) ran up to the mother’s apartment so we could taste her Turkish salsa (omg). Tomatoes are from their garden. They make a vegetable paste – which looks strangely like refried pinto beans – of bread, tomato puree, hot peppers and spices; its taste on fresh bread is indescribable other than simply delicious. Fresh squeezed juices, of course.
Recel Turevleri is at Sinapasa Besiktas Turkey, 134100 Besiktas
0 212 227 4477
*yeah, I know very limited sample size – sue me
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