Börek as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Börek is absolutely in that category. The warmly spiced and complex quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. lamb mince does work that no substitute can replicate.

the meze tradition of small shared dishes predates the main course. There's something about the a traditional Ottoman-style restaurant context that reinforces the comfort effect. çay black tea alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.