A dish that tells its story — Baklava reviewed

You can taste history in Baklava if you know what to look for. Turkish cuisine bridges Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean influences. The subtly sweet and aromatic character reflects those layers — bulgur wheat doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a kebab restaurant at lunchtime setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. raki anise spirit alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Baklava, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.