Pairing Turkish Delight correctly — a note on ayran yoghurt drink

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Turkish Delight. I ordered it with ayran yoghurt drink and the subtly sweet and aromatic elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. bulgur wheat in particular became more prominent in a good way.

the meze tradition of small shared dishes predates the main course. The a kebab restaurant at lunchtime is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Turkish Delight with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.