Turkish Delight

I had never tried Turkish Delight before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The subtly sweet and aromatic taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. bulgur wheat is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before. The an Istanbul m…

I spent an afternoon making Turkish Delight from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting bulgur wheat right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The warmly spiced and complex result was rewarding once I got it right. the meze tradition of small shared dishes pre…

I was looking forward to Turkish Delight here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The subtly sweet and aromatic character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with sumac or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. the meze tradition of smal…

I first ate Turkish Delight on a trip five years ago and have been searching for a version this good ever since. This restaurant finally delivered the richly savory quality I remembered. Turkish red pepper paste was handled correctly — something most restaurants here get slightly wrong. the meze tr…

The best Turkish Delight I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The richly savory intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. pomegranate molasses was used without hesitation, the way it should be. the meze tradition of small shared dishes predates the mai…

Turkish Delight at this place was fine. The tangy with sumac and pomegranate flavour was there but not distinguished. Turkish red pepper paste was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. the meze tradit…