by: Sinan Hamamsarılar
Sinan or as many in Turkey know him, Tatdedektifi (The Taste Detective) is someone you want to have in your wing when you navigate Istanbul’s streets looking for good food.
He is the one who knows what hides behind every door and in most cases has the key to it.
On top of all this, Sinan is a great cook and a world-class expert on hamburgers.
If you wish Sinan to be your personal guide for eating in Istanbul, email david@thehungrytourist.com
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Sinan’s list
(by city, and type of food):
İstanbul
Döner, Köfte
Tarihi Merkez Efendi Köftecisi Ahmet Usta
Lokanta
Pide
Kebap, Steak, Meat
Seafood, Fish, Meze
Breakfast, Dairy, Deserts, Candy, Ice Cream, Sweets
Gourmet shops
Chef’s restaurant
Izmir
Uğur Lokantası Adil Müftüoğlu, Konak
Tire Kebapçısı Ali Usta, Konak
Söğüşçü Niğdeli Muammer Usta, Konak
Alsancak Dostlar Boyoz Fırını, Konak
Zeynel Ergin Gevrek Fırını, Konak
Osman Usta Antalya Börekçisi, Konak
Doyuran Manisa Kebapçısı, Konak
Bizim Mutfak Ege Yemekleri, Konak
Adana
Ciğerci Kel Mahmut: Until 7:30 am, try “Ciğer”, lamb liver
Kaburgacı Cabbar: Only lunch, try Adana kebap from lamb rib cap
Kadir Usta Kebap: Lunch and dinner, try Adana kebap
Ciğerci Mahmut: Lunch and dinner, try Ciğer (lamb liver) and Şiş
Ali Göde Şalgam – Drink şalgam, fermented black carrot and turnip juice
Börekçi Rıza – Dinner and late night snack, try “peynirli börek”
Erciyes Kebap – Lunch and dinner, try Adana kebap and fresh salads
Şırdancı Naci Dayı – From 2 am to 4 am, try stuffed abomasum, Şırdan!