Toward the end of my Istanbul stay, I ate at a restaurant famous for its shish kebab. I ordered chicken. It came with rice, an overflowing plate of greens, bread, and ezme, a tomato and pepper salad. Total cost: $5.
Last night, craving Turkish food, I went to a nearby restaurant. I eyed the chicken shish on the menu, thinking of how in the not so recent past, long before I even planned my trip, that was my favorite menu item. As I recalled it came with a dollop of rice, tiny salad, and bread. Total cost: $13.
Granted, it was cheaper than a flight to Istanbul to eat at my new special place. But still not the same, so instead I had a chicken doner sandwich–roasted, sliced spiced chicken with lots of salad rolled up in a foot long lavash.
Delish, but…
Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.
I mean, Istanbul.
Notes from the cupcake rescue league 
Sigh! Ah, the magic of a Turkish carpet to whisk you to the source of past dinner delights!
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What a great idea! Good thing my carpets are ready for flying!
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Once you have a real Turkish kebab nothing is ever the same. Delicious.
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Glad we are in sync about such things. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my blog!
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Once you’ve tasted the “true original”–anything else won’t taste the same! It must be the natural spices and seasonings and meat they have in Istanbul. . .Glad you were able to enjoy the true flavours of Istanbul, Eva! 🙂
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Thanks, Judee! Nothing like authenticity to make me feel at home.
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