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I am planning my trip to Istanbul (despite relatives' objection it really does not sound dangerous! there's a higher likelihood of me getting hit by a car in HK ;) )Before going to Istanbul I am certain I have fallen in love with it from watching Youtube videos about the culture ... and FOOD. istanbul Express has become one of the reasons.Hint: the best part of my meal = what came last.This is my first relatively "direct" taste of Turkish culture. Istanbul Express is orientally decorated, with l
Before going to Istanbul I am certain I have fallen in love with it from watching Youtube videos about the culture ... and FOOD. istanbul Express has become one of the reasons.
Hint: the best part of my meal = what came last.
This is my first relatively "direct" taste of Turkish culture. Istanbul Express is orientally decorated, with lots of gorgeous turkish lamps and plates hanging around. The utensils as can be seen in the first photo are beautiful metal pots and cup. Everything points to Istanbul. But what completes the authentic atmosphere has to be the Turkish people. There were so many of them and it's my first time seeing about 20 of them around me! Good start to the meal, isn't it?
I was escorted to a table by the window where you may watch the busy neighbourhood while sitting in a lovely hideaway ;) I ordered a hummus with a lava bread as a starter.The hummus was evidently a "house blend". Smooth and nice, but I would have loved more spices in it. The portion is sufficient. The bread is a little dry, which they could improve on.
I had a chicken doner roll as the main. By the time I finished half of it I was full - because I had the hummus all to myself! Anyway, the doner roll's contents are fresh. The chicken was fragrant and the vegetables fabulous. They gave me different bottles of sauce to add to the roll. They could improve on the sauce that's already in the roll and did sip out, causing some liquidey plate... the bread is also a little dry. Overall, I quite liked it - more than other "fast food" kebabs I've had in HK! They really give you a decent amount of good chicken unlike other shops!
Intermission: This extremely endearing Turkish kid comes to my table when his mom excused herself. He giggled at me and played with one of my bottles of kebab sauces. Before this, I saw him walk to the chef holding a piece of lemon - both the chef and I couldn't help smiling xD
This is my first Turkish tea in HK. The other one I had was in an Arabic cafe in Nanjing - I have to say this one is THE TEA. It's extremely delightful to sip, piping hot, and leaves an addictive aroma in your mouth cavity. If I were to have the same tea for the rest of my life, I'd have this Oh, and they really used the double-deck authentic Turkish pots to make the tea! What more could you ask for - except for a lower price than $15? ;)
Then I ordered a Turkish coffee. To those new to Turks' cruisine, their coffees are from very fine ground. They boil it and if you want sugar they'll add it BEFORE boiilng it.I loved the coffee very, very much. A little like Vietnamese coffee but darker and more mysterious. Let's see how it goes when we open the very beautiful lids:
Underneath the lids are my coffee and a Turkish delight and it's a pistachio turk delight (more expensive than plain ones)! Together $20.It was ABSOLUTELY HANDS DOWN the BEST turkish delight I've ever had - because it's not overly sticky, and is not overwhelmingly sweet!
While I was ogling at the coffee and delight, the CHEF came over. And put a cup of tea on my table with a very cute happy face. He spoke in gibberish Turklish (Turkish English) which I guessed meant I ordered so much and should have some more tea. Awww!
It was complimentary and in Turkish culture, giving tea is an act of hospitality. So I smiled at him and nodded.
I then asked if icecream is only for summer... as I really crave Turkish icecream. I regret doing so because again, he replied in gibberish but he looked like he was explaining something with great humour, so I laughed at the immensely intriguing conversation and we both happily ended the encounter. Thank you Chef! Some Turkish staff reader please tell Chef I loved his tea okay?
I sat for a while longer watching the hospitable Turks around and read some papers. Let's end this review with the cutie - authentically and mesmerizingly Turkish, just like the restaurant:
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(以上食记乃用户个人意见 , 并不代表OpenRice之观点。)
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