Starbucks Kanyon

After dinner, we had pasta (turkish word for pastries, cakes, etc...imagine my disappointment!)

Wagamama Istanbul

I have had their cookbook for some years now, so since I saw it when I was in Kanyon mall earlier in the week, I had to go there. Ther is not a Wagamama locally, so it might be my only chance. it required another cab and a ferry, and a minibus ride, but we got there and it was well worth it, I had duck dumplings and the Wagamama Teriyaki. It was amazing and well worth the visit. Japanese food is kinda rare in Istanbul and Chinese food is also sparse, so the chance to get some noodles was much appreciated!

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Turkish Breakfast 2

This is another variation with the eggs boiled and covered with olive oil and crushed red pepper. ther is also a second type of cheese, the second one is a goat cheese I think. There are as many variations as there are families in Istanbul, but many of the ingredients are similar, and all are very much YUM!

 

Yedigul Balik Restaurant

We drove up the bosporus almost to the Black sea where some friends' family had a restaurant. The seafood was so fresh you can actually see the fishermen bringing the day's catch into the harbor. It was all delicious. We had mussels, calamari, shrimp scampi, and as much fresh fish as you can eat. afterwards, we took the ferry back to Istanbul and did some shopping and back home.

An amazing experience and a warm and loving group of family and friends!