The best restaurants in Istanbul

1- Lokanta Maya restaurant, from old to innovative dishes If you want to explore the European area of ​​Istanbul and eat in one of the best restaurants in Istanbul, be sure to include Locanta Maya restaurant in your list. A restaurant where Turkish residents and tourists from all over the world line up to eat the dishes of "Didem Şenul", a famous Turkish chef. Just make sure to reserve one of its tables before going to the restaurant. In this restaurant, you can taste old and new Turkish and international dishes. When you go inside the restaurant, you will see wooden tables and chairs and beautiful decoration. Be sure to look around; Because the mücver recipe is written on the mirror as one of the most popular dishes of this restaurant. 2- Lemoet (seagull) restaurant, watching a view of old Istanbul Go to Lemoet restaurant to taste the delicious taste of the oldest dishes in Istanbul. A restaurant in Beyoglu neighborhood, which is also called Seagull Restaurant. After ordering one of the dishes of this restaurant, you will definitely enjoy its wonderful taste, and the reason for that is the use of the best and highest quality raw materials. In addition, you can enjoy your favorite food while watching the beautiful view of the historical part of Istanbul. People who have been to Istanbul more than once have emphasized the quality of this restaurant's food, especially the liver dish and panna cotta dessert, which are among the most popular dishes of this good restaurant in Istanbul. 3- Fish restaurant; The unique taste of fish in a remote island Suada Island, known today as Galatasaray, is the name of a lonely and remote island that is in the northern part of the Bosphorus Bridge and near Kurucheshme; But despite its remoteness, there are many residents. You can also go to this island and fish restaurant as tourists. This good restaurant in Istanbul, as its name suggests, serves a variety of seafood. So if you are interested in tasting a different taste of seafood; Be sure to visit this restaurant. 4- X Restaurant, a restaurant on top of a 90-year-old building To enjoy the taste of Turkish food in one of the best restaurants in Istanbul, go to Denizpalas or Sea Palace. In this building, which is 90 years old and has been renovated, there is a restaurant called X Restaurant. Upon entering this restaurant, you will see a decoration of orange, gray, smoky and black colors and you can sit on one of its leather, wooden or plastic chairs and watch a beautiful view of Istanbul from its long glass windows. If you ask other tourists about Restaurant X, they don't know whether to introduce it as a good restaurant in Istanbul in terms of food quality or explain its beautiful view. When you open the menu of the restaurant, you will probably notice the similarity between the dishes and the interior design of the restaurant. Because its menu includes local Turkish dishes to the latest dishes, and traditional and modern items are used in the interior design of the restaurant.When eating food, you will definitely notice its delicious taste; Because the raw materials used in the food are completely fresh and of high quality. You can also be a guest of this restaurant at sunset and you will see a beautiful view of the Golden Horn along the Sea of ​​Marmara. In addition to local and new Turkish dishes, Mediterranean dishes are also served. If you go to restaurant X, order its most popular dish; It means pizza that is baked in a brick oven. 5- Mikla restaurant, watching Istanbul from the 20th floor If you want to see a beautiful view of Istanbul while eating a delicious meal, go to Mikla restaurant. This is one of the best restaurants in Istanbul with an open space, located in the Beyoğlu area and above the 20-story Marmara Hotel. When you open the menu, you will see the names of Turkish and of course Scandinavian dishes; Because the chef of this restaurant has Turkish and Scandinavian nationality. 6- Alancha restaurant, a memorable day experience The Scandinavian elegance of this restaurant, along with its kitchen and menu inspired by the history of Anatolia, has made Alancha one of the most special restaurants in Istanbul. The varied and delicious menu of this restaurant along with its raw materials belong to the seven tourism climates of Anatolia. There are classic and modified dishes such as stuffed meat, chickpea hummus, pistachio kebab, lamb liver, fish sandwich and baklava in the menu of this restaurant. We suggest ordering Alancha's famous chocolate desserts after your meal. Of course, Alancha is one of the best restaurants in Istanbul, which also has famous salads. Another good news is that besides all the delicious dishes, salads and desserts, this good restaurant in Istanbul also has live music and will make your day more memorable. 7- Topaz restaurant, suitable for every taste When you enter the Topaz restaurant in Beyoglu neighborhood, you will see a luxurious environment with stylish tables and chairs, glass walls, and a menu that includes a variety of traditional and new Istanbul dishes. Therefore, it is suitable for every taste. In addition to this, you can use the parking and free internet services of this restaurant.

The best dishes of Armenia

Undoubtedly, the pleasure of eating new and local foods in any country is one of the exciting pleasures in that trip. Now, the more historically old the country we have visited, the more rich local and traditional foods it has. Armenia, which has become popular among Iranian tourists in recent years, is one of those old countries with a brilliant historical record. which has many delicious traditional dishes. On the other hand, the tradition of animal husbandry and agriculture in this country has made the meat and vegetables used in the dishes to be of the highest quality. Also, another interesting point is that Armenians have been using the traditional method of cooking food on fire since long ago. This diversity and quality in raw materials and cooking food in special ways has made Armenia to be in the list of countries with diverse and delicious food. In the continuation of this article, we would like to introduce you to the best and most famous local dishes of Armenia. So stay with us until the end of this article. 1/ Basturma In fact, basturma is more of an appetizer; which is very similar to ham sausage. This dish is made from beef with spices such as garlic, cumin, black pepper and red pepper; And its preparation requires a lot of effort and time (something like thirty days). When traveling to Armenia, do not miss the pleasure of eating and trying this delicious appetizer. 2/ Khorovats When you go to Armenian restaurants, a dish named Khorovats is often seen in their list of dishes. Khorovats is a unique dish made by skewering fresh, flavorful meat over direct flames. If we want to compare it to Iranian food, we must say that it is very similar to Shishilik. 3/ Meatballs (Kyufta) Meatballs are one of the foods that are very popular among people in Asia and even Western Europe. In Armenia, this dish is a combination of boiled potatoes and minced meat; which are made into small balls. Armenian meatballs are a bit spicy, and they usually eat them with lime to get their spiciness. It is one of the delicious but easy dishes of Armenia, which is very compatible with the taste of Iranians. This dish, which is a combination of meat, vegetables and a little liquid; It is cooked differently in each part of Armenia. 4/ Khashlama It is one of the delicious but easy dishes of Armenia, which is very compatible with the taste of Iranians. This dish, which is like a thick soup, is a combination of meat, vegetables and a little liquid; And it is cooked differently in each part of Armenia. 5/ Ishkhan Ishkhan is the name of a type of fish from the trout family that is caught from Swan Lake. This delicious and delicious fish, which is grilled on the flames, is one of the most popular dishes in Armenia. If you are on a tour of Armenia and you plan to eat Ishkhan food, you must visit the restaurants around Swan Lake. 6/ Ghapama Qapama is another famous Armenian traditional food, which many people call it pumpkin dolme. Because they empty the inside of the pumpkin to cook it, and then fill it with ingredients such as cooked rice, almonds, dates, Bukhara plums, apricots, blueberries, raisins and corn. When the ingredients are cooked with water and during serving, some pour honey and cinnamon or powdered sugar on it. Qapama is considered a very nutritious and vitamin-rich food that is mostly eaten on Christmas nights. 7/ Harisa Harissa is one of the hearty foods of Armenia, which is very similar to Halim in terms of appearance and cooking. Harissa is prepared by slow and long-term cooking of wheat and chicken or sheep; And when serving it, they sweeten it a little with sugar. 8/ Fasulye Fasole is a type of stew made from the combination of seasoned meat with beans and tomatoes. Beans is actually a type of appetizer; When it is served as the main meal, it is poured over the rice. 9/Khash Kale Pache is one of the dishes that is as popular among Armenians as it is among Iranians. In Armenia, this delicious and fatty food, which consists of the head, legs, brain and fat of sheep, is eaten with freshly grated garlic, lemon juice or vinegar, and lavash bread. We suggest that if you travel to Armenia in winter, multiply the pleasure of your trip by eating hot kash.