Aheste the modern Turkish cuisine. In other words, eating here the experience was distinct. Because, the most what I ate in Istanbul was street food, abundant dishes and nice breakfast. However “Aheste Restaurant” gave me Mezes, that’s means Tapas in Spanish. That is to say, small portions of food. Besides, that allows you to taste many dishes, but not getting full so fast.

In fact, the restaurant is a cozy place seemed to fine dining, with a great staff that makes your experience even better. On the other hand, the price is accessible around $85 -90 AUD. Besides, the quality is amazing. Therefore, the restaurant is outstanding in the 50 Best Discovery.

AHESTE THE DIFFERENT WAY TO EAT TURKISH FOOD

Certainly, the decision to eat here, it happened after a week in Istanbul and tasting too much local food. Perhaps, not everyone knows that Turkish cuisine is really strong in street food, sweets, meat and fish. Also with very traditional ways of cooking that has been for centuries. Besides, the food is fantastic, enjoying every moment tasting this gastronomy because being a chef my palate is strict. That’s why I needed to see the other side of the coin of the turkish food the fine dining. In other words, the evolution of Turkish cuisine.

Aheste The Modern Turkish Cuisine

Let’s start with my experience eating Turkish food in this nice place. In fact from the beginning to the end was perfect. And now, I will explain any detail of my dinner at Aheste.

Mixed Fried Pepper with Mustard Cream

AHESTE THE DIFFERENT WAY TO EAT TURKISH FOOD
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The mixed fried pepper and being honest I wasn’t expecting too much from this dish. Because, looks simple but the tasty just another level. In short, the sweet peppers, not spicy at all are so delicious.

Spinach Borani

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First of all, this Persian appetizers is like a hummus but made with yogurt and mixed with spinach. And the other ingredients are part of the secret recipe at the Turkish restaurant. Keep it in my to order because worth it.

Dudi Persian Rice

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An aromatic and tasty rice that plays an important role to accompanied the mezes.

Warm Hummus with Grilled Marinated Mushrooms

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I could say that all the dishes were amazing here. And it’s true this meze was very tasty.

Pan fried Veal liver with Sumac and Onions the best at Aheste

AHESTE THE DIFFERENT WAY TO EAT TURKISH FOOD
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Surely, this one was my favorite and the most tasty. Due to, the veal liver were so tender but also flavory, plus the onions make a perfect match that highlight the flavors even more.

Kokorec

In fact, kokorec is well known as a Turkish sandwich and popular as a street food in Istanbul. But at Aheste restaurant, they put it into a very tasty dish to eat it more elegant beautiful.

Rice Pudding

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To be honest I never expect to find a rice pudding here. Because, it’s simple and also I didn’t know that in Turkey this dessert was popular. However, a dessert that it was with me, all my life. Certainly, not to order it would have been a sin. As a result, a good memory from my childhood.

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Location Istanbul, Turkey

Key Information

Aheste Restaurant

Qualification: Grateful/Excellent

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Price: $$ 25- 95 AUD

Phone: +90 212-243-2633

Website: http://ahesterestaurant.com/home

Instagram: ahestepera

Address: Mesrutiyet cad. #107/F beyoglu, istanbul 34430

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