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Tasting Notes
Bitlisli Sirkeci is on Hocapaşa Sokak in Fatih. The menu combines ocakbaşı grilling with dishes associated with eastern and southeastern Turkey, including kebabs, pide, lahmacun, mezes and desserts.
Kebabs, lahmacun and pide
The menu lists Birecik aubergine kebab, prepared with aubergine and grilled meat, alongside several kebabs and lamb skewers. Lahmacun and pide are baked in a stone oven; the list includes both meat and vegetarian options.
Mezes and other dishes
Meze options include ezme, salads and yoghurt-based dishes. The menu also has soups, chicken dishes, pan-cooked items and desserts such as künefe and baklava.
“Try the aubergine kebab with lahmacun and a few mezes. The restaurant is on Hocapaşa Sokak, a short walk from Sirkeci.”
LR Kitchen — field note