Menemen exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Menemen made with real commitment to sumac and technique. The warmly spiced and complex result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

the meze tradition of small shared dishes predates the main course. The a kebab restaurant at lunchtime was exactly right for this kind of eating. ayran yoghurt drink was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.