Comparing Menemen across three restaurants — an honest verdict

I ate Menemen at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of lamb mince varied significantly — only one got it right. The warmly spiced and complex profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely.

the meze tradition of small shared dishes predates the main course. The best version came from an Istanbul meyhane tavern, which felt authentic. çay black tea was offered at all three but only one knew how to serve it properly. The gap between mediocre and excellent Menemen is larger than you'd think.