Avocado Burger — YEN 1,500
The most popular item on the menu is the avocado burger. Ripe avocados, fresh tomatoes, and the flavorful buns all meld to make this delicious burger a consistent hit. Although it’s usually crowded during meal times, its well worth the wait. Kua ‘aina is originally from Hawaii but has migrated over to Japan.
Maison du you Bldg. 1F, 1-10-4 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03 34 09 32 00
Cheeseburger — EUR 12
Americans make the best comfort food, and HAND in Paris is living proof. Perfect for brunches or quick eats. The restaurants name which stands for Have a Nice Day brings vintage American food to the French consumer. The cheeseburger comes with hash browns and a small salad.
39 rue Richelieu, Paris, 75001, France
Tel: +33 1 40 15 03 27
Salmon a la Plancha – EUR 32
An establishment for excellence in Paris, located on avenue Montaigne features a variety of classic international dishes from the kitchen of Alain Ducasse. The salmon featured above was wrapped around from the center to form a circle with the top pan seared. The center of the salmon connecting the two ends is lined with spinach. Garnishes include ‘roseval’ potatoes and watercress. There is a flavor of French mustard present.
21 Avenue Montaigne, Paris, 75008, France
Phone: +33 1 53 67 64 00
Grilled Thracian Beef Tenderloin — TRL 50
The steak has been butterflied as it was ordered ‘well done’. It was cooked with lemon and olive oil. The steak sits upon mashed potato with spinach and spring vegetables accompanying it. A demi glace sauce is also delivered with the dish.
Suzer Plaza, Elmadag, 34367, Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 334 44 44
Saslik Kebab — TRL 20
This dish comprised of barbecued slices of specially marinated beef and onion rings. This marination is a specialty of Turkish cuisine. This restaurant was recommended as the ‘best’ for classic Turkish kebabs, however, the restaurant both tried to double the bill by both adding extra items and by increasing the quantity of drinks we ordered. The dish was, nonetheless, very seasoned and tender.
Çamlık Sokak No:15, Levent, Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 270 24 33
Cheddar Chesseburger — TRL 34
Classic burger with buttered and toasted buns. The burger comes with french fries, lettuce, tomato and onions.
Ciragan Cad. No. 28, Beskitas, 34349, Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 381 40 00
Turkish Red Lentil Soup — TRL 19
Classic Turkish dish served with buttered croûtons and lemon. The lemon adds zest to the soup, which is not actually needed, the soup would be fine without it.
Suzer Plaza, Elmadag, 34367, Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 334 44 44
Iskender Stylized Beef Fillet Escalopes — TRL 34
Sitting above Istanbul with panoramic views of the mosques and skyline this restaurant offers a spin off traditional Turkish cuisine. Served with yogurt, tomato confit, and a charliston pepper. The meat has been marinated for 24 hours to offer an extremely succulent taste. Underneath the steak lie soaked bread pieces that are also very soft and add a bit of texture to the tender beef.
Istiklal Caddesi, Misir Apt, 34330, Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 251 10 42
Deluxe Burger — TRL 32
Grilled burger with swiss cheese, onion, lettuce, tomatoes and french fries.
Suzer Plaza, Elmadag, 34367, Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 334 44 44
Chicken Topkapi — TRL 59
Set on the balcony of the first floor of the Çırağan Palace on the Bosphorus this elegant restaurant fuses old Ottoman dishes with their cometmporary counterparts. This particular dish is of the classic Ottoman style. It is comprised of roasted chicken breast filled with oriental pilaf (a type of rice) and topped with creamy spinach.
Ciragan Caddesi 32, Besiktas, 34349, Istanbul
Phone: +90 2123264646
