And at the Topkapi Palace, surely the chefs rose above kebabs and mezes to keep the sultan well fed?
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Drop in during a shopping break for mezes (think Turkish tapas) such as grilled calamari with lemon sauce and crispy sesame chicken.
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Ebullient chef-owner Feridun Ugumu comes out to greet every guest and produces spectacular versions of dishes such as lamb with smoked eggplant and a vivid assortment of mezes.