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Click here for the Full menu at Etiler Kebapçı
ABBAtips:
- Take shuttle bus to Akmerkez mall . (affordable stuff. Has supermarket 2nd floor and money changer at the basement level) /train station so you can have a leisurely walk down hill back to hotel. Those interested to go to Zorlu AVM it has more up class shopping.
*The oldest brother*
*The Bae gene is strong*
Gavurdağ Salad ₺155.00 Tomato, onion, pepper, parsley, walnut salad with olive oil and pomegranate syrup
*Really nice tang and an easy salad combination which I'd add to my salad list. Now just to get that pomergrate syrup and we're golden! Refreshing and light!*
Başpınar Lahmacun
*The warm appetizer was a home run and enjoyed by everyone! Eat with your hand, the fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon and absolutely delicious. A must order.*
KEBAPÇI Tava
₺355.00Small pieces of marinated lamb shish, roasted shallots, garlic, red and green pepper, aubergine and tomatoes
Oven Baked Beyti with Sauce ₺320.00 Beyti Kebab, roasted tomatoes, pepper, kashar cheese and Antep pistachio, served with Iskender sauce
*The cooling yogurt cuts right through the heaviness.*
Kadayıf with Pistachio ₺135.00
*Ending the meal with sunset on the roof top
on the top floor back at the hotel.*
Etiler Kebapçı
(Leisurely spotted by Chloe and an excellent
dining experience and traditional Turkish spread)
dining experience and traditional Turkish spread)
Click here for the Full menu at Etiler Kebapçı
Kebapçı is another restaurant started by the Bae Family and is run by one of the four brothers and their sibling resemblance is strong. The famous Nusr-Et Steakhouse Etiler is located 240m further down the road. Mr Salt Bae himself maybe there but would probably only come out for the gold steak. Previous day visitors managed a shot with him.
Kebapçı is another restaurant started by the Bae Family and is run by one of the four brothers and their sibling resemblance is strong. The famous Nusr-Et Steakhouse Etiler is located 240m further down the road. Mr Salt Bae himself maybe there but would probably only come out for the gold steak. Previous day visitors managed a shot with him.
ABBAtips:
- Take shuttle bus to Akmerkez mall . (affordable stuff. Has supermarket 2nd floor and money changer at the basement level) /train station so you can have a leisurely walk down hill back to hotel. Those interested to go to Zorlu AVM it has more up class shopping.
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Insta famous meals at Salt Bae's restaurant Nusr-Et Steakhouse Etiler
(18min walk back to hotel down-slope) is the most-value place to try in
the world. Did not try personally but previous visitors paid about 100sgd/pax.
Ordered On:
26Oct22
26Oct22
Gavurdağ Salad ₺155.00 Tomato, onion, pepper, parsley, walnut salad with olive oil and pomegranate syrup
*Really nice tang and an easy salad combination which I'd add to my salad list. Now just to get that pomergrate syrup and we're golden! Refreshing and light!*Başpınar Lahmacun
KEBAPÇI Tava
₺355.00Small pieces of marinated lamb shish, roasted shallots, garlic, red and green pepper, aubergine and tomatoes
Oven Baked Beyti with Sauce ₺320.00 Beyti Kebab, roasted tomatoes, pepper, kashar cheese and Antep pistachio, served with Iskender sauce
*The cooling yogurt cuts right through the heaviness.*Kadayıf with Pistachio ₺135.00
*They're very well versed with all the showmanship and all seasoned veterans to filming and recording for social media.*
*Hot sweet desert with cold creamy ice-cream. What better combination. The dessert comes served with tea after.*
Food 4/5
*Kebab platter was excellent and not pictured. They could reduce the spice for our non-chili eaters but even with the 'spicy ones' they were balanced very well and enjoyed by non-chili eaters.
Service 4/5
*Very social media versed and provided filming opportunities and was very accommodating to talk about the food, share how to eat it and truly enjoy the turkish experience!*
Value 4.5/5
*It could be at the time of the stronger exchange rate, but with the just right amount of food orders and opened bottles of water which was forth coming the bill came up as a pleasant surprise after.*
Ambience 4/5
*The open skylight and slightly elevated view was pleasant.*
Total Fed 6 at SGD32each after conversion at the time.
Service 4/5
*Very social media versed and provided filming opportunities and was very accommodating to talk about the food, share how to eat it and truly enjoy the turkish experience!*
Value 4.5/5
*It could be at the time of the stronger exchange rate, but with the just right amount of food orders and opened bottles of water which was forth coming the bill came up as a pleasant surprise after.*
Ambience 4/5
*The open skylight and slightly elevated view was pleasant.*
Total Fed 6 at SGD32each after conversion at the time.
on the top floor back at the hotel.*
Highly, highly recommended. I've heard/read much of Nusr-Et Steakhouse and leave it to the individual for their take on it (Have yet to try). However, if you're looking for the Turkish experience and exploration through their foods, showmanship and entertainment at great value, consider giving Etiler Kebapçı a try! The stretch offers loads of other dining options.
NOTE: Try to order from their menu (At least can track what the charges are). I trust they are just being very friendly and forthcoming and wanting all to have enough to eat. They want to ensure everyone gets the full experience, but some of the orders they trippled up so that each one had a serve, even though we explicitly ordered single portions for a sampling. However it all turned out well at a value price of TL420/SG32/pax.
NOTE: Try to order from their menu (At least can track what the charges are). I trust they are just being very friendly and forthcoming and wanting all to have enough to eat. They want to ensure everyone gets the full experience, but some of the orders they trippled up so that each one had a serve, even though we explicitly ordered single portions for a sampling. However it all turned out well at a value price of TL420/SG32/pax.
Etiler Sarıhan Gusto
Visited out of convenience and fatigue. This was located just outside of the nearest metro station and offered a much needed rest spot before heading back.
Ordered On:
27Oct22
*The dumplings with cold yogurt and warm tomato sauce would be labeled as interesting. The chicken kebabs were surprisingly very juicy and delicious. Tasted excellent.*
*Taste like it looks. No surprises here :D. There was a sprinkling of other eats but didn't record them individually. *
27Oct22
Food 3/5
*Still good food. Perhaps many of the orders we weren't used to the combination and probably a mix of fatigue and jet lagged. Nice but not as great as Kebapçı reviewed above.*
Value 4/5
Service 4/5
*They were serving everyone individually even though portion sizes were small. Accommodating and assisted as much as they could*
Ambience 3.5/5
*Low hanging lights and the area was fairly dimly lit*
Fed 7 225TL/Pax aprox 17SGD
*Still good food. Perhaps many of the orders we weren't used to the combination and probably a mix of fatigue and jet lagged. Nice but not as great as Kebapçı reviewed above.*
Value 4/5
Service 4/5
*They were serving everyone individually even though portion sizes were small. Accommodating and assisted as much as they could*
Ambience 3.5/5
*Low hanging lights and the area was fairly dimly lit*
Fed 7 225TL/Pax aprox 17SGD
A nice place of convenience that was near to the train station and to finish a full day out (click here to see the full day itinerary) with a meal together at value pricing. Walk back to the hotel was all down hill and leisurely.
Click here for ABBA location of Etiler Sarıhan Gusto
Click here for ABBA location of Etiler Sarıhan Gusto
