Istanbul: Barbecue House (August 2009)

My spouse and I enjoyed happy hour at the Barbecue House in Sultanahmet in late August 2009. Barbecue House is a hidden gem, located just minutes from the Blue Mosque. This is the place where you can enjoy quality Turkish food at affordable prices in a warm and cost atmosphere. You can also expect excellent service from the smiling staff. A meal often begins with meze—a number of small dishes such as aubergine puree, borek, various salads and cheese. Filling vegetables such as tomatoes, paprika, aubergines and zucchini with rice and minced meat is typically Turkish (dolmasi). Special restaurants that only serve kebab, kofte, or meatballs are called "Kebabci" or "Kofteci". Simpler restaurants are called "Lokanta".