If you have been living in Turkey for quite some time, it is clear that food constitutes a vital part of Turkish culture. And when you want to come as close as possible to quality traditional Turkish food, there is no better single reference point than an “esnaf lokantası”, where mother’s home cooking is packaged in a dispensable, approachable, no-frills-or-fancies way. These restaurants hinge on a universal concept – mother’s soulful touch and care make food taste that much better.
