Each Kokoreç establishment has a slightly different way of preparing and presenting it and, so far, I haven't had one I didn't thoroughly enjoy.
One of my favourites in Istanbul is
Enstitü Restoran, which is part of the Istanbul Culinary Institute. Not on this summers menu but they do a superb deconstructed kokoreç which really shows off the young chefs skill. Well worth a visit when in town, prices are extremely reasonable for what you get - apart from the alcohol!
Another is the tavuk dürüm from Dürümzade, a little hole in the wall near the British consulate. Takes the dürüm to a whole new level
For a meat fix, the Bursa Iskender in Beşiktaş is hard to beat for... yes, Iskender!
My number one in Istanbul is Giritli Restoran, but cant give you a particular dish as there is no menu, you take what they decide to serve that day. Depending on how many are eating they serve between 15 and 25 different meze, followed by hot starters such as prawns or octopus then a main course. Its all fish oriented and
unlimited alcohol (beer, wine & raki) is included - you need to fix the price when you book, or before you sit down but usually between 95tl and 125tl per person (we normally pay 110tl with no surcharge for being Scottish).
I don't have many favourites in Fethiye, the Turkish food tends to be a little bit samey with a few notable exceptions:
Iskender from the Meğri Lokantası, about the only thing that'll persuade me to eat there now.
Soslu Beyti and the Adana from Paşa Kebap - never get there early enough for the Iskender anymore.
The Karaşık Izgara and the Ciğer Şiş from Mozaik Bahçe - best ciğer I've had for a while.
JF
