Afiyet Olsun Istanbul- Cooking Workshop
Afiyet Olsun Istanbul- Cooking Workshop
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We have a Professional & Home Kitchen located in Sultanahmet Area for the travellers who are wants to learn about the Real Turkish Cuisine in a friendly, relaxed & not rushed atmosphere. we have different menu choices available and teach all different types of Turkish & Ottoman foods. If you want to learn something special, please let us know and we can teach you that recipe as well. On special inquiry, we can make Home Made Baklava & Turkish Manti. Vegetarian Cuisine is also available for our guests. The lessons can be in the morning - afteroons or evenings. After the cooking we will eat the foods that we prepare along iwth a nice conversation. Afiyet Olsun Istanbul. Turkish cuisine is the similar version of Ottoman cuisine with some additionals from Central Asia, Middle East, Balkanian & Mediterranian cuisines.When you take a look at the whole frame, Turkish cuisine is full of varieties. Aside from common Turkish specialities that can be found throughout the country, there are also many region-specific specialities.The Black Sea region's cuisine (northern Turkey) is based on corn and anchovies. The southeast-Urfa, Gaziantep and Adana-is famous for its kebabs, mezes and dough-based desserts such as baklava, kadayif and kunefe.Especially in the western parts of Turkey, where olive trees are grown abundantly, olive oil is the major type of oil used for cooking. The cuisines of the Aegean, Marmara and Mediterranean regions display basic characteristics of Mediterranean cuisine as they are rich in vegetables, herbs and fish. Central Anatolia is famous for its pastry specialities such as manti and gozleme.Afiyet Olsun Istanbul- Cooking WorkshopIdea : This is a special tour about representing Turkish cuisine with its culture. During tour , you will be able to learn to cook traditional Turkish Cuisine from our pofessional Turkish chefs.Morning lessons starts 10:30 or 11:00 Afternoon lessons are between 13:30 or 15:00Duration is app. 2.5 - 3 Hours.But we always have flexibility on timings.. Cooking times depends on the students..Location : The classes are held in 2 different location. Our Home kitchen is located in the Sultanahmet area ( Old Town ) and our profesional kitchen is located in Galata Area.Our Chefs : (Mr. Fatih, Mr. Seref, Mrs. Sevim, Ms. Serpil) They are all professional Experienced Turkish Chefs in Taditional Turkish CuisineMenu : Our chefs decide about what to cook before the lessons because we don't like to repeat the same recipes over and over to our students but we usually cook 4 or 5 course meal alond with a traditional Turkish Sweet. If there is any food you like to learn, please send e-mail to us and we can add the recipe to our lesson.Vegetarian Turkish Cooking : We also organise Turkish Vegetarian Cooking. Please let us know if you are interested.
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With so many unmissable attractions within a mere stroll of each other – and all set around the site of an ancient Byzantine hippodrome – Sultanahmet is an overwhelmingly popular tourist destination, and a prime location for visitors to be wowed on a truly epic scale. Beyond the wonders of the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and more, this relatively small area of Istanbul somehow manages to retain an air of peace and calm. It offers visitors a significantly less celebrated but nonetheless pleasant network of quaint lanes and side streets, majestic panoramas of the Bosphorus, and an impressive assortment of accommodation options for all budgets and tastes.
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Adriana Banchik
San Francisco, CA14 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We arrived and upon getting aprons and chefs' hats were introduced to the Chef who taught us few Turkish recipes. We participated on the creation of the different delicious dishes. Then we enjoyed eating them. The whole event lasted two and a half hours. We also were provided with the recipes so we can cook them at home. We had lots of fun! It was an experience that without a doubt we would repeat!
Written July 6, 2021
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cookie8cookies
Newcastle, Australia3 contributions
Dec 2010 • Couples
Our kitchen was in a small cafe in a quiet street in Sultanamet. Locals mosly, not many tourists. Alp (our guide) was easy going with fluent English who would talk about many topics and also took us to the spice market and the "new" mosque. He helped us to negotiate the purchase of some great food and artifacts at the spice market.
Written November 19, 2011
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KristenHawaii
Honolulu23 contributions
Oct 2011 • Friends
This was my second time in Istanbul, and I had so much fun at this workshop on my first visit, that I decided to take two more classes when I returned to Istanbul this year.
Our guide Alp is one of the most kind and genuine people I've ever met in my travels. He was eager to answer any/all questions about Turkish food, spices, culture...we learned so much in the few hours we spent with him. It really was the highlight of our visit to Istanbul.
We learned to make a variety of Turkish dishes and were able to participate in the preparation of each dish. The chefs that led the classes were just great, and then we had the pleasure of devouring our yummy meals.
After the class, Alp took us to the spice market and showed us the best places to buy spices and other food items. We never would have found these places without him, and it was so interesting and for me (a real foodie), super-exciting.
I must add a note that is icing on the cake. My friend and I were not happy with our room at the hotel, and felt the staff was rather unfriendly. We didn't want to complain, but Alp walked us to the hotel and talked to the staff, and they actually moved us to a better room!! That's what I call hospitality.
I had looked into a couple of other workshops, and they seemed a little pricey, and a bit more upscale. This was a great price for a comfortable experience, and the food was delicious.
I can't say enough about this workshop. They are good people, and it's a perfect way to get a glimpse into the food and culture from a very exciting city. I hope to return next year, and will definitely take another class. Thanks for the great experience!!:)
Our guide Alp is one of the most kind and genuine people I've ever met in my travels. He was eager to answer any/all questions about Turkish food, spices, culture...we learned so much in the few hours we spent with him. It really was the highlight of our visit to Istanbul.
We learned to make a variety of Turkish dishes and were able to participate in the preparation of each dish. The chefs that led the classes were just great, and then we had the pleasure of devouring our yummy meals.
After the class, Alp took us to the spice market and showed us the best places to buy spices and other food items. We never would have found these places without him, and it was so interesting and for me (a real foodie), super-exciting.
I must add a note that is icing on the cake. My friend and I were not happy with our room at the hotel, and felt the staff was rather unfriendly. We didn't want to complain, but Alp walked us to the hotel and talked to the staff, and they actually moved us to a better room!! That's what I call hospitality.
I had looked into a couple of other workshops, and they seemed a little pricey, and a bit more upscale. This was a great price for a comfortable experience, and the food was delicious.
I can't say enough about this workshop. They are good people, and it's a perfect way to get a glimpse into the food and culture from a very exciting city. I hope to return next year, and will definitely take another class. Thanks for the great experience!!:)
Written November 18, 2011
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Chubbyswami
Mumbai, India256 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
I loved this session! was a great introduction to vegetarian turkish cooking... learnt to make dolmas, artichokes in olive oil, red lentil soup, kisir salad, hummus and figs & apricots in honey walnut cream :) i had a private class so had the chef all to myself, i cant wait to make these dishes at home. Apl was really helpful in helping me choose the recipes. cant wait to come back and learn more cooking. highly recommended!
Written November 27, 2012
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pjaszewski
Geneva8 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
We made several dishes: Etli dolma (Stuffed peppers and zucchini), Haydari (a garlic, mint and yogurt sauce), Potlican Meze (eggplant and cheese paste), Portehdli Irmih (a sweet seomlina dessert) that were very tasty. Come hungry!
The thing I loved most about this class was how personable everybody was. There was a vibrant energy and clear passion for the country, culture and food of Turkey. They were eager to share and dove in deep whenever I had questions (about Turkish coffee, the chicken breast pudding, Turkish tea brewing methods, etc - I had a lot of questions). The spice market tour was thorough and leisurely. I felt like I had all the time in the world to discuss and learn from the crew. This was a highlight of my trip!
The thing I loved most about this class was how personable everybody was. There was a vibrant energy and clear passion for the country, culture and food of Turkey. They were eager to share and dove in deep whenever I had questions (about Turkish coffee, the chicken breast pudding, Turkish tea brewing methods, etc - I had a lot of questions). The spice market tour was thorough and leisurely. I felt like I had all the time in the world to discuss and learn from the crew. This was a highlight of my trip!
Written November 20, 2012
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Juli_B_traveler
Chicago, IL14 contributions
Dec 2011 • Friends
My friend and I wanted to come back home from our trip to Istanbul and be able to impress our friends and families with our Turkish cuisine cooking abilities;-) We found the Turkish Cooking Workshop through trip advisor and arranged to have a cooking class on a Friday morning.
It turned out to be a great time! We diced, sliced, and cooked in a real restaurant kitchen. Not only we learned a lot about Turkish cuisine and made great (and delicious) traditional Ottoman dishes, but also we got a chance to spend quality time in great company of the chef and Alp, our guide.
After we ate the meal we've prepared, we were offered freshly made halva dessert with Turkish coffee. When we asked about fortune telling from the coffee grinds (something we saw in a coffee shop), it turned out that the chef knew how to interpret them....And so he did:)
Our cooking experience ended with the trip to the spice market with Alp. We found what we were looking for and went home charmed by Turkish hospitality.
It turned out to be a great time! We diced, sliced, and cooked in a real restaurant kitchen. Not only we learned a lot about Turkish cuisine and made great (and delicious) traditional Ottoman dishes, but also we got a chance to spend quality time in great company of the chef and Alp, our guide.
After we ate the meal we've prepared, we were offered freshly made halva dessert with Turkish coffee. When we asked about fortune telling from the coffee grinds (something we saw in a coffee shop), it turned out that the chef knew how to interpret them....And so he did:)
Our cooking experience ended with the trip to the spice market with Alp. We found what we were looking for and went home charmed by Turkish hospitality.
Written December 4, 2011
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Conor
11 contributions
Oct 2020
We cooked with our guide Alp and his aunt Serpil at her house! It was a great experience, and we were really comfortable spending time with her at home. Food was great, and it was a very memorable experience! We even took leftovers home and ate it on our balcony of our hotel the next evening for dinner!
Written November 5, 2020
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Wanderer546947
Portland, OR49 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
After searching all over Istanbul for a Baklava baking class I signed up with Afiet olsun and I’m so glad I did.
They took great care of me, The class was with
A lady that has done this all her life and is a great teacher. It was hands on and I’m confident I can make the exact replica at home. From the friendly ride to the fantastic interpreter everything was taken care of and it’s worth every cent.
I highly recommend this class if you like eating or baking Baklava.
They took great care of me, The class was with
A lady that has done this all her life and is a great teacher. It was hands on and I’m confident I can make the exact replica at home. From the friendly ride to the fantastic interpreter everything was taken care of and it’s worth every cent.
I highly recommend this class if you like eating or baking Baklava.
Written April 18, 2019
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Kerstin46
1 contribution
Oct 2013
What better way to experience the Turkish way of life and dimensions than cooking up a family meal!
Across from the Opulent Topkapi museum hidden away in the top floors of the Art studio house I met up with Alp my translator and a lovely Turkish female chef.
Small, simple kitchen that at first seemed too simple to allow any formal cooking class but that in the end showed to do what was intended - learn how to swiftly put together a great meal to be shared by friends that would not be intimidating to replicate when back in the US.
We stuffed Dolmas, Cheese filled Filo dough " cigars" that we deep fried, Semolina based dessert with pine nuts that we caramelized. Lots of laughter, hands on training resulting in a meal overlooking the Bosphorus in the quickly converted art studio now dining area.
If you want formality don't come here but if you want a nice , simple, friendly , neighborhoodly cooking experience a la Turkey-
Then this is for you.
Afiyet!
Across from the Opulent Topkapi museum hidden away in the top floors of the Art studio house I met up with Alp my translator and a lovely Turkish female chef.
Small, simple kitchen that at first seemed too simple to allow any formal cooking class but that in the end showed to do what was intended - learn how to swiftly put together a great meal to be shared by friends that would not be intimidating to replicate when back in the US.
We stuffed Dolmas, Cheese filled Filo dough " cigars" that we deep fried, Semolina based dessert with pine nuts that we caramelized. Lots of laughter, hands on training resulting in a meal overlooking the Bosphorus in the quickly converted art studio now dining area.
If you want formality don't come here but if you want a nice , simple, friendly , neighborhoodly cooking experience a la Turkey-
Then this is for you.
Afiyet!
Written October 2, 2013
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CarineSg
Singapore, Singapore4 contributions
Oct 2011 • Business
The chef is friendly and allowed each of us to try out each step in the making of the dish! I love the brinjals with chicken! This is a worthwhile experience :)
Written November 17, 2011
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Bonsoir
Quelles sont les procédures pour faire des cours de cuisine Turc dans votre établissement
Merci
Written December 15, 2020
Hi ;
You can come and join our cooking lessons by appointment.
Written May 6, 2021
Hi ;
How many ppl you will be and when do you want a lesson ?
Is there any specific food you want ot learn ?
Thanks..
Alp
Written October 9, 2019
Hi i want learning BBQ, kabab,s and all about Turkish style meat and chicken cocking. Thanks 🙏
Written November 17, 2018
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