Elde Börek

It is a really sweet cozy place where you can find homemade dishes like your mama's. The staff is very attentive and professional. Especially Mademoiselle (Matmazel) is wonderful. She is the foundation of Elde Börek. The food is really good and tasty. What I hope to see is the declaration of origin. From how far do the products come? Are they local? Also, I get goose bumps when I see aubergine/eggplant dishes in winter. Please at least use seasonal produce. Also, when we asked for olive oil, they brought some oil that did not look like olive oil.

What we had: 4 different salads (spinach, purslane, zucchini and mixed fried veggies with yogurt) and 2 hot dishes (kadinbudu kofta and kavurma). Homemade charm with a dash of disappointment: Nestled in the heart of Besiktas, the restaurant specializing in homemade cuisine offers a rustic and welcoming atmosphere that's hard to resist. While our experience was a blend of delights and letdowns, here's a comprehensive review of what I encountered: The true stars of the show were the vegetarian options, particularly the spinach and purslane salads. Bursting with freshness, the salads were a delightful medley of flavors and textures that showcased the kitchen's dedication to quality ingredients. It was evident that care and thought were poured into crafting this dish, making it a standout choice for anyone seeking a healthy and satisfying option. Yet expensive. However, as much as I enjoyed the salad, the same enthusiasm couldn't be extended to all aspects of the menu. I was disheartened to find that the once-impressive hot dishes had taken a downturn in quality. The noticeable change was attributed to the use of microwaving for these dishes, a method that can compromise taste and texture. It was disappointing to see the restaurant opt for convenience over the authentic flavors that had initially won my heart. In short, kadinbudu kofta and kavurma were not good. Both was dry and had a weird texture. I hope the management reconsiders their approach to maintaining the quality of their hot offerings. One last awkward thing to note is that the server picked up my plate before I finish my meal.

This is the best Turkish food ever in Istanbul, the salads are amazing and delicious, the food is in point in general, healthy, fresh, and clean. The stuff is welcoming, great smile and great team. Above all this they have dessert gluten-free sugar-free and super delicious, it was recommended by the chef and it is amazing. I recommend this place for everyone.

It is a really sweet cozy place where you can find homemade dishes like your mama's. The staff is very attentive and professional. Especially Mademoiselle (Matmazel) is wonderful. She is the foundation of Elde Börek. The food is really good and tasty. What I hope to see is the declaration of origin. From how far do the products come? Are they local? Also, I get goose bumps when I see aubergine/eggplant dishes in winter. Please at least use seasonal produce. Also, when we asked for olive oil, they brought some oil that did not look like olive oil.