Journal of Ottoman & Anatolian Cuisine

Stories, traditions, recipes, and culinary heritage from the heart of Sultanahmet.

Shyra Restaurant - 2027 New Year Eve Party in Sultanahmet: A Palace-Inspired Night at Shyra Restaurant

October 22, 2026

2027 New Year Eve Party in Sultanahmet: A Palace-Inspired Night at Shyra Restaurant

Shyra Restaurant - Piruhi, spinach and tulum cheese dumplings on yogurt with walnuts and red butter

October 7, 2026

Vegetarian Food in Sultanahmet: A Meat-Free Guide to the Shyra Menu

Shyra Restaurant - Pistachio kebab grilled over charcoal on flatbread with grilled peppers and tomato

October 7, 2026

A Guide to Turkish Kebab in Sultanahmet: Adana, Pistachio Kebab, Shashlik and Lamb Chops

Shyra Restaurant lamb shank on milk-based keşkek, an Anatolian and Ottoman cuisine comparison

September 16, 2026

Understanding the Difference Between Anatolian Cuisine and Ottoman Cuisine

Shyra Restaurant five-piece meze selection, a Turkish cuisine beyond kebabs

September 16, 2026

Turkish Cuisine Beyond Kebabs

Shyra Restaurant - Turkish Dessert Beyond Baklava

September 3, 2026

Turkish Dessert Beyond Baklava: Kazandibi, Levzine, Halva and Katmer at Shyra

Shyra Restaurant - Ottoman Palace Cuisine in Sultanahmet

September 3, 2026

Ottoman Palace Cuisine in Sultanahmet: Three 16th-Century Dishes You Can Still Order

Turkish Cuisine

August 13, 2026

The Great Migration Behind Turkish Cuisine

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What Should You Order If It’s Your First Time Trying Turkish Food?

Everything About Shyra Restaurant

Everything You Want to Know About Shyra Restaurant

Every Dish at Shyra Tells a Story

Why Every Dish at Shyra Tells a Story

From the Steppes to Sultanahmet

From the Steppes to Sultanahmet with Shyra Restaurant

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