Authentic Turkish Cooking Class with Sisters in a Local Istanbul Home
23 reviews
Experience hosted at home by
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3 Hours
English, Turkish
If you're searching for a truly authentic experience in Istanbul, come join us, two sisters, in our home for a Turkish cooking class filled with flavor, culture, and connection. 💌
We’ll start the experience the Turkish way—with a warm cup of Turkish tea or coffee, taking a moment to chat and get to know each other. Then, we'll dive into the art of Turkish cuisine, preparing dishes like:
🫑 Dolma, Peppers stuffed with meat, rice, vegetables and spices,
🥕 Havuç Tarator, Carrot cooked and mixed with yoghurt and garlic
🫔 Turkish Pastry (Börek), Crispy, golden Turkish pastries filled with feta cheese and herbs.
🍬 İrmik Tatlısı, A comforting, lightly sweet semolina dessert.
We’ll guide you through every step, sharing the secrets of Turkish home cooking while we laugh and create something special together. You won’t just be learning recipes—you’ll be immersing yourself in Turkish culture, experiencing the warmth of local food in Istanbul firsthand.
Once our dishes are ready, we’ll gather around the table to enjoy a homemade Turkish feast, exchanging stories and making memories over a shared meal. Whether you’re a vegetarian, a foodie, or just looking for unique things to do in Istanbul, this experience is for you. And if you’re vegan, no worries—just let us know in advance! 💌
Oh, and one more thing—our home is shared with a friendly cat who love meeting new people! If you have any concerns about pets, feel free to reach out.
Come as a guest, leave as a friend (and maybe with a new furry friend, too!). 🧡
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What do our guests say?
I truly appreciated how well-prepared Özge was during our cooking experience. I learned many different recipes from Turkish cuisine, all enhanced by her unique touch. I felt both guided and free at the same time, so I want to express my gratitude to our host for creating such an open atmosphere.
My favorite dishes included biber dolması (stuffed peppers) and kabak tarator (yogurt-zucchini mezze). Although I struggled a bit with rolling the cigarette böreks, the taste was still delicious regardless of their shape.
Overall, it was a delightful time spent with my partner. We both enjoyed the cooking and dining experience with someone who was friendly and generous!
01.06.25
Ezgi_B
The cooking class was a wonderful experience of not only learning some simple yet wonderful home cooked meals that are made regularly in Istanbul, but also getting to spend time talking with our hostess, Nuran and share and learn about each others lives and families. She was such a wonderful hostess along with her sister-in-law. Highly recommend if you want to get to know the beautiful people of Istanbul.
01.10.24
Patty_S
Özge is an amazing host and chef! She was warmly welcoming us at her home and showed us some easy traditional meals. If you tell her before, she is also flexible with allergies, special diets and wishes for the menu. The food tasted great and we even got a big bag of sigara böregi to take home. Recommendation!
24.04.24
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