Turkish Delight

Submitted by Christina Valhouli on Wed, 2007-04-11 14:02.

One of Istanbul's newest restaurants, Muzedechanga, is already making international waves. Wallpaper just named it the Best New Restaurant of 2007. So what's the deal? Muzedechanga is the sister restaurant of the established (and highly regarded) Changa. Its located within the gardens of the Sakip Sabanci museum and has views of the Bosphorous. The décor is light and airy, with plenty of wood and glass. Kiwi born, London-based chef Peter Gordon of The Providores consulted on the menu, which features Turkish and Mediterranean dishes. These dishes caught our eye: rocket salad with dried sour cherries, goat cheese and pomegranate molasses;  salt cured bonito on leeks marinated in olive oil and fresh mint; and cinnamon scent lamb with saffron. For dessert, there's chilli pepper and red wine soaked pears, or white chocolate mousse with a grapefruit compote. Yum- we're sold. Muzedechanga, Sakıp Sabancı Cad. No.: 2 Atlıköşk Emirgan, Istanbul Phone: Tel: 0212-323 09 01