Wandering through the beauty of the city of Istanbul, you will find yourself in a lovely space filled with food on every corner. Where does the love for food in Turkish Culture come from, and why is the Turkish cuisine so important? Annelotte spoke with Bülent Çolak from a restaurant in Beşiktaş and also spoke with Efe Kaan Ulu, a faculty member PhD at the Department of Gastronomy and culinary arts at Istanbul Bilgi University to learn more about this unique food culture.

Photo and Story by: Annelotte Fagel