Tracked on 2 lists across 2 authorities, ranked as high as #262.
Mikla's New Anatolian Kitchen combines respect for tradition with a sense of innovation. The restaurant is an ambassador for the producers they work with, as well as for the great diversity of produce that Turkey has to offer. The chefs use only the finest ingredients (and wines!), which take pride of place in original dishes that are stripped of unnecessary fuss. Everything here revolves around the depth of the flavours, which possess a distinctive Nordic purity.The dishes are not overly elaborate, but their complexity lies in their delicate harmonies. As an example, smoked duck breast is barbecued until medium-rare and then elevated with a symphony of nuances: red wine pepper jelly, roasted hazelnut, tangy cider syrup, a subtly sweet plum sauce with the perfect touch of umami and crisp samphire. The sense of balance is incredible! And those who avoid meat will be glad to know that Mikla always offers a vegan set menu. An adventure awaits you here and that also goes for the setting – the magnificent 360° view of Istanbul you get from the 18th floor of the Marmara Pera hotel really is the icing on the cake.
Mikla appears on 2 of the lists Mouga tracks — ranked or rated on 1, and written up on 1 more. Here's the full trail, dated and linked to each source.
