Tracked on 5 lists across 5 authorities, ranked as high as #100.
Neolokal bridges the gap between old and new. Respect for Turkish culinary traditions provides the foundation on which this restaurant is able to constantly renew itself. Flavours from the past are the mainstay here, reimagined with contemporary ideas and techniques. Maksut Aşkar and his young team preserve their culinary heritage and guide it into the future with their exciting cuisine. This commitment extends to environmental responsibility, with a vegetarian menu, using carefully selected local produce (including fine Turkish wines!) and working with nearby suppliers. Chef Aşkar puts his stamp on authentic recipes with a quirky subtlety. Expect dishes such as haddock, seared skin-side to perfection, with a caramelised celeriac purée and a refined sauce made with olive oil and mussel broth. His unique take on baklava is exceedingly crispy with an explosive pistachio-rich flavour profile. Delicious! The restaurant's location in the Salt Galata makes your experience all the more memorable. The large windows and fabulous terrace afford superb views of Istanbul's rooftops and magnificent mosques. Neolokal is truly special.
Neolokal appears on 5 of the lists Mouga tracks — ranked or rated on 4, and written up on 1 more. Here's the full trail, dated and linked to each source.
