Extreme Turkish Meat Tour in Istanbul!! No Vegans Allowed!!

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  • @antonironstag5085
    @antonironstag5085 Před 6 měsíci +649

    I'm Irish and I've been to Istanbul twice. Incredible food and incredible hospitality. Turkey is an awesome country, incredibly underrated destination for Europeans since many don't consider it "European" but to me, Turkey is the perfect blend of Europe and the Middle East

    • @silvergaurchannel9609
      @silvergaurchannel9609 Před 5 měsíci

      European only think about themself. They dun care any body especially muslim country.

    • @erhanguner8500
      @erhanguner8500 Před 4 měsíci +9

      Thanks bro

    • @vladimirmihnev9702
      @vladimirmihnev9702 Před 4 měsíci +22

      Turkey is quite different from one end to the other. Istanbul and the European part is quite different from the much bigger part in Asia. And I do agree about it being underrated as a tourist destination. The bad thing about them is that fuскеr Erdogan. Set to turn Turkey back into a Islamic state, basically he wants the Ottoman empire back. Being from Bulgaria and having been there many times I can see how they are moving backwards in a direction that is frankly scary, specially having mostly dismantled our military to be "NATO compatible" and as part of this having cut up all of the weapons that could put actual hurt on Turkey, mostly by demand from Them and the Greek, our NATO allies that are next door and both have and always had territorial claims on our lands and a sizeable minority that we didn't genocide unlike what happened with Bulgarians left inside the borders of Turkey and Greece. So go to Turkey sooner than later because they turn in a place where you don't want to be but still have a way to go. If you are a travel hipster, go to Turkeys Black sea coast, it's not really developed so that you will have peace and quiet on the cheap, and the people are great but that's true for most of Turkey.

    • @luckylucky-kn3np
      @luckylucky-kn3np Před 4 měsíci +13

      @@vladimirmihnev9702 That land fell once the ottomons left. In Sha Allah the ottomon empire will return, and the entire state will be muslim.

    • @zhamed9587
      @zhamed9587 Před 4 měsíci +9

      @@vladimirmihnev9702 Islam is Light. It solves all the ailments we see today in the secular world, especially the west. So please have some respect.

  • @Xarriable
    @Xarriable Před 8 měsíci +1940

    0:17 Istanbul is not the capital, but the most important city. Ankara is the capital lol.

    • @caneroezlue3053
      @caneroezlue3053 Před 8 měsíci +38

      most important is very debatable
      It sure is most important for the economy

    • @Grindeldore
      @Grindeldore Před 8 měsíci +56

      was the first thing I thought, too. it's not the capital, Ankara is.

    • @DeanMonio
      @DeanMonio Před 8 měsíci

      Nobody, wants to go to Ankara...Istanbul is where its at 🙌

    • @user-mk5lj1pn3t
      @user-mk5lj1pn3t Před 8 měsíci +152

      Typical Americans. No idea.

    • @senduran35
      @senduran35 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@user-mk5lj1pn3tsure ,same American try to make famous Turkish cusine with soul

  • @Alfonzo01
    @Alfonzo01 Před 3 měsíci +228

    As a Turk, I can say that it is the best promotional video I have ever watched. I have never encountered such quality content before.

    • @ebrahimkarodia6874
      @ebrahimkarodia6874 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Istanbul is NOT the capital of Turkey. Ankara is

    • @user-wq9mw2xz3j
      @user-wq9mw2xz3j Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@ebrahimkarodia6874IStanbul

    • @rbi05
      @rbi05 Před 2 měsíci

      @@ebrahimkarodia6874 TF ?

    • @we_croods
      @we_croods Před měsícem +1

      Dude, basically Turkey has amazing foods! I live in Germany and can confirm that we love Turkish foods to an extent that we forgot German foods exist..very affordable🥰😋

    • @birbdad1842
      @birbdad1842 Před 11 dny +3

      @@ebrahimkarodia6874 That has what exactly to do with his comment? Ah, yes, nothing.

  • @ggulsena123
    @ggulsena123 Před 3 měsíci +123

    Turkish people appreciate when tourists visit their country and show interest in their food and culture. They enjoy sharing their dishes. They love to feed other people, this is considered a sign of respect. :)

    • @behemoth8399
      @behemoth8399 Před 2 měsíci

      Could you grow back my hair please ?

  • @soli_soli
    @soli_soli Před 8 měsíci +1719

    dear vegans, dont worry. you can eat pickles too.☺

    • @AZmystic1977
      @AZmystic1977 Před 7 měsíci +41

      😂

    • @rifatahmed8198
      @rifatahmed8198 Před 7 měsíci

      Vegan are unhappy .
      Why they are vegan

    • @thomassmith9260
      @thomassmith9260 Před 7 měsíci +95

      I’m saying, who cares about vegans, I eat what I want,

    • @samueldoris4986
      @samueldoris4986 Před 7 měsíci +9

      ​@@AZmystic1977😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
      😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

    • @samueldoris4986
      @samueldoris4986 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@thomassmith9260😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @nikitatkachov1244
    @nikitatkachov1244 Před 7 měsíci +1321

    FYI Istanbul is not capital of Türkiye! It is the biggest city, but capital of Türkiye is Ankara! It is located more towards the center of the country, so more east and slightly more south. Istanbul is often mistakenly thought of as Türkiye's capital due to its popularity and size.

    • @EmirCakr-ib5gz
      @EmirCakr-ib5gz Před 6 měsíci +22

      chill knk

    • @leila13dnd
      @leila13dnd Před 6 měsíci +30

      That is true! I was chuckling a little when he called Istanbul the capital, but it is understandable lol.

    • @Candost24
      @Candost24 Před 6 měsíci +47

      It's like calling New York the capitol city of the US...

    • @-Cinderman
      @-Cinderman Před 6 měsíci +6

      Even old New York was once New Amsterdam. Why they changed it I can't say. ?@@Candost24

    • @Minposu123
      @Minposu123 Před 6 měsíci +6

      wait what??? isnt new york capital of US???
      edit:I just seacrhed and it was washington DC
      but it is funny that this had perfect timing 😂😂
      @@Candost24

  • @cagrisimsek7995
    @cagrisimsek7995 Před 6 měsíci +474

    You've really had an incredible food tour! For people coming to Turkey and wanting to try these dishes, I have written down the names of all the foods you ate in this video.
    1:03 - Simit
    2:28 - Menemen with Sucuk and Kaşar (Kashar) Cheese (not mozerella)
    2:30 - Ezine Cheese (not feta cheese) and Kaşar Cheese
    2:38 - Honey and Kaymak (not clotted cream)
    2:41 - Pişi (Pishi) with Pastirma and Kaşar Cheese
    5:23 - Midye Tava (Fried Mussels)
    5:31 - That sauce called “tarator”
    6:25 - Midye Dolma (Stuffed Mussels)
    10:35 - Etli Ekmek (not Turkish Pizza)
    12:08 - Tandır Kebap
    16:25 - Döner Kebap
    17:21 - Ayran
    18:20 - Cag Kebap
    22:06 - Fistikli Kebap (kebap with pictachio) normally you wouldn't have one with pine nuts and cheese. This must be the restaurant's own take on it.
    23:54 - The side dishes are “Mezes” not dips. You normally don’t dip your kebap into them. The mezes available there: Haydari, Acili Ezme, Patlican Salatasi, Muhammara, Humus
    29:34 - Çiğ Köfte (raw meatball)
    32:20 - Uykuluk (Thymus)
    32:32 - Koç Yumurtasi (ram testicles)
    34:11 - Raki
    37:07 - Kokoreç (kokorech)
    38:27 - Şalgam
    43:29 - Mumbar
    44:26 - Şırdan (Shirdan)
    45:10 - Kelle (lamb heads)
    48:42 - Büryan Kebap
    49:52 - Perde Pilavi (curtained rice)
    52:30 - Künefe
    1:06:55 - Baklava (Carrot Slice Shape)
    It's natural to name an unfamiliar dish by its ingredients or compare it to another dish that seems similar, but it's also somewhat unfair.
    Referring to Ayran as "Yogurt Juice," Etli Ekmek as "Turkish Pizza," or Sucuk as "Spicy Sausage" is akin to calling Gelato "Italian Ice Cream," Sushi "Raw Fish Rolls," or Paella "Seafood Rice" - it seems to oversimplify their uniqueness.
    This might stem from the fact that despite having such wonderful dishes in Turkish cuisine, we haven't been very successful in promoting them globally. So perhaps, it's partly our fault.

    • @mazakantc5532
      @mazakantc5532 Před 6 měsíci +5

      22:06 is fistikli kebab its not an adana kebab.

    • @cagrisimsek7995
      @cagrisimsek7995 Před 6 měsíci +4

      @@mazakantc5532 Corrected. Thanks!

    • @pratikprojeler8949
      @pratikprojeler8949 Před 6 měsíci +9

      10:35 pide değil o etli ekmek konyanın meşhur yemeği.Pide öyle olmaz

    • @ErikiihKE
      @ErikiihKE Před 6 měsíci +6

      bless your heart

    • @blwf1
      @blwf1 Před 6 měsíci +5

      Helal olsun valla büyük saygı duydum verdiğin emeğe

  • @GidgetLopeman
    @GidgetLopeman Před měsícem +19

    I am so glad that you could taste most of the real Turkish food, not the advertised garbage on all other channels. This video is excellent and also very educative for tourists.

  • @IamSylar1
    @IamSylar1 Před 7 měsíci +918

    I went to Istanbul last year for 2 weeks with my wife. We have tried almost all the food here in the video and it was very delicious, but we gained 5 kgs from that lol. If we didn't walk a lot we would have gained 10 instead of 5 kgs. That eggplant yogurt was phenomenal with meat. Apart from great meat food they have some amazing deserts too. Especially baklava (the one you tried looks fantastic and delicious) and some apple desert, but can't remember the name of that one. Also, their coffee and tea are very good. Starbucks is trash compared to the quality of their coffee. Turkish people are very friendly and they are so proud of their food.

    • @shamil.khanv2
      @shamil.khanv2 Před 7 měsíci +51

      Thank you for your kind words. Much love from Turkey! 🇹🇷

    • @teknolojistgenc3922
      @teknolojistgenc3922 Před 7 měsíci +47

      What if i told you that the foods that you tried are the %1 of the iceberg? Especially if you ate them at tourist places

    • @ahmetyusufsrgl
      @ahmetyusufsrgl Před 7 měsíci

      you have good taste

    • @mahirhmmm
      @mahirhmmm Před 7 měsíci +1

      evet güzel ama bunları turkiyede sadece en üst kesim veya enflasyondan dolayı (aptal tayyip ve tayfası) turistler yiyebiliyor

    • @codaman3200
      @codaman3200 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@user-pq9zw5wb1zczcams.com/video/0XlO39kCQ-8/video.htmlsi=aqrjq6X0uyYLQ432

  • @Dee-Breezie
    @Dee-Breezie Před 4 měsíci +60

    Lived in Istanbul 92-94. Some of the best food and people I've ever experienced in my life.

  • @rockerboyka94
    @rockerboyka94 Před 6 měsíci +83

    I was in Turkey just last month and already missing the place. The culture and food were unique and something to behold. Will be back there again next year!

  • @jcbautista4943
    @jcbautista4943 Před 7 měsíci +298

    I got EXTREMELY respect to Turkish people. They are undoubtedly the best behaved people around the world, the nicest, kindest and most considerate people in this world. I watch most famous Youtuvers from different cultures and who speak different languages from French, English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian and have followed them around the world and seen how rude people are in India, USA, China, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, etc. I am from Mexico living in the USA. I always thought Mexicans were the nicest people but, I was mistaken. Even mexicans are rude compared to Turkish people. The worst people are Indians, French and the German. But, man, Turkey is in a whole another level. They are super extremely nice, kinda, professional, very welcoming and extremely friendly. I am so jealous of how kind and sweet they are. MY respect and admiration to all of them.

    • @spacewalker806
      @spacewalker806 Před 7 měsíci +13

      so wrong😂

    • @oghuzkhan5117
      @oghuzkhan5117 Před 7 měsíci +34

      Thank you brother for your nice words and observation. Greetings from Turkiye. You are always welcome to our beloved homeland

    • @dunyaninisigi2822
      @dunyaninisigi2822 Před 7 měsíci +9

      @@spacewalker806go space, here is the world..!

    • @user-pn7ff7si1x
      @user-pn7ff7si1x Před 6 měsíci +15

      @@spacewalker806 just because you dont agree doesnt make someones opinion wrong...

    • @spacewalker806
      @spacewalker806 Před 6 měsíci

      @@user-pn7ff7si1x i am turkish,people here only nice to foreigners not to each other.(and if you are a tourist you will 100%get scam)

  • @o.j6848
    @o.j6848 Před 7 měsíci +508

    I've been to many countries around the globe but I should say there's no better food than Turkish one.It looks like food from a different world. Best food I've ever tasted.

    • @shamil.khanv2
      @shamil.khanv2 Před 7 měsíci +66

      However, Turkey ranks #7 in the list of the best food cuisines in the world. This is not fair at all and does not reflect the truth. Because Turkish cuisine is the number 1 in the world. 🇹🇷

    • @mammooshere
      @mammooshere Před 7 měsíci

      Are you from Turkey? 🤔@@shamil.khanv2

    • @susa8401
      @susa8401 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@shamil.khanv2true.

    • @ks3223
      @ks3223 Před 7 měsíci +1

      You're the beat food I've ever tasted

    • @sambasha747
      @sambasha747 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@shamil.khanv2 Italy
      China
      France
      Spain
      Japan
      India
      Greece
      Thailand
      Mexico
      United States

  • @Misereree
    @Misereree Před 6 měsíci +102

    I have been to a lots of countries Latin America, Europe, Asia and my fav is turkish foods when I was in istanbul I feel like I'm in a food heaven. The best in the world! I have to visit again!

  • @dereknichols3408
    @dereknichols3408 Před 2 měsíci +24

    I went to Istanbul in 2010 for work and they were very hospitable and they even shut down a restaurant to give us a special dinner. That food was awesome, we had different platters of different meats and the best was steak tartar and kabob wraps with a long pepper for lunch.

  • @b.elzebub9252
    @b.elzebub9252 Před 7 měsíci +349

    Turkey is such a wonderful country. A very ancient part of the world. You can feel it just walking around there. From the Hittite Empire to the Mycenaean Greeks, the Roman Empire, the Ottomans all the way through modern day Turkey. Wonderfully hospitable people. Amazing food. Beautiful cities and landscapes.

    • @wexqlp3863
      @wexqlp3863 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Unfortunately a disgusting government and state that imprisons everyone who criticises the government. No freedom of opinion.

    • @danm8004
      @danm8004 Před 7 měsíci +4

      One of the only countries I have ever felt unsafe.

    • @user-pn7ff7si1x
      @user-pn7ff7si1x Před 6 měsíci +18

      duh.. if youre at the wrong place at the wrong time, anywhere is unsafe

    • @RoxelanaLisowska
      @RoxelanaLisowska Před 6 měsíci

      because of syrians in our country every turkish girl and even guys feel unsafe nowadays . sadly@@danm8004

    • @xerxeswouters3100
      @xerxeswouters3100 Před 6 měsíci +8

      @@danm8004 Yeah, every big city has its dark side. You just got unlucky.

  • @DarkVeilNebula
    @DarkVeilNebula Před měsícem +6

    Im pinking my tears away watching this while eating my frozen pizza 🥲

  • @biggooo95
    @biggooo95 Před 7 měsíci +348

    I dropped my wallet while walking on the street in Istanbul and I would like to thank the Turkish person who picked it up and brought it to me. Turks are truly wonderful and honorable people.

    • @dans4831
      @dans4831 Před 7 měsíci +10

      I was the one who picked it up in istanbul

    • @raimo7911
      @raimo7911 Před 7 měsíci

      opposite opposite opposite opposite. istanbul people are scammers with tourists

    • @squidysnose69
      @squidysnose69 Před 6 měsíci +30

      Do it in romania

    • @biggooo95
      @biggooo95 Před 6 měsíci

      @@squidysnose69 Romanians steal.

    • @Mtl-zf9om
      @Mtl-zf9om Před 6 měsíci +4

      The same thing happened to me in Canada on a bus, I waited for the same bus to make its return trip, when I got up, I found it where I was sitting.

  • @user-be1tb9nz6f
    @user-be1tb9nz6f Před 6 měsíci +8

    Turkey is really a Food Heaven . Turkey is really a Food Heaven .

  • @shamil.khanv2
    @shamil.khanv2 Před 7 měsíci +29

    Turkish food are the best. Turkish have the biggest kitchen in the intire world! But I'm a little reproachful about this. Because Turkish cuisine does not get the recognition it deserves. So I would like to address those people who do not know about Turkish food culture and who have prepared a list of the best cuisines in the world. Turkish cuisine is the number 1 in the world! 🇹🇷

  • @abdul58
    @abdul58 Před 8 měsíci +127

    The Ottoman Empire’s influence on food during their rule over vast lands has to be top 3 gastronomically influential empires of all time. Much love Sonny, keep up the amazing work you do of you educating many of us. Respect.

  • @aaronjohnsheppard5745
    @aaronjohnsheppard5745 Před 3 měsíci +5

    What difference does it make if he is aware of the capital city's name? Feel content, joyful, and thankful that he chose to visit your nation and a beautiful city like Istanbul in order to promote its cuisine, people, customs, and culinary culture. This guy is amazing; not only is he promoting Turkey with his own money, but he is also doing us viewers a great service, especially for people who cannot afford to travel to Turkey and try all the delicious food there.

  • @heret1c385
    @heret1c385 Před 2 měsíci +5

    That cheese dessert is so damn delicious. I recently had it, I was skeptical at first but its a 10/10 for me. I'm glad that we have so many turkish people here in germany, its not that hard to find good and authentic turkish food. Always very hospitable. Very nice.

  • @NicksGotBeef
    @NicksGotBeef Před 8 měsíci +131

    I spent a month in Istanbul during 2001 and I loved all the food. Became addicted to chi kofte ( Raw beef with lettuce dish ) but I didn’t know it was raw meat. When I later visited southern Turkey, olu deniz, I went all week trying to find that chi kofte. Finally found a chef that would make it for me and he wondered how I knew of it as it’s not a tourist dish… I told him of my stay in Istanbul, years before. And he proudly went off to make it for me. Then while eating it with me, I learnt it was raw. Didn’t put me off at all. Awesome stuff.

    • @AtaBerkC
      @AtaBerkC Před 8 měsíci +19

      Çiğköfte means raw meatball in Turkish lol. But it's so hard to find a real çiğköfte nowadays cus it's unhealthy to store it, you need to make it fresh. Every city has 1 or 2 places using meat and preparing fresh but çiğköfte became a popular vegan dish without meat :(

    • @deineMudda150
      @deineMudda150 Před 7 měsíci

      @@AtaBerkCcause meat is pricey for many turcs the guys are poor nowadays thank you Reis😂

    • @AtaBerkC
      @AtaBerkC Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@deineMudda150 yeah as a student and gym rat, I spend all my money on food. Thank you Erdoğan :')

    • @btorun
      @btorun Před 7 měsíci +9

      It's not actually raw, the friction caused by the constant rubbing onto the Bulgur and generates enough heat energy to cook it 🔥

    • @incirzaman803
      @incirzaman803 Před 6 měsíci +4

      ​@@btoruniçerisine katılan acı baharatlar ve sürekli bu baharatlarla ovulmasi ile et pişmiş hale geliyor.Tıpkı pastırma gibi!

  • @longiniusspear4565
    @longiniusspear4565 Před 8 měsíci +66

    CZcams does don't deserve this level of production quality. Great video guys.

  • @augustynnecko1696
    @augustynnecko1696 Před 2 měsíci +8

    AM IN NAIROBI AND AM HOPING THAT ONE DAY I WILL GO TO TURKEY BECAUSE OF THEIR FOOD,LOOKS DELICIOUS

  • @incialmousa8475
    @incialmousa8475 Před 6 měsíci +29

    Thanks you for showing the greatest of Turkish cuisine to the world! I truly enjoyed watching this video thinking of each dish and start planning to visit my country asap. It is not only the food but also hospitality of people, all the chefs we see it here.

  • @sporastica7174
    @sporastica7174 Před 7 měsíci +69

    Turkish food never Disappointed me one of my favorite

  • @tanerdemir3450
    @tanerdemir3450 Před 7 měsíci +48

    If you want to make a vlog for Turkish cuisine, the minimum duration of the video is 72 hours. As a Turkish citizen, even I could only try half of it until I was 32 years old.

  • @hgcand
    @hgcand Před měsícem +15

    I have been all over world. Turkey is the best when it comes to tourism and food!

  • @Joshmo1234
    @Joshmo1234 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Everything looks so clean and fresh. I would definitely go visit Turkey, but definitely not Egypt or India.

  • @hitafjohnes6030
    @hitafjohnes6030 Před 8 měsíci +127

    Turkey is really a Food Heaven ❤

  • @aanderson7772
    @aanderson7772 Před 8 měsíci +56

    The most beautiful country in the world excellent food very friendly people ❤turkey

  • @bonniemeads6056
    @bonniemeads6056 Před 2 měsíci +4

    The service and showmanship is amazing.

  • @doctormixup5388
    @doctormixup5388 Před 6 měsíci +25

    Missed Cilbir at breakfast! Poached egg over garlic yoghurt with spicy oil on top. Such a good dish. Fell in love with it the first time I had it when visiting.

  • @Delhi_Sultan
    @Delhi_Sultan Před 7 měsíci +68

    Wow! Turkish food looks good and tastes even better. Turkish people are also some of the nicest!

  • @puccipower
    @puccipower Před 7 měsíci +225

    I’ve wanted to visit Turkey forever! It’s at the top of my list for travel and all my American friends are like “wait why?” And I’m like, because Turkish culture and cuisine is amazing!

    • @user-we1uo8ou8c
      @user-we1uo8ou8c Před 7 měsíci +13

      Istanbul is a beautiful and historic city. Excellent places to see!

    • @Silver_fox76
      @Silver_fox76 Před 7 měsíci +21

      After visiting Istanbul u'll figure out that u wasted ur time in Europe

    • @shamil.khanv2
      @shamil.khanv2 Před 7 měsíci +16

      Turkish cuisine is the best in the world. Much love from Turkey! 🇹🇷

    • @genderlessyoutubefanperson
      @genderlessyoutubefanperson Před 7 měsíci

      @@shamil.khanv2 Bulgarian cuisine laughing out loud.

    • @Oldenburger.
      @Oldenburger. Před 7 měsíci +17

      ​@@genderlessyoutubefanperson Bulgarian cuisine 😆 Turkish cuisine is known worldwide. I don't know any Bulgarian dish. Nobody cares about Bulgaria

  • @MellowChaos
    @MellowChaos Před 6 měsíci +20

    Gosh this food looks sooo good! I've spent the past day binging these documentaries and I truly wish I had even an inkling of culture that the people and places Sonny visits does. Its really a blessing that I can live in Southern US and still learn how those huge kebabs are made! Food truly is a labor of love that I dont get to experience often with the prevalence of fast (frozen) food where I live.

  • @moreto62
    @moreto62 Před 3 měsíci +3

    so far this is your best video for the last 4-5 years your vocabulary got really interesting

  • @meggiemcguire8114
    @meggiemcguire8114 Před 8 měsíci +368

    I love everything about this channel. I have an eating disorder, and watching Sonny eat exotic foods while I eat my meals has really helped me. Sounds crazy, but it feels like commiserating with a friend while going through something that's a personal struggle. I strangely feel like I'm not going through it alone, and it's inspiring. I also love how HE'S always SO polite, even to people who might not understand that he is being polite. I really respect a person who does their best to show respect even if someone doesn't always understand what was meant/said. This channel has saved me in ways I can't even describe to someone who isn't going through something similar, and I'm SO grateful for your content.

    • @mohamadrayan
      @mohamadrayan Před 8 měsíci +6

      Weird how what you call exotic looks very normal to me

    • @selevula
      @selevula Před 8 měsíci +23

      @@mohamadrayanur name is mohamad ofc u think its not exotic

    • @mohamadrayan
      @mohamadrayan Před 8 měsíci +16

      @@selevula your name is Chang, I think your food is the real exotic one hhh

    • @NuclearFallout1
      @NuclearFallout1 Před 7 měsíci +22

      @@mohamadrayan My names David I'm Scottish both you mofos food is extremely exotic to me our foods so bland you'd wonder why Scots have taste buds to begin with.

    • @mohamadrayan
      @mohamadrayan Před 7 měsíci +7

      @@NuclearFallout1 My name is slim shady 😂 bro I only buy Irish/UK eggs and dairy so tasty. In case you noticed, most of Turkish cuisine is bland but the new generation considers eating nose to tail with lots of fat an exotic thing as opposed to what should be a normal human diet. The result of the industrial revolution. Anyways, I have been fantasizing about going to your country side raise a cow or two and live stress free

  • @qbarnes1893
    @qbarnes1893 Před 7 měsíci +188

    Travelled to Turkey many times, never as a tourist. The real Turkish food is really healthy. Once you’ve experienced home made Turkish food you’ll never forget it.
    Eating on the street or in a restaurant will never relay the outstanding recipes that exist. Home cooking is soooo much better.

    • @Justlooking94
      @Justlooking94 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Very few of those dishes are really Turkish. They are foods of different ethnic groups- Armenian, Greek, Persian, Balkan, Arab etc. There really isn't much in Turkey that we can really call 'Turkish'

    • @AyseAysegul
      @AyseAysegul Před 6 měsíci

      Put the price down

    • @mmatadore1
      @mmatadore1 Před 6 měsíci +17

      @@Justlooking94 🤡🤡

    • @Justlooking94
      @Justlooking94 Před 6 měsíci

      @@mmatadore1 you can share the clown face all you want. Just accept your fate

    • @nithral2254
      @nithral2254 Před 6 měsíci +8

      @@Justlooking94
      Don't lie my friend, Ottoman food is a meeting point of Anatolia, Mediterranean, Eastern Türkiye.

  • @brianmoody2549
    @brianmoody2549 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Learning how a country cooks the foods is the best way to understand how things are prepared, and what ingredients that makes there food so delicious.

  • @gidgitvonlarue9972
    @gidgitvonlarue9972 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I got to visit Turkey - the European side - and loved it. People so friendly - loved the food. Wish I saw more of it actually!

  • @abatisSon
    @abatisSon Před 7 měsíci +75

    Food and drink in Turkey is either healthy or delicious. Since we usually eat a lot, we want to balance it with healthy drinks. That's why our drinks are generally probiotic. Ayran, turnip juice, pickles, pickle juice, boza, kefir etc. Even if they taste bad, salty or sour, they are healthy in the long run and once you get used to them, you will prefer them instead of fizzy drinks. I am a fan of all your videos. Turkish people love cheerful, witty, outgoing people like you, and they loved you too.

  • @unlimitedadvance3531
    @unlimitedadvance3531 Před 7 měsíci +46

    I am in Thailand and it's freaking hard to find a protein heavy meal without paying a ton of money. Everything out here that is reasonably priced is pure carbs and spicy. It's kind of depressing when you are trying to lay off the sugar. I have had my eye on Turkish cuisine after watching their restaurants on tik tok. You did not mention the prices so i did you the favor of finding the restaurants in the video and doing conversion of the price of the dishes you ordered and MAN, it's crazy cheap and loaded with protein ! I need to go to Turkey ASAP !

    • @umutcicek3609
      @umutcicek3609 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Gittiği mekanlar meşhur sayılabilecek mekanlar aynı kalitede çok daha uygun fiyatlı yemek yiyecek mekanlar bulunuyor gelin ve tadını çıkarın

    • @sombeki5199
      @sombeki5199 Před měsícem +1

      Sadece baklava için bile gelinir kardeşim. pişman olmama garantisini bütün hava yolu şirketleri verir. emin olabilirsin

    • @sickturret3587
      @sickturret3587 Před měsícem

      turkey used to be more expensive than thailand but i think we are at the same level in the last decade. of course there are tourist traps in both countries but you are ok if you check the places before going there.

  • @alzinifelshoni2602
    @alzinifelshoni2602 Před 5 měsíci +3

    FYI - Turkiye’s capital is not Istanbul. The capital city is Ankara.

  • @leila13dnd
    @leila13dnd Před 6 měsíci +18

    Not even 15 minutes in and it's already incredible what skills the chefs have!

  • @AC-hi4ni
    @AC-hi4ni Před 7 měsíci +39

    You don't just talk, you're so quick witted and hysterica! Never a dull moment. Just love that about you/your show!

  • @theturk7837
    @theturk7837 Před 3 měsíci +2

    As a Turk of course I’m gonna say that I love Turkey.
    BUT I LOVE TURKEY.
    Please GOD allow me to return.

  • @jseasterman
    @jseasterman Před 6 měsíci +12

    Some of the best Turkish restaurants I have ever been to were in Atlanta 8n Dekalb County, Georgia. Miniatures of this, though I didn't know it at the time. I am horribly impressed by the depth of thoroughness of this show!

    • @sickturret3587
      @sickturret3587 Před měsícem +1

      don't worry, you probably ate the original versions. in istanbul, at places like this guy has been, they kinda exaggerate the portions. not many of us turkish here also had a 4 feet long kebap or that chicken dumpling with that much waste of the salt either. just tasty food enough for a regular person on any dish is the way we go too.

  • @mehmetfurkanozturk9037
    @mehmetfurkanozturk9037 Před 7 měsíci +19

    The video is very nice, thank you. We welcome everyone to Turkey; as a country, we have the cleanest and most delicious street food in the world. I started watching the video, and it said Istanbul is the capital of Turkey. No, my friends, I'm sorry, but that was 100 years ago. The capital of Turkey is Ankara.

  • @Rickytapia1k
    @Rickytapia1k Před 8 měsíci +308

    Turkey has AMAZING looking food I’m sure it’s delicious as well. As a Mexican and loving Mexican food I’d love to go out there and try everything!!

    • @AtaBerkC
      @AtaBerkC Před 8 měsíci +29

      As a Turkish person I think the same about Mexican food. I'd like to visit Mexico and try every traditional food with pleasure. Your food and culture always had a special place in my heart ❤️

    • @white_guy_whith_many
      @white_guy_whith_many Před 8 měsíci +4

      Yea tacos 😋

    • @btorun
      @btorun Před 7 měsíci +11

      The old Turkic language and the Mayan language has over 400 words that are common and sound exactly the same, the original religion of the Turkic people is Tengrism, which is the same ideology of South American religions, so you will definitely see some similarities in the way food is prepared 👍

    • @Rickytapia1k
      @Rickytapia1k Před 7 měsíci +5

      @@btorun tacos al pastor we got from Middle East when people from there migrated to Mexico. We use the same method as middle Eastern cook shwarma. Instead of lamb or whatever we use other types of meat with a paste made out of spices in Mexico. They’re delicious. Look it up!

    • @btorun
      @btorun Před 7 měsíci +6

      @@Rickytapia1k Yes that makes sense, nation's always take food ideas from each other. Döner was passed on during Ottoman empire times, in the middle east they now call it shawarma

  • @2002budokan
    @2002budokan Před 4 měsíci +14

    As a Turkish born and raised in Istanbul, I vouch for this video. There is nothing left that you haven't tasted, I have never seen such a perfect promotion. I will follow you, and from now on, before travel to a country, I will look at your page and check if there is a promotional video about that country. Thank you.

    • @melis2645
      @melis2645 Před měsícem

      Do you know if these restaurants are in the Asian or European side

    • @2002budokan
      @2002budokan Před měsícem

      @@melis2645 As I remember mostly European side, but I checked the video again. At 4:47 Midyeci Yasin is in Üsküdar-Çengelköy (Asian side), and also in Beşiktaş (European side).
      www.google.com/search?q=midyeci+yasin&oq=Midyeci+Yas&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAYsQMYgAQyCggAEAAYsQMYgAQyBggBEEUYOTINCAIQLhivARjHARiABDINCAMQLhivARjHARiABDINCAQQLhivARjHARiABDIQCAUQLhivARjHARiABBiOBTIQCAYQLhivARjHARiABBiOBTIHCAcQABiABDINCAgQLhivARjHARiABDIHCAkQABiPAqgCCLACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#rlimm=11894072950150771175
      Search in Google, if you cannot find, write here the time stamp in video, If I read your message, I'll try to find it.

    • @melis2645
      @melis2645 Před měsícem

      @@2002budokan thank you!

  • @altinsilsile36
    @altinsilsile36 Před 15 dny +1

    Wow, I was blown away with this video. I have watched many Istanbul food safari videos but this is thus far the best gastronomical journey I have seen. Even as a Turk, I have encountered dishes I never knew existed. You have saved me many days and hours of research, and I will endeavor to dine in at almost every vendor you have depicted in this video on my next visit. And that's the beauty of Istanbul. Some of these dishes are famous from different towns in Turkiye and it saves you from actually physically travelling to those other cities. I like your twist of humor as well. 10 out of 10 for your effort.

  • @Enhancedlies
    @Enhancedlies Před 7 měsíci +22

    one of my fave tings about Sonny, is his true joy when sharing a good food spot! That lamb was so good, im literally putting it on my travel list asap

  • @qbarnes1893
    @qbarnes1893 Před 8 měsíci +10

    Turkish cuisine is like their history, full of experiences and flavours. No other country gets close to love, love of food, love of life, love of people. Whatever entity you believe in, the god is with you in this amazing country.

  • @hussienmansour5121
    @hussienmansour5121 Před 5 měsíci +4

    one of the best videos I've ever seen ,thank you for doing such an amazing video showing the culture of middle east in general and spotting the light on the turkish delicious food which is a very big part of the culture in Turkey I really enjoyed this video

  • @damlacay1509
    @damlacay1509 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I congratulate you for the respect and love you have shown to our food culture and to us. We watched the video you prepared with pleasure. We look forward to the time when we will see you again in Turkey. Thank you :))

  • @phoenixUPC
    @phoenixUPC Před 7 měsíci +26

    @30:10, something might have been lost in translation during the filming there. Cigkofte is traditionally made "with" meat just as you watched, but within the last 15-20 years, it mostly got replaced with the version without the meat because of government regulations not allowing sale of raw meat/raw meat products for consumption. and the decreased cost due to excluding meat made the vegetarian version much more widespread than the original.
    Obviously, traditionally it is a much difficult dish to prepare, since they don't use a meat mixer, and do it all by hand instead.
    And I was surprised that they didn't show or even mention how to check if it is the right consistency, which is basically by tossing and making it stick to the ceiling )).

    • @souadghazal2533
      @souadghazal2533 Před měsícem

      In Lebanon they have a very traditional dish called "Kibbeh Nayyeh" you can find his videos to Lebanon showing him eating that dish. Some people add a bit of fine Bulgur ( he kept calling it Berber in this video here! LOL ) and some people just the meat and some spices. It's like a raw meat tartar. Quite delicious. And another dish I am familiar with is "Mercimek Koftesi" lentil kofte, for the vegetarians and is very good as well. And that huge amount of red chili flakes (pul biber or Aleppo pepper) to me it looks like Sumac and not chili! Otherwise that kofte would be VERY HOT !

  • @MasterTheGameWithLeAnnB
    @MasterTheGameWithLeAnnB Před 7 měsíci +14

    I'm headed to Turkey in 3 days. Glad I found this video 😊

    • @gloriousmka9818
      @gloriousmka9818 Před 6 měsíci

      Do not be fooled by comments that denigrate the country. They are the most hospitable and warm-blooded people in the world. Those who make false and unfounded comments are generally citizens of racist countries who do not like Turks. I saw this with my own eyes when I went there. As someone from Northern Europe, I have had experiences that are the exact opposite of what is said. I had such a great time.

    • @lawliet3257
      @lawliet3257 Před 25 dny +1

      Welcome :)

  • @imranisbad
    @imranisbad Před 6 měsíci +7

    Ty so much for sharing. Visited Istanbul recently and made sure to go to Guvenc Konyali and had the dish you recommended. Family and I loved it and this was one of the most memorable meals we had in Turkey.

  • @cristiancheluta4422
    @cristiancheluta4422 Před 4 měsíci +5

    As a romanian i love this.....

  • @CapatinaAlexandru
    @CapatinaAlexandru Před 8 měsíci +87

    For the last couple of years wanted to go to Istanbul for their meat, you just landed it on my lap. Complete meat tour guide . Chears !

    • @hodor1689
      @hodor1689 Před 8 měsíci +6

      I was there about 4 years ago, just middle landed in istanbul on our way to and back from Tunisia. Almost 20 hours total and tho I have alot of critice on the airport the town, Istanbul, and its people were amazing !!! And the food, BRO ! I have been in a few middle eastern and northafrican countries.. As an Arab AND chef I have to say the Turks know their food ! lets just say I spent most of my money under those 20 hours in istanbul then under my whole week trip in Tunisia. I wanted to eat whole Istanbul, hahahha just amazing !

  • @jjames6990
    @jjames6990 Před 8 měsíci +6

    I've said it before and I'll say it again: Anthony Bourdain's soul left his body and entered Sonny's. The respect and raw, matter of fact display is impeccable.

  • @samsham8218
    @samsham8218 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Omg.. I think im in love...
    The meats, breads and pickles..

  • @jessicaandscottcurtis2887
    @jessicaandscottcurtis2887 Před 6 měsíci +7

    I'm going on a trip to Bulgaria and also staying in Istanbul Old City for a few days. The Güvenç Konyalı place looks so good! Great review

  • @L._m._p.
    @L._m._p. Před 8 měsíci +25

    I went to Turkey to this April. Really love their food! Want to go back again

  • @gloriawinbush1590
    @gloriawinbush1590 Před 8 měsíci +30

    Love their hospitality ♥️♥️♥️♥️.

  • @omarghoonem6173
    @omarghoonem6173 Před 5 měsíci +4

    your videos is like therapy but a successful session hahahah

  • @Masterjack633
    @Masterjack633 Před 2 měsíci +2

    this all looked like some of the best food on all of your tours. literally every spot

  • @mazar11221122
    @mazar11221122 Před 8 měsíci +19

    i stayed in istanbul for 5 days in Besiktas, it was great trip and yes the food is outstanding and cheap

    • @TUNC66
      @TUNC66 Před 8 měsíci +3

      It's not cheap anymore.

  • @surfandturfr
    @surfandturfr Před 8 měsíci +110

    That's a country I could definitely eat my way through ❤

  • @LisaDolan-Seville
    @LisaDolan-Seville Před 24 dny +1

    The absolute joy of eating.... and of watching! Loved this!!!

  • @DailyStreetFood
    @DailyStreetFood Před 6 měsíci +5

    You're really amazing food tour ! I will review these foods once I go there. Turkey is one of my food tour destination too.
    😋 Thanks for making this video 😍

  • @Mellow6996
    @Mellow6996 Před 8 měsíci +61

    Istanbul isnt the capital of Turkiye but i guess people already mentioned this as this is all episodes in one.

    • @peterreily1490
      @peterreily1490 Před 8 měsíci

      No one cares, I think that’s where this is going. No one takes turkey seriously. They’re a Muslim country. They’re the red headed step child of NATO everyone forgets is even in nato.

  • @MrTopu-hi3bk
    @MrTopu-hi3bk Před 7 měsíci +13

    I can't believe I watched the whole hour-long video as a vegan and still love it.

    • @user9932
      @user9932 Před 7 měsíci

      lol me too

    • @AkoMachtPara
      @AkoMachtPara Před 2 měsíci

      Listen to your heart befor time is going😂

  • @louannchipman1749
    @louannchipman1749 Před 5 měsíci +11

    What a most wonderful food tour! Love this! Food looks incredible, but even better are the sweet people you encountered. I love their passion for their food and how they want to feed you! This one is great!

  • @loopusconsultingkosova
    @loopusconsultingkosova Před měsícem

    Not only did I enjoy the views and everything else, but my laughter at 1am had probably been heard in the entire neighborhood. Thank you for the laughter therapy, you simply rock!

  • @iamluyu
    @iamluyu Před 8 měsíci +35

    After this video I'm seriously considering a trip to Istanbul

  • @97thecobra
    @97thecobra Před 7 měsíci +25

    The video-editor is just amazing, a perfect combination in between Sonny's jokes and the hilarious edits!

  • @lunatran894
    @lunatran894 Před měsícem +2

    this is probably one of the best food tour video I've seen

  • @Vincentadvert
    @Vincentadvert Před 6 měsíci +4

    This is amazing! I'm subscribing right away!

  • @shikhathegr8
    @shikhathegr8 Před 7 měsíci +45

    After watching this video i am soooo tempted to visit Turkey now just to relish these dishes 😍😋

  • @mk-2727
    @mk-2727 Před 7 měsíci +16

    When u said “I don’t even like eggplant but that’s awesome” I felt that. My mom makes that meze taste so good.

  • @TravelThyme
    @TravelThyme Před 6 měsíci +3

    Interesting that this popped up. We were just in Istanbul and ate at a Nusr-Et, in the bazaar. My husband loved the meat. I did too but my favorite was the blooming onion and that baklava with the ice cream. 😍

  • @noaimrequired
    @noaimrequired Před 18 dny +1

    I love Turkish food and this video is great!! Such a good tour!

  • @dj_gooner
    @dj_gooner Před 8 měsíci +39

    Everything about the Turkish food in this video looks so tasty. Making me hungry.. Damn!!!!

    • @erminkadic1022
      @erminkadic1022 Před 8 měsíci

      I was disappointed with their food. It's not like it looks

    • @water-shrimp962
      @water-shrimp962 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@erminkadic1022how does it tastes like

    • @codaman3200
      @codaman3200 Před 7 měsíci +2

      ​@@erminkadic1022😂😂😂

    • @keeshans5768
      @keeshans5768 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@erminkadic1022be careful with “Turkish” restaurants abroad, they use less quality meat (and sometimes straight up less meat!!) in dishes. (Coming from someone born in Europe with Turkish parents)

  • @eugeniasyro5774
    @eugeniasyro5774 Před 8 měsíci +19

    Yes, to all that Turkish goodness!!

  • @stdenis9327
    @stdenis9327 Před 18 dny +3

    Turkey it's one of my new travel place wonderful 😊

  • @HandlewithcareVibes
    @HandlewithcareVibes Před 6 měsíci +2

    You made me remember so many things from my past in Syria thanks

  • @JudahMaccabee_
    @JudahMaccabee_ Před 7 měsíci +11

    Give the editor a raise on this masterpiece !

  • @omegasage777
    @omegasage777 Před 6 měsíci +30

    I've never been more jealous before while watching one of these food tours...I want to try everything!!

  • @alpddar2518
    @alpddar2518 Před 2 měsíci +1

    1 hr of tasting in a fast no bs video. I love it!

  • @cookieberkheiser7227
    @cookieberkheiser7227 Před 2 měsíci

    This was your best video yet. Very entertaining and informative. Sad when it ended.

  • @JohnGarrettHudson
    @JohnGarrettHudson Před 8 měsíci +6

    Was hanging out at my parents house, and the kid they help by giving him work told me “Oh I love this show! I watch it every night!” Thought y’all should know. I’m 38 and he’s 15. That a good broad demo appeal. 😊

  • @Fenrir6Gaming
    @Fenrir6Gaming Před 8 měsíci +24

    The food looks to amazing and the people looked really friendly, i'd love to go.

  • @user-lk3wv1fv7v
    @user-lk3wv1fv7v Před 4 měsíci +2

    the legend say : The cameraman eat all the food left and .. his belly is full of love

  • @tenshinseishin
    @tenshinseishin Před 27 dny

    Keep these videos coming. Their so inspiring. That lamb looks amazing.

  • @StreetFoodSection
    @StreetFoodSection Před 8 měsíci +37

    Turkish street food is one of the best in the world ❤️

    • @englishjames007
      @englishjames007 Před 7 měsíci

      You're having a laugh, you...

    • @georgioannis
      @georgioannis Před 5 měsíci

      the best foods in the world bro 1:Turkey 2:Greece luv from Greece@@englishjames007

  • @hmmmmm2555
    @hmmmmm2555 Před 7 měsíci +34

    man what an amazing looking architecture and amazing food! the people seem so nice too. i wanna go there one day