Meze, fish and grilled meat are well known staples of Turkish food. The last of those is probably the best represented over here in London, but you can find the others as well. What you don't really see (and if anyone can correct me, that would be great news) is the Black Sea coast cooking they specialise in at Pera Siosore. This has been described, by the fantastic Istanbul Eats where I found this recommendation, as similar to the soul food of the Southern USA. This means deep rich flavours made from simple ingredients, great stocks, stewed greens and that kind of thing. This is definitely what I remember about Sisore, that and the best Pide I've ever had. Now this is something that you can get good versions of in London, but I've never had one like this.
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