Hotel Restaurant — Review by RainaisCrazy
Turkey, Turkey — Turkish
The reviewer enjoyed a traditional Turkish breakfast platter at their hotel before departing. The spread featured high-quality cheese, fresh fruits, bread varieties, and cured meats that impressed them overall, earning a 10 out of 10 rating.
What was great: Turkish breakfast platter with quality cheese, pitted olives, sesame bread, watermelon, jam with blueberries, sausage, potatoes, and chocolate bread. The variety and quality of ingredients, especially the European cheese and pitted olives.
What could improve: Some bread was a bit dry, chocolate wasn't exceptional, but these were minor issues
The Dishes
The Turkish breakfast platter was an elaborate spread that showcased the best of traditional Turkish breakfast culture. The watermelon was exceptionally fresh and sweet, providing a refreshing contrast to the savory elements. The cheese selection was highlighted as particularly impressive, with the reviewer noting how good the European cheese was and questioning why it tasted so exceptional. There were pitted olives that added a sophisticated touch, along with unpitted ones for variety. The platter included sausage, potatoes, and various jam options with blueberries. Two types of bread were ordered: sesame bread which the reviewer grew to appreciate despite initially finding it slightly dry, and a chocolate bread that the reviewer described as really good and compared favorably to a charcuterie board in terms of variety and presentation.
The Experience
The reviewer was dining at their hotel on their last day before flying out. The atmosphere was relaxed and the view from the dining area was noted as beautiful, though the reviewer expressed some regret about not being able to fully utilize and enjoy the hotel breakfast during their stay due to jet lag. The dining experience felt luxurious and indulgent.
Value & Pricing
No specific pricing was mentioned in the transcript, but the overall experience appeared to be part of a hotel breakfast offering, suggesting a moderate to higher price point typical of hotel dining.
Notable Moments
This is like a Turkish version of a charcuterie board. And I really really like charcuterie boards. So this is amazing.
I feel so spoiled. Pitted olives.
The reviewer also reflected on how taking a break from indulgent foods makes them taste even better when you return to them.
The Verdict
The Turkish breakfast earned a perfect 10 out of 10 rating. This experience is best for travelers wanting to experience authentic Turkish breakfast culture and those who appreciate carefully curated breakfast spreads with quality ingredients. The reviewer's enthusiasm suggests this is a must-try for anyone visiting Turkey, particularly those staying at this hotel.