When I was in Turkey, I tried a lot of baklava. Like, a lot a lot. The first one I ordered, however, was by far the best, and came with a deliciously refreshing serving of creamy ice cream as well. And although it didn’t come from any small stand or niche bakery or shop, I thought it was absolutely mindblowing. In fact, I went back to the same restaurant and ordered it again, despite it being a little bit pricey.
Location: Palatium Restaurant, Istanbul, Turkey
Food: Baklava and Vanilla Ice Cream
Thoughts: Absolutely delicious! Seeping with flavorful honey under layers of fresh, flaky pastry, with some cool, creamy ice cream for balance. A must-order item if you ever find yourself at this awesome little cafe. Bonus/plug: the staff are wonderful, efficient and not pushy, and if you happen to be suffering from a painful migraine and need to lie down and order an excessive amount of tea, they’ll only mock you a little bit before bringing you a blanket and pillow and letting you take a cat nap.
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