An unassuming name for an equally very basic eatery, Enişte lies hidden from view. It’s only a mere couple of blocks away from Harbiye that sees thousands of people walking by each day along the busy Cumhuriyet Caddesi that leads to the middle-class suburb of Şişli.
The family-run place is proudly Adana, and the food won’t disappoint. The Adana kebab (of course!) is particularly enjoyable, with very high quality lamb meat used, and no added veal. Quite often you get served mince from an older animal, with a very strong smell and after-taste to it. Not entirely unpleasant, but lingering. At Enişte’s, every time I have eaten there now, I have not been disappointed. A good order is the kebab and the lamb shish, and go halves. In true Adana style, there are plenty of side dishes served: a mixed salad, a plate of pickles, radishes, the cooked onion, and on request they’ll make you also some sumac onions (fresh) that I love a lot. You can’t get past their Şalgam, a slightly fermented red carrot juice, that matches the grilled dishes, or the open Ayran. Don’t let the rather unsensational location put you off, nor the very basic decor. The quality of the ingredients, and the rapid, friendly service makes this such an attractive option when I’m near Taksim and in need of a substantial meal for a very reasonable price. It’s like taking your senses to a small trip to Adana itself. With the two meals as mentioned above and two drinks, you’ll end up paying 45TL.
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