Get Lost in Translation @ Beyoglu

Its name might be hard to pronounce, but crisp, clean flavors are universally understood at Turkish taverna Beyoglu. The garlicky hummus -- scooped onto piping pieces of just-baked bread -- will get you in the Mediterranean mood. Lemony salads pop with the zesty snap of cucumbers and tomatoes that may as well have been freshly plucked from a sunny garden. The doner kebab is the menu's much-suggested star, boasting tender slabs of beef and lamb heaped over rice pilaf. Be sure to listen in on the daily specials, which feature hearty fish dishes that make you feel like you’re dining seaside in a breezy European port.

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