Private Turkish-Kurdish Cuisine Tutorial: Learn from Local Moms in Southeast Turkey
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56 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Southeast Turkey with a private Turkish-Kurdish cuisine tutorial led by local moms. Learn traditional recipes and experience a true taste of home.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Selamlık Cd. No:21 - Turkish Cuisine has a huge variety of great dishes. As a long-time chef, our mother has expertise on almost all Turkish dishes by bringing her own special way of cooking. Although Dolma, İçli Köfte, Çiğ Köfte, Börek, Mezes, homemade Kumpir, Mantı are personally my favorites, she cooks all Turkish meals and breakfast dishes better than anyone I ever met at family visits or restaurants so, I won’t hesitate to brag about my mother’s cooking since she is my favorite chef and actually all our guests’ and friends’ whoever visited us at home.

Firstly, you will let us know your dietary restrictions. According to that, my mom will prepare a menu for you. If you have specific dishes you wish to learn, my mom will be happy to teach that to you. Then, we will do the necessary preparations and have you over at our family home where you will also be able to meet locals and be guests at our home. Once you come to our home, you will feel like you are learning something from old-time friends.

While you learn how to cook the food, you will also learn a lot of things about the food such as how it is cooked in different parts of Turkey. So, come be our friends, cook and hang out with us.

What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation per request after booking.
Meal Options
  • Dolma - Vegetables and leaves stuffed with rice and special spices
  • Börek - Pastry that is made of a thin dough such as with a variety of fillings
  • Vegeterian Turkish Dishes - Variety of Western Turkish Dishes cooked with vegetables and olive oil
  • Meze - Variety of Turkish small dishes served as a starter
  • Carrot Salad - Special Turkish Carrot Salad with yogurt
Additional Information

Guided by a resident mother from Southeast Turkey, you’ll gain insight into authentic Turkish-Kurdish home cooking. Not only will you learn to prepare diverse dishes, but you’ll also have the opportunity to understand Turkish life from the vantage point of a family home, partaking in meals alongside the family. Throughout your visit, you’ll gather information about their customs and traditions, feeling like a family member from the moment you arrive.

Location
Selamlık Cd. No:21
Selamlık Caddesi
1- Our community has a driver. If you wish a private transfer to the experience location, we will be happy to check the driver's availability. 2- Istanbul has traffic issue. I suggest you use metro, ferry as much as you can. Instructions to the address for public transportation is written on tickets
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rebecca_p
May 16, 2024
Unique and wonderful! - Nuran was such a lovely host and we found the class fun and insightful! It was such a unique and wonderful experience to share the moreish food that we made with her family who were very friendly! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for something unique to do whilst in Istanbul.
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Stardustn2024
May 14, 2024
Cooking with love - The most memorable part of my experience in the Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms was preparing a different dish together. Under the guidance of talented local mothers, we learned many delicious dishes from traditional Turkish cuisine. It was a wonderful opportunity to explore and share the local culture by preparing regional recipes like börek, köfte, or other options together. Coming together in the kitchen and learning from the wisdom of local mothers was enjoyable. As a result, experiencing the richness of Turkish cuisine and sharing the warm hospitality of the local community was a unique experience.
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Marcus_e
May 1, 2024
Wonderful insight into the life of a Turkish family and their kitchen! - This was the highlight of our trip to Istanbul. What a charming family, heavenly food and lively atmosphere trading cultural stories. Absolutely loved this and would highly recommend to anyone wanting a different angle on their holiday itinerary. Thank you Nura and your family for opening up your home and welcoming us like so warmly :)
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Mgane_b
Apr 14, 2024
Wonderful time - I spent a wonderful time with Nura and her family. It was such a nice experience I’d recommend to anyone who is interested in meeting local people and learn from their culture.
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Kaaren_n
Apr 13, 2024
Tiny taste exchange - Our kids loved this! (We did as well) So amazing to be welcomed into a home and learn about life in Istanbul and greater Turkey.
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Caroline_t
Apr 13, 2024
The Best Thing I did in Istanbul - This was so much fun, and the best thing I did in Istanbul. Nora and her family were so kind and accommodating, and spending time with them was an absolute pleasure! -Caroline, United States
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Martinacs4137nt
Apr 5, 2024
Very recommended - An amazing experience in contact with a wonderful family. Tasting and cooking your typical Turks was amazing. Thank you so much for everything, super recommended
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Rashmi_h
Apr 3, 2024
Fun experience - We had so much food. Everyone was incredibly friendly; learned a great deal, and the food was absolutely delicious.
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Fong_w
Mar 31, 2024
Great food makes the world smaller! - What w wonderful opportunity to meet a highly accomplished family and learn some local dishes with the recipes to take home and try. Noora was a gracious host and my time with her a lovely contrast with the usual touring to popular sites.
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Venture19018501813
Mar 31, 2024
fun experience:) - We decided to take a cooking course during our trip to Istanbul. It was definitely the right decision. Very hospitable family and we learned a lot about Turkish cooking culture and the language. We would love to come back!
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