Mürver
2021 Yukseltan Riesling
Sourdough, Butter, Goat’s Cheese
Pear from Brick Rock Oven, Obruk Cheese, Rocket, Almond, Fennel
Duck Topik, Cinnamon, Cherry, Hummus, Walnut, Olive Oil
Clover Smoked Lamb Shoulder, Quince, Tarragon, Walnut
Bükme, Sourdough, Beef, Herb Yogurt, Cubuk Pickles
Burnt Antep Pistachio, Cherry Ice Cream, Sweet Basil
Charred Pumpkin, Tahini Sauce, Pumpkin Seeds, Black Cumin Ice Cream
Located on the Novotel İstanbul Bosphorus rooftop Mürver features the cooking of Chef Mevlüt Özkaya, a focus on seasonal open-fire cooking yielding big flavors that pair well to Turkish Wines and a privileged view of the Golden Horn plus Asia.
A trendy spot by Turkish standards, with music and a lounge setting the tone, it is en route to seats that guests will notice an open kitchen where fire burns brightly turning out everything from small plates to large format shareables and a Tasting Menu.
Centered on the oven, a youthful team working quietly, warm Sourdough arrives to accompany crisp local Riesling with an Arugula Salad, smoky Pears and cave-aged Sheep’s Cheese soon to follow.
Known for grilled Octopus as well as Confit Duck with cold Hummus, Cherries and Walnuts, it comes as no surprise that Lamb is featured in several forms including smoked Shoulder served rare between Quince and Walnuts.
With the Restaurant since day one, Chef Özkaya officially taking the reins in 2021, Bükme elevates comfort Food with flaky Pastry containing Beef ready to be dipped in Yogurt while housemade Pickles cleanse the palate between bites.
Raised at Grandma’s elbow in the kitchen with training furthered at some of Turkey’s top tables Dessert sees Mürver update classics with technique and quality produce, the “Burnt Antep Pistachio” something of a Pave beneath assertive Ice Cream while Charred Pumpkin dances thanks to savory Sauce and a cold perfume of Cumin.
www.murverrestaurant.com