Fodor's Expert Review Khorasani

One of Sultanahmet's most outstanding restaurants emphasizes the Arab- and Kurdish-influenced cuisine of southeastern Turkey, including meze like hummus, muhammara (hot pepper and walnut spread), and thyme salad, as well as tasty kebabs like the lamb shish. One of the interesting non-kebab main dishes on offer is the chicken stew, which has chunks of meat in a thick sauce of onions, mushrooms, and sweet pumpkin.