Menemen (Turkish Style Omelet)
Istanbul Travel Guide / March 17, 2017 
Image credit: leesean If you belong to the type of people who can’t fathom other people’s fascination with eggs, Turkish omelet, or menemen, will definitely help you understand. In this dish, the eggs are lightly scrambled in creamy butter with onion, tomatoes, and green pepper. The tomatoes are cooked through to impart a saucy zing to the omelet.
As with most Western restaurants, menemen is usually served with a side of meat. In Istanbul, the common accompaniment is sucuk, a kind of a beef sausage that is both spicy and succulent. An accompaniment is not necessary, but more yummy food is always better. Besides, breakfast in Istanbul always means a feast.
Here are the best places to have menemen in Istanbul:
- PRIVATO CAFE | Beyoglu
For generous true-to-Turkish style servings
What to order: Menemen, Flatbread with spinach and cheese, Kahvalti
Price range: 10 to 35 TRY ($2.92 to $10.21)
When: 08:30 – 24:00 Daily
Where: Galip Dede Cad. Timarci, Sok No. 3B Galata/Beyoglu, Istanbul - LADES MENEMEN | Beyoglu
For top bill-worthy menemen
What to order: Pastrami menemen, Yumurta, Eggs with cheese
Price range: 5 to 15 TRY ($1.46 to $4.38)
When: 11:30 – 21:30 Daily
Where: Katip Mustafa Celebi, Istiklal Cadessi, Sadri Alisik Sokak 14/A, 34433, Beyoglu, Istanbul - EMIRGAN SUTIS | Sariyer
For lavish breakfast spreads
What to order: Grilled halloumi salad, Tereyagi bal (Honey butter), Menemen
Price range: 7 to 26 TRY ($2.04 to $7.58)
When: 05:30 – 02:00 Daily
Where: Emirgan Mahallesi, Sakip Sabanci, Caddesi, No. 46, Sariyer, Istanbul
