Alaf, the culinary wonderland of chef Deniz Temel, is an enchanting restaurant that will take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey. Alaf means burning flame in nomadic dialect, an appropriate name for a restaurant that thrives on its roots. Alaf reflects Istanbul’s rich cultural mix in the diversity of the dishes, from Kurdish and Armenian to Yezidi. Alaf is notable for Temel's passion for quality ingredients. He sources from the best suppliers, including Mehmet Abi and his wife Arzu Hanım's pomegranate syrup, Hermus olive oil, and produce from Damlica Farm and Teofarm in Antakya, which sends Alaf the specialty flour they use to make sourdough. Their bread is baked over wood, filling the restaurant with nostalgic smells. There’s a great view from the terrace, too.
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