Istanbul introduces OKKA

Written by Ozgur Tore

Tuesday, 03 January 2012 15:27

From the inspired alchemy of master chef Tolga Atalay, W Istanbul presents OKKA.

w-istanbul-okka-restaurantOKKA, named after the food weight measurement unit from the Ottoman Empire, welcomes locals and international guests with classic Turkish cuisine in a contemporary bistro setting within the W Istanbul.

Abundant mezes heat the palate with a fierce pastrami steamed in parchment paper (en papillote) and refresh with a creamy white cheese whipped with yoghurt and mint. Twenty five flavorful options of kebap with local ingredients from their namesake towns and regions offer diners the ability to sample the best of Turkey without ever leaving the table. Guests may also choose to enjoy entrees including pomegranate marinated chicken or lamb tenderloin. Rose petal crème brulee is as delicate as it is decadent and creamed date ice cream needs no additional endorsement. While boasting Istanbul’s grandest cellar of locally produced wines, OKKA bows to conviviality with a self pour Raki service

An intimate space of 95 seats featuring supple leather seating, an alabaster marble bar, etched smoked mirror inlays, and glowing azure columns. With cutting edge technology, a 3D holographic belly dancer raises pulses and curiosity. Burnished leather wallpaper ornamented with a pyrographic (heated etching) tableau of an Ottoman banquet invites the appetite as guests indulge in an alluring feast of classic Turkish cuisine.

via W Istanbul introduces OKKA.