Turkish food in Shanghai is having a moment. More people than ever are discovering the rich flavors of Turkish cuisine – the smoky char of charcoal-grilled kebabs, the creamy comfort of hummus, the bold spice of Adana, the sweet layers of baklava. From casual wraps to
Read MoreDate nights in Shanghai can be predictable. A crowded hotpot spot. A trendy fusion place where the portions are tiny and the bill is huge. Another burger joint on Wuding Lu. But sometimes, you want something different. Something that feels special without being stiff. Something that
Read MoreThere’s a moment, when the tiny cup is placed before you, that something shifts. The rich aroma rises. The thick foam sits like a crown on top. And for the next few minutes, nothing else matters. No phones. No rushing. Just you, the coffee, and whoever
Read MoreStep off bustling Wuding Road in Jing’an District, push open a weathered wooden door, and the hum of Shanghai’s busy street melts away instantly. Warm clouds of roasted meat and aromatic Turkish spices wrap around you, framed by wall-mounted photos of rolling Anatolian hills, sun-dappled coastal
Read MoreLast month, something special happened at KAPYA. A family booked our entire restaurant to celebrate one of life’s most exciting moments: the gender reveal of their baby. There were balloons – pink and blue. There were decorations. There was a beautiful cake waiting to be cut. And
Read MoreWhat makes a great kebab? Ask ten people in Shanghai, and you might get ten different answers. Some swear by the smoky char of a lamb şiş. Others crave the spicy kick of Adana. A few just want a simple chicken kebab that’s juicy, not dry.
Read MoreAsk ten people in Turkey to name their favorite kebab, and at least five will say Adana. It’s spicy. It’s smoky. It’s hand-kneaded with care and grilled over charcoal on a flat metal skewer. And once you’ve had a proper Adana kebab, every other kebab seems… ordinary.
Read MoreIs Turkish food healthy? It’s a question we hear often. And the answer is a resounding yes – with a few important caveats. Turkish cuisine is naturally aligned with the Mediterranean diet, consistently ranked by nutritionists as one of the healthiest ways to eat in the world. In fact,
Read MoreIn Turkey, bread is not a side dish. It’s not an afterthought. It’s not something you push to the edge of the plate. Bread is sacred. It’s the foundation of every meal, the tool for scooping meze, the sopper of sauces, the vessel for grilled meats. The
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