You know döner. You might even know Adana kebab. But ask most people about Tantuni, and you’ll get a blank stare. That’s about to change. Tantuni (pronounced tan-too-nee) is one of Turkey’s best-kept street food secrets. Hailing from the Mediterranean port city of Mersin, this spicy, savory beef wrap
Read MoreYou’ve just finished your Turkish coffee. The last sip is thick with grounds. The cup is nearly empty. Now what? In Turkey, this is where the real magic begins. Turkish coffee fortune telling – called fal bakmak (reading the future) – is an ancient tradition that turns your coffee
Read MoreFinding the right venue for a company gathering in Shanghai is never easy. You want somewhere impressive – but not stuffy. Somewhere the food is good enough to satisfy everyone (including that one colleague with dietary restrictions). Somewhere the atmosphere encourages conversation, laughter, and genuine connection.
Read MoreYou’ve heard about Turkish food. Maybe a friend recommended it. Maybe you walked past our restaurant on Wuding Lu and the smell of charcoal-grilled meat stopped you in your tracks. But now you’re sitting down, menu in hand, and you’re thinking: What do I actually order? Don’t
Read MoreIf you’re looking for halal food in Shanghai, you know the challenge. Finding a restaurant that is genuinely halal – not just “muslim-friendly” or “pork-free” – takes time, trust, and often a lot of phone calls. We have good news. At KAPYA Turkish Restaurant, our entire menu is 100%
Read MoreWalk into any Turkish home, restaurant, or café, and you’ll be offered a drink. But which one? A small, intense cup of Turkish coffee, thick with foam and rich with history? Or a steaming tulip-shaped glass of Turkish tea, ruby red and meant to be sipped
Read MoreBirthdays are meant to be celebrated. And at KAPYA, we believe the best celebrations happen around a table filled with good food, good drinks, and even better company. If you’re planning a birthday dinner in Shanghai, you want somewhere special – but not stuffy. Somewhere lively,
Read MoreIn Turkey, breakfast is not a quick meal. It’s not a rushed coffee grabbed on the way to work. It’s a ritual – slow, generous, and deeply social. Known as kahvaltı (literally “before coffee”), the Turkish breakfast table is where families gather on weekends, where friends linger for
Read MoreThere’s a moment, when the rakı arrives at the table, that something shifts. The conversation slows. The meze spreads out. And for the next hour – or three – the world outside fades away. Rakı (pronounced rah-kuh) isn’t just a drink. It’s a ritual. A way of
Read MoreIf you’ve ever walked into a Turkish restaurant and felt a little overwhelmed by the array of small plates, you’re not alone. Meze – those little dishes that arrive before the main course (or sometimes as the main course) – are at the very heart of Turkish dining
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