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 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
Read MoreYou 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 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 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
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