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Historic Dish (Çiğköfte) Cooking & Dining w/Music at Local Home

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$91
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Çiğ köfte, a beloved traditional dish from Southeastern Turkey, invites you to immerse yourself in the heart of Turkish culture. Join us for an unforgettable evening where you'll not only learn to prepare this vegetarian delight but also forge connections that transcend borders.

  • 🍽️ Çiğ Köfte Cooking Class/Dinner: Enjoy a hands-on cooking class where you'll master the art of making Çiğ köfte while learning about its cultural significance during a traditional dinner.
  • 🗣️ Language: English, with a friendly human tour guide dedicated to enhancing your experience.
  • ⏳ The experience lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes, providing ample time to engage with the cooking process and local traditions.
  • 🌿 Discover the unique ingredients and special spices that make Çiğ köfte a cherished dish, as we share stories and traditions that bring the recipe to life.
  • 🎶 Enjoy a lively atmosphere where laughter and music accompany the kneading process, reminiscent of the communal spirit found in Urfa.
  • ☕ Savor complimentary coffee and/or tea as you relax and connect with fellow participants in a warm, inviting setting.
  • 🍽️ Indulge in a traditional dinner night, celebrating the flavors and heritage of Turkish cuisine.
  • 🚼 Families are welcome, with options for infants and small children to comfortably join the experience in prams or strollers.
  • 🚌 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby, making your journey to our home hassle-free.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Çiğ Köfte Cooking Class/Dinner
Dinner: You will learn how to cook Çiğköfte and why Çiğköfte has an important place in traditions. It will be a traditional dinner.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Traditional Dinner Night

Meeting point
Barbaros Mahallesi Ferdi Üner Sokak No:10/2 Apartment No (Ring Bell):18 Üsküdar/Istanbul Once you are at the address, please ring the bell apartment 18. You can directly call your host Burak.
Return details
Barbaros Mahallesi Ferdi Üner Sokak No:10/2 Apartment No (Ring Bell):18 Üsküdar/Istanbul Once you are at the address, please ring the bell apartment 18. You can directly call your host Burak.

Çiğ Köfte is one of the most popular street food in Turkey. However, originally, Çiğ Köfte has a very authentic and traditional concept of cooking.

As a southeastern dish from the city Urfa, Çiğ Köfte kneading is organised with big groups of people where some of the people would knead the Çiğ Köfte and the rest would play and sing music behind.

At this experience, you will come visit us at our home. We will start with describing the ingredients and special spices of Çiğ Köfte. Although we aim to teach you how to prepare Çiğköfte, the better thing we aim is to teach you the concept, the tradition and culture of Çiğköfte.

After warming up and making you actually feel at home, we will sit together and start kneading Çiğköfte together, as much as you wish to participate. There is various jokes and ways of testing the taste and the intensity of Çiğköfte. Of course, we will keep them to tell during our time together.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • By booking, you accept this waiver. This experience is not wheelchair accessible. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, contact us before the experience. I acknowledge that participating in this LokalBond experience involves inherent risks including physical activity, travel, and interaction with unknown environments, which may result in personal injury or property damage. My participation is entirely voluntary and I may withdraw at any time. I certify I am in good health and will inform LokalBond of any health changes prior to the experience. I assume all risks involved and release LokalBond, its owners, employees, agents, and hosts from any claims or liabilities arising from my participation. I agree to indemnify LokalBond from any related claims or damages. This waiver is governed by Turkish law. I have read and fully understand these terms and agree to them voluntarily.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Historic Dish (Çiğköfte) Cooking & Dining w/Music at Local Home

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $91
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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