I live part of the year in Istanbul, and my homecomings there always involve a ravenous re-encounter with lahmacun, that blistered, paper-thin, fire-kissed flatbread topped with spicy ground meat.

The reinvention of Turkey’s largest city as a gastronomic hub continues apace – but not at the expense of the unfussy, authentic fare that has long delighted the metropolis. Debensason trained in ...

Istanbul, Europe's largest city, is one of the best city break destinations in Turkey. The city has a mix of cultural influences, and there is plenty to do for families. This Istanbul city break ...