Saturday 3 December 2011

Efendy (Corner Elliott St & Darling St) Balmain

This Turkish cafe was a treat and change from the regular breakfast menu. We sat in the courtyard surrounded by Red Umbrellas and lush greenery very relaxing. The service was excellent.

Food was modern Turkish, the  poached eggs in garlic yoghurt with paprika oil were scrumptious, and the herb and nut gozleme and a version of a big brekkie served with spicy sausage were a hit. Highlight was the homemade lemonade and pomegranate juice - a tangy sweet/sour taste just delicious. 

Conversation was all about the plans for Christmas, travelling to Europe and various career options that are coming up - choices to be made.
The QUIZ this morning was not as brilliant as the last two weeks where we've had perfects scores! Today's effort 13/15 . 

Andrew: Unique and unusual. Beautiful food, design - utter class 5 golden eggs.

Sal: Having been to Turkey a number of times, it was really exciting to find a spot for brunch that has authentic Turkish cuisine. My breakfast was just delicious 5 golden eggs from me.

Brad:  Order envy -Liked the look of Sal's eggs but my gozleme was fine. Also made me want to be back in Constantinople. 4 1/2 golden eggs. Perfect prelude to a great day.




       

2 comments:

  1. It is lovely to see a place that delivers authenticity these days. It looks very worthwhile and the fact it's menu and food has the abiity to make one reminice in the tranquiity of solitude of a previous visit to Anatolia where one overlooked Aghia Sofia in Constantinople one Spring afternoon, is now in my bucket list. Thanks for your story and Blogpost.Jolly good show!Carry on.

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