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[JacobTM]

Turkish cuisine seems really interesting and delicious to me. I'm wondering on a teacher's salary, what is the food situation like? Can one afford to eat out regularly? If you're on a budget, are tasty restaurants out of your reach, or can you find low-priced good-quality food in Istanbul?

What kinda price range would you expect for lunch? What's the cheapest you could find? What about a nice mid-range meal, not to fancy but not too cheap.

Thanks alot,
Jacob

[coffeespoonman]

In Turkey, it's almost the same price to eat in a restaurant, or have food delivered to you, as it is to cook at home.

Street snack = 1.5 - 5 TL
Meal in a cheap restaurant = 3 - 5 TL
Meal in an average restaurant = 5 - 12 TL

I'm not sure, but I think that most teachers very rarely cook, unless that happens to be one of their hobbies. Personally, I can't even remember the last time I used my stove.

[billy orr]

I am deeply shocked that an otherwise upstanding member of this community can set such a bad example to others. Come on coffeespoonman, get into that kitchen and do some cooking. The vegetables are so good at this time of year. And consider your long-term health.

[Moonshadow_51]

I agree with Billy and Coffeespoonman.

Eating out is affordable, and the outdoor markets sell high quality produce.

Last week I spent 54 TL and bought a full week of mushrooms, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, chicken. . . some fruit and coffee. I think I actually save by cooking, but then one has to invest in pots and pans.

Eating on the economy is pretty reasonable.

[coffeespoonman]

Oho, Mr. Orr, you assume that my daily fare consists of naught but kebap and pide, when in reality it's much more likely to be vegetable sandwiches from Subway or soy noodles from NuNoodle. No pizza boxes and beer cans strewn about my flat! (well, yes there are beer cans).

[Otterman Ollie]

I for one would be really interested to know just what is a "teacher's budget""?
Bearing in mind the average tefler is on more than 3 times the average turks in terms of earnings, perhaps it wouldn't bankrupt you to splash on once in a while on a very nice meal with a half decent bottle of something to wash it down with ( stand by for a few inappropriate remarks) Why work in an industry where you have to scratch around kebab stands in order to eat? Are they all peasants living in Istanbul, or just tightfisted gits?
Most people I know here rarely cook in or even eat out, they get a daily meal at the workplace! Maybe some of you need to change jobs!

[coffeespoonman]

I don't know... I get lunch here at the office, but I have this strange habit of eating at least twice a day. I know, I know... it's weird, but that's just how I roll.

Speaking of very nice meals, they closed down my all you can eat Sushi bar! Anyone know of another one? Or do I have to suffer my last month in Istanbul sushisiz?

[billy orr]

Perhaps DELTA should include a compulsory cooking module.

[Dedicated]

coffeespoonman,

Try Mori in the Mayadrom Shopping Mall (Te: 0212 351 6465)
which has great sushi and sashimi.

For a real treat, go to Miyako in the Swissotel. Gorgeous sushi, teppanyaki and tempura.