Great food, great people
This is our favorite activity in Istanbul. The directions were perfect.
Our host was great and language was not an issue. We participated in meal
prep and they altered the menu to include my favorite , lentil soup. The
meal was amazing. It included an eggplant dish. Normally I don’t care for
eggplant but this Turkish eggplant, meat and spiced dish was amazing. I
need to rethink my feelings about eggplant since when cooked well it is a
star. The conversation was local, authentic and a great addition to the
experience. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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24enriquev
October 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Having fun cooking
It was an awesome experience. We share more than food with these family. We made new friends cooking was so fun and the food was tasty. We’ll try it at home. We will repeat the experience if we can.
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Ashley_C
September 16, 2026 · via Viator
A Truly Authentic Taste of Turkish Hospitality 🇹🇷❤️
This was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip to Istanbul! Our host was incredibly warm and welcoming and made us feel like we were guests in her home rather than simply attending a cooking class. The entire experience felt personal, relaxed, and genuinely authentic.
We loved learning how to prepare traditional Turkish dishes while also hearing about the culture, ingredients, and traditions behind the food. Cooking alongside a local mom made the experience feel so much more meaningful than a typical tourist activity. The food was absolutely delicious, but the hospitality and connection were what really made it special.
If you’re looking for an authentic Turkish experience and a chance to experience the warmth of Turkish hospitality firsthand, I couldn’t recommend this enough.
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harryladhams
September 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great Dinner with Wonderful Family
Great dinner and wonderful hosts!
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S9685KRrogerp
August 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent turkish food experience
Excellent experience with a really nice family. Nuran is a great cooker and all the dishes were really tasty! We expect to cook all the dishes in our home!
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jordigl10
August 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
You are part of a local family for a few hours
100% recommended experience. You become one of the family, starting with the ingredients, the cooking, and finally sharing a good time with them.
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Inspire32566206272
August 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Cooking with locals
Amasing experience with a local family! Really nice people and the food was so fotos!
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nuris5
August 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
100% recommended experience
An incredible experience!
Nuran was an extraordinary host, she made us feel at home.
We had dinner with them and it was great.
A 100% recommended experience.
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hexjayec
July 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing
This was so much fun, informative and delicious!!
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Séphora G
July 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Thank you to Nuran and her family for their warm welcome! We had an unforgettable experience with them!
Great cooking class, delicious dishes, and a lovely family. Nuran is very kind, cheerful, and a great teacher.
