London is packed with every type of international cuisine imaginable. Part of the joy of travelling is getting to experience new foods. That is precisely what today was all about!

Tas Pide is a fabulous Turkish restaurant with several locations throughout London. It quickly became a favorite of the ProjectExplorer team.

The layout of the kitchen at Tas Pide is wide open, so visitors may watch as their food is being prepared. Upon first look at the menu, I noticed that some things seemed similar to Greek dishes. However, there were still many things on the menu that were foreign to me. The team wanted to sample everything, so it was difficult for us to decide. Ultimately, we left the menu decisions to Christopher, our team foodie, and he selected some of the best examples of authentic Turkish cuisine.

First, we were served with a series of small dishes called meze. Of these, I think my favorite was the hummus with lamb on top.

Then, came the main meal: Turkish pizza with Hellim cheese and apricots -- an original Tas recipe. There were fried clams, fried mussels, and a grilled lamb dish. All of our selections were uniquely flavored and totally delicious.

I think we all loved the borek, a savory pastry filled with spinach and cheese.

We ended our meal with Turkish coffee and Turkish Delight. With Turkish coffee, there is the option of unsweetened or sweetened, and it comes in a tiny little espresso cup because it’s very strong. A perfect end to a perfect meal!

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