Is the Split restaurant scene finally going a little more international?
For such a big tourist city, it has always struck me as a little strange there was so little choice for more exotic international cuisine. A Chinese restaurant, some spicy options at Bistro Toc and some sushi at Bote Sare – not a lot more.
And then, as we reported this summer, along came the Japanese with the first Japanese restaurant for the city.
And now something else a little exotic – the city’s first truly Turkish restaurant! And with the huge interest in Turkish culture on the back of recent soap operas in Croatia, if the food is even half decent, it is destinted to be a smash hit.
I haven’t been yet, so cannot comment on the food, but it will not be long before a pop in for a kebab and some lovely dips to check out the atmosphere. And if you are missing a little something for your sweet tooth, look no further.
And the opening of Istah will solve another curious thing about life in Split. While many people prepare Turkish coffee at home, it is not – to my knowledge – available in cafes. Until now.
The details:
Put Supavla 1, Poljud (ex. zgrada Jadranskog)
Phone 021 380 640
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.istah.hr
Opening times:
Mon – Thurs – 08.00 – 22.00h
Fri – Sat – 08.00 – 23.00
Sun 10.00 – 22.00
So check it out and report back. It certainly looks pretty good from the website.
