Hello everyone.Hope everyone is doing great. Yesterday,me and my sisters went to experience authentic Turkish cuisine in Islamabad at Basha Istanbul.
It is located in f-7 islamabad.My older sister was in town for her MS test, and we were getting really bored in the hostel. We wanted to explore some new places, and our feed was full of posts about this café — its interior design, food, and overall vibe looked amazing. So, we decided to visit it.
We checked our wardrobe and picked out our outfits. We quickly got ready and booked a cab . it was about a 25 minute ride
Our initial plan was to visit Mandi, which was located a floor below this place, but we ended up changing our minds. As we entered the building, we were immediately impressed by the beautiful interior.
As we entered the place, a staff member welcomed us and showed us to a table. It was a very formal dining setup, which I’m honestly not used to. I usually prefer casual cafés or takeout instead of sitting down for a formal meal. I have social anxiety, so I’m really trying to overcome it little by little.
We wanted to sit outside because the view was beautiful, but it was closed. Still, we really wanted to enjoy the vibe, so we asked them to change our table. They kindly agreed, and we moved to a cozy corner,perfect for us, since we had some tea to spill! ☕😄
Then we asked for the menu, but we were really indecisive about what to try. Before ordering the main course, I was craving something sweet, so I decided to start with a tiramisu.
It was my first time trying tiramisu, but honestly, it didn’t live up to the hype. I think I didn’t enjoy it much because I’m not a big fan of coffee,the flavor was a bit too strong for me.
Then we moved on to the main course. We wanted to try the lamb and their authentic platter, but we weren’t sure if we’d like it, so we decided to order a small one. While our food was being prepared, we clicked a lot of pictures and were really enjoying ourselves.
We actually liked the food a lot, but my big sister has zero spice tolerance, so she didn’t enjoy it as much. She kept saying, “I’m still hungry,” and honestly, she did not look happy at all.😅
To lift our mood, we decided to have a little photoshoot. They even had a separate spot for it, and it was absolutely beautiful. We clicked a lot of pictures and had so much fun! 📸✨
When we walked out, it was already dark. Everything looked even more beautiful and eye-catching under the lights
After we left, it felt like everything had already digested and we were hungry again. So, we headed to Cheezious, our most trusted spot , to eat in peace because we know we can always rely on their menu.😋
we ordered bihari roles there.We always order these roles and they are so yummy.We always go to Cheezious, but never at that location. we usually order from the one near our hostel. While waiting for our food, we started reviewing what we’d eaten at Basha Istanbul, and I gave it a solid 9 out of 10.
After enjoying our food, we strolled through the streets for a while before booking our ride back to the hostel. It was such a fun and refreshing day.
Overall, it was such a fun and refreshing day.We laughed a lot, explored new places, and made some lovely memories. Hope you guys enjoyed reading about our little happy day.see you soon in the next post.
By guys
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