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Saturday night we went back to Yildiz

Most of the tables were reserved, but they were kind to pull a 4 seater apart for a table for us.

We ordered their peynir salad. Peynir is Turkish cheese.

This salad was super refreshing with lemon and olive oil 

The Lamb sis kebab was so tender!

And since we enjoyed the Lahmacun so much the last visit, we ordered this again.

Note to self: no need to order a separate salad as all dishes come with some veggies

We tried the baklava...different from what I've tasted in the past, this wasn't sweet but was very sticky

Dondurma, literally "battered ice cream", is a "stretchy"  textured ice cream...this was super sweet

Turkish black tea to end.

Glad we got to try different items and we'll have to remember to make reservations the next time we want to return
 

yildiz

There is a tiny Turkish restaurant in our area called Yildiz.

If I'm not mistaken, Yildiz means Star in Turkish.

Satoshi and I went to check out this place for lunch earlier.

Loved the interior, especially these colorful lamps

We tried the Lahmacun, super flavorful, a little spicy, minced meat and lots of veggies
 

And their kebab, this was nice because it was cut up.

Meat wrapped with bread, the bread was so soft! love!

And I think this was a yogurt sauce.

Lots of paprika but also lots of meaty flavor

at the end of the meal they serve you some Turkish black tea.

We've tried kebabs in the past but enjoyed trying this restaurant's version, and it was our first time trying lahmacun, we look forward to trying other items on their menu.

We'll be back.

Yildiz

5-18-3 Kamata, Taiyo Building 2F

Ota, Tokyo

Closed Tuesdays

Hours: 11:30-14:30 (lunch on Saturdays and Sundays only), 17:00-22:30 (dinners weekdays and weekends)

samovar

There is a food court of sorts inside the Yodobashi Camera building in Umeda and is called Sweets Museum.

At first when this area opened, there were all sorts of sweet shops but as businesses folded, they have started bringing in many savory shops.

Recently, when I passed by, I noticed this shop with a vertical rotisserie and it smelled wonderful!

I made a mental note and finally got a chance to try it.

This shop specializes in Turkish doner kebabs, which I found out is the vertical rotisserie.

Satoshi chose the beef with curry and I chose the chicken with cheese.

Each kebab was topped with shredded cabbage and some red onion.

My kebab wrap was also topped with a yogurt sauce.

I loved how the edges were cripy and the bulk of the wrap was chewy.

The chicken was a little dry, but the taste overall was delicious. Satoshi enjoyed his kebab also.

Total with soft drinks, 1500 yen (about US$15).

I also wanted to show you some funny sights and signs...

I love how you can always find someone sleeping in remote areas of buildings. This guy was snoozing away near the restrooms.

And in the bathroom, most signs say "no smoking" but this one is gently asking you to "please give up smoking"...

Happy Sunday!

Samovar
Yodobashi Camera Building Umeda, Sweets Museum, 7F
Kita-ku, Osaka
Open from 11:00-22:00

UPDATE: as of 12/3/2010, this shop has closed