During our trip to Izmir, Anneanne wanted to bring us to her favorite breakfast spot, Ayasaranda Imren, which has, if I may say, an utterly breathtaking view.
I actually enjoy Turkish breakfasts quite a bit more than American ones, as the variation of items to taste and choose from widens the possibility that I'll find something I'll love. The honey himself really enjoyed the tahini and honey mix and I was a huge fan of the different varieties of quince and orange preserves which could be spread on the local simit (or since I was in Izmir, gevrek).
Additionally, I also ordered an omelet which, while it had a little too much egg and not enough meat for me, was very tasty. The tea as well was delicious and I adored the individually wrapped sugar cubes to make it a just a smidge sweeter. Another thing to note is that the orange juice served at Ayasaranda Imren is not as sweet as we're used to in the states, and had a surprising tartness to it that I enjoyed alongside the preserves.
Overall, if you're in Izmir Ayasaranda Imren Restaurant has a gorgeous view and is definitely worth a stop in! read more