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From old school in Brunswick to a quick borek at the market, Melbourne's cuisine offers many Turkish delights.
By Dani Valent
MARMARA, 68 Chapel Street, Windsor, 9510 6944. Daily dinner
It's deeply traditional but it's all nicely done. Try the imam bayildi, a classic eggplant dish that translates as "the priest fainted", possibly because the food was so delicious.
Marmara, in Windsor, is deeply traditional.Credit: Eddie Jim
ANATOLIA GOZLEME KITCHEN, Prahran Market, Commercial Road, Prahran, 0447 372 777. Breakfast and lunch, Tue, Thu-Sun
Many is the time I've punctuated a Prahran Market shop with a lamb borek or a fluffy spinach and cheese pide from this stall.
Time for a borek at the Prahran Market?Credit: Joe Armao
ALASYA, 555 Sydney Road, Brunswick, 9387 0713. Daily lunch and dinner
Proudly old school since 1978, this massive family restaurant kicks off its mega menu with a choice of 16 dips.