Turkish Republic Day At Bazlama Marbella
The 29th of October is an important date in the Turkish calendar, where the whole country celebrates the forming of the Republic of Türkiye in 1923. Bazlama Turkish restaurant in El Paraiso is bringing the celebrations to the Costa del Sol, and is inviting local residents and visitors to come and join the fun.
Throughout the day guests are invited to visit the restaurant for a free Turkish tea or coffee and enjoy some live demonstrations of traditional bread making and try free samples of gözleme. You can learn some simple words in Turkish during the day too, with the help of some word cards and the team on hand to help with pronunciation.
The party starts at 19.00 with Turkish music, songs and demonstrations of Turkish dancing. Guests can learn the steps and join in with the dancing.
Co-Founder Sarah Moravvej explains, “We’d like to invite the Turkish community of the Costa del Sol and anyone interested in Turkish culture and cuisine to join us to celebrate Turkish Republic Day on Wednesday 29th of October. From 19.00-22.00 we will have a DJ playing Turkish music and will be teaching guests some Turkish dance moves. Throughout the day, you can learn a few basic Turkish words, enjoy a free Turkish tea or coffee and try samples of the delicious stuffed Turkish breads gözleme too. We hope people will join us to celebrate this important day.”
Guests are asked to come wearing the Turkish colours of red and white, to celebrate with the team.
Bazlama is located on Calle Isla Verde 12, Benamara, El Paraiso, between Marbella and Estepona.
They serve a traditional Turkish breakfast, offering a real taste of Türkiye, between 10.00 and 17.00. Their all you can eat brunch is 29€ per person and heroes fresh, locally sourced ingredients and family recipes passed down through the generations. It includes Turkish tea, traditional breads, cheeses, jams and hot dishes, all served fresh to the table when you’re ready for more.
The food is healthy, fresh and delicious and the unique concept goes beyond serving tasty food, it welcomes you to become part of the Bazlama family and experience traditional Turkish home comforts and Turkey’s famous hospitality.
From 13.00-17.30 diners can guests can indulge in Mama’s Mezze and Turkish favourites, featuring their signature meat dishes and Aegean vegetable specials from their newly launched a la carte lunch menu and a dinner menu will be available on Saturday nights until 23.00.
To book a table, call 951 830 136, or send a WhatsApp message to 622 749 506.
You can follow them on Instagram @bazlamakahvalti.es and Facebook @CesmeBazlamaKahvaltiMarbella or find out more on their website – https://marbella.bazlamakahvalti.com/
Turkish Language Basics from Bazlama
- “merhaba” – Hello
- “günaydın” – Good morning
- “teşekkür ederim” – Thank you
- “afiyet olsun” – Enjoy your meal
- “lezzetli!” – Delicious
- “hoşça kal” – Goodbye
A Taste of Türkiye at Home
One of the most beloved dishes served at Bazlama since it first opened its doors is their Cheese Turmeric Eggplant dip. This rich dip features three cheeses, roasted eggplant with a light drizzle of olive oil and is best enjoyed with Bazlama bread. The Founder of Bazlama Nurten Anne is sharing her special recipe, so you can have a taste of Türkiye at home.
Ingredients: (makes 1kg of dip)
- 250 g grated tulum cheese
- 250 g strained cheese
- 250 g melting cheese
- 250 g strained yogurt
- 2 eggplants
- 4-5 green peppers
- 3–4 medium cucumbers
- 1 small tea glass of olive oil
- 1 bunch of fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
Preparation:
Roast the eggplants, peel them, and let them drain before placing them in a bowl. Add finely chopped green peppers and cucumbers. Mix in the cheeses and strained yogurt. Finally, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of turmeric and prepare for serving.
Tip:
To prevent the mezze from discolouring, add the chopped mint 5–10 minutes before serving. When plating, garnish with 3–4 pomegranate seeds (depending on the season) and drizzle lightly with olive oil for a fresh finish.
Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı
Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı has been taking Türkiye by storm since it was born in Çeşme in 1992. They now have six restaurants in Türkiye and one in Dubai, focusing on the traditional Turkish breakfast banquet and offering wonderful cultural experiences for guests. They will be opening a branch in London soon.
Bazlama is a family business, run by a mother and daughter team, drawing from recipes passed down through generations. They work hard to retain family values and make every guest feel like they are being welcomed into a traditional Turkish home.
The new outlet on the Costa del Sol is the first one in Europe and marks a new phase for the company’s international expansion, serving their popular all you can eat Turkish breakfast banquets, alongside mezze and gozleme set menus.
Find out more www.bazlamakahvalti.com