NYC｜Finally Tried the Legendary Stretchy Turkish Ice Cream! 🍦🇹🇷

Mentioned Leyla to my Turkish classmate—he got excited and confirmed it’s the real deal! 🌷 Turkish Tea – Served in the classic tulip-shaped glass (Ince Belli), fragrant and full of tradition. 🍖 Lamb Shank – Tender, fall-apart lamb with a rich, savory mushroom risotto. Worth every minute of the wait. 🍕 Merguez Pide – A boat-shaped Turkish flatbread stuffed generously with spiced sausage. Juicy, crispy-edged, and deeply satisfying. 🍦 Marash Dondurma – The famous stretchy ice cream! Made with salep (orchid root powder), it’s chewy, slow-melting, and lightly creamy. No tricks, just delicious. The restaurant is warm and stylish, and every dish felt authentic and hearty. Turkish cuisine really suits the Chinese palate—especially for meat lovers! Another win for Upper West Side dining ✔️. 📍 Leyla 108 W 74th St, New York, NY 10023 #NYC #TurkishFood #UWS #StretchyIceCream #NYCEats #ComfortFood #NYCRestaurants #FoodieFinds #MeatLovers #AuthenticEats