
Ilgaz Sen on Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup) and Late-Night Comfort
Ilgaz Sen is an Event Producer at Great Performances. For our Food Festival Series, she shares Mercimek Çorbası, a Lentil Soup from Turkey. Dish: Mercimek
Founder and owner, Yuvaaraj J. Thakkar, created Mysttik Masaala in 2013 in honor of his late son, Rishi. Conceived by Rishi in his teens, Mysttik Masaala is a celebration for his vision to bring the best of Indian food to the streets of New York. From popular favorites like Palak Paneer, Chana Masala, Chicken Vindaloo and the ever-demanded Chicken Tikka Masala…our food Carts serve a diverse menu every day. The items change every day with new dishes being introduced regularly. There’s also popular street foods like Banarasi Chaat, Bhelpuri, Samosas (both chicken & vegetable) and some amazing Chicken Seekh Kababs. Mouth watering Batata Vadas and Aloo Tikkis are always in demand at our carts. Biryanis and Naan Rolls are customer favorites.
Come, indulge yourself in Indian food, like it should be.

Ilgaz Sen is an Event Producer at Great Performances. For our Food Festival Series, she shares Mercimek Çorbası, a Lentil Soup from Turkey. Dish: Mercimek

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