Shafak studies Turkish cultural values through the interactions between characters and food in The Bastard of Istanbul. Compared to other cultural sources, her explanation of how they use food in daily life as a communication tool transmits meanings that are more fruitful and durable. Shafak uses food and cooking as a symbolic language to discuss identity and cultural behaviours related to Turkish culture. Through culinary connections based on 1915 events, she has shown the turmoil inside the family. Once they eventually reunite at Kazanci Konak in Istanbul, the Armenians and Kazancis who were scattered by the genocide in Turkey in 1915 find that their cultural cuisine significantly mitigates their differences. This article aims to bring out the portrayal of Turkish culture through food narrative.