Category Archives: Istanbul

Pier Habib, Istanbul TR

Pier Habib Süt Baklava Founded by Mucahid Kaan Damgacı Pier Habib seeks to differentiate itself from other Baklava purveyors through modernity, the tiny tiled space in Beşiktaş decorated in everything from tiles to disc balls while friendly servers offer crispy … Continue reading

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Beşiktaş Çitir Pide Ve Lahmacun Salonu, Istanbul TR

Beşiktaş Çitir Pide Ve Lahmacun Salonu Salad Çitir Karisik Pide Soganli Lahmacun Open from 11h00 until 04h00 the next day daily Çitir Pide Ve Lahmacun Salonu in Beşiktaş has earned a reputation for quality and affordability, the menu focused but … Continue reading

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Yeni Lokanta, Istanbul TR

Yeni Lokanta Garlic Pastry, Parsley, Smoked Butter Yeni Mantı Dumplings, Beef, Dill Oil, Paprika Oil Olive Oil Braised Beetroot, Dried Sour Cherries, Hazelnuts, Ezine Cheese Aubergine, Erzincan Tulum Cheese, Mahlep, Port, Figs, Almonds Lamb Sausage, Denizli Burnt Yogurt, Kilis Grapes, … Continue reading

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Sadrazam Turkish Delight & Cafe, Istanbul TR

Sadrazam Turkish Delight Turkish Delight Although it is reasonable to assume none of the Lokum or Baklava is made on-site the team in charge of Sadrazam has Turkish hospitality down to a science, inviting passers-by in for a taste that … Continue reading

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Sirinfirin Bakery, Istanbul TR

Sirinfirin Bakery Menemen, Bread Fıstıklı Baklava Chocolate and Pistachio Cinnamon Roll Situated not far from Galata Tower is Sirin firin Bakery, a space perhaps best known for an international melange of sweets but one that also serves excellent Menemen plus … Continue reading

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Viyana Kahvesi Kuledibi, Istanbul TR

Viyana Kahvesi Coffee Lotus Cookie Lotus Croissant with Strawberry Paris Brest Creamy Damascus With eleven locations in Istanbul Viyana Kahvesi seeks to embellish on Vienna Coffee culture, the Beans originally imported by Turkey of better quality than other local shops … Continue reading

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Mikla Restaurant, Istanbul TR

Mikla Restaurant Mavi Kelebek – Uzum Kizi, Peach Puree, Lemon, Lavender, Blue Butterfly Tea Flax Bread, Black Pepper, Black Radish, Hummus  /  Lavash, Dried Goose, Goose Fat Fish Crisp, Lemon Yogurt, Chives Smoked Bonito, Dill, Bread Sheep’s Milk Butter, Cow’s … Continue reading

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Çiya Kebab, Istanbul TR

Çiya Kebab Mercimek Corbası – Red Lentil Soup, Garlic, Tomato, Olive Oil, Onion, Mint, Red Pepper, Bazlama Bread Icli Kofte – Bulgur Wheat, Lamb, Beef, Walnut, Onion, Pepper Lahmacun – Pita, Tomato, Parsley, Pepper, Garlic Spicy Lamb Kebab – Onions, … Continue reading

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Beyaz Fırın Kadıköy, Istanbul TR

Beyaz Fırın Kadıköy Americano, Chocolate Çilekli Alman Pastası Tuzlu – Cheese, Walnut, Pistachio, Lamb & Peppers Lokma Almond Croissant Begun in Balat as a Simit shop by Kozma Stoyanof the story of Beyaz Fırın dates back to the 1800s, and … Continue reading

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Faruk Güllüoğlu (Sıraselviler Cd. No:7/A,) Istanbul TR

Faruk Güllüoğlu Tea Baklava Künefe With locations throughout Turkey Faruk Güllüoğlu is almost as well known as Hafiz Mustafa, their stores on opposite sides of Taksim Square Hotel suggesting a rivalry while the line of products do the same. Available … Continue reading

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Polo Pastanesi, Istanbul TR

Polo Pastanesi Tea Asure Pudding – Bulgur Wheat, Wheat Berry, Apricots, Raisins, Currants, Figs, Pine Nuts, Walnuts, Hazelnuts, Chickpeas, Beans Baklava Featuring hundreds of sweets and savories a cursory look at Polo Pastanesi can be overwhelming, and although all the … Continue reading

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Mürver, Istanbul TR

Mürver 2021 Yukseltan Riesling Sourdough, Butter, Goat’s Cheese Pear from Brick Rock Oven, Obruk Cheese, Rocket, Almond, Fennel Duck Topik, Cinnamon, Cherry, Hummus, Walnut, Olive Oil Clover Smoked Lamb Shoulder, Quince, Tarragon, Walnut Bükme, Sourdough, Beef, Herb Yogurt, Cubuk Pickles … Continue reading

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Beyzade Künefe & Kahvaltı Karaköy, Istanbul TR

Beyzade Tea, Nuts, Fruit, Corn Fistikzade Künefe An offshoot of the original in Alibeyköy Beyzade Künefe & Kahvaltı Karaköy dials in on its eponymous items amidst classy confines near Galata Port. Open from 08h00 until 01h30 daily with prices on … Continue reading

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Cafe Mendel’s Chocolatier , Istanbul TR

Cafe Mendel’s Americano Pull Me Lotus Mendel’s Cake Consistently busy in Beşiktaş Cafe Mendel’s Chocolatier comes from Atahan Yersel and Emre Palancı, the duo’s Instagram-friendly Desserts drawing a crowd that can linger inside or outdoors from 09h00 until late at … Continue reading

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Karaköy Lokantası, Istanbul TR

Karaköy Lokantası Wheat Bread Tzatziki Sultan’s Delight Roast Chicken Fillet with Potatoes and Yogurt, Tomato Sauce Grilled Meatballs with White Bean Salad Lamb Manti, Brown Butter, Yogurt Family operated since 2000 Karaköy Lokantası is located on the ground floor of … Continue reading

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Dönerci Engin’in Yeri, Istanbul TR

Dönerci Engin’in Yeri Üç Çeyrek Tavuk Döner Focused exclusively on Doner in the streets surrounding Galata Tower Dönerci Engin’in Yeri takes up perhaps half a storefront, their rotating spit of Meat yielding good flavor at a fair cost though in … Continue reading

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The World Needs Nata, Istanbul TR

The World Needs Nata Espresso Pastel de Nata, Queijadas De Sintra Known also as Nata Lisboa The World Needs Nata is a small chain with a location near Galata Tower that offers a range of Pastries including the eponymous Egg … Continue reading

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Kıztaşı Muhallebicisi, Istanbul TR

Kıztaşı Muhallebicisi Tea Revani, Kaymak Firin Sutlac – Baked Rice Pudding Şekerpare, Baklava Known for their housemade Kaymak and Milk Pudding Kıztaşı Muhallebicisi is a small shop in Fatih frequented by locals from early until late daily. Tucked away on … Continue reading

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Paçacı Necip Usta, Istanbul TR

Paçacı Necip Usta Bamya Corbacisi Kadayif Without a written menu or English-fluency Paçacı Necip Usta is without question a locals’ spot, the small confines open from 05h00 daily so that guests can get their fill of various Soups at whatever … Continue reading

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TURK Fatih Tutak, Istanbul TR

TURK Fatih Tutak South Eastern Anatolia – Rum, Spiced Pumpkin, Mandarin Chicken Cream Soup – Truffle, Chicken Skin Pickle Juice, Plum Pide, Trabzon Butter, Bitlis Hizan Honey 2000 Meter TT Mussels Dolma, Beer Mayonnaise, Onion Crisp Beef Tartare, Fermented Carrots, … Continue reading

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