Taste Stops of İstanbul
İstanbul hosts hundreds of thousands of local and foreign tourists every year. Personally, it is my favorite city to live and visit since my childhood. İstanbul has many details waiting to be discovered. So, you need to visit it again and again. While discovering this beautiful city that smells of history, discovering its taste stops is a must. Or your discovery is incomplete. I made a list for you so that you can discover these unique tastes. İf you’re ready, then let’s start 🙂
Hocapaşa Pidecisi
Our first stop is Hocapaşa Pidecisi (pita restaurant), located in the Historical Hocapaşa Bazaar. İf you want to take a pita feast accompanied by Eminönü’s unique atmosphere that drags people into the depths of history, you’re in the right place 🙂 The prices are a bit expensive, it is worth the pleasure. The menu is quite varied and the pitas are also in full consistency. Prices changes between 14-25 Turkish Lira. I especially recommend the bacon-crusted pita here.
Address : Hocapaşa Mahallesi, Hocapaşa Sokak, No 11, Fatih, İstanbul
Meşhur Tahtakale Pilavcısı
Our next stop is the famous Tahtakele Pilavcısı ( pilaf restaurant). Well, you made your shopping in Tahtakale and you’re tired. You need energy, and you’re hungry. You also wanna eat delicious food at a reasonable price. Then go directly to Tahtakale Pilavcısı. Do not waste your time 🙂 The prices are reasonable. The portion of plain rice 3 TL and the portion of chicken rice is 4 TL. I highly recommend the chicken rice. Add some black pepper and make it more delicious 😉
Address: Rüstem Paşa Mahallesi, Cömerttürk Sokak, No 2/A, Fatih, İstanbul
Dürümcü Raif Usta
Our current stop is tailor-made for lovers of wraps 🙂 Dürümcü ( wrap chef) Raif Usta( chef), who makes a difference with his delicious wraps, is the best wrap chef in İstanbul for me. İt is a nice place next to Mahmut Paşa Mosque. The chicken shish served in pita bread is really delicious. The price is 12 TL. I definitely say not to miss it 😉
Address: Molla Fenari Mahallesi, Vezirhanı Caddesi, No 65/A, Fatih, İstanbul
Meşhur Dönerci Hacı Osman
Our current stop is Meşhur( famous) Dönerci( döner kebab chef), Hacı Osman. İt is a very nice and charming place right next to the campus of İstanbul University. I can say that I ate the best doner kebab in Istanbul here. Prices are moderate. Half a loaf of bread doner is 8 TL.
Address: Mercan Mahallesi, Fuatpaşa Caddesi, No 16/A, Fatih, İstanbul
Hacı Şerif
Now, it’s time to enjoy the dessert 🙂 İf you want to crown your tour of the historical peninsula with an exquisite dessert pleasure, don’t pass by Hacı Şerif, which is famous for its light but delicious ice creamed semolina halva. The prices are cheap. Only 4.5-5 TL. You won’t surely regret to try 😉
Address: Hobyar Mahallesi, Yeni Cami Caddesi, No 19, Fatih, İstanbul
Hafız Mustafa
The second place I could recommend for dessert pleasure is Hafız Mustafa. İt has lots of branches in İstanbul. This one is located in Sirkeci. İt has its own stylish and quality. Halep ( Aleppo) Burma Kadayıf (a shredded wheat dessert with pistachio filling )is quite delicious. Plenty of pistachios used. The ingredients are not stolen by the chef 🙂 Sherbet is not too rich. The price is 14 TL. I say don’t miss this unique taste 😉
Address: Hobyar Mahallesi, Hamidiye Caddesi, No 20/C, Fatih, İstanbul
Kahve Dünyası
We traveled around the historical peninsula. We tasted delicious food and desserts. Now, it’s time to enjoy coffee and dive into a conversation. For that, I will recommend two places. Our first stop is Kahve Dünyası. Whenever I have coffee here, I feel like enjoying coffee in a stylish cafe in London and Paris. The vanilla flavored latte is delicious. You should definitely try it 🙂
Address: Molla Fenari Mahallesi, Nur-u Osmaniye Caddesi, No 47, Fatih, İstanbul
Coffeetopia
Our second stop for coffee pleasure is the award-winner Coffeetopia. it is ideal for enjoying coffee with its peaceful location. I recommend it’s gummy Turkish coffee. You can also try the lemon cheesecake here.
Address: Hobyar Mahallesi, Arpacılar Caddesi, No 8, Fatih, İstanbul.
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