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8 Places for the Best Kuru Fasulye (Bean Stew) in Istanbul

Slam your fist into a raw onion, throw a slice in your mouth to masticate with this hearty white bean stew with a spoonful of rice. If that’s not your thing, you can pair this tangy dish with a slice of bread just out of the oven. Once upon a time, what was a peasant’s … Read more

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10 Best Nişantaşı Restaurants: Complete Guide (2023 Updated)

Once described by Nobel literature prize winner Orhan Pamuk as the place for the highest echelon of Turkish society, Nişantaşı is the Turkish equivalent of New York’s Upper East Side. One of my favorite places to eat in Istanbul is Nişantaşı – a neighborhood full of life with restaurants you can find all over the … Read more

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The 8 Best Restaurants on the Asian Side of Istanbul

Bosphorus view from Lacivert restaurant

The European, historic vibe of Istanbul is unarguably a world favorite. That said, the Anatolian side (Asian side) hosts some of the most magnificent and creative dishes that you’ll be thanking your muses that you went. Related content: Best Desserts in Istanbul: The 12 Sweetest Dessert Shops in Town If your tastebuds are incredibly refined, … Read more

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Best Cağ Kebab in Istanbul: 6 Delicious Cağ Kebab Restaurant

A horizontal slab of meat gently sweating the fat onto the wooden fired oven. No hard tissues, no membranes, no bones, nothing unsavory. This is the tenderest kebab in the whole of the Turkish kitchen. So juicy that even people who aren’t kebab fans will be salivating at the thought of the cağ kebab. But … Read more

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The 10 Places Serving The Best Börek in Istanbul (w/ Photos)

freshly cooked cheese pastry Turkish borek a popular street food in Istanbul

Sometimes you just need to feel a crunch, and sometimes you want a smooth, velvety sensation. Whatever you desire, the Turks have found a way to stuff pastry with a million different things that you’ll find yourself drooling at the memory of each bite. Börek is a Turkish food that is made out of layered … Read more

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The Most Instagrammable Cafés In Istanbul: 10 Unique & Concept Places

Istanbul is one of the most Instagrammable cities in the world! Walking through Istanbul’s streets, you will find so many unique cafés with different concepts. In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite Instagrammable cafés in Istanbul that are perfect for visiting if you’re looking to explore some new places … Read more

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Best Menemen in Istanbul: 8 Sizzling Hot Menemen Places

The Turkish omelet that has started making its way around the world seems to be a simple dish. Fry up some green peppers and tomatoes, throw in some eggs and let it stew with a touch of salt, black pepper, and spicy Aleppo pepper. Easy, right? Related content: Turkish Menemen Recipe: Easy & Homemade Perhaps, … Read more

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Sütlaç in Istanbul: 8 Best Places Serving Creamy Rice Pudding

Turkish cuisine is one of the most diverse and exciting in Europe. As a city at the intersection of east and west, Istanbul has an abundance of delicious options to choose from. But when it comes to desserts, there’s one dish that stands out: Sütlaç (rice pudding). Colored like a cow, this milky dessert with … Read more

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6 Best Sirkeci Restaurants: A Complete Guide w/ Maps

From Istanbul to Paris, this touristic district has excited the imagination of many writers. Being the easternmost terminus of the Orient Express may have been Sirkeci’s claim to fame in the past, but now it’s known for its boutique hotels, bookstores, and traditional food. Speaking of which, if your stomach is rumbling, here’s a list … Read more

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8 Budget Restaurants and 10 Best Cheap Eats in Istanbul

street food cart in istanbul selling rice, chickpeas and chicken

Perhaps you broke the piggybank on the plane ticket to Istanbul. Perhaps you just want to know what the locals eat. Perhaps your palate is itching for a different kind of flavor. You’re in luck. Istanbul is the city of adventure, and that also applies to the culinary world. Known internationally as the city of … Read more

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