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Lahmacun is composed of two Arabic origin words that mean “meat” and “kneaded dough”. Lahmacun is made of kneaded dough to keep the dough thin. Lahmacun is a round, thin piece of dough topped with minced meat, minced vegetables, and herbs. Different lahmacun recipes from the eastern provinces of Turkey are represented at the best lahmacun places in Istanbul. When it comes to … [Read more...] about Best LAHMACUN in Istanbul [Updated for 2024]

In the past, McDonalds and Burger King came to mind when talking about burgers in Istanbul. However, the new generation burger restaurants have become very popular in the city with their special cooking techniques and sauces. The best burger places in Istanbul are spreading to the most popular districts of Istanbul, just like the 3rd wave coffee shops. Doner, kokorec and … [Read more...] about Best BURGER in Istanbul [Updated for 2024]

Most of the Turkish dessert shops in Istanbul date back to the 1800s, the last period of the Ottoman Empire. During this period, when Orient Express brought thousands of tourists from Paris to Istanbul, the commercial life in Istanbul exploded. During this period, two districts in particular made great progress. One of them was Eminonu, the waterfront transportation hub of … [Read more...] about Best Turkish Dessert Shops in Istanbul (Updated 2024)

Local Turkish restaurants in Istanbul offer traditional Turkish cuisine at affordable prices. Located in the historical districts of Istanbul, these restaurants are especially preferred for lunch. Of course, there are world-class restaurants in Istanbul, and we mentioned them in the article on the best restaurants in Istanbul with view. While those restaurants on the … [Read more...] about Best Local Restaurants in Istanbul (Updated → 2024)

Istanbul is not famous for its taverns (meyhane) only today. It was famous for meyhane culture in the Ottoman era too. Considering 1 of 3 people in the Istanbul was a non-Muslim and the Ottoman Empire was a multi-national state, we can call meyhane as a place where people from different nationalities meet and spend good time. As the Jews, Greek and Turks live together in … [Read more...] about Best Meyhane (Turkish Taverns) in Istanbul → 2024

Most of today's luxury districts of Istanbul were fishing villages until the 19th century. Fishing was one of the most important occupations of the city during the Ancient Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Today, this tradition still continues and the best fish restaurants in Istanbul are located in districts that had existed as fishing villages for centuries. There are … [Read more...] about Best FISH RESTAURANTS in Istanbul (Updated → 2024)

There are many things that make Istanbul one of the most astonishing and unforgettable travel destinations in the world. The stunning natural setting of the city over two continents, the millennial history and fascinating culture, the amazing people and many other features make it extremely appealing to travelers. In addition to all this, there are delicious dishes served in … [Read more...] about 12 BEST RESTAURANTS in Istanbul (with View) → 2024

International coffee chains were unrivaled in Istanbul until recently. However, the boutique cafes that introduced Istanbul to the 3rd wave coffee brought a new flavor to the city. The best speciality coffee shops in Istanbul, whose popularity is increasing day by day, have spread to the most beautiful districts of the city. Third wave coffee shops roast their own beans and … [Read more...] about 10 Best Speciality Coffee Shops in Istanbul (2024)