Hilal’s Guide to Istanbul City
Yemek ortamı
Wanna try the best Turkish food? Lahmacun is a traditional Eastern Turkish classic and they have a native chef from Diyarbakır here! Definitely try spicy lahmacun and to get the full experience ask for “Katmer” dessert (people write poems about this deliciousness!)
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BARAN lahmacun | fırıngüveç | sactava | Kebap
No:39A Turnacıbaşı CaddesiWanna try the best Turkish food? Lahmacun is a traditional Eastern Turkish classic and they have a native chef from Diyarbakır here! Definitely try spicy lahmacun and to get the full experience ask for “Katmer” dessert (people write poems about this deliciousness!)
Historical Bakery - has the oldest oven in Turkey inside with a cute sitting area in front / best to chill alone or with friends day or night because its open 24 hours!! (At 2 a.m. they have the best fresh baked goods and on some Tuesdays Italian chef bakes a special bread, do try!)
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cihangir tarihi simit fırini
Türkgücü CaddesiHistorical Bakery - has the oldest oven in Turkey inside with a cute sitting area in front / best to chill alone or with friends day or night because its open 24 hours!! (At 2 a.m. they have the best fresh baked goods and on some Tuesdays Italian chef bakes a special bread, do try!)
KEBAB!! Famously loved by French chef Anthony Bourdain, one of the best kebab in Istanbul even my friend who eats no meat at all loves this place! Humble place, low price and great staff, must go!
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Dürümzade
26/A Kamer Hatun Cd.KEBAB!! Famously loved by French chef Anthony Bourdain, one of the best kebab in Istanbul even my friend who eats no meat at all loves this place! Humble place, low price and great staff, must go!
BEST SYRIAN FOOD PLACE! Low prices and delicious food. Falafel, shawarma, maklube, hummus are few of my favorites. Inside dining place is poorly decorated - I prefer to get a takeout or get a beer stand outside and enjoy it! (Don’t mix it up with the Ottoman place)
Tarbuş
BEST SYRIAN FOOD PLACE! Low prices and delicious food. Falafel, shawarma, maklube, hummus are few of my favorites. Inside dining place is poorly decorated - I prefer to get a takeout or get a beer stand outside and enjoy it! (Don’t mix it up with the Ottoman place)
Müşterek Meyhane
15 Mis Sk.Raki and good food!
Demeti Meyhanesi
No:6 Şimşirci Sk.Raki and lovely view!! The most polite staff ever
Vegan Istanbul
51 Türkgücü Cd.My vegan friends swear by this place
Vegan Dükkan
8/C Soğancı Sk.For all your vegan needs
Favorite Brunch Cafes
Secret heavenly garden downstairs and an atelier/museum for artists inside - take your book and enjoy tranquility here (would not recommend the food per se but they have decent coffee)
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Craft Workshop
67 Boğazkesen Cd.Secret heavenly garden downstairs and an atelier/museum for artists inside - take your book and enjoy tranquility here (would not recommend the food per se but they have decent coffee)
All time favorite breakfast place for me and friends - must eat in the closed garden section at the back even in rainy weather /so chill and hip!
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KAHVE 6
NO:13/A Anahtar Sk.All time favorite breakfast place for me and friends - must eat in the closed garden section at the back even in rainy weather /so chill and hip!
Get a beer and chill kind of place - moderate prices and okay fast food / I go here to chill with friends or watch people walk by
Erik Ağacı
Get a beer and chill kind of place - moderate prices and okay fast food / I go here to chill with friends or watch people walk by
Gezilecek yerler
Petra Vintage
No:13 Turnacıbaşı CaddesiRarest Vintage clothes for all sizes - very cool place prices vary / go downstairs
Cheap Bazaar on Fridays and Sundays - very rare and cool items
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Flea market
No:8 Semt PazarıCheap Bazaar on Fridays and Sundays - very rare and cool items
Night Life
Coolest people, coolest DJ’s, coolest staff! Met the most amazing people here - get a drink from nearby shops (drinks are expensive in turkish bars) and go sit in front, on the stairs or go inside dance and have the best night!
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NOH Radio Bar
No:18 Hayriye Cd.Coolest people, coolest DJ’s, coolest staff! Met the most amazing people here - get a drink from nearby shops (drinks are expensive in turkish bars) and go sit in front, on the stairs or go inside dance and have the best night!
LGBTQIA+ friendly club has a great atmosphere and different local DJs every night with slide shows and everything!
Bigudi Club
LGBTQIA+ friendly club has a great atmosphere and different local DJs every night with slide shows and everything!