Sirkeci Restaurants

What Is? Hoca Paşa Street

No visit to Sirkeci, or Istanbul that matter, is complete without a visit to Hoca Paşa street. The Hoca...
What Is? Gözleme

Gözleme is a delicious and quick snack widely available throughout Istanbul and Turkey. Thin dough is topped with ingredients...
PAŞAZADE: Ottoman Inertia

Prepare yourself for a different kind of experience if you decide to sample the fares of this classical Ottoman style...
KASAP OSMAN: Butcher To Grill In 20 Steps

The District of Hoca Paşa in Sirkeci (five minutes walk down the hill from Sultanahmet) is rife with excellent local...
IMBAT: Restaurant & A Refreshing Summer Breeze

Why settle for great food and impeccable service when you can have an amazing view as well? The skyline...

FASULI: Ataturk Likes It

If you have been reading my blog for awhile now you probably know that I have a love for all foods simple. It should be...

What Is? Esnaf Lokantasi (Tradesman’s Restaurants)

The lokanta serves a very particular clientele whose needs are that of a quick and easy meal at a reasonable price. Sort of like...

TRABZON LOKANTASI: Hamsi Mamsi

People who live and work in Istanbul are want to frequent the quick lunch places called Esnaf Lokantasi. These local restaurants serve mostly pre-maid dishes...