What Is? Lokma
It is thought that this delicious crunchy sweet snack originated in Izmir, on the Agean coast of Turkey. Not unlike a doughnut, dough is deep fried...
KOSKA: A Hell Of A Helva
Koska, which is a well known brand name in Turkey, has recently opened its newest store right in the heart of the Sirkeci district. Proffering a dizzying...
What is? Künefe
Turkey is famous for its desserts, and many of them remain mostly unknown to the outside world. Kunefe is a prime example of one delicious...
HACI BEKIR: The 1777 Candy Revolution
As the only shop in Turkey operating on the same premises for more than 200 years, as well as holding one of the very first...
BOLULU HASAN USTA: Short & Sweet
This small sweet shop near Sirkeci train station offers a wide variety of desserts including sutlaç (rice pudding), kadayıf (shredded wheat with layered cheese) and...
LEZZET-İ ŞARK: Feast From The East
Lezzet-i Şark (Delicious East) is a small lunch place on the back side of the Egyptian Bazaar near Ocakbaşı restaurant. On a tip from a...
What Is? Sütlaç
Milk is boiled with rice, sugar, and vanilla, to create a thick soupy material which is put into bowls and baked until brown on top....
What Is? Şekerpare
Şekerpare is an after dinner sweet common throughout the Middle East, Turkey, and Greece. Small cakes are baked, then soaked with a hot sugar syrup....