You can't come to Turkey without trying Turkish delight. This place - which has been in the confection business since 1777 - is where to try and buy it. You...
Istiklal Caddesi 83/AYou can't come to Turkey without trying Turkish delight. This place, which has been in the confection business since 1777.
Hamidiye Caddesi 83One of the few places in Istanbul that sells fresh tofu. Other worthwhile buys include wholegrain bread, organic grains and pulses, hulled pumpkin and...
Kallavi Sokak 6
Antre stocks around 40 regional cheeses, all bought from local producers and free from additives. There's also a fair selection of cold meats, Austrian...
Akarsu Caddesi 52
Güllüoĸlu is the king of baklava and su boreĸi (baked layers of cheese, fresh herbs and filo pastry). A must for sweet-toothed travellers, the syrup-soaked...
Mumhane Caddesi 171Reputedly the first shop to sell bagged Turkish coffee, Mehmet Efendi has been doing roaring business since 1871. It's opposite the west entrance to the...
Tahmis Sokak 66Delectable Turkish desserts, from milk puddings to aşure, popularly known as Noah's pudding.
105/1 Teşvikiye CaddesiThis long-running deli, owned by Macedonians, is one of the few places in Istanbul that stocks pork products other than bacon. It also carries pricey but...
Dudu Odaları Sokak 21