Street FoodIstanbul · 3 stops
Begin with börek around Karaköy, head uphill for a lokanta lunch, and return towards the waterfront for baklava. Leave the morning open between meals. Use transport for the steep sections if you prefer; the food is the plan, not an uphill endurance test. Dishes below are suggested orders. Check current menus and hours.
Follow the suggested order, at your own pace.
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Müeyyedzade, Necatibey Cd. No:45
A note from Maya Tan
At İbrahim Hakkı Uğrak Börek, look at the trays before choosing. Ask what is inside the piece you want and order a small portion while you settle into the morning. A pastry and a drink can be the whole stop.
Choose a filling from what is ready, then notice the layers at the cut edge. A smaller piece leaves room for lunch.
Asmalı Mescit, Orhan Adli Apaydın Sokak 11/A, Beyoğlu
A note from Maya Tan
Let Şahin Lokantası’s current display guide lunch. Ask whether beans are available and build a modest plate with rice and a vegetable dish that interests you. The pleasure here is choosing a meal from the kitchen’s day, not insisting on an old menu.
If kuru fasulye is available, try a spoonful of beans with plain rice. Ask how this batch is prepared before ordering.
Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mah., Kemankeş Cd. 67, Beyoğlu
A note from Maya Tan
Finish at Karaköy Güllüoğlu’s Kemankeş address with a small serving before considering a box to take away. Give the pastry, nuts and syrup separate attention for a moment. Two people can compare a few pieces without turning the pause into another full meal.
Start with a small pistachio piece and notice the thin layers. Choose a takeaway quantity after the first tasting.
Places change. Check current hours before a special detour.
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