Istanbul’s Top Sights - Istanbul - page 134

so because Karakol's location in Topkapı Palace's First Court is wonderful. The menu fea-
tures international and Turkish dishes, but we recommend sticking to a simple sandwich
or salad.

Gülhane, Sirkeci & Eminönü

| SWEETS

HAFIZ MUSTAFA $
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( www.hafizmustafa.com ; Muradiye Caddesi 51, Sirkeci; börek 5, baklava 6-7.50, puddings 6;
7am-2am; Sirkeci) Making locals happy since 1864, this şekerlemeleri (sweets shop) sells
delicious lokum (Turkish Delight), baklava, milk puddings, pastries and börek . Put your
sweet tooth to good use in the upstairs cafe, or choose a selection of indulgences to take
home. There's a second branch in the Kıraathanesi Foundation of Turkish Literature on
Divan Yolu OFFLINE MAP ( Divan Yolu Caddesi 14, Sultanahmet;

Sultanahmet) and a third on

Hamidiye Caddesi ( CLICK HERE ) close to the Spice Bazaar.

HOCAPAŞA PİDECISİ $
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| PIDE

( www.hocapasa.com.tr ; Hocapaşa Sokak 19, Sirkeci; pides 8-14; 10am-10pm Mon-Sat; Sirkeci)
This much-loved place has been serving piping-hot pides straight from its oven since
1964. Accompanied by pickles, they can be eaten at one of the outdoor tables or ordered
paket (to go).

PAŞAZADE $$
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| TURKISH

( 212-513 3750; www.pasazade.com ; İbn-i Kemal Caddesi 5a, Sirkeci; mezes 7-18, mains 18-28;
lunch & dinner; Gülhane) Advertising itself as an Osmanlı mutfağı (Ottoman kitchen),
Paşazade has long garnered rave reviews from tourists staying in the hotels around
Sirkeci. Well-priced dishes are served in the streetside restaurant or on the rooftop terrace
(summer only). Portions are large, the food is tasty and service is attentive. Top marks go
to the traditional meze platter ( 17).