Meet my fav spots in Istanbul 2 (Asian Side)
Meet my fav spots in Istanbul 2 (Asian Side)
Cagla Velioglu
A quick guide about my fav places in Istanbul like local shop, bookstore, museum, coffee shop, pub, restaurant etc.
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The one with the breakfast

Rafine Moda - Fine Cuisine
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I am in love with their Americano additional to everything in breakfast menu. Their desserts also look amazing but I had no chance to taste yet. Please eat one for me too :)
The place is in Moda where is really cool neighborhood in Kadıköy.
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The one with the local shop

Sentetik Sezar Vintage
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If you are interested in vintage clothes and accessories, definitely visit this store!
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The one with the coffee shop

Boter
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I haven't had the chance to go yet, but I've heard very positive comments about their coffee from my coffee guru friends. If you go before me please let me know :)
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The one with the bookstore

Nail Kitabevi & Cafe
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We can say that Nail Bookstore is the symbol of Kuzguncuk, the neighborhood where it is located. It is located in a very beautiful building. Kuzguncuk is such a beautiful place that it deserves a separate guide :) I recommend you visit Nail Bookstore on weekdays as it is more empty.
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The one with the museum

Gazhane Museum
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The historical building, which is one of Turkey's most important industrial heritage with its 130-year history, opened its doors on July 9, 2021, with an art-oriented "living space" concept after a comprehensive restoration process. There are constantly different events and exhibitions. You can follow the Instagram account to stay informed.
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The one with the slow evening

Cafe De Paris - Suadiye
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A rooftop restaurant with a very nice view. I recommend it for a few drinks at sunset.
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The one with the bistro

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The one with the restaurant

ATLAS mühürdar 78
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The food is really delicious! My favs are Shawarma Spiced Grilled Chicken and Fried Oyster Mushrooms. You can review the entire menu on their website.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cagla Velioglu
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Hello,
It's Çağla from Turkey. I was born in İstanbul and still live there. I love exploring new places and taking photos while doing it.
I am an organized person especially on travel planning. I always have a bunch of list of the places I'd like to see in my Google maps especially for restaurants :)
I'm planning to share tips&tricks about places, museums, hidden gems and restaurants with a map list regarding the cities I had a chance to see. I will also have some special lists for İstanbul!
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