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The best baklava in Istanbul
Start with Karaköy Güllüoğlu in Karaköy for classic pistachio baklava, Hafız Mustafa 1864 in Sirkeci for baklava and Köşkeroğlu Baklava in Karaköy for pistachio baklava. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- Hafız Mustafa 1864Sirkeci · Baklava
Get: Baklava, plus lokum
A historic confectioner with its main branch in Sirkeci.
- Köşkeroğlu BaklavaKaraköy
Get: Pistachio baklava
Good pistachio baklava, often eaten after a kebab meal.
- Bilgeoğlu BaklavaKadıköy
Get: Şöbiyet, ideally before noon
A single-branch Asian-side shop worth a morning visit.
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Where is the best baklava in Istanbul?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Karaköy Güllüoğlu (Karaköy), Hafız Mustafa 1864 (Sirkeci) and Köşkeroğlu Baklava (Karaköy). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Karaköy Güllüoğlu, get classic pistachio baklava. At Hafız Mustafa 1864, get baklava, plus lokum. At Köşkeroğlu Baklava, get pistachio baklava. At Bilgeoğlu Baklava, get şöbiyet, ideally before noon.
Which neighborhood is best for baklava in Istanbul?
Most of these are in Karaköy. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Istanbul: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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