Turkish Baklava in Istanbul

If I weigh 250 pounds next time you see me arriving in America, this is the reason why:

Karakoy Gulluoglu. This baklava shop, which a chance-met Korean named YuKyung was kind/terrible enough to introduce me to, is one of the most well-renown in Istanbul and by many accounts one of the best. Not only do they serve all manner and variety of baklava, from the traditional to the amazingly chocolatey goodness pictured here, but there’s a drink shop offering Turkish Coffee and Tea as well.

You know those places where sometimes you intend to just drop in for a moment and end up staying for a day? That may well be Karakoy Gulluoglu for me as I pass through Istanbul again. All in the name of research though, you know?

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Not quite enough Turkish food for you? Check out the chance to have Dinner with a local family instead!