It's a good Mantı (Turkish ravioli) restaurant located in various places in Istanbul. This place is…read morein Ulus, one of the most popular residential neighborhoods of Istanbul. It's spacious compared to their other places and has a garden where you can sit. They have different types of Mantı: regular, fried, with spinach (instead of meat), with potatoes, etc. Don't forget to order your yogurt on it with or without garlic. They also have other dishes such as meatballs, salads, desserts etc. But my favorite is Mantı, especially the fried one: Çıtır Bihter.

This place might be totally fine for Turks, but as three foreigners dropping in for a quick snack…read moreand some tea, they totally took advantage of us. My friends had bags for camping (we were on our way to Şile via Kanlica), and I guess they thought we were stupid. I ordered a plate of fries, which were listed as 5 lira on the menu leading into the place, and they charged us 10, citing that we had ordered a "big" portion. We did not say big, nor did we want a big portion. Classic Turkish business tactic. And sooo shitty. Besides that, the view was okay but there was no wind even though we were basically sitting on the Bosphorus. That was pretty lame as well.

Ah, Sosyal Tesisleri. That magical place where your overpriced cup of "meh" comes with a…read moremillion-lira view of Istanbul doing its seductive split between continents. You came for the caffeine, stayed for the panorama, and left with a photo and a receipt that said you paid for vibes. It's the kind of place where everyone's pretending the coffee is better than it is because the Bosphorus told them to. And honestly? That's half the fun.

Located on the Asian side of Istanbul, this hill offers the best panoramic view of the city and…read morealso the Bosphorus River. The hill is 268 m (879 ft) high. The view was great when we went in the daytime, but from seeing photos online, the view is just as spectacular at night with all the city lights. The small park here is a nice place to relax as well, but is very basic overall. There is a small cafe, a fountain and some sculptures and seating and that's about it.

Stopped in for lunch this afternoon to take a break from sightseeing. The restaurant has a very…read morenice stylish exterior that offers shade from the sun. Service was good and very attentive. The sandwich was tasty but not particularly memorable. Nice wine list and I enjoyed a glass of the Turkish rose from the Ankara region. Would recommend a visit if you are in the area.

The ingredients of their handmade chocolates are brought from Belgium. There are 34 types of…read morechocolates here separated into 4 category; truff, piralin, liquer and diet. The other alternatives are cakes, coffee, foods, jams and some other organic products. For a short dessert tasting, stop by Gezi Pattiserrie for some chocolatey goodnesses.