Look as a foreigner I love MacroCenter. Though they are expensive they have the most imported food…read moreI have found here, and consisently. From actual Tortilla chips to sweets and a decent selection of organic products, this will stay as my prefered grocery store. With the conversion rate of the dollar, I justify my outlandish shopping there. Without a conversion.... well that might be a different story. Then again it is also about knowing what you want and where to get it. But I use Macro in both Akmerkez and Kurucesme for my one stop shopping needs, and it will continue to stay that way! ps. I love their cheese selection!

Great place to visit while you are in Istanbul! Good food,…read moredrinks and atmosphere, nice view! Awesome service as well!

Love food and drinks here. It's a good place to stop by having good food , enjoying tea and hookah.read more

I like the spice market that located in the prime area with a lot of walking distance attractions…read more This included the river cruise and seafood restaurants at the river, Suleymaiye mosque, grand bazaar and more. The spice market is not big but the surrounding market is a big extension to the market. The best and premium items in the bazaar. The surrounding market vendor gives you bargains with price on the outside. We got the turkey coffee on the outside market. Even the Turkish delight is cheaper at outside.

Attenzione al momento di pagare con carta di credito ci hanno ingannato, anziché pagare 2.200 lire…read moreturche hanno digitato 22.000 lire turche. purtroppo ci siamo accorti troppo tardi.

I loved this Spice Bazaar, inside it had a beautiful adorned ceiling that made us feel like being…read moreinside a mosque or an Arabic mansion. The bazaar itself was not as crowded as others, it was very well laid out and the store employees were not pushy at all. There are vividly colored spices displayed alongside jewel-like lokum (Turkish delight), providing eye candy for tourists and locals who make their way here every day. Stalls also sell caviar, dried herbs, honey, nuts and dried fruits as well as gold, jewelry and some clothing. Just a great colorful place to wander.....

The Spice Market (SM), in Istanbul Turkey is known to locals and tourists as having one of the best…read moreselections of spices in the world. In addition to spices they also offer several selections of sweets and other candies. Various ingredients make up a wide range of teas, which, are sold at the SM. Some tea mixtures are known to combat cold & flu like symptoms, while others are known to improve circulation and offer other health benefits. Many of the tea leafs are colorful while producing a pleasant aroma. Visitors are provided samples of teas and sweets which, were very flavorful. All purchases are vacuumed sealed for easy transportation back to your destination. The vendors are very welcoming and are eager to discuss the importance and value of tea consumption. Without question, you will be amazed at the abundance of teas and sweet treats, as well as, the size of the SM. I'd also recommend you indulge in a cup of traditional Turkish Tea at the SM while shopping. If you've never had it, it's definitely worth trying. Also impressive is seeing the method in which Turkish coffee is prepared using hot coals.

Love the cafeteria in a gourmet store. All kinds of items to purchase and you can walk in and see…read moreyour lunch and decide for yourself what looks good today.

This was my first food stop in Turkey! We decided to start the trip off with a quick, smaller…read moreTurkish breakfast and this place did not disappoint! They had a deli stile set up, where you ordered up front! They had a wide selection of breads, cheese, dips, everything! The mememen was incredible! I should have done a full Turkish breakfast here!

This is shop number 76 in the Spice Market, which is an exhilarating experience in itself. The…read moreshop's manager is Sabit, and he was very sweet to me and my wife when we were in Istanbul in early January. Ask him to show you his various blends of special teas. They are beautiful to sniff. We bought a package of delicious shelled pistachios which we devoured when we got back to NYC. They vacuum pack all goods for easy international travel. Suggest you have your hotel map out where to find the shop within the market. Enjoy!

Delicious. After travelling 16 days in Turkey I needed a burger, and what better place is there…read morethan this? While walking here through the super cool Taksim neighborhood, we passed the butcher shop that sells and showcases the meats that this restaurant serves. It was a cool opportunity to both see, and eat, the high quality meats that they have. Also, the fries were perfect, and unsalted. I added my own salt and pepper and these heavy pepper/salt grinders are the coolest!! The decor is clean and interesting, with some outdoor seating too. And free wi-fi. Really hip spot!

Food here is delicious but the portions are on the smaller side compared to most Turkish…read moreestablishments. We came here on our last night in Istanbul, after having ordered at tons of restaurants both in Turkey and Greece. At each establishment, my husband and I were able to share a mixed grill and be STUFFED. Not here! Kasabim is a bit pricier and with smaller portions than a lot of other local establishments, but it is also slightly more upscale. So, we left a little hungry but it was totally our own fault--to be fair our lovely server did mention that the portions were not large. The food itself was FAB, but if you're hungry don't expect typical Turkish doner or kebab portions. The vibe here is very relaxing, the service is superb, and I enjoyed the experience thoroughly. I would return if I were in the area again.