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5 Best Meze Shops in Istanbul

5 Best Meze Shops in Istanbul
19 June 2022
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Meze is a food group in the Eastern Mediterranean and especially in Turkish cuisine. It is usually served cold. It is an appetizer that is often served with a drink before the main course and is also an indispensable element of locksmith tables.

Let's talk a little bit about what these delicious foods are and where we can eat the most delicious ones in Istanbul.

Barba Vasilis, Golden Horn

"A small tavern serving on the ground floor of the historical Troya Boutique Hotel, on the shores of Balat overlooking the Golden Horn. It came to life in 2013 as a place in the spirit of time and place in historical Balat, in a neighborhood where people from many different ethnic backgrounds once lived together." When the appetizers meet with a glass of drink, you lose track of time. Amazing flavors against the wonderful view of the Golden Horn; especially when you eat sahanaki, you will add pleasure to your pleasure.

Address Abdülezelpaşa Cad. No: 97 Fener- Fatih

Antiochia - Beyoglu, Asmalimescit

A delicious place where you can enjoy the flavors of the legendary Antakya cuisine without ever going there. At Antiochia, you can try the must-have appetizers of the region such as hummus, zahter and babaganoush. Make sure you go for the appetizers that will become your indispensable appetizers.

Address Asmalimescit Mah. General Yazgan Sokak No:3 Beyoglu Istanbul

Joint Meze, Kurtulus

In this place, whose reputation for the freshness and variety of its appetizers has long exceeded the borders of Kurtuluş, you can find everything from potato salad with mustard to lentil meatballs, from tabouli to roasted eggplant salad, haydari, artichoke hearts, fava, babaganoush, red mullet stew, Cretan pate, and even rock cod, which is not available everywhere, mussel stuffed pilaf, mackerel çiroz, shrimp cold cuts, and lakerda. While the intimacy of the place makes your time enjoyable, you can take your appetizers and eat your delicious appetizers at home with plenty of conversation.

Address: Bozkurt, Baysungur Street, No:95, Sisli

Akin Balik, Karakoy

A lovely garden place reminiscent of the old times of Istanbul. Akın Balık, which is a regular with its appetizers, also serves to houses. There are also vegan and vegetarian appetizers. Be sure to try the basil Cretan pate at this charming place where you will have a good time with your appetizers and good friends in the unique view of the Golden Horn.

Address: Azapkapi, Fermeneciler Cd. No:40/A, 34420 Beyoglu

Sahrap Pera, Beyoglu

Opened by Hürriyet writer Sahrap Soysal, it has become the most popular place in Pera. Those who try the Aegean herb hash browns, meaty chard wraps and sea bass with beet chips become addicted. At Sahrap Pera, not only the appetizers, but also the meals and desserts are spectacular.

Address: Asmalı Mescit Mahallesi, No: 13 (below Collage Hotel), General Yazgan Sokak, 34420 Beyoğlu

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