This bazaar was recommended to us since we wanted to check out something not so touristy. So we…read moreventured to the Asian side to check this out. The bazaar was ALL locals... as in we had trouble communicating with sellers because they could not speak English. Knowing Arabic did come in handy in a couple of cases. I would not recommend that visitors take the time to come here. The Egyptian/Spice Bazaar in Eminonu had many of the same products for less. The fruit stands were nice... but you can find those all over Istanbul. It was nice to spend half a day completely surrounded by locals and get a more authentic idea of how this city works... however, there are probably better ways to do that than to come here.

Fantastic place! Great food, relaxed atmosphere, very kind and welcoming people! Very recommendedread more

balya is a nice little shop combining an organic health food store with a café. you can find…read morebreakfast, some small meals and assorted desserts & coffee here. i like the organic touch of this tiny place. plus that it's not too touristy yet. if you would like to check out their menu you can take a look at it here: http://balyaorganic.com/cafe.aspx to be supported!

Nice big grocery store with wine, laundry detergent, lots of snacks, fresh bread, good produce, cat…read morefood and cat treats, chocolate galore, and some souvenirs. Right near the Agora Life Hotel and just far enough away from where tourists go that there is no aggressive hassle here. For the most part only locals shop here. Good prices, and they sell right up to the very minute of closing if you get in the door.

Went on wild goose chase looking for Wine Store, have found multiple that have closed, and was…read morewalking back to our hotel, and saw Greens, and just took a chance and asked if they sold wine. Not only do they sell Turkish wine, but they also sell liquor. We didn't buy any groceries, but it also looks like a well stocked vegetable and fruit section, as well as cheeses.

Excellent selection of products at reasonable prices. The owner speaks excellent English. Well…read moreworth a visit if you are staying in Sultanamet.

Delicious saffron milk cake! We were here to try just the milk cake but were offered many turkish…read moredelights to try to we try it as well and brought some home! The milk cake with saffron is very yummy, it does have strong saffron taste so if you are not into saffron that much, should not get it! It is not too sweet and would make the perfect desserts! We got some nuts covered in chocolate to bring home as well! I would deff. recommend this place since the aesthetic and the way the pakaging goes was perfect in every way and service was quick and friendly! Ambiance can also be romantic!

Omg the experience was one of kind filled with dessert heaven. I felt like I was transferred into…read moreOttoman Empire with the hospitality and everything