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Saray Muhallebicisi - Istanbul
Saray Muhallebicisi
by H-TownJourneyman
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Saray: Turkish Desserts
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  • backpackerbaby
  • By backpackerbaby on January 10, 2004
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  • On the left: asure, on the right: kazanbidi - Istanbul
    On the left: asure, on the
    right: kazanbidi
    by backpackerbaby
    Different types of rice pudding and other desserts are placed in the display window saying, 'Come and take me!' to all the people passing the shop on the busy main street.

    Not kidding, you'll totally agree with the above description if you pass by.

    Apart from serving desserts, Saray also serves cooked food like kebap and soup.

    I've visited Saray twice during my three days in istanbul. The first time I tried asure (Noah's Ark pudding made of over 40 ingredients) and kazandibi (caramelized pudding) while the second time I tried a baked rice pudding and a cherry rice pudding. They were sooooo delicious!!!

    Price per dessert: around 2 Million Turkish Lira

    I liked Saray's baked rice pudding (fIrIn sutlac) and cherry rice pudding the most. The sweetness was just right!

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: istiklal Caddesi 102
  • Directions: Opposite to the cinema 'Alkazar Sinema'
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    Saray: Delicious Turkish Pastries & Desserts
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  • H-TownJourneyman
  • By H-TownJourneyman on February 9, 2007
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  • Saray Muhallebicisi - Istanbul
    Saray Muhallebicisi
    by H-TownJourneyman
    If you are looking for delicious Turkish desserts while Istanbul, this is one of the best places to go! Saray Muhallebicisi, which translated means "Rosewater Pudding Palace", is named after a popular treat enjoyed during Ottoman times. They have been in business since 1935, and now have several locations within Istanbul. Saray does in fact have a great, and quite extensive menu, including an excellent kofte meatball dish. But what they are renowned for are their pastries, and they are indeed mouthwatering! Ekmek Kadayifi, Tulumba, and of course, Baklava are some of their specialties, and my favorites. All of them are very sweet, with syrup poured on top - just enough sugar to give you a rush before you leave! :) Saray is definately a must for any person with a sweet-tooth!

  • Theme: Dessert
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Tesvikiye Caddesi No. 105
  • Phone: +90 212 236 16 17
  • Directions: Located in Nisantasi, across from the Tesvikiye Mosque. Several other locations in Istanbul
  • Website: http://www.saraymuhallebicisi.com/
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    Saray: Desserts a speciality.
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  • Tdiver
  • Updated By Tdiver on March 11, 2007
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  • Saray muhallebicisi,Bagdat caddesi. - Istanbul
    Saray muhallebicisi,Bagdat
    caddesi.
    by Tdiver
    Mainly known for its desserts,Saray Muhallebicisi founded in 1935 also does a cheap breakfast and some good local dinners.
    My wife and i visited the recently opened branch in Catalcesme(Bostanci) one of 11,this one on the Asian side.
    Get there early as its busy even on a cool wet Sunday.
    Click on Urunler on their web site and look at what's on offer,on the menu.
    Breakfast plate was only 6.25 Ytl.
    Most desserts are about 4 Ytl.

    So much is good you can't just pick 1.

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  • Theme: Dessert
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Bagdat caddesi No:486,Catalcesme,Bostanci,Istanbul
  • Phone: +90 (0)216 445 34 34
  • Directions: From Bostanci head towards the city centre,along Bagdat caddesi and it's 500m along on the left.
  • Website: www.saraymuhallebicisi.com
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    Saray: Various desserts with milk
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  • muratkorman
  • Updated By muratkorman on August 17, 2007
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  • Kaymakli ekmek kadayifi - Istanbul
    Kaymakli ekmek kadayifi
    by muratkorman, 1 more photos
    Saray has proven its success in desserts with years of experience. The specialties are based on milk with different ingredients added. They also serve other types of desserts as well as some dishes. Some examples for dessert addicts : "Tavukgogsu" is the type which contains some chicken breast inside and it is served with cinnemon topping. "Krem Sokola" is the pudding with chocolate served with cocnut and pistacchio topping. "Kazandibi" is prepared from the remaining pudding in bottom part of the tanks where they boil, the top is burnt and makes it more delicious. "Keskul" contains almond inside and served with cocnut and pistacchio topping. You can also ask an additional ice cream topping over the pudding which will make it irresistable.

    Keskul with ice cream

  • Theme: Dessert
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Directions: Many branches around Istanbul. Most famous are on Kadikoy Bahariye caddesi and Taksim Istiklal caddesi.
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    Saray: yummee!!
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  • iaint
  • By iaint on July 31, 2007
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  • go on, get in there... - Istanbul
    go on, get in there...
    by iaint
    Specialist in Turkish deserts - baklava etc. Has to be seen to be believed, but make sure you go in and try!
    Its an institution.
    Open all hours.
    Has limited menu of other stuff - kebaps, kofte etc

    Baklava - just mouthwatering...

  • Theme: Dessert
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: istiklal Caddesi 102
  • Directions: Opposite to the cinema 'Alkazar Sinema'
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    Saray: Dont miss the kebab
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  • benazer
  • By benazer on August 3, 2006
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  • Saray - Istanbul
    by benazer
    They do it best here.
    More details later...

    Shish kebab

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Address: istiklal Caddesi 102
  • Directions: Opposite to the cinema 'Alkazar Sinema'
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    Saray: The Turkish tea,hmmmmm
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  • benazer
  • Updated By benazer on August 2, 2006
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  • Earlier this morning had some breakfast here,very enjoyable,i sat outside to drink my tea ,and watched people pass on their way to work or their offices,enjoyed my tea with a Turkish cigarette..
    As i dont have any pictures yet i am just writing some of my istanbul staf here,later back in london i will edit all this and add my pictures..

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  • Theme: Breakfast
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Address: istiklal Caddesi 102
  • Directions: Opposite to the cinema 'Alkazar Sinema'
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    Saray: Saray
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  • freezer61
  • By freezer61 on April 3, 2005
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  • excellent local food. a must for any traveller to try.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Address: istiklal Caddesi 102
  • Phone: 212 534 13 84
  • Directions: Opposite to the cinema 'Alkazar Sinema'
  • Website: www.cevdetsunayhotel.com
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    Saray: Pastry anyone?
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  • mariocibelli
  • By mariocibelli on December 22, 2003
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  • Saray - Istanbul
    by mariocibelli
    Saray (with several locations in Istanbul) serves up great meals but most importantly lovely pastries, sinfully swimming in syrup! Nice place to take a break. They also accept credit cards. In addition they do take away.

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  • Theme: Dessert
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Istliklal Cadessi - between Tunel and Taksim
  • Directions: Several locations in Istanbul.
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