Salloura Oğlu

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Transplanted from Aleppo to İstanbul in 2014, this 150-year-old institution is known for speciality sweet cheese desserts such as kadayıf and peynirli künefe and also makes delectable baklava. It's hugely popular with the many Syrian refugees in the city, but has also built a loyal following among locals. Two branches have opened in this neighbourhood; both are well worth the tram trip.


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