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Is anyone in the Moda neighborhood of Kadıköy smelling burnt smoke?
I'm near moda and the air is so foggy all around here and it smells like something is burning, very strong. I wonder if it is only the area i am now or is there any fire happening? I cannot open m… more
Yeah, I'm in Moda too, near the waterfront. Smells like a pretty serious bonfire to me. Hope it's nothing serious. My eyes are watering a bit.
Affordable Istanbul Sweets
Looking for reasonably priced, good quality Turkish delights in Istanbul. Prices varied wildly (3500 TL, 1250 TL, 600 TL/kg) at three different shops – all tasted the same! Any recommendations?
Honestly, you're getting ripped off. Those prices are insane. Head to the Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı). You'll find tons of little shops selling lokum – some touristy, some not. Just wander around, compare prices (but don't be afraid to haggle a little!), and look for places that aren't super flashy. The smaller, less obvious places often have the best deals and the quality is usually just as good, if not better. You should easily find good lokum for way less than 600 TL/kg, probably closer to 200-300. Trust me, your wallet (and your taste buds) will thank you.
Wow, thanks! That's incredibly helpful. I completely overlooked the Spice Bazaar – I was focusing on the more obvious touristy spots. Haggling is definitely something I need to work on, I'm terrible at it! But 200-300 TL/kg sounds much more reasonable. I'll definitely check it out. Appreciate the tip!
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