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Shoe Repair/Shine on the Anatolian Side

Hello. I'm looking for a cobbler or shoe shiner on the Anatolian side of Istanbul who can clean and re-dye my nubuck and leather shoes/boots. I don't trust the random places in the malls. If you have… more

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I've had good luck getting nubuck and leather cleaned and dyed near the Kadıköy ferry terminal. There's a cluster of smaller, independent shoe repair shops there – look around a bit, you'll find someone who can handle it. They often do more than just simple repairs, so it's worth asking. Avoid the ones that look too flashy; usually the more humble places are better for this type of work.

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magdalenateubne… · · OP

That's great advice, thanks! I hadn't considered the Kadıköy ferry terminal area. I appreciate the tip about avoiding the flashy places – makes sense. I'll definitely check it out.

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myrta · #baklava

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?

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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.

Image myrta · · OP

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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