by Sylvia Kouvali

The neighorhood’s best bakery is across the street from Rodeo. They make good lahmacun, something between an unrolled pita and a thin-crust pizza. The pides, pizza-like baked breads, are also excellent. Lüleci Hendek Cd. No. 14, 90/(0) 212-249-8272

As told to Lawrence Osborne. This appeared in the May/June 2012 issue. Photo by Metin Oner. See all of Sylvia Kouvali’s favorite places in Istanbul.