Tasting Notes
This Hafız Mustafa branch is at Hamidiye Caddesi 20 C in the Hobyar quarter of Eminönü. The price list in this page's menu is the Sirkeci branch's, and prices at this branch may differ.
Baklava, kadayıf and special plates
Baklava runs from carrot-slice and square baklava to Padişah baklava, with pistachio or walnut. Kadayıf comes plain, as burma kadayıf and as palace kadayıf, and the special plates (Yeniçeri, Sultan, Saray, Paşa, Divan and Hünkâr) combine several sweets.
Puddings, cakes and Turkish delight
The milk puddings include a pistachio one, supangle, profiterole and seasonal quince or pumpkin versions, and there are trileçe, cakes by the slice and whole cakes. Turkish delight comes double-roasted with pistachio and in flavours such as pomegranate and orange. Breakfast is limited to a plate, honey and kaymak, and börek.
“Start with a slice of baklava or a pudding with Turkish coffee; for a group, one of the special plates is a practical way to taste several sweets.”
LR Kitchen — field note