Mehmet Sait’s Moda Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Located on the Marmara Sea coast on the Asian Side of town, the Kadıköy district and its Moda neighborhood are known as a relaxed, free and friendly part of Istanbul - a gathering place for artists, musicians, and coffee lovers. Here you will find a large Seaside (Mode Sahil) where people love to go for runs and spend the evening listing to live music. The Bar Street (Barlar Sokağı) is known for its large selection of bars and energy at all hours of the day and night. The Antique Street (Antik Sokak) is full of treasures, from beautiful decorative pieces to vintage records. Throughout the entire Moda neighborhood there are restaurants of every cuisine, cafes and coffeeshops - friendly to remote workers and digital nomads.
122 locals recommend
Moda
Located on the Marmara Sea coast on the Asian Side of town, the Kadıköy district and its Moda neighborhood are known as a relaxed, free and friendly part of Istanbul - a gathering place for artists, musicians, and coffee lovers. Here you will find a large Seaside (Mode Sahil) where people love to go for runs and spend the evening listing to live music. The Bar Street (Barlar Sokağı) is known for its large selection of bars and energy at all hours of the day and night. The Antique Street (Antik Sokak) is full of treasures, from beautiful decorative pieces to vintage records. Throughout the entire Moda neighborhood there are restaurants of every cuisine, cafes and coffeeshops - friendly to remote workers and digital nomads.
Food
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER : Yesterday (Dün) is a great spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner (mid range price point) - with a daily changing menu of homemade specialties.
11 locals recommend
Yesterday Cafe
No:60 Lütfü Bey Sk.BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER : Yesterday (Dün) is a great spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner (mid range price point) - with a daily changing menu of homemade specialties.
Artisan Craft
No 42 Ağabey SokakPIZZA : Artisan Craft is a great spot for pizza (mid-range price point).
LOCAL CUISINE : Çiya Sofrası is a famous place for Turkish cuisine (mid-range price point) in the traditional homemade style.
187 locals recommend
Çiya Sofrası
Güneşli Bahçe SokağıLOCAL CUISINE : Çiya Sofrası is a famous place for Turkish cuisine (mid-range price point) in the traditional homemade style.
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH : Boden is a peaceful spot for brunch (mid range price point) near a seaside park, with a lovely menu selection at all hours of the day.
7 locals recommend
Boden
No:4/A İhlas SokakBREAKFAST & BRUNCH : Boden is a peaceful spot for brunch (mid range price point) near a seaside park, with a lovely menu selection at all hours of the day.
BREAKFAST : Naga Putrika is a favorite place for traditional Turkish breakfast (higher price point) with many local and regional specialties
10 locals recommend
Naga Putrika
161/A Moda Cd.BREAKFAST : Naga Putrika is a favorite place for traditional Turkish breakfast (higher price point) with many local and regional specialties
SUSHI : Ororo Sushi Bar is a local favorite for sushi (high price point) and other Asian fares.
11 locals recommend
orōro Sushi Bar | Moda
17 Fırıldak Sk.SUSHI : Ororo Sushi Bar is a local favorite for sushi (high price point) and other Asian fares.
LEBANESE : Tahin is a good spot for Lebanese food (mid-price point) and Mediterranean dishes.
7 locals recommend
Tahin
No:2/A Dalga Sk.LEBANESE : Tahin is a good spot for Lebanese food (mid-price point) and Mediterranean dishes.
LUNCH & DINNER : 700 Gram is a nice spot for lunch and dinner (mid-price point) and baked items.
16 locals recommend
700 GRAM
LUNCH & DINNER : 700 Gram is a nice spot for lunch and dinner (mid-price point) and baked items.
BAKERY : Naan Bakeshop is a great spot for baked items, sourdough bread and homemade treats.
20 locals recommend
Naan Bakeshop
No:113 Moda Cd.BAKERY : Naan Bakeshop is a great spot for baked items, sourdough bread and homemade treats.
Coffee
COFFEE & BREAKFAST : Kronotrop is a favorite spot for great coffee, friendly to digital nomads and remote workers, and also has a good selection of breakfast items.
19 locals recommend
Kronotrop Moda
No:14 Dr. Esat Işık Cd.COFFEE & BREAKFAST : Kronotrop is a favorite spot for great coffee, friendly to digital nomads and remote workers, and also has a good selection of breakfast items.
COFFEE : Story Coffee is a beloved spot for coffee and a gathering point for foreigners, remote workers and digital nomads.
Story Coffee & Food
No:22 Dalga Sk.COFFEE : Story Coffee is a beloved spot for coffee and a gathering point for foreigners, remote workers and digital nomads.
Wine
WINE & DINNER : Viktor Levi Şarap Evi (Wine House) is a beloved spot for wine with a nice (higher price point) dinner menu.
67 locals recommend
Viktor Levi Şarap Evi
No:4 Damacı Sk.WINE & DINNER : Viktor Levi Şarap Evi (Wine House) is a beloved spot for wine with a nice (higher price point) dinner menu.
WINE & DINNER : Aida is a lovely spot for wine with a nice (higher price point) Italian menu, as well as live piano music most evenings.
23 locals recommend
Aida - vino e cucina
No:10 Ressam Şeref Akdik SokağıWINE & DINNER : Aida is a lovely spot for wine with a nice (higher price point) Italian menu, as well as live piano music most evenings.
Outdoor
SEASIDE : Moda Sahil Yolu (Seaside Path) is a great place for sitting and relaxing, listening to live music, socializing with locals, running, playing basketball and exercising.
8 locals recommend
Moda Sahil Yolu
Moda Sahil YoluSEASIDE : Moda Sahil Yolu (Seaside Path) is a great place for sitting and relaxing, listening to live music, socializing with locals, running, playing basketball and exercising.
PARK : Yoğurtçu Parkı (Park) is a small seaside park with tennis courts near a seaside walkway.
21 locals recommend
Yoğurtçu Parkı
Yoğurtçu ParkıPARK : Yoğurtçu Parkı (Park) is a small seaside park with tennis courts near a seaside walkway.
Bar
BAR : BİNA is a unique bar on Moda's famed Bar Street, with an open garden in the back.
62 locals recommend
BİNA
26 Kadife Sk.BAR : BİNA is a unique bar on Moda's famed Bar Street, with an open garden in the back.
Shopping
BOOKS : Imge Sahaf is a special place to find old books, maps, postcards, sheet music and other nostalgic and antique items.
Imge Sahaf
41/A Güneşli Bahçe SokağıBOOKS : Imge Sahaf is a special place to find old books, maps, postcards, sheet music and other nostalgic and antique items.
CarrefourSA
GROCERIES : CarrefourSA is a nearby grocery store.
Moda Zirhlioglu Pharmacy
No:193 Moda CaddesiPHARMACY : Moda Zirhlioglu Pharmacy is a nearby pharmacy.
COSMETICS : Gratis ia a nearby general store with a selection of cosmetic and body care products.
Gratis
No:140/A Moda CaddesiCOSMETICS : Gratis ia a nearby general store with a selection of cosmetic and body care products.
VEGAN MARKET : Vegan Bakkal is a local market with vegan food, body care and home care selections.
Vegan Bakkal
No:38/C Bademaltı SokakVEGAN MARKET : Vegan Bakkal is a local market with vegan food, body care and home care selections.