Kosher Dining & Jewish Cuisine in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul's small but active Jewish community maintains several kosher eateries. Try boyoz (Sephardic pastries originally from Izmir), Ottoman-Jewish stuffed vegetables, and traditional Ladino recipes preserved since the 1492 expulsion from Spain. The restaurants near the Neve Shalom synagogue in Beyoğlu serve these dishes alongside Turkish classics. Most require reservations and operate limited hours — check with the community beforehand.
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