Turkish Delights, or lokum in Turkish, is a confection made from sugar and starch. For those with sweet tooth like SP, it is the perfect snack.
The search for the perfect Turkish Delights has always been on our to-do list. During our trip, it has become our daily ritual and we tried to have as many Turkish Delights from as many shops as possible.
One day, we walked down the streets and bought a small bag of Turkish Delights, just as we've finished these sweets, we walked past a shop which looked old (the sign says 'since 1777') and authentic. So we went in and had a look. The shop assistant offered us samples and once we've tried it, there was no going back!
Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir Confectioners' Turkish Delights was not too sweet, not too gluey or sticky, not too hard and not too soft. Despite having just finished a bag of Turkish Delights, we bought some more! :)
We later found out that Haci Bekir used to be the "Chief Confectioner" to the Ottoman Court and since 1777, the confectionery shop has been passed down through the family. It is now in the fifth generation.
The shop also does other confectionaries like chocolate, hard candies, dragee, halva and demirhindi. Next time you are in town, you should check them out!
The search for the perfect Turkish Delights has always been on our to-do list. During our trip, it has become our daily ritual and we tried to have as many Turkish Delights from as many shops as possible.
One day, we walked down the streets and bought a small bag of Turkish Delights, just as we've finished these sweets, we walked past a shop which looked old (the sign says 'since 1777') and authentic. So we went in and had a look. The shop assistant offered us samples and once we've tried it, there was no going back!
Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir Confectioners' Turkish Delights was not too sweet, not too gluey or sticky, not too hard and not too soft. Despite having just finished a bag of Turkish Delights, we bought some more! :)
We later found out that Haci Bekir used to be the "Chief Confectioner" to the Ottoman Court and since 1777, the confectionery shop has been passed down through the family. It is now in the fifth generation.
The shop also does other confectionaries like chocolate, hard candies, dragee, halva and demirhindi. Next time you are in town, you should check them out!
For more information:
http://www.hacibekir.com.tr/
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