Last updated on December 20, 2023.

You can find waffles all over Istanbul, but my personal favorite is Kemal Usta. One of the best things to do in the city is sit with friends and have a waffle. I prefer the original branch of Kemal Usta in the Moda district of Kadıköy.

Kemal Usta in Moda
Kemal Usta in Moda

 

Ordering Your Waffle

Walk into one of the shops and an attendant will pour the batter into the waffle iron to make a fresh waffle for you. When it’s finished, you can choose from several different types of chocolate (çikolata) spreads such as banana (muzlu), hazelnut (fındıklı), milk (sütlü), pistachio (fıstıklı), almond (bademli), bitter, white (beyaz), and raspberry (frambuazlı), or a simple caramel (karamel). You can choose two of them, one for each half of the waffle.

Next comes the fruit. You can choose from an array of fresh banana (muz), kiwi (kivi), cherry (kiraz), pineapple (ananas), strawberry (çilek), blackberry (böğürtlen), and raspberry (frambuaz), among others. Your choice of fruit is pretty much unlimited. I usually go with banana, kiwi, and strawberry.

Lastly, you can sprinkle one or many different toppings on your waffle creation. Choose from coconut, marzipan, walnuts (ceviz), pistachios (fıstık), hazelnuts (fındık), sprinkles, chocolate chips, gummy bears, and many many more!

Kemal Usta Waffle in Moda, Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey
My creation at Kemal Usta

 

Enjoy!

When your waffle is done, it will be handed to you wrapped up in paper and eaten like a messy sandwich, or on a plate and eaten with a knife and fork. It’s a delicious treat that can make anyone happy. Enjoy!

Martin getting ready to dig into his waffle at Kemal Usta Waffle in Moda, Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey
Martin getting ready to dig into his waffle

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