Experience the first Tasting Cinema in Turkey located on the historic Balat coastline.
Watch an engaging film inspired by Archestratus, the ancient gourmet poet.
Taste nine iconic Istanbul flavors simultaneously with the movie scenes.
Enjoy legendary local brands like Vefa Bozacisi and Mehmet Efendi under one roof.
Discover the deep history and mastery behind the culinary memory of the city.
Entrance to the exclusive Istanbul Tatlari Tasting Cinema experience
A curated shared tasting tray featuring nine legendary local treats and drinks
A multisensory audio-visual journey explaining the history of each flavor
Exclusive 15% discount on cafeteria purchases.
Istanbul Tatlari Tasting Cinema
Visit the historic Balat coastline and experience the first Tasting Cinema in Turkey. The Istanbul Tatlari Tasting Cinema brings the most deeply-rooted culinary brands of the city together under one roof. You can easily discover the sensory memory of Istanbul without traveling all over the city to find these historic flavors.
This multisensory journey perfectly combines history, cinema, and gastronomy in a specially designed salon. You will watch a fascinating film inspired by the ancient gourmet poet Archestratus. During your tasting session, you are served a curated tray featuring nine legendary local treats. You will taste famous items like Vefa boza, Haci Bekir Turkish delight, and Mehmet Efendi Turkish coffee exactly as their historical stories appear on the screen.
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Istanbul Tatlari is beautifully located on the historic Balat coastline. Getting there is very easy using public transportation. The venue sits right along the famous Golden Horn.
The most convenient way to arrive is by taking the T5 Tram Line. You can easily board this tram at the Eminonu station. You will ride the tram to the Balat station. The tasting cinema is just a very short walk from this stop.
You can also take a scenic ferry ride to the venue. The Golden Horn ferry line stops directly at the Balat Pier. If you prefer, there are also many public buses that run constantly from Eminonu to Balat along the coastal road.
What is the Tasting Cinema?
The Tasting Cinema is a completely new concept in Turkey. You sit in a comfortable room to watch an engaging movie. The film tells the story of Archestratus. He was the first gourmet poet in history. As you watch, you learn about the deep culinary culture of the city.
A Multisensory Experience
This is not just a visual activity. You will actually taste the food exactly as you see it on the screen. The staff serves a special tray with nine historical treats. You will enjoy items like traditional Vefa boza and Kanlica yogurt. You will also taste famous Mehmet Efendi Turkish coffee and Asri pickles.
Historic Brands Under One Roof
Finding all these old brands usually takes days of walking. Istanbul Tatlari brings them all together in the Balat neighborhood. You can taste the famous Haci Bekir Turkish delight and Sariyer milk puddings in one single place. This saves you valuable time during your vacation. Your entrance is included completely free with your Istanbul Tourist Pass®. And not to forget, Pass holders also enjoy a 15% discount on their cafeteria purchases.
The Venue in Balat
The main building is very large and welcoming. It features three separate cinema rooms for the scheduled tasting sessions. After your movie finishes, you can relax in the cafe area. There is also a dedicated shop inside the building. You can buy your favorite high-quality treats there to take home with you.
The Tasting Cinema runs in specific scheduled sessions throughout the day.
You must make a reservation in advance through your pass panel to secure your seat in the cinema room.
We kindly ask you to arrive at the Balat venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session begins.
The curated tasting tray includes nine different traditional treats and drinks. Extra foods & drinks are not included.
You can purchase your favorite historic treats from the venue's dedicated shop after your cinematic journey finishes.
It is a unique gastronomy experience located in the Balat neighborhood. You sit in a comfortable room and watch a film about the food history of the city. As you watch the movie, you get to taste nine legendary local flavors at the exact same time.
Yes for Prime Pass holders. Your entrance to the cinema and the curated tasting tray are included completely free with your pass. You just need to make a simple reservation in advance through your pass panel to secure your seat.
You will taste nine iconic treats from the most famous local brands. The menu includes Vefa boza, Haci Bekir Turkish delight, Mehmet Efendi Turkish coffee, Kanlica yogurt, and Asri pickles.
The venue is beautifully located right on the historic Balat coastline along the Golden Horn. It is very easy to reach using the T5 Tram Line, public buses, or the Golden Horn ferry.
Yes, absolutely. The main building features a dedicated store area. After your cinematic journey finishes, you can purchase your favorite high quality treats to take home with you.
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