Eat baklava in Istanbul

Indulge in layers of paper-thin phyllo pastry soaked in honey syrup and filled with pistachios or walnuts at a traditional Turkish pastane. Istanbul's baklava is distinctly different from Greek versions - less sweet, more delicate, and often served with thick Turkish tea. Visit the Grand Bazaar area or cross to the Asian side for family-run shops that have perfected their recipes over generations.