Hoca Paşa Pidecisi
Hocapaşa Pidecisi
A historic pide shop in Sirkeci opened in 1964, serving Black Sea-style thin-crust pide baked in a stone oven, making it a budget-friendly lunch option in the Old City.
A specialized pide shop opened in Sirkeci in 1964, serving Black Sea-style pide: thin crust, generous toppings, and freshly baked in a stone oven. Popular choices include minced meat pide (kıymalı pide) and cheese pide, while the braised beef pide (kavurmalı pide) also receives high praise. The shop is small and can get crowded during the weekday lunch rush from 12:00 to 14:00, so off-peak visits are recommended. Exact prices are not provided by sources, but it is known as a budget-friendly eatery in the Old City. Located on the small Hoca Paşa Street, very close to Sirkeci, making it convenient for a meal while touring Old City attractions.
Opening hours
Approx. 12:00 to evening (closing times vary from 18:30 to 21:00 across sources; visiting at lunchtime is recommended)
Nearby sights
- Gülhane Park
- Spice Bazaar
- Basilica Cistern
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Galata Bridge & Eminönü
- Hagia Irene
- Hagia Sophia
- Hippodrome of Constantinople