Vefa Bozacisi — Restaurant in Fatih

I first went to Vefa Bozacisi 12 years ago. Before leaving a review I always read the negative comments to see what I can relate to or what I can defend. Let me say this: There is a tradition to go to the kuruyemis shop across the way, like 3 steps, and take freshly roasted chickpeas to top the Boza. Somebody wrote even that they don't know what is so special. Well there is a reason that tradition stays. This place was founded by an Albanian immigrant. He worked very hard to adjust the recipe for Boza that was being sold in Istanbul. It was watered down apparently and not sweet enough or creamy. He figured out a way to make the fermented beverage sweet and creamy and refreshing even... I have to say the taste has changed. I really hope that whatever has happened will stop. In my mind I think perhaps the tourists prefer it sweeter like its become, but I dont know. On the other hand, I have always known this place to be a "try it" place- where ppl know they may not like it but have a real desire to try it due to it being such a unique flavor. The price is going up and up but I can't say that it is unjust. This place has always been good to the customers when it comes to cost. They have had the least amount of increase in cost time and time again. I have never left a review for a place already with SO MANY reviews. This is a good to place in a small little tour I give to my guests and that I bring groups I gather on social platforms to, along with the soda pop shop on the same road, the historical area all around it that include historical mosques (of course), and other small little wonders. It is always worth a visit inside in my opinion. I hope everyone working here gets the encouragement they need to be a little happier these...

Ok. It was also good for people who wants to see something about turkish and ottoman history. I must say the taste of this drink or puddinglike dessert was awful. But as we know everyones taste like is different (i hope its written in right sentences). If you like Biothings you will loveee it. Cause this drink is made out of fermented grains and many other corns.. Its also important to say that it has so much benefits for your health. Its high in iron,phosphor, vitamine A,B1,B2,E. So if you coming down with a cold this drink will be reaaallly good for you. But the taste will stay the same 😅.. turkish people do drink this often in winter.. so its kind of prevention. Also its good for your digestion.. so if you have some problems with your friends in your stomach you can also buy some glasses in different ml there. Its original and a famous place for Boza. In the end i can give you a recommendation what would make the taste of it a bit better.. on your way to this little pretty historical and often fully place you should buy "leblebi". Leblebi are roasted chickpeaks. It sounds worst than before but...

Boza is a delicious sweety-sour fermented beverage in which you can find both Turkish and Bulgarian cuisine. So, that text is not about the history of Boza... Do you wanna learn a tip about fantastic and secret eating place for your Boza? Well, first you should be the oldest Boza maker shop. Here we go, you are there, now. However, the places are quite crowded, people are everywhere around the shop especially weekend evening and nights. Please check the name "Recai Efendi Kütüphanesi". This is a cute and small historical library, dated back late 18th century. The front yard of the library has a desk. You can eat your boza while you are going back to the past through the lovely old Ottoman building, stancing in front of you. Ps. 1# Please do not pour some much cinnamon powder onto your Boza. They are generally already serving. Please ask, if they are not. Ps. 2# Also go to "Tarihi Vefa Kuruyemişçisi" (in front of the Vefa Bozacısı) and buy roasted chickpea powder (in Turkish 'Leblebi Tozu') and pour onto your boza, too. This is one of the traditional ettiquette of drinking...