Sakura Cafe Istanbul

Japan in Moda

Yucel from Istanbul

"Sakura Cafe in Istanbul's Moda is a small and cozy cafe that's very quiet compared to the rest of the busy neighborhood. They have great coffee and cakes"

Sakura Cafe is one of my new discoveries around the Moda neighbourhood. The name of the cafe comes from a kind of flower – Sakura means "cherry blossom" in Japan.

This small and cozy cafe is situated at the corner of a quiet street. Moda is a very popular neighbourhood, so it's hard to find this kind of spacious cafe away from the crowds. For this reason, Sakura has entered my list for my weekend trips.

What's more, I'm a little bit obsessed with good coffee. I tried their freshly brewed filter coffee, and it was so tasty... I also had a piece of homemade cake. It went great with my coffee.

They have a few tables outside, so it is a good choice for sunny days. But also their inner atmosphere is so inspiring... They have a wonderful sakura tree and drawings of flowers on their wall. It offers great views for capturing.

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Istanbul Spotter Yucel

About me I'm an engineer. I've been living in Istanbul since I was born. I love to travel around like a local as often as possible. Grabbing a beer while listening to good live music is priceless for me. I also love photography. Taking unique pictures, trying local tastes and meeting new people to share experiences are my aim. I'm trying to learn as much as possible from people around the world. Because we are different and that's what makes us rich. Why Istanbul This city is addictive. Despite all the negative comments, Istanbul is unique. After travelling in a ...

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