Topcu Caddesi, Talimhane

Talimhane. Purpose-built security hut with content obscured by tinted window.

This type of kiosk is becoming more popular in the hotel district of Talimhane, where can be found hostelries and restaurants catering to each of the main Southeast Asian nations and an almost acceptable approximation of their local cuisines. Almost.

After the riots

Thanks to Christie Quirk for the before picture and Jonathan Lewis for the after picture.