Meşhur Hisarönü Şambalicisi 1942'den Beri

Fantastic - this had to be one of the best ice-creams that we had in Turkey. The Staff were very friendly and courteous; the service was first rate; and the ice creams were so fresh and delicious! And the prices were very good. Probably the best 'value for money' that we had whilst in Turkey. Well done!!

Meşhur Hisarönü Şambalicisi 1942’den Beri is one of those places that completely lives up to its reputation. The şambali is absolutely delicious — soft, rich, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. You can taste the tradition and quality in every bite. A special thanks to Mustafa, who made the experience even better with his warm hospitality and friendly attitude. He was attentive, kind, and made us feel truly welcome. It’s the perfect stop while exploring Kemeraltı — a taste of İzmir’s history and genuine kindness all in one place!

Tasted stale and top part was very tough. Kaymak was the only saving grace. Not worth the hype at all

Sambali is a traditional dessert in Izmir, it is quite sweet with a texture coming from semolina. Recent addition of clotted cream balances the sweetness of the dessert. This was a good sample though the edges were a bit tougher than I’d expect.

Very fresh and delicious! Every time I visit the neighborhood I go there for Sambali👏🏻

I had the pleasure of visiting Meşhur Hisarönü Şambalicisi, and it was an unforgettable experience! The şambali here is absolutely amazing – perfectly balanced in sweetness and with a delightful texture that melts in your mouth. The flavors are authentic and truly a treat for the taste buds. The staff was incredibly nice and welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable. If you're in Izmir and love traditional desserts, this is a must-visit spot. Highly recommended!

First time i tried this sweet. Highly recommended. Really delicious, soft in the middle but crunchy outside. Sweet and with a bit of a nutty flavor. On top, kaymak! Price is allright too, 5TL not bad.

İzmir’s famous street dessert Şambali ”Shumbalee”. Made of semolina, peanuts and syrup. Not too sweet crunchy outside, soft inside good slider after having your lunch next door Söğüsçü. I was born and raised in Izmir. I had this dessert many times before, yet this one is the best. I highly recommend you to try it just like in the video. With cream and cinnamon.

If Anthony Bourdain came to Izmir this would definitely be a part of his tour. Truly unique dessert indigenous to Izmir. This thing is like a half dozen Krispie Crete donuts squeezed into the size of 3 inch long cigar. Holy smokes it is the real Turkish delight ;-)