Cenk Sönmezsoy

"So there you have yet another reason to visit Turkey. My favorite Maras ice cream store is Mado. Clotted cream (kaymak), pistachio and caramel flavors are highly recommended."

Mike Young

"Judging by the number of locals and regional tourists inside, this classy ice cream parlor/confectionary is the place to stop for a taste of traditional Turkish sweets. We enjoyed a hearty scoop (also available in slices) of dense and slightly chewy goat’s milk ice cream."

Time Out Istanbul

"Mado’s Maraş-style ice cream, which originates from Turkey’s Kahramanmaraş region, is made, entirely from natural ingredients. The milk used to create this delicious treat is obtained from goats that are on a strict diet of thyme, wild liquorice and wild orchids. Salep (a creamy drink made from wild salep orchids) is also used to lend a unique taste to the ice cream."

Meral Cultu

"Mado is Turkey’s ubiquitous ice cream shop and one of my favorite places to eat. At any Mado you will encounter a myriad of ice cream flavors that you can eat in a cup or a cone. My favorite flavor combination is antep fıstıklı (pistachio) with kaymak (sweet cream)."

Nancy Chuang

"Mado takes the same secret ingredient from Maraş—salep, powdered orchid bulbs—and updates it for the sophisticated Istanbuli palate. Mado's mouthwatering flavors include dark raspberry, almond, cherry, mango, tiramisu, caramel and so much more. Mado's chocolate is especially divine, and normally I don't like chocolate ice cream; it rarely tastes like real chocolate to me. If you can resist, a little time at room temperature brings out the best in the ice cream's texture."

Anne Bitamor Abit

"When it comes to Turkish Ice Cream, Mado is an institution. It is a famous name you can find in almost every district of Istanbul."

Lisa Morrow

"You can find Mado cafes all over the country so there’s no need to travel as far Kahramanmahraş for a real Turkish ice cream."