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    Asmalimescit Dürümcüsü

    4.6 (32 reviews)
    ModerateFast Food, Turkish, Wraps
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Adana kebab durum
    Ash C.

    Come here for the durums (turkish kebab wraps) or the kebab platter themselves. They also have homemade ayran (yogurt drink) which is very popular with the locals. Appetizers vary from hummus, baba ghanoush to a few others served with very thin flatbread. I opted for the Adana spicy kabob wrap both times and it was delicious each time. Very hard to go wrong with this house speciality. The ayran was light and refreshing as well. This place makes for an affordable and delicious meal.

    Antakya Kebab with Begendi
    David K.

    The two things at Asmalı Mescit Dürümcü that made it stand out from any other kebab restaurant in Istanbul were the mezzes and the flatbreads, which were soaked in meat juices! But first things first--their selection of appetizers included eight different dips and salads including hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara, roasted red peppers with walnuts and pomegranate syrup, tabbouleh, yogurt with eggplant, yogurt with herbs, and green olives with thyme. Of all the dips, my favorite was the hummus, which was smooth, creamy, and had a nice flavor from the tahini and cumin. The mezzes came with a basket of chewy flatbreads, which had been soaked in red meat juices and grilled, making them all the more delicious! For our kebabs, we selected the Antakya Kebab (made of ground meat) served over Begendi, a smoky, unctuous, creamy eggplant purée. As tasty as the kebabs were, the Begendi was even more of a highlight and one of my favorite parts of the meal! After our plates were cleared, we were brought a complimentary Turkish tea and sweetened preserved fruit topped with tahini and crushed walnuts for dessert. This kebab shop definitely goes a step beyond!

    Four-appetizers
    Barbara A.

    Well what a delightful dinner. Just delicious. Service was outstanding. It was obviously very popular with the locals, so we were sure we had made a great choice. And bonus: it wasn't smoky!

    Firat I.

    Delicious Durum (turkish wraps) blended with a great decoration and service, this small shop is a must try in Tunel area.

    Grilled meat, salad, and wrap.

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    Excellent food, very friendly people. We had the meat durum and its fresh and delicious. Very clean!

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    Appetizers vary from hummus, baba ghanoush to a few others served with very thin flatbread.

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    Balıkçı Emin Usta - The fish sandwich in a wrap - fantastic!

    Balıkçı Emin Usta

    4.5(4 reviews)
    0.7 kmArap Cami, Arap Cami Mh.

    When you're walking around the water in Istanbul, you will be inundated with fish sandwich stalls…read more But which one to go to? It can seem so difficult to choose. Our suggestion? Navigate over the bridge (past the fish stands on the boats), past the fish market where the path then begins to lead to a series of restaurants and small stands, the latter of which were all selling what appeared to be identical fish sandwiches. We walked the entire length, carefully scrutinising each vendor before recognizing the correct stand. While every fish sandwich purveyor may seem to be serving what looks like identical products, Emin Usta's stand was the only one with a line. Along with this line comes Emin, a hulking beast of a man whose singular mission in life appears to be making the most amazing fish sandwich in all of Istanbul. Whereas we observed other vendors haphazardly throwing together a sandwich in under 15 seconds, Emin's attention to detail and pursuit of perfection carries his sandwich to heights others can only hope to attain. In his massive palms a pair of ordinary kitchen tongs transforms into culinary tweezers, which he wields with the precision of a surgeon, ever so delicately plucking each and every minute bone from the thin fillets. This attention to detail is the foundation upon which a remarkable sandwich is built. However, as you might expect, perfection like this comes at a price: if you are in a hurry, this is not the fish sandwich for you. Whether there are 3 or 30 people in his line, Emin remains at an even keel, completely unswayed as he churns out a sandwich or two every 5 minutes. He may also stop for a cigarette in between. While we were patiently waiting our turn to place our order, the gentleman in front noticed us as tourists and explained that he works nearby and that Emin Usta's fish sandwiches are legendary, as they are well-known to be the best among a sea of imitators. He did also give us a one recommendation for ordering: go with a wrap instead of on a roll, which we readily obliged. The end result? This was an incredibly delicious wrap. The fillet of fish was fresh and perfectly grilled, still flaky and moist without the slightest hint of being overcooked. The veggies added crunch and texture while the quick squeeze of lemon brightened everything up. Then, a drizzle of pomegranate syrup, secret sauce and a sprinkle from an unlabeled jar of Turkish spices brought all the flavors together - salty, spicy, sour and sweet. Plus, a bit of time on the grill after everything was put together meant the wrap had a bit of crispiness as well as a bit of smokiness. (TRY 9 = $3.50) When we had been on the other side of Galata Bridge, there were a couple of floating boats churning out fish sandwiches that were incredibly full of tourists (and maybe locals). After having Emin Usta's fish sandwich, we both agreed there was no way they would have been as good. He doesn't work the grill all the time (he has an assistant that works sometimes), so just look for the wet wipes with his face at the stand! If we lived in Istanbul, we would definitely come here regularly.

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    Balıkçı Emin Usta - The master hard at work

    The master hard at work

    Balıkçı Emin Usta - Amazing fish sandwiches!

    Amazing fish sandwiches!

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    Şehzade Cağ Kebap

    Şehzade Cağ Kebap

    4.4(92 reviews)
    1.6 kmHobyar, Hoca Paşa Mh.
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    You know a restaurant is good when their menu is simple and they only specialize in one thing- cag…read morekebab. We came on a weekday evening for dinner and found a line already forming around 6PM. Despite the crowd, there was a quick turnaround, and we were able to get seated quickly after only 10 minutes of waiting. We ordered the cag kebab wrap, soup of the day (lentil soup), and a side of salad. The kebab was nicely seasoned, with each bite delivering a rich, savory flavor. I also loved all the Turkish lentil soups and this one was no exception- it's tangy, savory and extremely comforting to drink on a cold night.

    On a culinary tour in Istanbul, Turkey with Culinary Backstreets and Milk Street. They guided us…read morethrough the markets, gave us historical highlights and fed us at all levels from fine dining, food stall and street vendors. All of the places have been vetted by our guides as they share a personal connection with the very friendly vendors. Sehzade Cag Kebap was hands down, the best lamb kabobs I've ever had. The staff here are rock stars, smiling, engaging with patrons and welcoming everyone to stick your head into the kitchen and view the succulent wheel of lamb meat. Your sense heighten as you sit and get ready to eat one of the best lamb dishes I've ever had. This feeling was shared with several members of our tour. Language could of been an issue here, but the smiling and friendly staff watched intensely as we inhaled their delicious entree. Their condiments were onions, red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, tomatoes and plenty of homemade bread. They allow the star, "savory lamb meat" to be featured and not be buried by the accutramonts. It is a truely stunning dish and voted #9 in the world for best kabob. If you are in the market of the Old City, please look up Sehzade Cag Kebap, your taste buds will thank you. To the amazing team, excited about their talented skills, thank you for this incredible meal. Great quality food, we will return!

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    Şehzade Cağ Kebap - The kebab spit.

    The kebab spit.

    Şehzade Cağ Kebap - Cag Kebab

    Cag Kebab

    Şehzade Cağ Kebap

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    Pera Antakya

    Pera Antakya

    4.9(24 reviews)
    0.3 kmAsmalı Mescit Mh., Evliya Çelebi, Pera, Beyoğlu

    One of the absolute best we had it Istanbul. My husband and I did a couple Michelin restaurants in…read moreIstanbul including Turk Fatih Tutak and Sankai but I must say Pera Antakya was certainly our top pick in its category even next to our Michelin experiences. It was our most memorable experience given the food was just so authentic and good. We were pleasantly surprised because I had found Pera Antakya in my research when planning our trip and it was first on our list to try, we then discovered when we arrived at our hotel (The Westist) on our first night that Pera Antakya was right next door. We were shocked/surprised/thrilled all at the same time. As such, we had dinner here the first night we arrived in Istanbul and was blown away. We did the meze, the wrap, farmer's cheese, and the mixed grill plate all based on recommendations from who we believe was the owner. The hospitality was lovely, welcoming, but more so the food was incredibly memorable and we found ourselves wishing we had more time in Istanbul so we could come back and eat at Pera Antakya. We did a couple other highly rated restaurants in similar concept to Pera Antakya over the week we stayed in Istanbul and ultimately though food in Istanbul is generally good, we found Pera was still the best we had out of all them in the same category. In fact, if it was only one restaurant we could go back to and have another meal at or if I could only recommend one restaurant to eat at while you're in Istanbul--- it would be Pera Antakya. We were that impressed with this place. Do not miss it if you're in Istanbul!

    Wonderful authentic Turkish food from Antakya. Service was also solid, English speaking and good…read morewith talking through my girlfriend's allergies. We got the mezze plate with 8 different mezzes---the spicy yogurt was our favorite and it's very spicy. The bread they use is excellent, has some red spice on it that we all loved. For dinner got the lamb shish which was excellent, and the pera antakia kebab which was also very good. All around great, highly recommend

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    Pera Antakya - Beer, mezas plate (for 2), lamb shish, beef

    Beer, mezas plate (for 2), lamb shish, beef

    Pera Antakya - You must order this maze platter!

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    You must order this maze platter!

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