Was hungry and needed to eat. Saw this place across from Hafiz Mustafa and decided to give it a…read moretry. Seating upstairs was really hot in mid-September until they closed the windows and turned on the AC. I thought it was great for lunch, as my durum chicken and Ayran only cost 5 TL, which was less than $3. But the two guys in my group said they probably could have done with a bit more food. I wasn't sure what "Porssion Sanitized" (Porsiyon Kokoreç) was... so was thinking of being adventurous and ordering a new dish. But then we found out that it's lamb intestines, so I stayed with the chicken. ;)

I ate a really good Iskender kebap here last October. The place was boiling hot but the food was…read moredelicious and cheap.

This was my first night in Istanbul and I eased tired from traveling from cappadocia earlier in the…read moreday. This restaurant was close to my hotel and had great reviews on Yelp. When I arrived there was only one other customer inside. The restaurant decor was cute and I very comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. This spot was a bit pricey just like most of the restaurants in this touristy area. I had certain Turkish entrees i wanted to try during my vacation. I ordered the Iskender kebab which is beef and pita bread covered with tomato sauce with yogurt on the side. I ordered a side salad to go with it. The dish was very delicious as you can tell in one of my pics. I chatted with some of the staff about life in Istanbul. I was offered some complimentary pomegranate tea before I left and it hit the spot. This is definitely a place to check out when you're in the area.

A MUST TRY. As an American, I have been SO impressed with food here in Turkey and if you are in the…read morearea, this restaurant is an absolute MUST-TRY if you're looking for great food. I had some of THEE BEST chicken kebab I've ever had in this country here. The beef kebab was also tender and flavorful. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The service was quick and prompt, and the servers were great at making recommendations. I came here in the winter so we sat indoors which felt a bit cramped however, there is also outdoor seating during the nicer weather months. If I'm ever back here in Istanbul, I would definitely come back. And if you're reading this, you NEED to try the Old Ottoman!