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The food is amazing! The owners are thoughtful. The chef exudes charisma. The service is…read moreimpeccable. The ambiance is incredible and your night will surely end with singing and dancing. This is by far my favorite spot for kebab and yeni raki.

Located at the borderline of an industrial district, one would think Markus Prime Ribs Society…read morewould make a poor date spot. One would be terribly wrong. Indeed maslak industrial district is becoming home to many new and chic restaurants. Markus is one of the first to open up shop there. We went there for Valentines day (I know, sounds odd right?). The restaurant has large shared tables and bistros. We were only able to make reservations for the shared table and despite our doubts it didn't not feel crammed. Quite the contrary, it was both romantic and convivial thanks to the people around us. Our experience with the service was exceptional from the first phone call to the last plate served. Attentive with genuine smiles and great recommendations. We ordered celery and fries (which were strongly recommended) and they did not disappoint. Especially the fries. We didn't not try the poutine as we thought it would be too hearty, but we were told it's their house special. For mains we had short lamb and beef ribs and unless you don't like lamb, you should absolutely try both! They were exceptional. Same if not better than the ones we had in the US. My only note is that the purée that comes with the beef ribs was a bit too heavy. Markus offers a very warm ambiance. There was live music that was in good harmony with the restaurant's decor. All in all it was a surprisingly pleasant experience. The price is reasonable. We paid about 350-400 TL for two (including 1 beer). Do make sure to make reservations. You can take a taxi to go there if you don't want to walk from the the itu-ayazaga metro station. We can't wait to return for more ribs!

I'm not a burger expert folks, sadly I haven't been to the legendary In-N-Out, 5 Guys, or Ramsay's…read moreBurgr, nor have I sampled the FleurBurger 5000 in Vegas. So my burger palate may not be as sophisticated as say Samuel L. Jackson's. However I did have French fries at Maison Antoine, considered to be amongst the best, so I know my fries. Jimmy's Burger is a tiny joint located on the second floor, and has a capacity for maybe 30 people. The decor is playfully Americana and there is even an arcade game for you to play. So they're only missing pin up girls to complete the picture. I had their classic Jimmy's burger (29₺) and as you can see it's a monstrous burger, almost exploding with meat. And while that's the bigger version (mine was 200g, you can also opt for 150g), in typical American fashion you can always go bigger, as my compadre did with his whopping 300g 34₺ Magic Burger and boy does that look like a heart attack waiting to happen. It's a shame I couldn't take a pic of it before he devoured it. Now the burger tasted excellent, nothing earth shattering or unique but it's a good, tasty burger, however the buns were too dry. The fries on the other hand, have to be one of the best fries I had in Istanbul, for 5₺, I think they've very reasonably priced and I would recommend this place even just for the fries. We also tasted sampled their sucuk (6₺) and smoked meat (8₺), which apparently they make themselves, but you can skip them, they taste nothing special and come in tiny portions. So while there is room for improvement and it certainly isn't cheap by any means save for the fries, it's a good burger folks. If you're going to have high blood pressure, better because of Jimmy's rather than Ronald's.

We ordered two pizzas and a salad. The pizzas are very doughy. We ended up just eating the…read moretoppings. I think the crust needed to be baked longer. The salad was good, but I have had better pizza than this.

Get ready for the best sushi experience! This place is not only The Best in Istanbul, it will rank…read morein top restaurants in any city! How they get such delicate torro is beyond me. I heard it's local catch from southern Marmara. Istanbul is not a high turn place for such delights, but they manage to deliver very high quality sashimi. My visits here have put expressions of delight in every one my guests' faces. Good place to convert a non-sushi person into one who dreams of sushi. I'm not a big roll fan, but this place makes you want more. They have mastered the art of the sushi rice. The plates are not only delicious, but also works of art. Try the otoro sashimi, seared scallops, shrimp gyoza, dragon roll,... Hell, just try everything. Don't let the location fool you!

This is the place to spot the Tele Vole celebrities and by that I mean the people who are on TV for…read moreno reason. Typically some football players and models are also to be seen there. The food is good, the drinks are great, the outside table are nice but of course it is pricey.

Masa Restaurant in IstinyePark is a tourist rip-off. Our bill for two drinks on the afternoon of…read moreJune 13 2018 came to 52 Turkish lira and we left 55 TL in cash. A waiter then pursued us into the shopping centre saying a mistake had been made and he demanded an extra 400 Turkish lira. I don't speak Turkish and felt at a disadvantage, but I wasn't going to pay such an outrageous amount. The manager then came out with a revised bill and demanded 104 TL. I tore up the bill. Security was called and then the police. The park's security staff were very friendly with the manager. It was nauseating. We waited two hours for the police to arrive. Then we were arrested and carted off to the police station. It was only when we called a Turkish friend in Istanbul that it all got sorted and we were released. What crooks. The place is taking advantage of tourists who don't speak Turkish. It should be closed down