Experienced iskender on a food tour. We were treated to a couple dishes. The lamb was the best we…read morehad in Turkey, made so good by pouring a water butter on top of the plate. You can see and feel the care of long-time family ownership here.

Impeccable Kebabs. I didn't much care for any Turkish Kebabs I tried in America, but the ones at…read moreplaces like this have thoroughly changed my opinion on how good a Turkish kebab can be.

This is a go to place for family for a really long time now. The food don't get me wrong is so good…read moreI had iskender and it was delicious. I won't fail to mention that the steps down to the bathroom are super slippery and I fell and but slid all the way downstairs. Also the tea is maybe the worst tea I've ever had in a turkish restaurant while this has nothing to do with the food itself it was a huge bummer considering we just wanted to have a nice cup of tea and digest and not a single person made it half way through their glass.

By far my favorite dürüm in Kadiköy. The staff are friendly and the food is very fresh. Unlike many…read moreother places, Beyaz Dürüm keeps it simple with some spices and parsley but no sauce or fries added to the dürüm. I dream of the day I can eat another one of the Tavuk şiş dürüms!

This is a lovely restaurant in the Sultanhamet neighborhood. The food was delicious -- some of the…read morebest authentic Turkish food we had the entire time we were in Istanbul. I can highly recommend the Yaprak Sarma (stuffed grape leaves) as a starter. Follow that with the Lamb Stew or the perfectly cooked Sea Bass. The service was friendly, professional and discreet. Put this restaurant on your MUST DO list for your trip.

Local authentic feel. Well lit streets, Unpretentious, Very nice, polite, many locals dining. You…read moremust try The speciality salads, mediterranean had fresh walnuts, freshwater, and slices and all types of goodies . The baked clay pot dish looked amazing, and they have a dramatic way of cracking it open and serving it table side,. we were never left alone not even for a second, great attention and goodies like boy tea and a small courtesy dessert just made it even more memorable.

Worth the visit! Be sure to point out what you want downstairs before you are seated. I tried a…read morespoonful of maybe 10 different salads & appetizers. And the meat stuffed quince is a must have!

Inspect their itemized receipt very carefully!…read more During our last three visits to the well-known Çiya Restaurant in Kadıköy, we repeatedly caught items on our bill that we never ordered or received--most recently, a charge for water that was never served. While staff removed the charges when challenged, happening across three separate visits with three different servers points to a troubling pattern rather than a simple mistake. As loyal patrons who routinely brought visiting guests here, we emailed management weeks ago detailing this recurring issue. They couldn't be bothered to respond, acknowledge the billing discrepancies, or provide an explanation. Between the dishonest billing practices and absolute lack of customer care, I strongly advise anyone dining at Çiya to inspect their itemized receipt very carefully.

This was my local kebap place when I stayed in Istanbul. It's a nice under the radar local…read morerestaurant that's been here over 20 years. They have a full menu of kebap, pide and lahmacun all at very reasonable prices. My favorite dish was the doner with rice and I also really liked their Iskender kebap. They don't speak much English but were always very friendly.

One of our favorite meals in Istanbul. The meat was so juicy and flavorful in both the spicy adana…read moreand the chicken. And mixed perfectly with the onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. A wrap is not too large; most of us ordered seconds. Prices were als9 fantastic. Limited indoor and outdoor seating, but we were able to be seated easily Wednesday evening.

Mega hyped because of the Anthony Bourdain connection. I've been in Istanbul for over a month, and…read moreevery time I have visited the place has been completely packed with tourists. Many of the reviews mention the good service, but my experience has been a little different. Every time I've visited here, I felt very uncomfortable and I don't find it welcoming. They still have an enormous amount of tourist business because of the Bourdain connection, and people seem to come here almost as a pilgrimage. The food itself is very good, but honestly, it isn't significantly better than some of the other places nearby. There are several restaurants in the area serving good kebap. Overall, glad I tried it because of the Bourdain connection, but for me, the hype is much bigger than the experience.

It's been a while that made up my mind, Bedri Usta is the best kebab restaurant on the Anatolian…read more(Asian) side, and second best in overall Istanbul. In terms of main dishes, I have two main favorites that I always end up with ordering both; Bedri Kebab (Kushleme) and Adana Kebab. I never had bad experience with the food here, but these two dishes are phenomenal. From side orders to traditional salads to the kebabs and lahmacun, everything you would order will be delicious and high quality ingredients. On top of all, the service staff are quick and attentive. Bedri Usta has a great garden underneath plane trees to enjoy a blissful Istanbul evening, no matter how hot it gets. Last but not least, don't forget to enjoy some Raki with your meal:) That ambiance and the exquisite food will make your trip worth it.

I'm Turkish-American. Came here from abroad with my Turkish wife to see friends we hadn't seen in…read moreyears. Was supposed to be a special occasion, but the service ruined our time. Good food, but such terrible service that we wish we went elsewhere. We waited almost an hour for a beer. Food temp wasn't good. Had stomach issues later that night. There was a cat going to the bathroom above our table on the rafters... very unsanitary. And the server had the balls to ask for a higher tip after we tipped him at (high) US standards. Total trash. The owner was there. Should have complained to him, but was just happy to get the hell out of there. If you're visiting from abroad, avoid this place. For the price, you could eat 3 other meals with 10x better service.

This is a fantastic, fantastic place for ciger or kebab. The dudes working there have so much…read moreclass, as soon as you sit down you are ready to expect great service. Food is so tasty, it's the perfect complement to the great service they provide. I highly recommend the kunefe as the perfect touch to a great meal. For tourists or those new to Turkish cuisine, you must go to Hulusi. They are doing it right. Meat!

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Çiya Sofrası and Kebab occupy opposite sides of a busy street in Kadıköy where Chef and owner Musa…read moreDağdeviren has created a destination for not only grilled Meats and Mezze but also a lively atmosphere. Part of Istanbul's Anatolian coast, the Kebab Restaurant later giving way to Çiya Sofrası and its fame, guests here are situated across three floors where the menu offers a well-culled list of items prepared traditionally including complex Mercimek Corbası and golden Dumplings generously stuffed with ground Meat. A growing business with three locations, all a few meters apart, Ciya's Lahmacun arrives beautifully crisp with Toppings well-balanced while Spicy Lamb Kebab doesn't hold back in its liberal application of Peppers. Part of the dining scene since 1998, five men in an open kitchen working fast on the ground floor, Babaganoush is served more chunky than those elsewhere and whether one choose this or the signature Ciya Kebab wrapped in Pastry the results are impressive across-the-board.

A must visit while in Istanbul. The kebab was incredible with amazing service and they were able to…read morehelp us English speakers as well.