Whenever I travel abroad, I always try to find Korean restaurants - just to see what the food…read moretastes like with the local country's flavor. There are a few Korean restaurants in Istanbul, but this one looked the best. It did not disappoint! I was hangry when I went, so I ordered two things. Also, I wanted to bring something back to the concierge at the hotel because she was so great. I ordered Yukhejang and Kimbap. The banchan were fresh and tasty. The seasoning was what I remembered from Korea. The yukhejang was nice and spicy, and the ingredients tasted fresh. Delicious. The kimbap... Oh, kimbap was soooo good. Kimbap is a comfort food to me; simple, but necessary. The owner was there, and it was so interesting to hear her speak Turkish! The restaurant was clean, reasonably priced, and would definitely return. Be prepared to eat a lot, because the portions are huge. So happy I went to this place to have some authentic Korean food!

Loved this place! The menu has lots of options. They have authentic Korean BBQ, including pork…read morebelly! The side dishes and kimchee are delicious. Service was great too. We will definitely eat here again when we are back in Istanbul.

At first when I walked upstairs to where the Turkish bus boy directed me and seeing only obviously…read moreTurkish looking waiters, I was a bit nervous about this place. I did see the owner (a silver-haired Korean gentleman) upon entering, so I had some hope. We looked through the menu (featured in English and Korean Hangul), and ordered Kimchi jigae (stew) with tofu and pork, and beef bulgogi. I eyed the 3 Korean gentlemen sitting a few tables away from me wondering if they were visiting tourists like us or expat businessmen in the area. As soon as the complementary side dishes came, all doubts disappeared. The kakuteki (diced daikon-radish kimchi pickles) were legit. As far as I can tell, the radish were properly hung-dried first and then marinated in the pickling spicy liquid. The nappa (chinese cabbage) kimchi was properly fermented and marinated...spicy but savory. My beef bulgogi came with fresh, crisp lettuce leafs to wrap in with garlic slices and spicy soybean paste. My husband's kimchi soup was deeply spicy and gut-warming from the first sip. We ate in complete silence, savoring every morsel. We are from Los Angeles where we can get easy access to decent Korean food, but as per my husband who lived in Korea for 3 years noted after our meal: "it was the best Korean meal I've had since I left Korea."

Decent Asian fix after a week in turkey. Food is okay but plenty of Korean tourists eating at this…read moreplace. Level 2 were mainly for tour buses and level 3 were for walk in customers. Had tofu soup and also bibimbap. They were both decent for Turkey I guess.

This place was AWESOME! We ordered the 1/2 portion bulgogi and bibimbap and were not disappointed…read more Later, we Karaoke'd our faces off. Love this place!

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.

This restaurant is hidden but it is worth being discovered. I would honestly give it a 4 and a half…read morestars for one reason, and one reason only. The water was not from a sealed bottle, so I did not know where it came from. The atmosphere is to die for. Very comfortable seats. The lighting is soothing and is not too blinding. I would definitely recommend sitting outside if the weather is good. The music is not really my taste, but it was not disturbing, so overall it was ok. The inside of the restaurant allows you to barbecue your own meats, like a Korean barbecue style. So it is an experience worth trying. Everything to do with food was great, well prepared and cooked. The appetizers weren't too much so you could still enjoy your main meal. Which was an assorted plate of meats that I got to choose from the inside of the restaurant.

Came here for a dinner during our travels to Istanbul because we needed a break from Turkish food…read more We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the sushi seeing as we're in Turkey. We got 2 rolls, Korean fried chicken and fried eggplant. Food came out quick and we would recommend to anyone in the area needing an Asian food fix!

The quality of Sushi should be improved but in general it is acceptable and it is somehow pricy…read more My recommendation , it is fine to go there and order all you can eat with 46 TL do not go for meals that will be expensive One more note, even so they said it is eat all you can for fixed price they charged me 1 TL for each ordered piece of dragon sushi!!