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.

Our first food here in Turkey. Welcoming staff. Sweet waiter that took our order very promptly…read more Restaurant appears small from the outside, but actually has a second floor with more seating. Very clean bathrooms were a bonus downstairs also. Food was served quickly with an excellent portion size. I ordered the beef wrap and fries with a Pepsi. It was supposed to have been a small lunch, but was actually very filling. I will say the meat could've used a sauce. Something to cut all the grease that it was covered in. I did try someone else's chicken and it was even more in need of a flavorful sauce. That being said, it is served with ketchup and mayonnaise, which is familiar to us, but not the sauce I had in mind. Overall though, great first stop.

The Wrap has been a staple for me for years. Maybe because they literally have not changed their…read moremenu since 2006, and guess what, I am OK with that! Their wraps are large (not cheap) but definetly filling! "They have a few veggie wraps for our dear vegheads and a whole wheat tortilla option as well. Their smoothies are OK, but if you are ordering out, they don't travel very well. Don't bother not asking for the free mashed potatoes becuase they send it no matter what. Again, this is a great sunday ordering place if you are to lazy to cook and bored of the standard Turkish kebab. Try to the basil wrap bone, the moe and tom wrap and of course the Philly Cheese steak!

Ok first off this place is pretty amazing! The wraps, onion rings, smoothies, and carrot cake are…read moreall pretty darn good! This place might have found its way into my regular rotation. The place is nice and warm to relax with a small group of friends. The sitting seats with comfy and there is a place outside to eat also if you want fresh air. The employees were nice but hardly spoke or understood any English, so basically Google Translate will be your best friend. Also I recommend the Chicken Caesar salad which was pretty taste. The wraps can be pretty filling, so I would say get a small one if your not to hungry.

Recommended on an Istanbul guide from The Washington Post, Basta Street Food Bar is a small…read morerestaurant in the charming neighborhood of Kadikoy. With a few tables on the sidewalk outside and a few inside, most people sit at the bar. The menu is very small so that they can concentrate on perfecting their food. We ordered the hummus to start, which comes with a pile of thin tortilla strips for dipping. Delicious! My wife really enjoyed her lamb wrap full of flavor! My beef wrap tasted great, but the beef chunks are thick and often fatty. Being a vegetarian most of my life, I found it hard to eat. Service was attentive and the server even gave our five-year-old daughter a free iced tea.

Istanbul in 2025 is a city steeped in deception, greed, and betrayal. And as for the…read moreburger--despite Turkey's global reputation for its meat--the experience is painfully overrated. As a Turk who's traveled extensively across the United States and tasted burgers crafted with mastery--especially those with two juicy patties--I can confidently say: what's being served here is the work of amateurs. Sorry

Delicious Turkish burrito type thingie. Greasy goodness here! Wash it down with a fresh, bubbly…read moreayran. Note: this is part of the Culinary Backstreets Two Continents Tour. I advise you do the tour, rather than go here on your own.

apotheosis of lahmacun. 1 portion has me FULL. it's been about 25 years since i was in Konya but…read morethe taste was authentic. the waiter was so generous - made me fresh iced tea with ice and turkish tea. a taste from heaven. the cashier was friendly: laughed at all my jokes. i'm a lousy comedian. my waiter's shift is over. the guy on duty now is more decorative but not nearly so friendly but the guy who just waitedon me was the waıter at ıftar durıng ramazan and he is just as generous and attentıve and good hearted as it gets. now they are playıng türkü

I can't express enough how happy we're to have this meal for our last night in Istanbul. It was…read morerecommended by one of the locals. The place was small yet very charming. They have a lower area and alfresco seating. We had their Antakya Kebap Dürüm, Beğendili Bonfile Şiş Dürüm, and 4 kinds of appetizers. We savor every bite and it was really good. Note this place could have a wait time, if you have a big group I recommend try to reserve.

I happen to stumble upon this restaurant while visiting turkey. It's located in a basement so just…read morebe on the lookout because you can miss it. However, the food was so fresh and fulfilling. I enjoyed every moment of it and if I'm ever back in turkey, I will go back. My only downside was the fact that the restaurant allowed stray cats to come inside and the cats will try to steal your food or either jump on the seat to sit next to you if you're not a cat person just keep your head on a swivel. Try everything on the menu you won't regret it.

This is a quaint, nondescript kebob restaurant -- off the beaten path and practically hidden in an…read morealley way. In fact the only reason we were aware of it is a local (to Istanbul) acquaintance recommended it to us. The food was excellent. Pricing is very decent, especially if you're used to being gouged in tourist areas. The waiter was a nice guy, and really attentive. Posting a few photos. Big thumbs up overall.