Had the beyti kebab and it was so good--tender, flavorful, and wrapped in lavash with just the…read moreright amount of sauce. The portions were generous and the service was friendly.

One of the best meals I have tried in Istanbul so far. The meat and chicken are soooo juicy,…read moreportions are great and the prices are very good. I recommend the lentil soup and mixed kebab.

I ate the chicken wrap and it was delicious! For 12 TL including a drink it was filling and tasty,…read moreexactly what I needed at lunch time after shopping in the grand bazaar!

Adana Kebab+Lamb sis+Yogurt，wonderful！Best service I met in istanbul！And he gave us two cups of…read moreTurkish tea for FREE and took picture for us.Correct choice from lonely planet!Pleasing experience!

Delicious! I had a wonderful Adana kebap here and the bread tasted fresh baked. It makes sense…read moresince they are also specialists in making fresh pide (Turkish flatbread pizzas). The service was great and the portions were big. It's also a good value and I don't feel like it's a tourist trap.

My boyfriend and I enjoyed our meal here. We got the mixed pide and shared a lentil soup and…read morehummus. Very tasty!

Delicious Thai food, polite and helpful staff and a lovely little terrace on a nice hilly and quiet…read morestreet full of antique stores make this place a wonderful stop if you're craving Thai food in Istanbul. This a charmingly intimate restaurant and the food is great. I really enjoyed the cool papaya salad, which was mildly spicy and the delicious pad Thai with shrimp. You can also order it with vegetables, beef or chicken. The server was really helpful and suggested that I try some of their condiments on the table and they were really yummy. It added so much to the dish. Adding a spoonful from little pots full of hot Thai chili, spices, lemongrass and crushed peanuts enhanced the flavors in the Pad Thai and made it really delicious. They make a wonderful and very creamy Thai iced tea. It's certainly not inexpensive for Thai food, but the food is exceptional.

The food was absolutely fantastic, with wonderful service and ambiance. We were treated with…read morekindness and respect (like family) from the moment we walked in. Our server was very helpful and accommodating for a large party on a short notice (with dietary restrictions too) and was very attentive to us. I can't remember the last time I tasted such fresh and flavorful lemongrass and bamboo shoots! Every dish was a special treat. We had a marvelous evening here and would be more than happy to return. I highly recommend Cok Cok Thai.

Delicious all the way! In the sultanahmet district we're you can find lots of restaurants and shops…read morewe chose this little gem. Simple yet warm and cozy the ambiance was nice and the staff were very helpful. My husband had the mezzo grill plate and I had the chicken grilled panini. Location- in the sultanahmet district upper floor and right in the arasta bazaar. Food- everything was fresh and crispy. You can tell they really seasoned everything just right. The chicken was flavorful and the handmade bread in panini was crispy. The kebabs were cooked to perfection. The Turkish coffee was a bit strong but the apple tea was delish. Service- although the waiter wasn't fluent in English he still made every attempt to try and help us with the menu. (Translated by Google) Cozy atmosphere, staff who know their job, delicious food. Were on vacation at the Hotel, as a rule, all restaurants break the price for medium quality dishes. In the Sultanahmet district, in my opinion, Arast is the best institution in terms of price and quality. I advise everyone, definitely five stars. Accept cards.

This restaurant was my *second best* discovery in Istanbul a month ago. My best friend and I spent…read morethe day wandering the streets and ended up in Arasta bazaar....at 9:50 pm we got hungry. We almost went to a couple of close restaurants and I said no....i want to go there...the vibe was very chill. We ordered our food and drinks....and everything brought to us was fresh, quality, and the presentation was excellent. You might say OK why is that such a big deal? Because we didn't know until we left at 11:50 (two hours later) that the restaurant actually closes at 10 pm. WUT???? Yes. The manager Abdullah was so classy. Never told us "hey we are closing," never brought us reheated stale food. SOOOO accommodating. Yes it should have occurred to us ladies that we were almost the only ones there after 10:15 but the food kept coming and the manager made us feel so welcomed that we never noticed. We loved it so much we went back twice more and had the exact same experience. Although we went when they were open lol. Pro tip: There's another Arasta restaurant nearby. This is Arasta Cafe Restaurant. Make sure you are at the one at the top of the stairs in Arasta bazaar. Also LOOK AT THIS HANDSOME BOY who snuggled up to me the next day.

Walking around Istanbul and needing an authentic dinner place....i, of course, turned to yelp for…read morehelp! Found this place close by with ravishing reviews, so why not. Get there and easily seated. Small place but people were constantly going in and out and place was buzzing with tourist and locals alike. Menu properly labelled with prices so not a tourist trap. Sat down and ordered the lamb chops and the Adana kebabs (minced meat). Both dishes outstanding. The lamb chops were the best I've ever had. Grilled just right to perfection. Seasoned well with Turkish spices and meat was juicy. The kebabs were the same. Juicy and succulent and perfectly seasoned. Came with complimentary lavash and spicy hummus dip and some pickled veggies. Service quick and portion sizes just right. When in Istanbul, a must try for sure. Cheers! Happy eating!

I was going to try the turkey lamb chop. So I pick a restaurant close to grand plaza. It was close…read moreto the tram station. There are four chops in the set. The chop was pan fried to almost well. I am guessing they don't ask about the temperature. Overall the food is good. The meat here is a bit tougher than the United State. They are likely seasoned. The meal comes with grilled pepper, tomato and turkey blow bread.

Delicious and incredibly fresh Turkish food. Ask for Francis...he's the most amazing guy who…read morewelcomes all the guests to this restaurant. He's very charming and will recommend you all their best dishes. Francis was incredibly nice and gave us great advice about what to eat, and every dish we tried exceeded expectations. The food tasted incredibly fresh and was packed with flavor. The freshly baked bread was outstanding, and the "lamb on brick" was truly unforgettable. The meat was tender, delicious, and beautifully presented. They bring it right to the table and slice it open in front of you, which makes the meal even more special. With so many restaurants to choose from on this busy street, Alibaba Kebab really stands out. The food is exceptional, the presentation is wonderful, and the service is warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable Turkish meal.

We have been staying in Istanbul for about a week and a half and have been craving kebabs. We…read morechecked this place on a whim, and are really glad we did. We ordered the Vaziri Kebab & Rice and it was delicious. Both the chicken and the Beef kabobs were freshly cooked and not overdone at all. I recommend this place 100% and if I'm ever in Istanbul again, i will be sure to visit this restaurant.

Very nice experience. Owner was friendly & pleasant, food was delicious, priced very fair.read more