My girlfriend went there yesterday, they did her hair and nails, both jobs were done really poorly…read more Her hair was burnt nothing like what she asked for, the worst part was not even this, her nails were all swollon and red, with high possibility of infection. Today she went to make a complain, and this is were things get interesting, they actually blamed her, the manager says its her fault since she did not tell them she had sensitive nails, but the thing is she does not have sensitive nails and even of she does they should talk more professional. They are a rip off, impolite and unprofessional. Do not get fooled by their professionaly taken pictures. DONOT

on sat 24th feb 2019 i went to the most kuafor nisantisi branch and given i wear hijab i asked…read morefor a girl hairdresser and whether they have a private room they took me to a down stairs room which wasn't obviously prepared for hair care purpose and I was told that they are doing some renovations that's why its not finalized well and that the girl is professional hairdresser that would work magic for my hair so i was tempted enough to be more easy going about the room situation which turned out to be later a smoking section for their other customers who kept knocking every 5 mins to smoke a cigarette in my room and given that she already started working on my hair i couldn't do anything because that was the only available room , coming to my hair do worst worst worst work ever done on my hair , i have a brown hair that had few strands of highlights (Balayage) done 8 months ago which was done only by hair dye and no bleaching what so ever , I asked for more few strands of light brown to be done for my hair which is normally done by adding light hair dye and foil to lighten the hair she used harsh bleach on my hair that i wasn't aware of because there was no mirror in the d* room burnt my hair resulting of green yellow color hair covered up by two dark brown dyes which was my natural hair color to start with , my hair is fully damaged to fix it she added botox rinse to my hair which is causing hair fall and when i went to complain they were rude , disrespecting and all what they said lets do rinsage to fix the color " and what about the damage u caused my hair you #@*$??!!!"

Istanbul has so much to offer. Time management for vacation can be daunting. Visiting the…read moreKapalicarsi Grand Bazaar is a must if you can. You could dedicate an entire day there soaking up culture and shopping. The Cashmere House is infamous for its quality. We are average tourist but were met with high class customer service. This is Istanbul!! Stop in.....thank me later

We found Cashmere House from various blogs but assumed it was a tourist trap. If it's written about…read moreor if Uma Thurman and Ron Perlman have visited, the prices must be sky high right? Not so. With the hundreds of pushy/disinterested/questionable vendors touting questionable "cashmere" and/or "pashmina," this was a breath of fresh air. Our day at the Grand Bazaar started with this shop and ended with it. Our initial visit, we briefly looked around and left to check out other stores. On our return to the store at the end of the day, Yusuf (who owns the store with his brother) welcomed us back and actually left the store to give us space to look around. While we were looking, he didn't bombard us with information as most vendors tend to do. Yusuf wasn't pushy at all and frankly, he doesn't need to be as the quality of their products really speak for themselves. We chatted for quite a bit and at the end of our visit, purchased a few very beautiful cashmere/silk wraps. A wonderful experience in an otherwise frustrating experience at the Grand Bazaar. Highly recommend to those looking for high quality shawls/wraps.

We arrived from the airport around 1am. Checked in to our hotel. After 20 hours and three flights…read morewe were starving. When we asked hotel front desk they highly recommended this restaurant. Although it was pretty late we were greeted and seated right away. The hot tea was served in few seconds. After 15 minutes we got table full of the most delicious kebabs and grilled vegetables. The service was outstanding and friendly. Totally loved it.

Our first meal in Turkey. Great Late night find! Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Had…read morethe mixed kebab for 2, hummus, salad, and Baklava. Excellente!

We ended our trip in Istanbul at Nicole and I am so glad we did. We came during Ramadan on a…read moreweekday so it wasn't busy at all. We got one of the best seat next to the window overlooking both the Asian and European side of Istanbul. The ambiance is romantic and classy. We opted for the smaller course menu but the chef surprised us with 3 different courses. It was the perfect amount of food. We didn't want to do the wine pairing and just ordered 1 glass for each and it was enough to last us the whole experience. We came around 6:45pm so we could see daytime, sunset, and night time from the window seats. We left around 9:30pm so I would allocates about 3 hour for your experience. This was such a wonderful experience and well worth the splurge!

Our fine dining stop in Turkey, Nicole is one of only five restaurants in Istanbul to earn a…read moreMichelin Star in 2023-Michelin guide's first year recognizing restaurants here! The seafood-focused menu offers a contemporary spin on traditional Turkish cuisine. Some favorites were the open-faced dolma and the octopus. The menu has three tasting options depending on your appetite and offers interesting Turkish wine pairings. Be sure to come for the sunset, the restaurant overlooks the city and has a beautiful view of the Bosphorous!

Mikla in 3 words: crazy sexy cool…read more.. Insane rooftop view (I used to live in NYC and this is one of the most breathtaking cityscapes I've seen) Delicious and innovative upscale Turkish cuisine Very reasonably priced tasting menu Friendly, but, er, leisurely service Must go when in Istanbul but call ahead to ensure you can sit on the patio!

Nice ambiance, amazing view. The food was very good and the presentation of the plates too…read more The service after we got our server was nice. But we felt neglected arriving, we sat at the bar and tried to engage with the bar tender, we saw some older people getting all the attention. After we sat at our table took about 15 minutes to get any help... I had to complain and after that everything got better

We came here because you can't really come to Istanbul and not come here to visit. We came right…read morebefore prayer time, and it was reasonably uncrowded as I understand it. Still felt crowded to us. Women will need a headscarf, and you take off your shoes at the entrance, so keep that in mind if you tend to go without socks. It might've been a free entry, I don't actually remember. It was built in about seven or eight years, and when you look up and you see what they did in seven or eight years it's remarkable. It's an absolutely stunning building. The Stained Glass Window's are gorgeous, the tiles are amazing. It's stunning. And both a tourist attraction and active mosque.

One of the more impressive Mosques we have visited. For starters, you guessed it, it's blue in…read morecolor. The massive columns inside and the height of the ceiling stands out most of all. Remember to respect the culture by removing your shoes before entering. No men shorts and women need to cover their shoulders and head otherwise, entry will be denied. This is a must see and it's iconic and free to enter so make sure to visit it.

I really like Georgian food and was excited to try this place having heard stories of the…read morefascinating history of the building and the quirky owners. In reality I found the atmosphere a little cold and the interior actually looks oddly like someone's living room, although that had it's own charm (there's a shower cubicle in the toilet). Food wise we tried the stuffed carrots, a dish I've never had before which was absolutely delicious, refreshing but flavourful and one of my favourite things I ate in Istanbul. Along this were stuffed vine leaves, a major hit with my friend because of the slightly sweet edge given by the inclusion of sultanas. I was disappointed by the khinkali (spelled hingali on the menu) which were small and the dumpling was harder than I'm used to. Bear in mind though that I've eaten hundreds of khinkali, most people would probably be fine with this version! The other dish we had, the tatar ashi, is the owner's mother's recipe and was indeed very tasty and comforting. She also played some old tunes on the piano which were very haunting and beautiful. Overall I perhaps wouldn't recommend this if you're only on a short trip to Istanbul but if you've got a bit longer/are a local and fancy something a bit different, definitely give it a go.

For a variety of reasons, this was one of my favorite dining experiences in Istanbul…read more First, the building itself has a story unto itself. At one point, the building served as a prison for the British Empire in the 1920's. It has since had other uses prior to becoming a restaurant, however it seems that it is most apt to highlight the fact that it is a former jail. Second, the restaurant was located in the neighborhood of our apartment, our home away from home while staying in Istanbul. While the food was excellent, I will always remember the warm hospitality of the owners. The owner started playing Russian folk songs on the piano as we were winding down our dinner. One of our dining companions, whose family is Russian, was immediately taken back to her childhood, as she sang these songs with her family. She joined the woman at the piano and continued to sing folk song after folk song. Afterwards, another friend of ours sat down at the piano and we had an impromptu concert. What started off as a woman playing the piano to provide some ambiance and background music turned out to be a wonderful experience of sharing music for all of us. It's been several years since I dined at the restaurant but what I do remember is the sounds and the excellent spiced cheese. If you are in the neighborhood, this is a worthy stop for a meal. Hopefully, you will be rewarded with as lovely of an evening as I was.

The food was delicious... the service outstanding and the ambience perfect with the view of the…read moreBosphorus!! I'm planning on coming back when in Istanbul!!! Reasonable prices and great service!!!

First time trying this place in Istanbul . The chef himself waited on us and recommended us what to…read moretry based on my initial ask for medium to well done steak. I forgot to take pictures cuz the food was so good I will def be back here since the steak was anazing

Came here on a busy Friday night which was also Christmas Eve, 2021. Our party of 4 probably…read moreordered half of the items on the menu: guacamole, french fries, fried zucchini straws, pate plate, soups, meatballs, duck rolls, popcorn shrimp, ribs, ice cream, cheesecake, and many other items. To say everything was exceptional is an understatement! The food was incredibly tasty, served at the perfect temps, and prepared to perfection. The service was beyond amazing: our server even cut most items into quarters and personally served all of us. He was incredibly attentive (but not overly attentive) and took care of everything we asked for very quickly. The manager also spent quite a bit of time with us taking care of everything. She was beyond incredible! Beyond the food and service, the decor was out of this world and the atmosphere was great. I could go into specifics on how amazing the craft cocktails were as well, but just take my word for it when I say they were world class. I've not had many dining experiences as good as this in my whole life. If you are ever visiting Istanbul and you don't visit this place, you are truly doing yourself a disservice. A true gem!!! We'll be back the first chance we get. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

You don't go here for the food or for a culinary experience, you go here for the ambiance and to…read moredine with the upper-upper milieu of Istanbul. It's 300 per person if you don't drink, however the cuisine is neither unique or special enough to spend that sort of money. It's urban cuisine done good, but that's it. Even the side dishes you can order with your main dish are extra. I've had 3 pieces of fillet meat and mashed potatoes for 67 liras, which ought to give you an idea. Yes it tasted fine, but not amazing. The only unique food on the menu are the steak tartare and the snail. But to have a coffee, this is pretty much the perfect place as it's reasonably prices and the coffee is really good. (Julius Meinl) You can sit inside or outside, and the ambiance and service is genuinely good, however you either must be loaded or trying to impress somebody if you're having a proper dinner here.